AndyTV8

it will depend on the amounts owed from this sorry tale...... but, yes, HMRC will always be first in the queue ....... Andy

I understand that The VAT on this (and some other lots) was only due on the buyers premium itself, not on the final bid, so total was less at a little over £73k..... still - in my view - a crazy price! ...... Andy (the administrator, and therefore the creditors, will be smiling)

Written March 2000 ...... Andy

Hi Roger, thanks, yes, I was aware that the quality question was not monitored by the TR Spares Devlopment Fund - my comment was simply a general observation that the desire for decent quality parts transcends all models/marques ...... Andy

Hi Darren, thanks for adding some of the additional colour - just helps folk appreciate the big-picture ...... Andy

Good of Darren to highlight the TR Spares Development Fund, the site gives a good insight into some of the positive work that has been done, probably worth highlighting that it is (I understand) now a separate entity from the TR Register itself although their history is intertwined. The quality of parts is a common theme across all classic marques, most suppliers will want to hear if they have provided something which is not fit for purpose, but you do also hear of some organisations who tend to turn a deaf ear when it comes to low-value items which - perhaps understandably from a business perspective - are felt to be consumable items, the rate of consumptions just being faster these days! SOCTFL has worked well within the Stag world for a considerable time and managed to retain its connection to the SOC, it actually covers both availability and quality - if it has the tick you have confidence in the product and the fund would have provided the grant (or is it a loan?) to ensure critical items remain available to owners. All variations of that fundamental principle to provide decent stuff to keep our wheels turning ....... Andy

I’d need a damn good reason to even think about taking that on......oh wait a sec, the ad says it has all those rare Mk 1 parts so it must be worth it! 😂 ...... Andy

Yep..... that’s about right - sometimes a touch more. ..... Andy

An off-the-shelf rebuilt, or good running engine, is going to dent your wallet. Depending on what is wrong with your current one it could also be an expensive rebuild of your own unit. You may have more luck on the SOC forum or Facebook pages to put feelers out - but you’ll be waiting a while for a bargain. hope you find something, good ones are wonderful motors. ...... Andy

I think I’d want it made of solid gold as well that said, it does look lovely ....... Andy

Try having a check of the state of the sender sealing to the tank ...could be coming from there ....... Andy

to the best of my knowledge they are the suppliers to a number of retailers - i thought they were usually a little dearer when going direct, but things could have changed. Others may have more info. ....... Andy

Yep - mine are CJ Autos variety - i think they have a newer variant which has a scissor-action, that allows it to be a little shorter, raises a couple of inches higher and doesn't 'arc' while it raises. The other plus-point is they have 4 lock-off positions, mine only locks at the max-lift position - i had not seen any of these available second-hand (yet) and they are a bit pricey to buy new. ....... Andy

I have a pair of the hydraulic ramps, the advantage being that when in the ‘down’ position they have a very shallow approach. If you have something incredibly low there are lead-on ramps available as well. mine came from eBay for not much money and included the lead-on ramps (not that I have ever actually used them!) ......... Andy

Super car Joe, nice choice, I'm sure you will enjoy it! ....... Andy

Postcode is the biggest variable - so be careful when simply looking at two numbers from people in reply to your question. That said, I would strongly recommend you speak with Peter James, they are usually very competitive and, being a club panel member, make the agreed value part simple. the phone is still your friend to make sure you are comparing apples with apples. ....... Andy

Indeed I’m not sure how the subscription-holders will be handled, I haven’t seen anything on that topic - maybe something arriving soon from Kelsey ...... Andy

I couldn’t see it posted elsewhere - the latest issue of Triumph World will be the last in its current format, details in the attached. ....... Andy

Not sure what model you have, but all will (unless removed and not replace during past bodywork) have a commission plate which includes the identifier for the type of car, it’s body colour and trim colour. Rimmer Bros have a good summary of Triumph models and paint code numbers/names here: https://rimmerbros.com/content--name-Triumph-Paint-Chart if not painted an original colour (or very faded) you can ask a paint/body shop to scan the paint to try and get a good match. ...... Andy

Powder and Wedgwood have always been mistaken for one another, as said the best bet is probably a scan or to park your car between one of each and compare! I wont offer to help judge which is which though - I am colourblind .........Andy

I am almost certain that Peter James (as an individual) was a senior member of the Footman James Company many a moon ago. He then chose to leave and set up his own company which is Peter James the current TSSC insurance panel member ...... Andy

Got to be worth a go Pete, hope it helps you - I’m not sure if the 2000 gear-lever is the same size as that of my 4 down at the base so may need a slightly different ID/OD of the tubing, but the principle should be identical. ........ Andy

Hi Nigel, no worries, hope it works for you..... In my case I didn’t need to go to the hassle of removing the tunnel cover or H-frame, all doable with the rubber gaiter off. i did lay an old towel underneath (white one in the picture) to catch anything I might drop though - only took an hour, wish I’d thought of trying it years ago ........ Andy

Hi All, thought this might be helpful for people who have been suffering from the common gear-lever rattle as I have been with my TR4. i had refitted, then replaced, the anti-rattle spring at the foot of the lever but it didn’t make any difference. I found some old references to using some rubber tubing (5/8” ID heater hose) under the spring retainer, which I tried and it improved things in top only. My last try (which has worked) was to use a length of thin-walled tubing from the lowest part of the lever through the spring retainer which is eventually concealed by the gaiter. Clear tube was a couple of quid off eBay, 16mm internal diameter, 19mm external diameter - hopefully the pictures below will describe it better than words. ....... Andy

Excellent job, well done! 👍👍