Martin V

Hi Guys, I was just looking at my weekly Auction alerts and happened to come across 10+ lots of lovely Triumph Car small scale models many still in boxes. The site is a public site and this is the link to one of the lots: https://www.easyliveauction.com/catalogue/lot/3379d1ff0449a79cb6a424139d895112/0af8d24542e81eb9357e7ef448a6646f/toys-trains-stereoscopic-postcards-militaria-sale-lot-124/ The auction is at http://www.richardwinterton.co.uk/ The do post items I assume for a fee. Auction is Weds 21st Feb

Sadly the roads were yet again awash last weekend but it certainly sounded more like a Maserati!! Oh, and also in this chat there was the topic of the Drain plug, which I also changed over to a Magnetic plug with copper washer, I put a little tape on the final threads near the head just as a little extra insurance. So far seems OK.

Thought I’d share with the group my investment. I went for the latest CJ Auto ramps as above. As per Pete’s comment, they are “sturdy” to say the least. Common sense led me to buy two pairs in the end as I’d waiting a few months for them to come into stock and just decided that it would be more convenient to have access. You may have seen them at Stoneleigh last weekend. Colin has been superb with support. I had a problem with one pump which has today been replaced by Colin calling in with a new one and to check everything was working OK. OK you can manage with jacks and stands and yes it’s a fair outlay but just the ease and access with a GT6 at waist height has already been appreciated by my back and knees. I see it as an investment which will pay back financially and in health benefits over time. If you have questions give me a shout, demos are also easy if you are local.

All done. Slackened off the conversion (original oil filter) bolt after dropping the oil. The conversion rotated easily and new shorter filter fitted which fits perfectly at about 7 O’clock. Engjne starts and runs fine. Thanks for the help.

Thanks for this info, need to check the age of mine !

Thanks Richard. I've done the measuring and am pretty sure there is room beneath between the brake union and pipes so that the Relief valve cap can be taken out of the equation. I'll give it a go when we are out of this latest freeze. W77 on order :-).

Thanks - I will also try one of these as I hope better quality than usual mass suppliers

Hi Richard, with the Mann W77, I guess you have that nearer 7 O'Clock position - did you have to modify the brake union position? I think the height of 59mm would also work on mine clearing the relief valve cap and coming up short of the brake pipe union but would appreciate any comment from yourself. I looked at mine this morning and the Relieve Valve Cap obstructs to some degree and then the brake union would come into play which negates the use of any filter heights like the current 85mm one. Looking at the other ones mentioned and using the Mann link above the W77 does seem a good option. Agree also with the above comment, for the miles I will do and likely to change annual or bi annual I can't see a filter every really getting blocked enough to cause issues. Thanks

Yep, I missed the word "nearer" out of my sentence. I was going to aim to match what Doug had said earlier and also the same as you say and shoot for less than 8 O'clock depending on clearances. Thanks guys. Much appreciated clear now on what to aim for , what to use and what to bung the drain with :-).

Thanks Johny.Gearbox seems to be sealed so will leave well alone and just sort out the engine one when i do the change.

Just chatted to Rimmer this morning and found that they do actually have a fitting instruction sheet for the conversion which I'm sure the PO would have bought from them. Attached if anyone wants to look. Clearly PO didn't read it, it seems a trend. Clearly says "with filter straight down" obviously depending on obstructions and filter size but this is not a long filter from TJ @85mm. I'll buy a service kit for this just in case I find an issue with either of O rings when I go to make the rotation. I think I'll buy more of their TJ filters as they are equivalent to the GFE 173 with a single NRV. Three for £15 inc vat as I'll be ordering anyway for the kit. Another Question: Are the straight magnetic bolts more likely to seal better than the typical tapered drain plugs? I've only got the magnetic one on the gearbox drain currently but thought to transition over for Engine drain next time I do an oil change and even perhaps on the Differential filler. I thought the tapered were OK but have found perhaps that first time used they may work well, not so much if undone a few times (my gearbox story is long). Thanks guys, always appreciate your comments. RR1238.pdf

Will it transform our engines similarly to the same performance Johny 🙂 😉

Currently the filter sits at about 10 O'clock (past the horizontal). It is up against the sensor but it was easy enough to remove /replace. @johny Is the position of the converter determined just by the centre bolt (on my pic) slackened off and rotate the filter position lower then tighten again? Reading your post "upside down" meaning 6pm would be the ideal or do I misunderstand? Is it worth bringing it downwards before I replace the oil/filter but only as far as being able to still use this kind of length filter (not a short one) as per Doug's comment. I like the catalogue link provided, nice to see the NRV count in the spec. So it would also be best to use a filter with 1 NRV ? It seems then that the physical size is the next deciding factor as the pressure also varies on these but I wouldn't know which is best for the engine pressure. Looking at that link, it seems that all BUT the GFE 166 have 1 NRV . Those with NRV includes the TJ Filter currently fitted (Rimmer product).

Hi Guys I have a spin on conversion on my car Gt6 Mk3 and last year when I changed the oil after an oil flush I recall the angle of the filter being odd as if you prefill the filter it mostly pours out when fitting. As I had very little chance to drive the car from when i bought it (start of July) I decided to plan a further oil change come spring after some miles are done just to be sure to start the proper year with fresh oil and filter. The filter was given by the PO and he clearly bought from Rimmer: TJ Filter QFL 0099 with height of 85mm / diameter 76. I think it is quoted as equivalent to GFE 173 and from what I read these have no valve. Is the angle correct as I read a lot here and else where about correct angle and 45 deg mentioned, assuming that means from the horizontal, then the position is good I think. But then I also read a lot about needing a filter with non return valve in it but it's hard to see which have this. I have a list GFE 173, 180, 166, 348 or FRAM PH 2964 but are any particularly correct to use for this angle of filter positioning? should I move the position? Thanks as ever. Martin

Hi guys, I took the plunge and ordered a kit. Fitted it over Christmas and happy with the process and outcome. OK it is not 100% perfect wrt the original arms just showing at the edges but 99% and the look and feel is really nice. The slight increase in grip diameter also makes a big difference to myself. The grip compared to the original surface is much more reassuring. It took me nearly two hours and taking up any slack in the stitches is important every few stitches. Otherwise the only tricky bit to enable a nice tidy outcome is the ending of each section. Loads of thread provided enabling repeat of any section in the future if required. The details of my purchase: The price was actually less with a discount applied. £20.39 LEATHER STEERING WHEEL COVER FOR TRIUMPH GT6 BLACK SEAM £23.99Unit price £23.99 Item number: 185886714327 8cm or 3.1in ⋅ 37cm or 14.5in