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Plugs are getting fuel and wet after cranking?. Dave

Don't know if this is true, though have read that a coil can check out ok, though may be duff?

Well done Doug. Out of interest, when fault finding ignition issues, I guess there's more than one way to skin a cat (or sort a Triumph). Most books advise to start at the plugs and work backwards. Any advantage to starting at the coil feed (as this would eliminate, or find faulty switch etc) and working downstream. Dave

That's, not then Pete, in the category of "what went together, must come apart", or is it because it's a rivet or, siezed in there (never done that job).. Dave

I used to find contact adhesive very good (would fix flapping soles on boots for ages). Doesn't seem to work anymore?.

Thanks for that Johny. Didn't know it was good for rubber

Any more info on that Johny please, or is it too involved, without writing a manuscript.

I have been using the more expensive covers 24/7 for over 5 years. Not caused any problems to paint that I can see (though I admit I am not dead fussy, as main purpose for me is to use car). They are the fleecy lined ones and have a bit of weight, so don't flap about. I think, as a lot of our cars aren't always 100% watertight (door/boot/smaller seals etc + other nooks and crannies, where water will settle), then, using a cover can be very beneficial. My cars left on the street and I think a cover minimizes vandalism, also UV light damage to rubber. I always keep an old cover that I use for periods of dry/very sunny weather/light rain, and my newest cover should therefore last a lot longer, as I think it's UV light that deteriorates them the most. Dave

Thanks Colin, that's what I assumed.

Hi. Is that the same system as on Vitesse, as my bottle is not sealed at all, and the level doesn't seem to change, whether hot or cold, though doesn't overheat, so never bothered doing anything about it. Cheers, Dave

Hi. I think my door seals are not fitting great (correct profile ones, bought from Bill Davis) and water coming in. I was wondering if to slide a piece of paper in between seal/door, to find any tight/loose areas, then to bend the seal flange a bit, to correct, as the door fit appears not bad in general. Do you think this would work. Cheers, Dave

Does it need refurbishing as such, or just a good clean. If the diaphragm looks ok and the valves seem ok (simple test, look online that gives some idea). Not done this myself, but the repair kits may be of dubious quality and the valves maybe tricky to remove and replace, so I have heard on CT/TSSC forums.?. Dave

I have heard of folk using the white "stuff", that's for brightening up tennis shoes (don't know if it's still available, as maybe these days, folk bin them and buy a new pair, if they get a bit grubby). Dave

Hi. That's normal. Good luck with the car, sounds like it's ok. Dave

Wow Doug. Was that with no reconditioning at all, along the way?. Dave

Hi Tanky. I think if you can use car over winter sometimes it's beneficial (these cars don't like standing). that also gives the opportunity do do, some of those jobs one at time. This helps with showing any specific improvements/worse things, related to what you have just done. It could be a bit of a jigsaw determining what's causing any (possible/likely), issues, if you have replaced parts/adjusted stuff, all at the same time. I think Dave

Thanks a lot for the input chaps. No paint marks, though feel quite heavy and an AF nut fits. Very fine surface crazing on rubber, so hopefully ok. they were £20 inc postage. My current ones are working ok, though look ancient. One of those, will I ever need them?, buys. Cheers, Dave

Hi. Bought some for Vitesse off E bay, advertised as NOS. They look like they have been hanging around as some surface rust. There are no ID markings on the rubber/steel. Anyone know if genuine ones would have this please?. Thanks, Dave

That could be the case I think Colin. A wealthy blokes wife see's a Vit conv. "ooh, I'd like one". Not as many in Europe and need left hookers (but don't tell the wife).

I wonder if for general driving, fairly limited miles, we need to view some of these parts as more like service items. Not ideal, though a lot are cheap and when you have to replace, you are so used to the job and the fastenings haven't had time to seize! (apart for example, a clutch thrust bearing which is more time and I would try and get a good one). I guess it's better than having a rarer car (for example a Marina), where I assume a lot of parts are are harder to find/Unavailable?. I do find it frustrating myself, though trying to be optimistic. Dave

I reckon you could use Araldite. Pound shop sell a 2 part double syringe thing, that seems strong and goes off in about 5 mins. Dave

Maybe some copper grease over them, easier to remove clips in the future/deter ingress of water?. Dave

I don't think there's a problem with the standard/short nipples fitting, just you can't get the gun tip, to it. Dave

But using that, means the gun then fouls?, which I assume was the reason the post was about lack of success with a long nipple. Messed about with all this myself and will go with the above advice "not worth the hassle"?. Dave

Thanks Tanky, for the info on revving the engine, if not an obvious leak. That wouldn't have occurred to me, and I consider myself fairly experienced. Cheers Dave