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Amour All is supposed to help protect rubber components from UV. It certainly helped on my old GTI. I think it's American, guess they would know about strong sun...!
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I've got a front pair. They've had the lacquer removed. There's also a small bit of damage ( wood missing) from the rear end of one, but I think it could be repaired..
Gav
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I've also used Tudor wheels to refurb a setof 5Js to go on my Vit. They trued up a couple that were bent slightly and then powder coated. Very happy with the results. The boss man - Richard - is a nice bloke and genuine 'classic' enthusiast.
Gav
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I think it's well known that Vit DHC suffer more from scuttle shake than a Herald DHC. I guess it's because of the heavier lump up front. 😟
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Evening all,
I'm interested in buying an infra red thermometer,for general use. But a quick Google shows a wide price difference. Is it worth paying £20-£30 plus compared to one priced at £12.00?
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Could the Forum administrator add a page to the site to let people/areas list tools for loan? Some of the specific tools are pricey,which might put younger/new members off Triumph ownership?
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I seem to recall that Trad White Spirit worked well..
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On my Vit (mk2) the front fixing for the rocker cover is an OEM fitted bolt rather than a stud and nut. I'm puzzled why the GT6 pics all have a stud and nyloc nut fitted. I understand that the clearance is tighter on GT6's, with Ali cover, but I still checked the bonnet clearance with a large blob of blutac on top of the Ali rocker cover on initial fit!
Gav
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You've just reminded me how ugly the Panther Rio was. Rather have a Dolly Sprint any day!😆
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Hmm...
I tried and failed to get the oil out of my Vit diff, after taking it for a run and using a large metal bodied syringe, designed to fill radar gearboxes. I tried several times to get a thin flexible tube down to the front end. It kept fouling the crown wheel.
I'm going to drill the casing and fit a drain plug, like lots of people on here have done successfully.
Gav
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Some people in the Trade refer to this poor quality chrome as " show chrome". I have an original new old stock overrider on one side and a modern repro on the other side. The chrome on the original has almost a blue tint whereas the modern one has a slightly brown tint. The difference is obvious when you look.
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Don't forget that tyre technology has come on hugely. Early cars were fitted with cross ply tyres and lots of owners would drive on them until they were worn out, then wonder why they went backwards through a hedge!
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Iain, my convertible came with a rubber boot mat, which I believe was OE. I think saloons were the same. Suppliers supply a carpet alternative nowadays, as nobody makes the rubber mat made to fit.
Gav
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Chris, Do you use silicon brake fluid? If you do ,I wouldn't bother going stainless. Silicon fluid is non hygroscopic ( doesn't absorb moisture) so piston corrosion is much less of an issue. I've used it for years and not had a siezed caliper yet.
Gav
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How many years had your old battery done Ian? I replaced mine recently- it was at least 9 yrs old. I think infrequent use of most Classics now doesn't help, despite using a conditioner. With the price of batts now, I followed the forum advice and went for a slightly smaller but larger than OE batt and expect to replace it earlier. Saved a few quid. After all, I'm not trying to start her covered in frost in Jan!
Gav
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Many years ago going down to meet friends in Cornwall and running late. Entered a tight corner that continued to tighten up, panicked and broke the cardinal rule by slamming the brakes on. Vit ( dhc) went onto 2 wheels and continued like this for several yards, before slamming back down onto all 4 wheels. Needless to say I pulled over immediately ( no other motorist around) and sat there for several minutes to settle my heart rate. I then completed my journey at a more sedate speed.😳
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Corgi has done a nice job with the bonnet alignment. Looks better than a some of the 12" to 1ft scale cars....😉
Gav
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That looks like a very neat job. When you say it needed narrowing, I presume you took a bit out of the overall width in the centre?
Gav
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Is it a bonnet stay pivot on Spitfire or GT6?
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Johnny,I fitted my Girling servo into the existing gap next to the battery. I'm not keen on restricting access to the master cylinders, by mounting it over them. It just fits, but I think a Lockhead type would need the battery tray altering like Pete did.
Gav
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You're lucky you can have a wander round a scrappy. No chance down here in Dorset! Let us know if you find anything suitable.
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Evening all. I'd like to fit a wind deflector to stop me getting a stiff neck on longer runs. I've seen the ridiculously expensive perpex type from a large supplier. I don't like it anyway, never mind the price. I'm wondering about a s/h MGF mesh item and modding it to fit, when required, but removable. Anyone tried an MGF one?
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On my Vit Mk 2 it has always been hooked into the side valance louvere. I
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Thanks Pete 👍
6RA overdrive relay failure.
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Probably being 40+ yrs old, I don't suppose you can ask Joe Lucas for a refund!😄