[Vitesse Rev limit]

Thanks for your comments

[Vitesse Rev limit]

Can a mk2 Vitesse 2.0 engine safely rev to 6000 rpm? It has forged pistons and shot peened and tufrided crank and rods with arp bolts. Also what would I need to do if I wanted a rev limit of 7000 rpm. Thanks

[Headgasket]

It’s a mk2. I thought Payne were the ones to go for. 

[Headgasket]

Mines leaking some oil from the oil gallery.

[Headgasket]

What is the best make of headgasket for a Vitesse. Thanks. Also what does it mean by recessed on non recessed when ordering a gasket.

[Suspension setting]

I should also say it is lowered 3/4 inch at the back and has adjustable rear wishbone mounts with c/v joints. Thanks

[Suspension setting]

Hi I’m going to have the suspension set up soon and want to know ideal setting. The car is a Mk 2 Vitesse, with Gaz dampers all round, adjustable coil overs on the front, and adjustable top arms. Wheels are 6 inch mini lites with 185/60 tyres. It’s modified quite a bit so a fast road set up would be good. I understand you should put a weight on both seats What should that be? Car also has a limited slip diff if that makes a difference. Thanks

[Mk2 Vitesse rear bearing end float]

Thanks for that. No I don’t have on but a small torque wrench would work I guess as I could see the difference in turning force with that

[Mk2 Vitesse rear bearing end float]

Hi I’m trying to set the correct amount of end float on my Vitesse rear bearings. There were know spacers or shims in there so I’m starting from scratch. I currently have .155 spacer in there and there is clearly to much end float so I’m going to fit a thinner one. What is the best way to measure the amount of end float. I’ve read canleys way of doing it but can’t grasp what he means. Is it a case of build it up dry and just have a tiny amount of end float then strip it and grease bearings. Thanks.

[minilite refurb]

On 12/03/2019 at 18:42, willis said:

Thanks for that Gengis, your wheels are very smart. How long did it take them to do the job?                                                                                                                                                                                   Rob

Took about a week. I had these refurbed because they are 6 inch wide not 5.5 and 6 inch are hard to get hold of. If yours are 5.5 it is cheaper to by new.

[minilite refurb]

Mine were done by a company in Coventry. 07861718348. They did an excellent job. Good price as well £320

[Static 3 point rear belts]

Thanks for the advice

[Rear bearings]

Ok Im very confused. Ive been restoring a mk2 Vitesse and it’s all up and running and fine done around 155 miles. I’ve wanted to replace the studs for longer ones for alloy wheels. I brought the correct tool to remove the hubs, fitted everything back together drove down the road and now have a wheel bearing noise from N/S. Striped it out again to find the inner bearing damaged. My question is do all mk2 Vitesse haves spacer between the 2 bearings as I’m sure when I originally striped car when I restored it there were non. And I’ve had know problems until now when I’ve taken it apart to change the studs. 

[Static 3 point rear belts]

I want to fit static 3 point seat belts in the back of my Vitesse convetable. Has anyone got any pictures of frame work that they have made to attach them safely? I know there’s a company London way that makes frame work up for them but it is bit of a trek for me. Thanks

[Vitesse rear diff leak]

Thanks

[Vitesse rear diff leak]

I don’t think it’s the outer seal that’s leaking, that’s dry it’s where the outer housing with the 4 bolt meets up to the diff housing. Looks like it’s just sealed with a silicon sealer. So if I undo the 4 Allen key bolt I should be able to resell this. Is that correct. I should say this is a diff that has been rebuilt 3 years ago but not been used until now so all gaskets and seals a new

[Vitesse rear diff leak]

Hi I have a leak from one of my diff driveshaft flanges where the 4 bolt are.  Can this be rectified with the diff still in place. If I disconnect the driveshaft and undo the 4 flange bolts will that square housing come off. Thanks

[Vitesse convertible seat belts]

Hi I'm fitting 3 point inertia belts in the front and was wondering where the best place is to mount the inertia part of the belt. Also plan to have 3 point seat belts put in the back by a company called quick fit safety belts. Has anyone got any pictures of there work, I don't want to mount it in the way of the frame work they fit. Thanks 

[Vitesse 1/4 light glass]

I'm in Leamington spa

[Vitesse 1/4 light glass]

I'm after a good 1/4 light glass if anyone has one. Doesn't matter on the condition of the frame just need a good glass. Thanks

[Vitesse drivers side outer handle required]

On 23/03/2018 at 0:59 PM, Colin Lindsay said:

I should have a few, I'll check the garage and report back. Is it the button / press part, or the entire handle?

Yep, have two with no pitting but definitely requiring rechroming. The upper one is shinier and would do for a while at a pinch, but they're both in  need of some shiny stuff.

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I've pm you m8

[Vitesse drivers side outer handle required]

As title say, I only really need the button that the lock goes into. I don't mind if it needs rechroming, as long as it's not pitted. Thanks

[Vitesse 1/4 light chrome]

I want to remove the chrome latch on the 1/4 light to get it rechromed. Is this possible to strip. Looks like theres a tiny pin holding the handle on.

[Vitesse rear spring]

With all the work have you reset the rear toe in ????

Is that adjusted on the trailing arm?

[Vitesse rear spring]

I seem to recall reading somewhere,years ago, that fitting a lowering block to a rotoflex car was not recommended, as it put an extra strain on the doughnuts  ?

I'm running C/V joint driveshafts now