Rich

Hello Pete, Just to put in my two pence in. I brought my Vitesse MK 1 from Andy Wilkes and what a nice surprise to meet and deal with some one who knows his Triumphs. I went to view the Vitesse and he was so helpful, even putting the kettle on. All his information was critical to me as it was my first jump into classic car ownership. Once i'd brought the car i could even ring/text him about ideas to improve on etc and can still email him for advice. A great bloke with great service and sold me a great Vitesse which the family love (It was in CCW week before last in value my classic)

John many thanks and great post by the way. I'll keep you informed of my journey ????

Because the engine in my Vitesse is a 2500 from a TC would a sump gasket from a 2000 fit? Thanks again Regards Rich

cheers Pete Regards Rich

It was as expected, the timing cover was ok it was one of the bolts at the front of the sump which goes straight into the alloy bridge. I managed to get the stripped bolt in with a dollop of Hydromar and got a good (ish) purchase. Nipped up the remainder and oil leak gone (for now anyway). When I've got time ill change it to a steel bridge. many thanks for all your help

Please see more pics of the engine also. Thanks Rich

Dave and Pete, Many thanks for your replies. Im trying to get a pic of the gearbox but having issues. I keep trying. Many thanks Rich

Hello I was wondering if anyone could help me identify my current gearbox. It's stamped in the correct place but has been stamped over and reads GR 570087 there's also 32 stamped right on the corner also. The car is a vitesse mk1 and it has a 2500 engine from a TC Many thanks Rich

Many thanks Pete, Regards Rich

Pete sorry to jump on this thread but after having a yearly tinker under the car i noticed the OD (D Type) pinned castle nut and end cap stop was really loose. Obviously i cannot just 'tighten' it up as it will possibly foul the solenoid shaft when i engage the OD. I'm thinking its a case of tunnel off, checking the movement with the WSM and then screwing it back on once I've engaged the OD so as not to foul the shaft whilst its on its engaged profile? Thanks as always, Regards Rich

Many thanks Pete, as always very helpful. Regards Rich

Thank you all for your replies, I think I'll take of the cover and have a look at the timing chain and associated items before making my mind up which parts to replace. Kind regards Rich

Good evening all, I've finally found the source of an oil leak and its coming from the bottom of the timing cover. I'm going to take it off and replace the seal and also do the crank rubber seal whilst I'm there. Is there anything I should be aware of and would I have to take off the timing chain to get to the oil seal? Common sense says yes but thought I'd ask you knowledgeable folks. Thank you Rich

Hello Dave did Rimmers get back to you ref the U Bolts? Im going to do my nearside one as when i checked the bolts just spun around but the off side is fine. Not sure where to order them from. regards Rich