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  1. Coming Back after 30+ years

    in I thought I'd introduce myself

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    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)  :D

  5. oil leak from timing cover

    in Engine

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    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

  8. Identifying my gearbox

    in Gearbox & Overdrive

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    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

  10. Vitesse Overdrive Advice Please

    in Gearbox & Overdrive

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    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

  13. oil leak from timing cover

    in Engine

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    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

  16. Spring lengths Lowered vs normal ride height

    in Chassis, Suspension & Steering

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    Hello all, 

     

    Ive had the Vitesse (MK 1 CV) for a few years but when i brought it it had been lowered by quite a bit. It did'nt have a lowering block in under the rear spring so i believe the spax are whats brought the height down.  I've replaced the rear spring as the old one snapped, but the shocks on it are spax on all four corners.  Im going to get the ride height back to normal but am stuck with what the front spring lengths are? Does anyone know the total unloaded spring length for the front springs as i think my springs are also 1 Inch shorter than standard.

     

    I want to take off all the spax and go back to original shocks which i believe will improve the ride and raise the height so i don't hit every other speed bump with the exhaust.

     

    Thoughts from the knowledgeable greatly appreciated

     

    Regards

     

    Rich

     

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  19. Loss of clutch pedal 'feel'

    in Gearbox & Overdrive

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    Funny thing happened today, driving the vitesse (mk1 CV) and suddenly lost all gears when going from 1st to 2nd.  The pedal just hit the floor with no resistance.  It then came back and is working as normal!  I checked the fluid, linkage and clutch slave operations and all is fine!

     

    Has anyone every experienced this?

     

    Many thanks

     

    Rich

  21. Broken header rail- Vitesse

    in Bodywork & Fittings

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    Froc i had the same problem on my vitesse.  Undo the screws holding the fabric on the seal underneath the header rail, take off the rubber seal and then heat up the fabric and peel it off, you will have to remove the upper rubber window seals to gain access to the 4 x bolts which secure the header to the rest of the frame.  Its then off and easy to fix.  I welded mine with a new piece of metal fabricated the same as the broken piece.

     

    The header rail has a great deal of adjustment points so it doesn't have to be smack on.

     

    Hope this helps

     

    Regards

     

    Rich

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