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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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Many thanks chaps, another job lined up for winter or I may wait until the small drops of oil become bigger ones Regards Rich
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Having serviced the dizzy i have a question in regards to the counter weights. When you have electronic points do you need the weights? Many thanks Rich
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Can you take the sealing block out with the sump off and the engine in situ? Thanks
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Dave ive got 165s' on and theres plenty of room for 185s'. I think they (185s) may still be under the wheel arch but not by much, say 5mm. 185s' will add to the steering effort when going slow also. Regards Rich
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Many thanks John, I'm going to trace the wires from the switch to the fan and put in a dedicated earth if required. Weird why it's earthed to the wiper motor. I think I may put in a relay whilst I'm at it. Regards Rich
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Hello all, Tinkering today tuning the car and flicked on the kenlowe fan to keep it cool whilst fettling and lent on the wiper motor which was really hot. Tracked it down to one wire on the top and pulled it out which was the earth. The fan switched off when I pulled the wire and came on again when I reconnected it. I'm going to trace all the kenlowe wiring but any help appreciated. The fan only runs on a manual override and is not linked to any other system. The car is a Vitesse mk1 Many thanks
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Pete many thanks, Regards Rich
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Morning chaps, Great thread by the way! I want to have a 'spare' condenser etc in case my electronic unit fails as previously discussed. I brought the car with an electronic unit (Lumination) so have no idea what i would need in regards to the back up original items. The car is a Vitesse Mk1 with a 2500TC engine (Lucas Dizzy). Im thinking a condenser and points will suffice? Im happy to get into the maintenance book and find out where they actually go in relation to the dizzy but just need advice on what i actually need to take off the electronic and replace with original points etc. Kind regards Rich
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Hi Aiden any news on the history? I've the same problem with my vitesse mk1. It's had a 2500 TC engine placed in during its life in and around London and I've written a letter to the PO to no avail. If anyone can help the VRN is FWL 873E Many thanks Rich
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From previous experience its better to get it sorted correctly in the first place. It shouldn't be that expense, i had all my outriggers cut off, new ones re-welded and the whole underneath waxoiled for £650 (just outside Salisbury) so a easy access job like that shouldn't be expense. Otherwise your just wasting money on another temp bodge. Regards Rich
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Thanks Doug regards Rich
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Sorry to jump on this thread however i have a Luminition ignition (Vitesse MK 1 with 2500TC engine) which is great and faultless. My question is (i didnt fit it 'PO') id like to have the condensor and points as spare in the boot 'just in case' as already mentioned by Dougbgt6. What would i need? Just the points and condenser? and would it be an easy replacement i.e. taking off the electronic items? Thanks in advance Rich
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Hello Clive, i've pulled them apart for a clean, the needles are BDG spring loaded bias types. Interesting as the normal needles for this carb is BDB. Looking at the plugs there white so looks like its definatley running lean. Was fine after a 260 mile trip but seems to have untuned itself Ill see how she runs tonight after work. regards Rich
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Sorry to jump on this thread but my Vitesse has begun to idle quite lumpy but is great on Acceleration. Once I get to'a cruise around 50+ all is well but around 40 it's hesitant and lumpy, pull the choke out a little and it's great. Could this be a possible air leak? Car has SU6 with waxstat jet Thanks in advance
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Richard many thanks, i think i'll wait until it gets cold again (to much fun driving around). Winter job so it is Regards Rich
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New Leaf spring and Differential on car replacement
Rich replied to Andrew's topic in Drivetrain & Rear Axle
Hi Andrew, I replaced my rear spring on the drive with both rear wheels off and pulled it out once it was all undone. It took approx 40 mins taking it out and about 1-2 hours getting the new one in (used a jack to get the last spring eye bolt in). I got my new spring from Canleys but with the Vitesse i found the ends of the spring touched the rear brake cylinders. When i spoke to Canleys they said to take half an inch off each bent over end which worked a treat. Make sure you put the spring in the right way round as it won't sit right on the rear diff. You'll see a locating lug that fits into the diff. Regards Rich -
I think its great how TSSC all get together and help out fellow members. Ive learnt so much from reading all your posts and hope that all goes well James in regards to the effort you have all put in. Regards Rich
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Richard did you loosen off the bolts etc before you attempted to ratchet the tub in? Reason I ask is my passenger door pokes out at the bottom and drivers at the front so will a attempt this also. By reading all the posts it seems as though I need to ratchet in small amounts until I've gone over its pre stressed point and hopefully returns in a better shape. Thanks Rich
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Thanks Aidan
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I still have the OE one fitted, the workshop manual states 15-18lbs ft to do up does this sound correct? Many thanks
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Kevin many thanks
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Ive written to the PO to find out who fitted the tyres. Ive had the car since early last year but its had a great deal of work done to it hence why its not been on the road less for a trip to the MOT and back in Sept. Now sat on axle stands less wheels. As a side line has anyone ever fitted 185 x 60 x 14s on a Vitesse, I've had an offer of a nice set of minilites with these tyres on offset 22mm? Thanks Rich
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Darren cant wait to get my minilites ordered, freelander studs arrived today Regards Rich
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Ive quite a few interested parties in the wheels only so i'll sell them separate and keep the tyres for the minilites as you stated. Funny the things you find after a year of working on a classic Regards Rich
