Rich

Many thanks Pete. Ive ordered one off Canleys but im confused (not hard) because the car was lowered (the one in my avatar) by the original owner but has no lowering blocks. The gas shocks (spax) are only ride adjustable not height adjustable so how would they have lowered the back end? i suppose i can only fit the new spring and use lowering blocks to get it level with the front Thanks in advance Rich

Clive many thanks, managed to whip it out tonight and now on the look out for a new one. The car was slightly lowered but I don't think it had a lowering block (if that's what its called) there was a block over the spring about 10mm thick, could this be the lowering block? Many thanks for your help. Regards Rich

Thanks Clive it's a non roto flex so should be easier. Will I still need a spring lifter? I think it's a case of unbolting from the end eyelet and unscrewing the bolts on the diff to pull out? Thanks Rich

Hi out in the lovely sunshine today enjoying the Vitesse then Bang, the end of the leaf spring snapped off leaving the car 1 inch from the floor on the left hand side ???? Has anyone ever experienced this and is it an easy fix to replace ? Thanks In advanced Regards Rich

Many thank a for all your replies Kind regards Rich

Hello ive just noticed that my brake filler cap has a small hole right in the middle of it. It looks like its manufactured that way but i'd rather know before i block it off etc. The car is a triumph vitesse mk1. Thanks in adavance Rich

Hello Robin, Not attempted yet im still getting the underneath squared away (new outriggers etc) If you manage to do it before me please send the feed back so i can plan accordingly. Regards Rich

Darren many thanks Regards Rich

Hello I've just discovered a small oil leak coming from the rear of the overdrive where the prop shaft connects to the output shaft. Is this simple fix or is the oil seal internal? Many thanks Rich

Many thanks Clive, I'm thinking of replacing the centre one first to support the body before I do the front and rear. That way I can get the end bar on and use as a guide also after bolting to the body.

Hello all, After some serious thought (and a failed MOT) I've decided to replace all 6 outriggers and the outside bar that they bolt to. I've ordered the parts of James paddock but was wondering of the best way to tackle the job. I'm going to do one side at a time (body on), would it be ok to cut off all three outriggers from the chassis and then weld on the new ones? I'm just thinking that the body may sag and would I need to support it ? I've only had the car 4 months and it's all running fine and everything works apart from the bodged chassis which I want to get right. Any top tips/info greatly appreciated, lining up bolts or what part to fit first etc. Kind regards Rich

Many thanks for all your help and advice I'll get to the gearbox and diff to find out who here numbers Regards Rich

John Pete, Many thanks for your advice I will wait until it gives up the ghost Rich

Many thanks for all your help and guidance, Time to start phoning around Regards Rich

Many thanks Paul, the cars lovely even though it needs some work underneath but it's not too bad. I want to do loads to it (get rid of some bubbling paint etc) but I suppose they are all long term projects. I read the manual earlier, went out adjusted it and packed with grease, job done . Steering is a lot smoother and not notchy. I think the nut was just bolted on too tight. Regards Rich

Many thanks for your replies, and the workshop manual which will help me so much as I currently only have a Haynes . Does the body need to come off to replace the outriggers? Thanks Rich

Hello, after submitting my Mk1 Vitesse for an MOT it failed for the following; Chassis outriggers have poor repairs/rot Rear wheel bearing rumbles - will try and put in some grease through the nipple Steering tight and lumpy - no idea It not as bad as I thought after I spent so much time getting it all working but I neglected to look underneath in detail . I'm in the Salisbury area and rather new to the Triumph scene (4 weeks now) and was wondering does anyone know a good mechanic/restorers who will repair/replace the outriggers. I have heard of a company in Westbury (Classics and Retro) who could do the outriggers just wondering what would be a 'rough' price to get the job completed. Any top tips greatly received in regards to the rear wheel bearing, tight steering and chassis. Kind regards Rich

Roger, was it a pain to do the rear wheel bearings? mine has failed the MOT due to it feeling lumpy and rumbling so im going to put it with grease first then if that does work replace both sides. thanks in advance Rich

Good Afternoon, Im after some advice in regards to my Mk 1 Vitesse starting off the ignition switch. If ive left the car for a night, when i turn the key it wont engage the starter. Even if ive got the lights on they dont even dim. When i start it off the solenoid she fires up straight away. Once she fires up from the solenoid she starts fine from the ignition switch all day. Im thinking the solenoid sticking as ive just fitted a new ignition switch If it is the solenoid is there any top tips to get it lubricated/unstuck? Kind Regards Rich

Thank you all for your help and advice. The reverse is left and up so i'd better take care of the box, at least it has overdrive which helps considerably. all the best

Many thanks Robin and Casper, so for spares I should just go down the 2500 route? Was the 2500pi the injection engine? I suppose it was and they done away with the injection and put on the SU HS 6 carbs? It has got over drive makes me think that it may have all the running gear Once again thanks for your help

Could just jump in to this topic, Ive had my MK 1 Vitesse a few months now and when i brought it the owner stated the car had a Triumph 2.5 straight 6. Ive looked at the engine and it does have 2 x SU6's, gearbox has overdrive but the engine numbers are MG3970HEBW! Could anyone shed some light please? It all runs perfect and sounds awesome but i would like to get a new rocker cover etc but not sure what engine it is ;-) It also has a blocked off hole/vent/sender mount near the rear by the bulk head just below the rocker cover(cant seem to load up pics) Your help is great appreciated Regards Rich

Thank you all for the posts. I'll be adjusting the holes tomorrow. Kind regards Rich

Apologies for a 'possible' daft question but do the seats in a Vitesse convertible MK 1 go in either way (i.e. drivers can be swooped for the passengers etc). Reason I ask is that I've taken them out to refit the carpet and now they seem to foul the doors when closing. They do look slightly different on one side compared to the other but that may just be me. Many thanks Rich

Hello Paul, There peaked and the replacement ones are slightly flatter. Regards Rich