ahebron Posted April 2, 2019 Report Share Posted April 2, 2019 (edited) Afternoon I have purchased off Trademe a second hand new Rimmers alloy rocker cover for one of my Vitesse 6. I was surprised to see no rebate in the bottom of the cover to help locate the gasket. Should there be one? If not does the standard cork one fit or do I have to buy a different one? Thanks Adrian Edited April 2, 2019 by ahebron spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 They are flat. The TSSC shop stocks a special gasket for alloy covers, though a std cork one will fit, but a good idea to "glue"it in place (to the cover) with the sealant of your choice.And a smear of grease on the other face. Well, that worked for me. 25 years ago, but I doubt the covers have changed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Check clearence between cover and bonnet top as some designs are very tight, the one l bought had to take a good scim of the bottom and reduce the fins on the top at the front. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 late GT6 can foul the bonnet i have not seen a vitesse do this , maybe all down to height settings of the bonnet ? club shop https://shop.tssc.org.uk/product/6-cylinder-thin-neoprene-rocker-cover-gasket but do sign in for members prices these gaskets last for years they should sit flat and located but as said a smear of sealer on one side to keep it in place is a good idea Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Caswell Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 The bonnet clearance on a Vitesse is very close that's why the front rocker cover fixing is a bolt and not a stud !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 42 minutes ago, Ben Caswell said: The bonnet clearance on a Vitesse is very close that's why the front rocker cover fixing is a bolt and not a stud !! Err... both my Vitesses had studs on all three rocker fixings. Never had a problem with bonnet clearance. Well, not to the engine, anyway. Radiator's a different matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 38 minutes ago, NonMember said: Err... both my Vitesses had studs on all three rocker fixings. Never had a problem with bonnet clearance. Well, not to the engine, anyway. Radiator's a different matter. The Later Vitesses should have a bolt at the front as per the Parts Diagram below from Canley Classics I must admit though that both my previous Vitesses had studs at the front, although one was fitted with a Triumph 2000 Engine were clearance isn't so crucial. Regards Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Another thing to watch with clearance is the top Hose Jubilee clip onto the Thermostat housing and Radiator, these can catch the bonnet if not positioned correctly as I know from past experience!!😖 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NonMember Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 2 hours ago, Gary Flinn said: The Later Vitesses should have a bolt at the front as per the Parts Diagram below from Canley Classics Ah, well, mine are/were both Mk1s, Tessa being a very early example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 my Vit6 was studs and cap nuts looking at the height of the header tank there room to get a bus in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Caswell Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Didn't want to start a war !! So why did Triumph put a bolt in the front position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Hi Ben to make it look pretty!!!! maybe was it to improve the sealing ??? certainly on GT6 it got a bit tight and clearance was a squeeze , what ever its in an area that needs care never leave a socket on the top and shut the lid or you get a small power bulge Ha ( vit 6 and mk1 shows 3 nuts in parts list ) dont ask who's nuts , dont have orig Mk2 PList Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidanT Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 There's me thinking it should be a stud as my mk2 engine had a bolt and the 2000 currently in the car is all nuts! 😆 Aidan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Sorry l mentioned the tight clearence on my car, could we drift to a safer topic like Brexit. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 (edited) Seems cars can be pretty different. The centre of my Vit top hose touches bonnet. Car standard in these areas as far as I can tell. Cheers, Dave Edited April 3, 2019 by daverclasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 3, 2019 Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Got to be nuts ........were driving a Triumph But happy nuts Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahebron Posted April 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2019 Loving all the replies.😉 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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