inlet manifold studs

[willis]

Hi all, I've managed to strip the threads on one of the studs that hold the carbs onto the manifold on my Vitesse. Does anyone know if new studs are available and if so, what's the best way to get the old ones out? I'd like to do this without removing the manifold if possible. Any help is greatly appreciated.                                                                                                                                                                                             Thanks, Rob

[Pete Lewis]

if just stripped then any stud extractor will unscrew it   they are not gorilla tight, even a pair of mole grips should turn it easy 

what you  need is 129383   avail  https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-129383P  and others 

Pete

[willis]

Cheers Pete, looks like another parts order going in.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Rob

[willis]

Hi Pete, had to get professional help removing the studs from the manifold as I managed to snap one of them. However, crisis over and my Vitesse is back on the road again. Regarding the not working speedo, it was the speedo drive that goes into the gearbox but that too is now sorted. Thank you Pete and everyone else for all your help.                                                                         Cheers, Rob

[Pete Lewis]

thats a good job done then 

Pete

[JohnD]

And well done, Willlis, for coming back to report success!

Pete and all the gurus do it for love of the cars, but to hear a success story makes it worthwhile!

John

[willis]

Hi again folks, Yes it's great to be able to drive it again. Took it for a short run yesterday and all is well (mostly). Although the wiper blades are new, they aren't very good at keeping rain off the screen so that will need sorting, but shouldn't be too difficult. Also, I will be changing from dynamo to alternator and fitting a spin off oil filter in the future, but for now I'm just going to drive my car (weather permitting). Once again, thanks for all your help everyone.                                                                                                                                                                                                    Cheers, Rob

[Pete Lewis]

therer are some awfull blades around  too hard no squeegee effect

the blade must flip flop equal in each direction often a tweak of the arm with a adjustable spanner to fit the arm and give it e twist to get an equal /   \ makes a world of difference

especially if theres any judder 

Pete

[68vitesse]

Persuaded some Halfords refills to fit the stainless holders, a lot better than the crap rubber blades they came with.

Regards

Paul

[Badwolf]

I got a pair of oversized silicone blades and cut them down to fit. Seem to work fine on the few times I get caught in the rain. Main trouble is that that have a certain 'memory' of the parked position so usually miss a bit until they have been running for a little while. I keep forgetting to lift them up when the car is in the garage.... and when I do, forget to put them down when I take her out.

[willis]

Cheers chaps, it'll probably be the weekend before I get chance to look at the wiper blades but thanks for all your advice. I'll let you all know how I get on.                                                                             Regards, Rob