Rich Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishmosh Posted May 3, 2015 Report Share Posted May 3, 2015 Each outrigger is around £30. Allow 1/2 day per side. £200 would be a fair price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Steering sounds like the rack has been played with. Check the workshop manual on how to set it correctly, specifically the pinnion. If you haven't got a proper WSM, you can download here for free, though not all models covered, 99% of jobs will be! http://vitessesteve.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 A proper job needs the body off, but having said that on my first car a Herald back in the late sixties front and back where replaced without body removal. Welcome and a great choice of car, I have a 68 Mk1 2L my self, best of luck with the repairs. Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishmosh Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 The factory approved repairs with the body on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJM Stag Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 Outrigger can be replaced with the body on, Southern Triumph Services are in Bournemouth only 30 miles from you and will be able to do this work. I have never used them but heard good things (NFI etc). http://www.southerntriumph.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted May 5, 2015 Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 yes there's a scheme to add a plate which overlaps the top main rail so the top of the outrigger can be welded it can be welded from under , if only welded on down bottom and sides it will crack the main rail. later on. sorry no other clues as any Ive been with have had the tub off. add a wsm on your summer wish list club shop selll them Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted May 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2015 Many thanks for all your help and guidance, Time to start phoning around Regards Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herald948 Posted May 8, 2015 Report Share Posted May 8, 2015 yes there's a scheme to add a plate which overlaps the top main rail so the top of the outrigger can be welded it can be welded from under , if only welded on down bottom and sides it will crack the main rail. later on. Hopefully this link will work; it's a factory service bulletin. http://www.fairpoint.net/~herald948/database/chassis.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted May 9, 2015 Report Share Posted May 9, 2015 The last GT6 outrigger I bought has a strap on the top flange which is meant to be folded down the inside of the chassis main rail and welded where accessible. I haven’t seen any Herald / Vitesse ones like this but suspect they’re the same these days. Incidentally that link to the Service bulletin page doesn’t work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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