I'm STILL looking for a co-driver for any or all of the remaining AROO (Alfa Romeo Owners of Oregon)"mini-rally series" I would prefer a navigator with some...
I looked all around for my generous "parts guy" after the meeting last night and could not find you. Please let me know the best way we can pick up the rag...
For those of you at the club meeting last night you know that Don had some complications from Septum surgery where he was bleeding a lot from his nose and was...
We have secured Wednesday, June 28th as the featured club at the cruise- in at Portland International Raceway. I estimated 30 cars. We had 24 cars attend last...
We have secured Wednesday, June 28th as the featured club at the cruise- in at Portland International Raceway. I estimated 30 cars. We had 24 cars attend last...
Not being an accomplished mechanic and living south of Portland, I was wondering if you could recommend a Triumph mechanic in the Tigard/Tualatin/Wilsonville...
You may want to try Brian Brickley. I heard he is now workin for someone else but he's still advertising in the club newsletter. He's a geat TR mechanic. ...
Hi, i recently "inherited" a 1972 GT6 MK3 and noticed that you guys are the local triumph club, as well as the local VTR chapter. I'm not sure how well i'd...
Hi. I would encourage you to join our club right away. We have several GT6 owners (including myself, 67 GT6, 80 TR7) and lots of good info. Next Wednesday,...
Welcome Jon, I wouldn't worry too much about the age gap. While the bulk of our membership is over 40, there are quite a few of us on the underside. We even...
Hello Everyone. I have been the proud owner of a 1959 TR3A since January 2006. Unfortunately I haven't driven my car yet, because I have been trying to get it...
Pete, I'd take that new thermostat out until you've flushed out the cooling system. Is the thermostat one of the sleeved ones? if not you should either et...
Pete: It is not uncommon for rust and scale to settle in the cooling jacket to the point where the block drain does not let any water out - especially after...
Vance Navarrette
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I'm envious, at least your 3 has water (mine is still an air cooled car). Anyway, as I recall, and nothing unique to TR, if there is a bubble under the...
Pete-Vance is correct, but remove the the block drain before trying to rod the crud out. Berry Price [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Thank for the advice Vance. I am a little nervous about what the inside of the block looks like. -Pete ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Thanks Berry. I did manage to remove the drain cock. But I think like Bruce said I should get the thermostat out and try it again. -Pete ... [Non-text portions...
Thanks for the information Bruce. The thermostat I replaced was twice as long as the one I got from Victoria British. After reading your description, I...
Yep...I'm the guy that bought the baby blue one. I tried to send you a photo, but I guess that's a no no. -Pete ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
Yes on the cooper plumbing cap. With the stock type thermostat water is allowed to 'bypass' the radiator when the thermostat is closed...this prevents hot...
You guys are so good about answering questions, I figured I would ask another set about restoring my TR3A. I was all set to rebuild the two master cylinders,...
Pete: I had good success rebuilding my brake components, so I would rebuild them rather than spend that much money. However, I would spend the extra cash and...
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Jul 9, 2006 8:18 pm
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Pete As good brakes are vital to your health and wellfare I would suggest replacing the hydraulic components. Having your discs refaced and the drums turned is...
Hello, Any thoughts on a hot TR7 cabin (1980 convertible) Engine seems to stay within normal range but heat is always coming into car. It doesn't matter how...
Hi. I own an 80 TR7 and haven't had that problem--maybe the vent cables are not attached or not attached properly so the heat flows no matter what you do with...
... seems ... etc, ... I don't know if the basic construction is the same, but on the Spitfire, that can be a sign that the seal between the transmission ...
... seems ... etc, ... Hi. Have a 79 TR7. Don't know how long you've owned the car, so this may or may not be news to you. There should be a removable...
