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...
Vance Navarrette
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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...
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 sealed deflector at the rear...
Just in case you haven't heard. http://abcnews.go.com/Business/IndustryInfo/story?id=2189201&page=1 If this does well it could spur on BMW. There are some...
Hey all. The Floyds gave me a disk with a whole bunch of photos from the Historic races. I resized and place them in the clubs photo area. You can get there...
Ooops . . . my hot cabin did turn out to be a cooling problem so I now need a new radiator - any suggestions since the radiator shop says $350 - $400 to...
Now I know there are seasoned Triumph travellers who give input into this site so I am going to ask a question that may be of interest to many who have not...
Paul, Are you planning for the post ATDI trip? Several of us have TR6/TR250's and we usually each take a few different parts...we'll make sure you are...
Bruce, Why am I not suprised at your rapid response :-) In response to your question the answer is yes I was thinking of the post ATDI tour. I thought that...
ok. so i've torn my gt6 mk3 to the frame, and while i knew the frame had accident damage, i thought it was limited to the area before my suspension and that i...
Hi. Check Craigslist (Portland and Seattle). I believe there is/was a GT6 that was being advertised as a parts car. You can also put your own listing on...
Paul For extended trips I carry the following: Assorted tools wire and electrical connections spare bulbs and fuses electrical tape and duct tape sealants fuel...
Mike, Don't forget the PBR and Rainer beer! Bruce ... From: dacranez@... To: ptoa@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2006 10:00 PM Subject: PTOA...
The early engines had flat top pistons. Maybe somebody transplanted the motor in the past. Check the engine numner. I was frustrated with the aftermarket...
Hi all, I'm at the point of wrapping my newly refurbished wires with new sneakers, but finding 165SR15's is difficult. I know they're available from Coker...
Hey--Anyone know of a glue I can use in a syringe? I need to shoot some glue under the top door panel in my GT6 and take out some wrinkles. I plan on using a...
Brian Check with your local Tire Factory. Kelly-Springfield still makes a 165SR15 for your application (NFI). The Michelin XZX from Coker would be more period ...
Mike, I took some measurements and I think I can get the wife in the trunk. It works well because it means I can have my spares and tools beside me in the car...
Morning all, Just joined the group, having moved to Portland a couple of weeks ago and 'dragged' the car with me ('77 2500S). I've looked at a couple of cars...
Well, it was bound to happen. In 5 years of ownership, the old girl let me down. I was having a glorious trip on Mike's "Backroads Tour". During the long...
US Federal emissions became pretty strict in the 70's but California emissions were even more strict (and continue to be). "California Car" can refer to the...
Russell: The state is frequently mentioned because the warmer, drier states have many older cars that are virtually rust free. So the fact that a car is a...
Vance Navarrette
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Aug 10, 2006 3:21 am
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Russell Welcome to the club, I too am a transplant and there are several Ex- Pats in the club. I joined the club just over one year ago and would say without...
... girl ... sputtering ... again. ... the ... a ... the ... Are you back on the road yet? Always curious as to what went wrong with a similar vintage...
... with a similar vintage Spitfire. ... I haven't had a chance to look at it very closely yet. One strange thing I did notice was that when it was being...
