I've been looking at this mailing list for sometime now, but from today
onwards I'll start to post e-mails on this list. For I have become the
proud owner of a 1971 Triumph Stag. I have many questions so I'll start
with the basic ones.
Electrics -
I was playing with the drivers side dome light door switch while the
battery was connected, sparks went flying and now the lights don't work.
I checked all the fuses on the bulk head and they are all fine. Is
there another place that I should look for possible faults. Are there
additional fuses somewhere hidden?
My reversing lights don't work. I'm assuming that there is some sort of
switch in the automatic gearbox that makes a circuit when engaged in
reverse. Is there anything here that I need to look into?
My passengers side electric window moves up and down very slowly. I
intend to overhaul the system with WD-40 and grease. Is there a
conditioner for the channels that the windows move up and down in.
I went onto Rimmer Bros. web page and they have a BL workshop manual
listed. Is it worth getting or should I try and obtain a Haynes manual
or equivalent.
Seat belts-
My seat belts, once released, don't return to their normal position.
Can I open them up and try and get the springs to work a little better
or should I consider buying new ones.
The back seats don't have any seat belts. Can seat belts be fitted?
Brakes-
The brakes were serviced before I bought the car, but they don't feel
like that they'll stop the car in an emergency. Is there anything I can
do here? I read somewhere that I can ad after market calipers and pads.
Any recommendations welcome
Power Steering
The power steering feels very light, too light for comfort. Again I
read that it should not be too light any clues what I can do here?
What should I add to the car to keep the temperature of the engine down.
The previous owner said that the temp. gauge would sit 2/3 towards hot
for normal operation. It's fine now, but with the summer months coming
that could be a problem.
I'm not sure when the anti-freeze was changed. I plan to flush the
system with a commercial flushing fluid. Is there anything I need to
take special care off here? Any recommendation of brands for fluids
would be appreciated. I'm assuming a mixture of 50/50 is good enough for
the car.
Items wanted
Does someone have a front bumper for a 71 Stag that they willing to
sell?
I'm looking for a parking light, rear passengers side, lens
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