Regarding the door check strap loops: They are part of a vertical bar
inside the door that is not accessible without destroying the door. We have
had some threads on this in the past and you might wanna check the archives,
but the easiest thing to do is weld some angle brackets outside the door to
replace the loops.
Jim Altman jaltman@altlaw.com Illigitimi non Carborundum
http://www.altlaw.com/metro/jaltman.html 69-TR6#CC28754L W4UCK
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jay Snavely
Sent: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 4:15 PM
To: 'triumphs'
Subject: Manifold/TRF party
I have a couple questions relating to my 74 TR6. The first is about the
intake manifold. Does the coolant actually cool the manifold or is the pipe
just routed through the manifold casting? I've noticed a very slight
leak in the coolant pipe midway between the two carb plenums. I suspect it
is rusting through. I could cut out this section and put a rubber hose
in its place, or buy a whole new manifold. Has anyone had success with
another approach?
The other question regards the door check straps. The one is completely
missing on my car, including the two ears on the door where the strap
attaches. I've looked in my Bentley manual, as well as all the catalogs
to see how these ears are attached. Are these ears an integral part of
the door? No one seems to sell them. Can I replace them with the door in
place? Has anyone developed a fix for this problem?
Thanks for all your ideas!
I expect to go to the TRF party, probably on Friday since I want to buy some
parts, a new Monza exhaust in particular. It will be my first time there. I
would like to drive the car, but it is 160 mules and there are still some
questionable items to clear up on the TR6 (aren't there always?) so I think
I'll drive my truck. It holds more stuff anyways.
Jay
74 TR6
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