- 1. Vitesse - T2000 engine swap (score: 1)
- Author: Liquid@massey.ac.nz (Pat Edwards)
- Date: Mon, 28 Aug 1995 23:47:58 +0000
- I am contemplating temporarily swapping the engine of our '68 2L Mk1 Vitesse for an engine from a T2000 saloon. This would allow me to keep the Vitesse in everyday use while the original engine is re
- /html/triumphs/1995-08/msg00467.html (7,689 bytes)
- 2. blue smoke (score: 1)
- Author: Liquid@massey.ac.nz (Pat Edwards)
- Date: Wed, 13 Sep 1995 00:46:22 +0000
- I originally appended this query to an earlier message, but thought I would try and fish for a few more responses by reposting it. When decelerating or descending steep hills on the over-run, with th
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00283.html (7,155 bytes)
- 3. (possible) water pump probs. (score: 1)
- Author: Liquid@massey.ac.nz
- Date: Mon, 25 Sep 1995 22:02:28 +0000
- I recently exchanged my original Vitesse water pump for a reconditioned unit from a late model T2000 or T2500 saloon. Although on casual inspection they looked the same, albeit the new pump doesn't h
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00483.html (7,974 bytes)
- 4. siezed brake m/c (score: 1)
- Author: Liquid@massey.ac.nz
- Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 01:03:55 +0000
- About a month ago I got a brake master cylinder from the local wreckers, withn the intention of fitting it to our Herald. However during the month it has spent kicking about in the shed it has siezed
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00573.html (6,861 bytes)
- 5. siezed brake m/c (2nd posting) (score: 1)
- Author: Liquid@massey.ac.nz
- Date: Fri, 29 Sep 1995 03:44:32 +0000
- About a month ago I got a brake master cylinder from the local wreckers, withn the intention of fitting it to our Herald. However during the month it has spent kicking about in the shed it has siezed
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00577.html (6,698 bytes)
- 6. Re: siezed brake m/c (score: 1)
- Author: Liquid@massey.ac.nz
- Date: Sat, 30 Sep 1995 23:09:16 +0000
- Thanks for all the responses re the above. With regard to the safety aspects, it was my concerns about these that lead me to post the original message. For the record, the cylinder had siezed since I
- /html/triumphs/1995-09/msg00609.html (6,837 bytes)
- 7. Re: clouds of blue smoke (score: 1)
- Author: Liquid@massey.ac.nz
- Date: Tue, 3 Oct 1995 20:29:07 +0000
- John, I have the same problem with our Vitesse, which has virtually the same engine as your TR250. I have not been able to isolate the problem, however, the main causes of oil burning are due to: (a)
- /html/triumphs/1995-10/msg00074.html (8,467 bytes)
- 8. blue smoke/valve guides/timing (score: 1)
- Author: Liquid@massey.ac.nz
- Date: Sun, 12 Nov 1995 22:49:08 +0000
- A while ago I asked for advice on the causes of blue smoke on decceleration that afflicted our Mk1 Vitesse. I was advised that it was most likely due to worn inlet valve guides or oil control rings.
- /html/triumphs/1995-11/msg00427.html (9,078 bytes)
- 9. ZS choke problem (score: 1)
- Author: Liquid@massey.ac.nz
- Date: Sun, 17 Dec 1995 21:25:52 +0000
- I have just rebuilt and installed a set of Stromberg CD150 carbs on our Mk1 Vitesse, and although they have made a great difference to the car's performance, there are still a couple things that don'
- /html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00272.html (8,251 bytes)
- 10. Spit/Herald/Vit/GT6 UJ replacement (score: 1)
- Author: Liquid@massey.ac.nz
- Date: Tue, 19 Dec 1995 21:13:35 +0000
- Has anyone managed to replace a halfshaft UJ on one of the above swing axle cars without disconnecting the brakes and removing the half-shaft/hub assembly from the car? The manual says this should be
- /html/triumphs/1995-12/msg00304.html (6,884 bytes)
- 11. Using low octane fuel - advice needed (score: 1)
- Author: Liquid@massey.ac.nz
- Date: Thu, 14 Mar 1996 21:31:51 +0000
- Here in New Zealand Leaded Super has now been phased out, being replaced by Super Unleaded with a similar octane rating (96 cf. 95 in the old fuel). However, the new fuel is currently being investiga
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00368.html (8,220 bytes)
- 12. Re: Using low octane fuel - advice needed (score: 1)
- Author: Liquid@massey.ac.nz
- Date: Tue, 19 Mar 1996 04:10:32 +0000
- David, The Vitesse has been running fine on its low octane diet. In any case, I think the premium unleaded will soon be given the all clear, so as long as the new fangled Valvemaster anti wear addit
- /html/triumphs/1996-03/msg00493.html (9,308 bytes)
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