I believe you need to be a little bit careful using stainless depending on the grade because of preferential corrosion. No idea if its available stateside, ...   03-03-2024 04:47 pm

DOT 3,4 and 5.1 are glycol based and DOT 5 is Silicone based - glycol and silicone based fluids are not compatible with each other. ...   01-11-2022 03:21 pm

I would suggest you check the the equalising linkage in the centre is free and lubed - in theory the pull on each brake rod ...   12-09-2020 01:12 pm

I am very glad that cars over 40 years old no longer require MOT tests in the UK. Statistically cars over 40 years old were ...   08-21-2020 03:17 am

Hi, Not trying to be evasive but I have had the car since it was almost new and it's been resprayed three times. It's pretty hard ...   06-20-2020 05:33 pm

The wheels are 15" VTO from the club store, tyres are 195-55 x 15 Pirelli P7 (same radius and slightly wider than OEM). As above ...   05-09-2020 05:44 am

Hi Brian, The kits were not From JHPS or Outlaw but from HiSpec in the UK. I specified max size vented disc to go inside 15" ...   05-08-2020 09:30 pm

Have a look at this previous post - my GT was the prototype and they have been on the car for nine years with no ...   05-08-2020 06:17 pm

Hi Dan, DOT 3,4 and 5.1 are glycol based and DOT 5 is Silicone based - glycol and silicone based fluids are not compatible with each ...   05-07-2020 06:01 am

Hi Nigel, I have it on mine but it's in front of the windscreen washer - does not seem to do anything it's just bolted through. ...   05-06-2020 07:49 pm

Hi Nigel, I am about 2500km from my car at the moment but can confirm the the Morgan jack looks very similar even down to the ...   07-16-2019 04:56 pm

Have a look at topic http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=1497&forum_id=6&page=2 to see another option. The standard JH weight distribution front to rear was fairly even and the GTs with fuel ...   03-21-2019 10:53 am

The JH uses Girling type 14 calipers which were used on a few euro cars and also in Formula Ford - not sure if Triumph ...   03-15-2019 04:06 pm

Hi Tim, you don't need to take off the head to shim the valves - just the cam housings and they no longer use gaskets. ...   03-15-2019 03:49 pm

Other alternatives are pre 89 Land Rover series 3 SWB but you need to check on the bore size as they have been rationalised to ...   01-17-2019 05:45 pm

Once they are installed and bled they should be fine. Both pistons are fed from a common source and there will be minute differences in ...   12-01-2018 09:52 am

From what I can make out on the diff you should not need anything pressed in - someone jump in if that's wrong. I think ...   11-12-2018 09:01 pm

Just got a quote back from Vauxhall bearings for a 72-78 Vauxhall Magnum ( 1800-2300cc ) which I hope is the right one. 1. Bevel Pinion ...   11-08-2018 04:45 pm

Hi Nigel, coincidentally I am on the hunt for diff bearings - I have already done the wheel end but the diff is getting a ...   11-08-2018 12:33 pm

My GT was re trimmed by Rejen five years ago in leather - picture gives you an idea of the seats and door panels. Expensive ...   08-09-2018 03:05 pm

I have bought stuff from them and had work done by them so can recommend them. They can supply new seat base foam and webbing ...   08-07-2018 09:40 pm

Hi Chris, On reflection the reason I went for the inline thermostat is that I am using a remote oil filter mounted on the inner wing ...   07-29-2018 09:09 pm

Hi Chris, Below is the link to where I got mine - you have two options - either the inline 5/8" or the sandwich plate type. https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/s?search=+Mocal+thermostat Because ...   07-28-2018 08:16 am

From memory -The inside of the collapsible steering column consists of a square bar fitted internally to a square tube retained by two plastic pins. ...   05-30-2018 11:05 am

Hi Stuart, Had a similar issue with a five speed which was traced to a rubber linkage gaiter that I got from Rejen. It was ...   03-21-2018 03:55 pm

Not sure what you mean by owners manual - could be because the UK and USA is separated by a language. If you are looking ...   02-26-2018 09:12 pm

One suggestion for lubricating the linkage is to use aerosol spray motorcycle chain grease. I use Castrol which is very liquid (like WD40) from the ...   10-12-2017 10:30 am

I would be a little cautious about the dishwasher tabs - different manufacturers have different compositions and specific information is hard to find. The coolant ...   10-03-2017 08:37 am

Not sure if DOT 5.1 is available over there - it's fully compatible with DOT 3&4 but has a much higher boiling point. Note that ...   09-22-2017 11:35 am

Cost is not the only downside. Water ( preferably distilled) is the best heat conductor. A good corrosion inhibiting antifreeze reduces the heat conductivity somewhat, ...   07-08-2017 08:49 am

Hi Stu, Suggest you send a picture and description to these people - they have a pretty good selection of old Lucas bits and might be ...   04-26-2017 12:53 pm

Hard to tell under the bonnet - because it's was painted if you can call it that by the Banbury brickies. I seem to remember ...   03-28-2017 03:44 pm

Thanks Nigel, The Matra number 8391C was the key - have ordered from http://www.carcolourservices.co.uk - made up and delivered within two days. Will find out just ...   03-28-2017 03:07 pm

Hi Nigel, I tried taking the filler cap to a Porsche/Mercedes/Jaguar Land Rover approved repair shop but they said they couldn't get an accurate match because ...   03-27-2017 10:24 pm

I'm looking for a modern equivalent paint to spray a door panel on my GT - the original colour is listed as both GIP26771/1 or ...   03-26-2017 09:24 pm

Hi Nigel, Obvious question I suppose, but have you had the wheel alignment checked front to rear. Things can get twisted when replacing things like sills ...   01-15-2017 02:08 pm

It's true that the standard cooler contains some oil - but this also helps in preventing the sump oil from reaching or exceeding the temperature ...   01-03-2017 10:54 am

IMHO - Normally the optimum oil temperature should be in the range of 80-100C but most modern oils will tolerate up to 120C before oxidation ...   01-02-2017 07:40 pm

I think the originals were 5/8" BSP Gordon ...   11-29-2016 04:52 pm

We are getting a little off topic here but yes I got my kit from Mike Taylor at Lotusbits. You get a fair amount of ...   10-21-2016 07:05 am