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by Mike Groom
Thu Sep 21, 2006 11:18 am
Forum: Bodywork & Trim
Topic: show us some wood!
Replies: 13
Views: 10889

Re: Re:Show us some wood.

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by Mike Groom
Mon Sep 18, 2006 10:11 am
Forum: General Dolomite Info
Topic: TDCIR, Well done.
Replies: 41
Views: 25972

Re: TDCIR

A cracking day out. Many thanks to all the organisers. Did anyone remember Jim's asking price? Sunburnt bonce avoided this time unlike Triumph World Picnic! Great breakfast at Glyn's beforehand sorted the guts after the previous nights curry! A few pictures posted on MSN later that day, but could't ...
by Mike Groom
Mon Sep 18, 2006 9:58 am
Forum: Engine & Exhaust
Topic: Starter Studs
Replies: 3
Views: 3412

Starter Studs

Can anyone tell me what the thread size is on the starter studs on an 81 Sprint please?<br>
Anyone used helicoiling to repair one?

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by Mike Groom
Mon Sep 18, 2006 8:49 am
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: Breakfast stop on the way to TDCIR
Replies: 43
Views: 25132

Re: thanks

Many thanks from me too, it was very welcome.<br>
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Ken, what did the neighbour say to you when we left?

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by Mike Groom
Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:50 pm
Forum: General Chat (for off-topic posts)
Topic: Smifters three word thread
Replies: 391
Views: 165856

Re: re.re

sixteen valve head

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by Mike Groom
Fri Sep 15, 2006 4:30 pm
Forum: Heating & Cooling
Topic: anti freeze
Replies: 14
Views: 8920

Re: Use...

Just read the article in Practical Classics.<br>
They quote a 50/50 mix!

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by Mike Groom
Tue Sep 12, 2006 10:27 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: Southern Dolly Day 2006
Replies: 14
Views: 9240

Re: Southern Dolly Day 2006

PS,<br>
I think Matt Cotton promised a write up for the next DM!

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by Mike Groom
Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:27 pm
Forum: Heating & Cooling
Topic: anti freeze
Replies: 14
Views: 8920

Re: Anti freeze

Richard, you may have solved my cooling problem. The car runs a little hotter than it used to, since I have used 50% antifreeze. Just off to dilute it now!

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by Mike Groom
Tue Sep 12, 2006 8:15 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: Southern Dolly Day 2006
Replies: 14
Views: 9240

Re: Southern Dolly Day 2006

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Good turnout of Dolomites. Event was generally less well attended compared with previously ...
by Mike Groom
Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:34 pm
Forum: Engine & Exhaust
Topic: Oil in my sparkplug tubes
Replies: 8
Views: 5963

Re: Nahh, you don't

TDC plug tubes are highly recommended.<br>
Just checked mine since fitting them.<br>
Bone dry!<br>
Dont forget a new rocker cover gasket and hold it in place with grease, none of that red or blue gunge!

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by Mike Groom
Sun Aug 27, 2006 8:25 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: Southern Dolly Day 2006
Replies: 14
Views: 9240

SDD

Matt, I'll be going, could meet up at Sainsburys roundabout?

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by Mike Groom
Fri Aug 25, 2006 4:43 pm
Forum: Meetings & Events
Topic: Breakfast stop on the way to TDCIR
Replies: 43
Views: 25132

Re: Breakfast stop on the way to TDCIR

Count me in. I never say no to a bacon butty!

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by Mike Groom
Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:09 pm
Forum: Bodywork & Trim
Topic: the little grommets on the boot badges......
Replies: 6
Views: 5328

Grommets

You could try Rarebits4classics.

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by Mike Groom
Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:20 pm
Forum: Gearbox, Clutch, Propshaft & Differential
Topic: LSD...maaann
Replies: 15
Views: 12245

LSD

Theres an LHD with an LSD on the 'bay. But it's in the US of A. Postage might be cheaper than Oz!

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by Mike Groom
Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:17 pm
Forum: Fuel & Ignition
Topic: Sprint solid carb mounts
Replies: 7
Views: 5085

Mounts

I agree.<br>
Fitted mine a few months ago. Also had alot of interest at the Malvern show! No problems with fuel, even seems to go better, but that could be the other bits I fitted at the same time!

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