1300 Dolomite off Ebay for £9

[al the brit]

I thought id have a laugh on Ebay 1 nite & bought this car for less than a tenner.<br>
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I remember us having 1 as a kid, but dont know what to look for regarding areas that rot etc. I plan to try & get her going again or if not sell the parts. If youve any idea what the best way to restart a dolo that has been stood for 8 yrs,<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :eek --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... ns/eek.gif ALT=":eek"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> id appreicate the help

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[alun n]

Tether the goat to avoid further incident, take the plugs out and spray some oil down the bores. Clean and gap the plugs (or renew) and replace points as the will have corroded. Check there is oil in the sump. Remove rocker cover and lubricate the top end liberally with oil. Turn the engine to start with by hand (if you can). When its moving freely connect a fuel can with fresh fuel to the fuel pump having first primed the float chamber(s) with fresh fuel. Connect a fully charged battery and have a go...

<p>1973 Dolomite Sprint<br>
1974 Dolomite Sprint<br>
1977 Dolomite Sprint (Pageant)<br>
1977 Dolomite Sprint (White)<br>
1979 Dolomite Sprint<br>
1979 Dolomite 1850HL<br>
1980 Dolomite 1500HL<br>
1998 Lotus Elise<br>
1999 Alfa Romeo 166 2.5 V6<br>
1999 Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 (well...it was there wasn't it!)</p><i></i>

[al the brit]

Thanks for that....what fuel would you recommend.????? Ive keep u posted after i pick her up on Tuesday

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[Reg]

...tether the goat...superb!<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :lol --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /laugh.gif ALT=":lol"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

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[tinweevil]

Fuel: Any one of LRP, 97 unleaded, Optimax (98 ron), BP ultimate (98 ron) or Tesco unleaded 99 RON (only ten outlets trialing it I'm told) would be fine. 4 star was 99.7 ron, if you are close to one of the sellers listed <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.leadedpetrol.co.uk/list.htm" ... <!--EZCODE LINK END--> you could treat it to a litre but I wouldn't bother.<br>
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I'd leave the sparkplugs out while you turn it over by hand and once you've done that to your satisfaction turn it over on the starter still with the plugs out. This will refill all the internal oilways as swiftly as possible.<br>
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Tinweevil

<p>1978 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/704">Dolomite Sprint</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
1968 <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphowners.com/705">GT6 II</a><!--EZCODE LINK END--><br>
1972 Spitfire IV<br>
39 anorak points on the Nicholas scale<br>
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[al the brit]

Thanks for all the advice about the engine, Ive spent some time reading though the different posting, and have seen remarks about the sierra brake conversion kit. Does this improve braking considerabley & what is in the conversion kit?<br>
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Or seeing as this is a single owner car, would i be been to restore to its natural condition? Having said that does any1 know a easy way too repair Goat Dents!!!!<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :rollin --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/roll.gif ALT=":rollin"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START : --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... ohwell.gif ALT=":"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <br>
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Just to let you all know, ive already decided to take on restoration instead of sell for bits. <br>
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All the advice is great & its good to no thank on the upcoming winters nights there r ppl to help when I get stuck!!<br>


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[Carsreunited]

I'm not sure anyones done the conversion on a 1300. You could be the first.<br>
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Well, have to say I admire your intentions. I saw it myself on ebay and thought it would probably sit in its resting place for another 10 years. Let us know how you get on and join the TDC if you haven't already. As a member you will have access to panels and service parts that you are unlikely to find on ebay. You will always get advice from this board regardless.<br>
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Good luck.<br>
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Scott

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[al the brit]

Well What a shame!!!!!!!!!!!<br>
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when i went to collect the car, the guy attached the tractor to drag it out the field, and 1 of the wheels moved.<br>
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He pulled it on to a piece of concreate, and i got a look at the car. Both back wings were shot, the drivers side doors both eaten though. The sub frame started to come away in big lumps in my hand!! It gets worse.......<br>
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The drivers door is unlocked, yet couldnt be opened at all so we couldnt even get into it.<br>
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The interior is in a faded creamy yellow and with a good clean would be fantastic.. no rips or burns. All the carpets are there & the glass in the windows are very good though all the rubber seals and completely shot but not as bad as the chassis which is computley rotten.<br>
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The guy has said that if anyone wants anything off this car ie GLASS or INTERIOR then you can have it for free, however it would need collecting ASAP. <br>
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Im disappointed in respect that i was looking forward to a project, however the work required to rebuild this 1300 is too much for me. I offered the guy the £9 & we settled on a fiver.<br>
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He has said that he will get it Crushed at the beginning of next week so if you want it then you will need to collect it before then. It based 3 miles north west of Huddersfield.<br>
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Not being a expert i dont know whats had to get hold off, i hope 1 of you guys can make use of this car as i cant<br>
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[triumphdolomiteuk]

There are several cars needing new homes which are all available FREE of charge on our <!--EZCODE LINK START--><a href="http://www.triumphdolomite.co.uk/tdcsaveadolly.html" target="top">Save A Dolly Page</a><!--EZCODE LINK END-->....

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[alun n]

...but not the one that was in Malvern!<!--EZCODE EMOTICON START :D --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... /happy.gif ALT=":D"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END--> <!--EZCODE EMOTICON START ;) --><img src=http://www.ezboard.com/intl/aenglish/im ... s/wink.gif ALT=";)"><!--EZCODE EMOTICON END-->

<p>1973 Dolomite Sprint<br>
1974 Dolomite Sprint<br>
1977 Dolomite Sprint (Pageant)<br>
1977 Dolomite Sprint (White)<br>
1979 Dolomite Sprint<br>
1979 Dolomite 1850HL<br>
1980 Dolomite 1500HL<br>
1998 Lotus Elise<br>
1999 Alfa Romeo 166 2.5 V6<br>
1999 Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 (well...it was there wasn't it!)</p><i></i>

[Carsreunited]

That is a shame but not unexpected. As has been said, look through the 'free to a good home' section'. I found a 1500TC on there that has the most solid original shell I've ever seen on any dolomite. I gave the owner £40 because I felt guilty for having it for nothing! It hadn't been on the road for 5 years and cost £700 to recommission it but it was well worth it. Steve Wilkes now owns it.

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[MalcGE]

When a car is too far gone to restore...... or is that the car is too far gone to restore cos someone already got their Goat, you must be at the end of your tether, even if the Goat isn't. Damn decent of you to part with a fiver IMHO

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[alun n]

You could always try blaming the kids...

<p>1973 Dolomite Sprint<br>
1974 Dolomite Sprint<br>
1977 Dolomite Sprint (Pageant)<br>
1977 Dolomite Sprint (White)<br>
1979 Dolomite Sprint<br>
1979 Dolomite 1850HL<br>
1980 Dolomite 1500HL<br>
1998 Lotus Elise<br>
1999 Alfa Romeo 166 2.5 V6<br>
1999 Alfa Romeo 166 3.0 V6 (well...it was there wasn't it!)</p><i></i>