The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Oh well, I've sent the V5C and heritage certificate off to the DVLA now, hopefully they will sort it, fingers crossed.

I tried this the day before yesterday; went to the post office with my V5C which states first registration at Aug 1980. The PO system, which apparently accesses DVLA direct, would not give the option to give tax exemption for historic status. Even though I had, as a precaution, taken my heritage ...

Thought this might be of interest if not within budget....


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Hi - Richard beat me to it; but the Autosparks option is pretty expensive.

I can pass on some advice I got from Jeroen (he did a great job of building me a headlight loom recently) around removing wires and cleaning them up, its pretty easy and a lot less expensive than dropping £11 on each one ...

Fitted the LED replacement bulbs yesterday, here's a pic as promised.




The image makes them look brighter than they actually are, but they are definitely a big improvement on the stock set up.

Thanks all for the advice.

Ian

Cheers for the 'felt' tip TFN !

I've ordered the LEDs already but will hold that method in reserve

Ian

you've sold it to me Tony!

I will order some from https://www.classiccarleds.co.uk/, they seem to have everything I would need to cover dash bulb wise

Thanks Tony, my natural instinct is to keep it original as much as I can, but if I can't source the green filters then green LEDs are probably the best answer. I guess LEDs draw less current and last longer too.


Ian

Hi All,

Does anybody know of a source for the green bulb filter within the Smiths dashboard guages, specifically the voltmeter and tachometer. I have hunted but I just can't find them as a separate part.

Ian

And it might be something like the fix that xvivalve helped me out with below...


There are two 7/16" AF bolts which hold the throttle bracket onto the inlet manifold; slacken these and you'll find there is slight adjustment in the alignment of the bracket. If it is not aligned properly, you'll ...

Cheers both, makes sense, very cunning!

Ian

Can anybody explain the talcum powder method of leak tracing that has been mentioned in this thread? It's not something I have heard of before and I am intrigued!

Hi All,

Just a quick update on this - the rear flexible hose does seem to have been the culprit, as I cut through the cable and no fluid came out....closer inspection once removed revealed internal rust and gunk. Also, as soon as removed the flexi hose joint, fluid immediately came out, so I think ...

Another consideration: I also fitted a relay for the starter, and I took the opportunity at the same time fitting a hidden switch in the start circuit, which gave me a simple immobiliser. Not the last word in security of course but could deter opportunist thieves.

Ian