I put my box back on a few months ago, I seem to recall the fixings were a
mixture of nut & bolt and blind tapped holes.
So yes, I think that is how it`s supposed to be.....
Ian
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- Tue Jul 01, 2025 11:04 am
- Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
- Topic: 1850 engine plate
- Replies: 1
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- Mon Jun 23, 2025 10:18 am
- Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
- Topic: A couple of leaks
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2558
Re: A couple of leaks
All back together now, doesn`t appear to be leaking, chasing another leak now on the top radiator inlet
back out for a bit of brazing.....
back out for a bit of brazing.....

- Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:09 pm
- Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
- Topic: A couple of leaks
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2558
Re: A couple of leaks
Just got the cage out - fairly easily with slide hammer & 90degree fingers
cleaned it up, pushed it back on the shaft till it was home on the bearing face then
put in new o rings.
pump back in the block, still looks a little bit high to me, will see how it goes tomorrow.
thanks for the help everyone
cleaned it up, pushed it back on the shaft till it was home on the bearing face then
put in new o rings.
pump back in the block, still looks a little bit high to me, will see how it goes tomorrow.
thanks for the help everyone
- Wed Jun 18, 2025 5:07 pm
- Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
- Topic: A couple of leaks
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2558
Re: A couple of leaks
Thanks, I`ll give it a try with the bar & slide hammer method ...fingers crossed
I have an electric water pump quietly calling me from the pile of stuff at the back of my workshop......
I have an electric water pump quietly calling me from the pile of stuff at the back of my workshop......

- Wed Jun 18, 2025 9:28 am
- Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
- Topic: A couple of leaks
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2558
Re: A couple of leaks
South coast, Sussex
I thought I might be able to make a bar that will fit to my slide hammer.....
I thought I might be able to make a bar that will fit to my slide hammer.....
- Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:03 am
- Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
- Topic: A couple of leaks
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2558
Re: A couple of leaks
Thanks xvivalve,
whats the best way to get the cage out please?
Ian
whats the best way to get the cage out please?
Ian
- Tue Jun 17, 2025 8:22 pm
- Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
- Topic: A couple of leaks
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2558
Re: A couple of leaks
Hi ive fitted the new seal to the water pump, fitted the pump back in and now the housing won`t bolt down, (it did before hand )
its miles off maybe a gap of over 1mm. pump shaft seems to be in as far as it goes, obviously i have to be careful,
don`t want to chip the helical gears.
a couple of ...
its miles off maybe a gap of over 1mm. pump shaft seems to be in as far as it goes, obviously i have to be careful,
don`t want to chip the helical gears.
a couple of ...
- Mon Jun 09, 2025 11:26 am
- Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
- Topic: Fuel Tank Crud
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1003
Re: Fuel Tank Crud
Then add a coat of POR15 tank seal to stop it coming back.....
I did mine a while back & its working a treat at the moment. it even filled pinholes
in the bottom. Have to follow the instructions carefully to get a good result.
I did mine a while back & its working a treat at the moment. it even filled pinholes
in the bottom. Have to follow the instructions carefully to get a good result.
- Mon Jun 02, 2025 2:25 pm
- Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
- Topic: A couple of leaks
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2558
Re: A couple of leaks
I`ve just spotted on the Rimmer Website a water pump water seal pt no 148322 which lists under stag parts but not Dolly for some reason
I guess this is the culprit and I just need to get the impeller off....?
I guess this is the culprit and I just need to get the impeller off....?
- Mon Jun 02, 2025 11:36 am
- Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
- Topic: A couple of leaks
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2558
Re: A couple of leaks
Hi all,
I have the same problem with my 1850, I`ve just run the engine after a lengthy lay up during which I replaced the Pump housing top cover with
a `new` recon unit from Rimmer (std 6 vane), with gasket thickness selected as per specs in thew manual.
Water drips out of the slot under the pump ...
I have the same problem with my 1850, I`ve just run the engine after a lengthy lay up during which I replaced the Pump housing top cover with
a `new` recon unit from Rimmer (std 6 vane), with gasket thickness selected as per specs in thew manual.
Water drips out of the slot under the pump ...
- Wed May 07, 2025 12:07 pm
- Forum: Parts & Automobilia for Sale
- Topic: Dolomite Wheels & Hubcaps
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2362
Re: Dolomite Wheels & Hubcaps
Now £40 or will sell wheels OR hubcaps for £20 for 4 (collection only)
I also have a pair of wing mirrors in decent condition £20 pair
I also have a pair of wing mirrors in decent condition £20 pair
- Mon Apr 28, 2025 9:03 am
- Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
- Topic: Rear door locks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1505
Re: Rear door locks
Hi all,
I don`t recall seeing a gasket under the lock, so it may have already disintegrated but it was a while ago when i painted the car.
It does make sense that this or the mechanism to the outer handle is suspect.
Now I`ve pretty much finished all the other jobs this one is heading back up the to ...
I don`t recall seeing a gasket under the lock, so it may have already disintegrated but it was a while ago when i painted the car.
It does make sense that this or the mechanism to the outer handle is suspect.
Now I`ve pretty much finished all the other jobs this one is heading back up the to ...
- Wed Apr 23, 2025 11:33 am
- Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
- Topic: Rear door locks
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1505
Rear door locks
Hi all, since repainting my 1850HL, when I loosened the lock mechanism blocks and exterior handles (but didn`t disconnect anything)
to get a better masked finish, both rear doors now open only from the inside.
the fronts continue to work fine and all 4 pull up lock buttons in the capping seem to be ...
to get a better masked finish, both rear doors now open only from the inside.
the fronts continue to work fine and all 4 pull up lock buttons in the capping seem to be ...
- Wed Mar 19, 2025 10:11 am
- Forum: Parts & Automobilia for Sale
- Topic: Dolomite Wheels & Hubcaps
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2362
Dolomite Wheels & Hubcaps
I have a set of 4 dolly 1850 steel wheels with early hub caps (1973)
for sale.
£50 collection only from West Sussex (coastal)
Available from the end of March 2025
for sale.
£50 collection only from West Sussex (coastal)
Available from the end of March 2025
- Mon Mar 03, 2025 2:35 pm
- Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
- Topic: 1850 Clutch Change
- Replies: 18
- Views: 19914
Re: 1850 Clutch Change
Yes, box back in clutch cyl. sits over hole covering the front half.
leaving the obligatory gap for an errant washer to enter :(
Box went back in as a pretty easy one man job a few days ago.
I was expecting more grief, but my next job of refilling the brake lines
which I thought was going to be ...
leaving the obligatory gap for an errant washer to enter :(
Box went back in as a pretty easy one man job a few days ago.
I was expecting more grief, but my next job of refilling the brake lines
which I thought was going to be ...