The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Mine is VA31177DLO and was manufactured in August 1979.

I've decided to go electric.

I can always revert back to VC at a later date if need be but for now, I've gone direct to Revotek for their Sprint package. I'll wire in an override just make sure. Maybe I might get a couple of horses back too..........well Shetlands.

Probably the fan catching the alternator


I think it might have been. Felt it right through the car which was concerning. Will check the blades for any damage.

Anyway, stripped off, I take it I need a puller to get the old VC off the pulley? After putting the tolerance ring on the pulley ...

Going electric is starting to sound more appealing.

I've seen Rimmers do a Revotek setup with fan and controller. Are they any good or is it better mix and matching fan and controller? Ideally a bolt on package would be great.

Probably the fan catching the alternator


I think it might have been. Felt it right through the car which was concerning. Will check the blades for any damage.

Anyway, stripped off, I take it I need a puller to get the old VC off the pulley? After putting the tolerance ring on the pulley, is it ...

Well would you believe it!

There was a slight movement in viscous, well enough to make a slight knocking sound. So I disconnected the fan belt to check and happy days, the sounds have disappeared.

Thanks for the heads up.

Hi guys,

Hello again. been in and out of this club for over 22 years now. :D

Finally have a garage to work from instead of a lock up 15 miles away so I've started recommissioning the 'ol girl.

So after a lot of sheered bolts and corroded pipes, finally got her started after a service. I now have ...