The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Adder57 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 25, 2024 1:06 pm Don't get mad mart. That's what I wanted to know does the seal fit the shaft. I will buy one from simply bearings and when fitted, let members know how it performs. Thanks for your time. Adder

Did you ever fit the double seal? How did it perform?

Cheers both, I was hoping that would be the case as it's not a massive 'box. I'll make it work. Will swap out the engine and gearbox mounts first just to rule that our as a cause of the juddering but then get stuck into this shortly after if not.

Thanks Tony, will let you know how it goes

Cheers Clive, I should have mentioned it's the non-OD single rail box, so hopefully not quite as big (or heavy) a mission to remove as the OD one. Good tip re the bolts, I'll definitely use that when the time comes.

I've seen a couple of sources of poly mounts for the non-OD box, I think they're ...

Thanks Tony, very helpful. Seats are no issue (I've got a new set to put in anyway and I wouldn't mind giving the carpets a good clean) but how easy is it to drop the rear of the subframe? Is it easier just to remove the engine and 'box together from above or do I still need to drop the subframe to ...

Thanks both for your replies - I've replaced the bulkhead bush with a poly one and it's certainly helped stop the whole steering column from wobbling around. There is definitely some play in that upper joint, not masses but it's definitely there. I've managed to source a (hopefully) good second hand ...

I'm about to change the clutch on my 1976 1850 with the single rail gearbox and just wanted to check what surprises/parts requirements I might come across doing the job - I'm based in Australia so finding out I need something half way through the job is likely to mean the car's immobile for the next ...

My 1850 has got quite a lot of play in the steering, it seems to be pretty evenly split between the lower joint and the upper joint which is attached to the intermediate shaft.

I can rebuild the lower joint or replace it with the T2000 UJ, but I'm having trouble finding a source of a new ...