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by xvivalve
Mon Jun 30, 2025 9:31 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Hermatite Red
Replies: 4
Views: 66

Re: Hermatite Red

I think I recall the manufacturer folding 20+ years ago as the industry changed to silicone sealants.

Blue Hylomar is still widely available and they used to do a red version called Hylotyte if you prefer seeing a red ooze as you torque down rather than a blue one...
by xvivalve
Sun Jun 29, 2025 1:42 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Sprint exhaust stainless or mild steel
Replies: 9
Views: 187

Re: Sprint exhaust stainless or mild steel

My experiences of fitting a sports exhaust (several times) is the frustration of getting it to fit in the first place and then having to adjust the fit several times thereafter to stop it hitting the floor pan/axle/prop shaft as the back of the car rises and falls with everyday driving. Probably ...
by xvivalve
Sun Jun 29, 2025 1:33 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Sump gasket
Replies: 1
Views: 43

Re: Sump gasket

Look for new old stock, for example:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203915415465?_skw=dolomite+conversion+set&itmmeta=01JYXTG90M8QVM2JR1638WH8MG&hash=item2f7a4e4fa9:g:uCwAAOSw-gpiTxpX&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1c1%2BL0b9x5tkbb0MonIJ6Cd%2F5DGl0tVa5Ujo08rMvJ3w9W%2BaWRrh445Le0ZDRPIJg ...
by xvivalve
Fri Jun 27, 2025 6:36 pm
Forum: Parts & Automobilia for Sale
Topic: Dolomite Sprint engine
Replies: 1
Views: 55

Re: Dolomite Sprint engine

Fortrose area, highlands
by xvivalve
Tue Jun 24, 2025 3:55 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Sprint Production Information
Replies: 4
Views: 174

Re: Sprint Production Information

askop01 wrote: Tue Jun 24, 2025 9:36 am Mine is VA31177DLO and was manufactured in August 1979.
Well that accords with the information above. I used to own VA31188DLO, KDU***V, the last of the VA series, now owned by Ian in Northern Scotland
by xvivalve
Tue Jun 24, 2025 9:18 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Sprint Production Information
Replies: 4
Views: 174

Sprint Production Information

I've just typed this in an e-mail to Robin, so thought I'd preserve the information here for everyone else too. (Originally published in Classic & Sportscar January 1990 after having been collated by Anders Clausager at BMIHT)

June 1973: VA1DL. Alloy wheels, vinyl roof, chin spoiler standard but ...
by xvivalve
Sat Jun 21, 2025 10:39 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Noises from engine after 12 year lay up
Replies: 13
Views: 335

Re: Noises from engine after 12 year lay up



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 ...
by xvivalve
Fri Jun 20, 2025 11:07 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Rubber or Polyurethane?
Replies: 8
Views: 237

Re: Rubber or Polyurethane?

The other place I would avoid poly bushing is the axle end of the rear radius rods; I've seen too many polybushed cars compromising the threaded ends of the radius rods due to insufficient flexing causing the threaded ends to bend and in worst case scenarios shear the threaded end completely.
by xvivalve
Thu Jun 19, 2025 10:14 pm
Forum: Wanted Ads
Topic: Compensator valve seal repair kit needed
Replies: 3
Views: 107

Re: Compensator valve seal repair kit needed

Club spares is I believe the only source for these. £14.99, i think...
by xvivalve
Thu Jun 19, 2025 5:40 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Noises from engine after 12 year lay up
Replies: 13
Views: 335

Re: Noises from engine after 12 year lay up

Probably the fan catching the alternator
by xvivalve
Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:35 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Fuel Pump replacement
Replies: 5
Views: 275

Re: Fuel Pump replacement

I fitted the QH33 pump to my Sprint 18 months ago without problem :shrug:
by xvivalve
Wed Jun 18, 2025 8:33 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: A couple of leaks
Replies: 16
Views: 2438

Re: A couple of leaks

Ideally, you need a puller that will fit inside the cage. What's your location?
by xvivalve
Tue Jun 17, 2025 10:35 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: A couple of leaks
Replies: 16
Views: 2438

Re: A couple of leaks

Remove pump again, remove cage, bench assemble the two and then offer the lot to the block. You'll probably need to press the cage on. The flat on the spindle doesn't locate with anything, its just a mini oil pump.
by xvivalve
Tue Jun 17, 2025 10:29 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Nuts and bolts?!
Replies: 8
Views: 371

Re: Nuts and bolts?!

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...took me a while to find them