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by Ron1966
Sun Mar 13, 2022 5:04 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Clutch
Replies: 4
Views: 754

Re: Clutch

I have just tapped them off with a hammer non of the ones I have removed have been very tight.
by Ron1966
Sun Feb 27, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L
Replies: 225
Views: 120623

Re: New Project VA485 - RPJ 7L

Looking very good Tony. How has the new loom fitted Tony. I have fitted old looms back in and hated it because they loose the suppleness , I always worried about rubbing on the metal bulkhead clips and anywhere else around the car to be honest. I know the looms on dollys are nothing like a modern ...
by Ron1966
Fri Oct 15, 2021 6:04 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: 1975 1500TC – Anti roll bars
Replies: 26
Views: 4303

Re: 1975 1500TC – Anti roll bars

Glad you sorted it out. I ran a TC for a number of years and when I fitted the front antiroll bar it was transformed also. Yours has a nice stance , it would be a shame to lower it as I personally do not think it is a good look. I understand now you are looking for more power. I will be watching All ...
by Ron1966
Fri Oct 08, 2021 5:09 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: 1975 1500TC – Anti roll bars
Replies: 26
Views: 4303

Re: 1975 1500TC – Anti roll bars

I don't want to tell you how to suck eggs but the spacers on antiroll bar go inbetween the channel on the tie bar thus bringing the end of the tie bar down, somebody else might be able to post a picture,
by Ron1966
Fri Apr 30, 2021 5:47 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Ted Middleton
Replies: 8
Views: 1778

Re: Ted Middleton

Yes sad news Alun, got to know Ted and his wife Menai well, more so in the early nineties. Condolences from myself and my wife Gill.
by Ron1966
Sat Jan 02, 2021 4:40 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Sprint subframe - do I need a new one?
Replies: 7
Views: 1347

Re: Sprint subframe - do I need a new one?

I have a measurement of 585mm between the inner of the two suspension brackets if that makes any sense. They just sit below the bottom of the subframe . Hope that helps and makes some sense.
by Ron1966
Sat Jan 02, 2021 3:14 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Sprint subframe - do I need a new one?
Replies: 7
Views: 1347

Re: Sprint subframe - do I need a new one?

I had corrosion problems on this area on my subframe but because I was in the middle of a rebuild I obtained a solid used frame. The lower bolt on mine would not tighten fully causing alarming handling, inside the box section on mine was a triangular piece of steel to stop the box from collapsing ...
by Ron1966
Fri Sep 25, 2020 3:59 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: A round of applause required, please...
Replies: 11
Views: 2753

Re: A round of applause required, please...

Returned from Cornwall today under Dolly power thanks to Alun for putting me in touch with a truly top man by the name of Carl Shakespear. Thank you so much Carl for the transfer housing and cleaning the engine oil from the brakes. I will post the housing and your pressure switch back to you as soon ...
by Ron1966
Fri Jul 17, 2020 9:45 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Removing Sprint tail pipe?
Replies: 9
Views: 1025

Re: Removing Sprint tail pipe?

If my memory serves me right Murdo remove the wheel and a twist and turn through the wheel arch gets them out.
by Ron1966
Thu Jun 04, 2020 9:21 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Mustard
Replies: 46
Views: 13888

Re: Mustard

Are your bushes Floflex by any chance. I managed to fit the front upper wishbone ones on my car only after I filed out the metal insert. I fitted some on the rear axle tie bars and although it improved the handling I could not stand the extra noise inside the car.
by Ron1966
Thu Jun 04, 2020 8:42 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Mustard
Replies: 46
Views: 13888

Re: Mustard

Great work and very quick progress . I have noticed that you have put your brake callipers on the wrong side of the hub.
by Ron1966
Sun Apr 19, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Electronic ignition
Replies: 16
Views: 2562

Re: Electronic ignition

I have had search through my collection of stuff I never throw away even though some part of it is faulty and I have found my two old piranha kits, but along with them is a piranha module box no trigger part though. This is something I picked up at a Cornwall car boot in a collection of old car bits ...
by Ron1966
Sat Apr 18, 2020 12:23 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Recovering a Britax Weathershield (Webasto lookalike) Sunroof
Replies: 11
Views: 9631

Re: Recovering a Britax Weathershield (Webasto lookalike) Sunroof

Superb repair, I had a sprint with the Webasto roof but it was sadly wrote off. I miss mine on the sunny days.
by Ron1966
Sat Apr 18, 2020 12:19 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: Electronic ignition
Replies: 16
Views: 2562

Re: Electronic ignition

I have gone through 2 piranha or the newtronic optical systems with both doing about 50.000 miles each , the first one either had a spark or not. When it was running it was perfect then switch engine off suddenly no spark then when it started again perfect until you switched the engine off . The ...
by Ron1966
Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:10 pm
Forum: Dolomite-related [Start here!]
Topic: How many of these cars are still owned by forum members?
Replies: 8
Views: 2013

Re: How many of these cars are still owned by forum members?

I still own KRJ922P. 12 years has flown by.