The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

Changed my Bush’s to ones supplied by Rally Design in Kent.

Can’t remember the part number.
But just measure yours up.

Its a 2600cc

If you change the engine oil regularly, there's not anything wrong with the engine

for an SD1 the only rust is a little bit on both rear arches, the car needs new tyres as there old, hand brake needs looking at and oil leek on gearbox, and replaced the viscous unit


Quite ...

No I think that’s the 2.3 or 2.6 Straight Six.

Notorious for the cams seizing in the head. (Sorry done so many partly blocked oil way)

Mixture of Hard lines and hoses.

Main front to rear will be hard line.

Possibly the last update of this year.

Still working my way thru the wiring think I’m almost there now.
Will wire the engine and gearbox up and do a test fire up to confirm its cranks and has sparks.
Before refitting back in the Sprint.

Oil seals (Double lipped with internal spring one for ...

Just a quick update.

Slowly getting the wiring done.

Taken all the relays fuses and wiring that are not going to be used all removed.
Then just use want it needs to run engine cooling fans.

Hopefully fire it up on the (That’s a long way off) RX8 fuse/Relay box then swap it out for some else ...

Grayston Enginerring can supply studs nuts etc in Metric or Imperial.
Based in Chessington Surrey.
They only usually supply to the trade but have supplied to me if the order is big enough.

http://www.grayston.biz/wheelnutmenu.htm

Just had a quick chat today.
They say max 50psi hot at any revs.
Anything more than that they start leaking oil.

Well it appears to have found what was the low oil pressure problem.

I suppose if you work it out like a thermostat in a cooling system you’re trying to push the coolant the wrong way.
Some coolant will flow but not much.
Swap the hoses round and bingo full flow.

These things are sent to try ...

I still think you may have also a low oil pressure problem.
And low oil capacity.
Difficult to find any pressure info on line.

There’s a jaguar specialist that I occasionally drop off to.
If I remember I’ll ask next time I go in there.

What’s behind the plate that’s says do not remove.
Is it just a for the extra oil capacity.
Do you still have the original sump.
Is there something diverting some of the oil like a bypass?
Yes I’m fully aware of the difference in sump types.
It was mostly about the oil starvation and baffles.

Some interesting reading here on Jaguars AJV6 engine.

https://auto-tat.co.uk/AJ-V6%20Sump.html

Is your sump suitable baffled.

To be honest, oil brand has been cheap shite as I’ve had a persistent oil leak at the sump gasket and didn’t want to spend a fortune on good oil for it to leak out. Grade wise, I’m using a slightly thicker oil than most would for this engine but nothing out of spec. I found a detailed engine manual ...

First question is what oil brand and grade are you using and filter.

I know from previous experience these engine’s are fussy about using the correct oil.

Going by your readings they should be higher.
Working on a ratio of 10psi per 1000rpm.
(what we used on are race engines)
Restrictions ...

The other option is to use the Mk1/2 Escort Race/Rally Tank.
Sits between the turrets
Shaped for a spare wheel.

CompBrake and CT Fabrications can make tanks from pattern sizes.
As can Pro Alloy.

https://www.westwalesrallyspares.co.uk/ ... fuel-tanks