The Triumph Dolomite Club - Discussion Forum

The problem is you can't be certain that any new parts will be as good as the ones fitted.

Ziebart and other rust protection treatments. When I purchased my first 1500HL Dolomite in May 1977 I had it Ziebarted and when I checked it over I did find a couple of areas where I considered the coverage to be either lacking or poor so I took it back and these areas were treated to my satisfactio...

I went up to Worksop on the Wednesday before the event and did not come home until Tuesday. There were plenty of places to visit in the area. It was made more enjoyable as we were able to go out for an evening meal after the event with Mike Tailor and his wife. I am always disappointed that more clu...

Can you please provide the part number for the double seal.

Has anyone identified the part number and supplier for a suitable double lip seal as that does seem to be a good idea.

I would think it would be quite easy to change all the 3/8 studs for sprint 7/16 studs. This could be another option.

What you can do is to take the rubber seal out and then cut a groove across it to let air in and then replace it. I do not think many MoT engineers actual look at the seal and it is no different from having a vented cap.

It can be quite difficult to see if a locking type petrol cap is vented so I will attach a photograph of a cap that I stripped down to find out how it was vented.

When the racks were originally built the hole had a small round plastic plug fitted in it, part number 145108. I have been told it acts as a damper on the rack shaft as obviously there must be some play between the shaft and the racks tube The plastic plug was kept in place by wrapping insulating ta...

Chris Witor is in the process is in the process of having some made but they will not be available for several weeks.

The Army Flying Museum is holding its annual fund raising event Wallop Wheels and Wings on Saturday 13th July. For details read and complete https://form.jotform.com/232491884427061. It only costs£10 to register your car. I did contact our area rep Chis Curtis to find out if he would be attending. U...

Chris Witor has started the process to get some manufactured but it will take several months before they are available.

If you have not already my article in the current edition of Dolly Mixture issue 220 April May 2024 may I suggest that you have a read as in the article I cover both the ignition circuit and the starter circuit wiring that is used in the 1500HL. I produced it so that I would know what plugs and sock...

Some tips on fitting a new exhaust. 1. Ensure both the exhaust manifold flange surface and the downpipe flange are flat using a straight edge as this joint is renown for blowing. 2. I always use brass nuts to bolt the flanges together as they do not seize up. 3.There should be a support bracket at t...

So have you fitted the replacement starter and it still does not turn the engine over?