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Dolomite front tie rod. A strange variant.
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 9:49 pm
by MIG Wielder
In this box of bits I also have a Dolomite front tie rod.
This one even looks brand new. It has 2 bright yellow Supaflex type bushes fitted as well.
Now have a look at the piccy and spot the difference......
Yes, there is no hole for the "R-" clip.
Is this a late one designed for a nyloc nut or something ?
Or is it Toledo / or an FWD variant ?
Thanks very much,
Tony.
Re: Dolomite front tie rod. A strange variant.
Posted: Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:31 pm
by Jon Tilson
Suspect the end threaded bit has been replaced as they tend to wear.
Jonners
Aha....
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 11:20 am
by sprint95m
T2000.
(Yes these used a nyloc nut.)
Ian.
Re: Dolomite front tie rod. A strange variant.
Posted: Mon Aug 03, 2015 12:53 pm
by xvivalve
best check the length then Tony...
Re: Dolomite front tie rod. A strange variant.
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 5:37 pm
by MIG Wielder
I've measured it up and have the following :
Lower suspension bolt-hole centre to ARB link hole = 75mm
Ditto to back face of the rear polybush = 262mm
Ditto to end of the threaded section = 318mm.
If this a T2000 part I'd be happy to swap it for an 1850 one.
Same as Sprint I think.
Tony.
Re: Dolomite front tie rod. A strange variant.
Posted: Tue Aug 04, 2015 9:03 pm
by Flyfisherman
Tony
have a look at Tony thread
viewtopic.php?f=19&t=25122#p241127 regarding those front tie rods - last picture in the first thread posting.
Paul
Re: Dolomite front tie rod. A strange variant.
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:29 am
by MIG Wielder
Thanks all for your comments. I found an old one and compared it and yes, it is a Dolomite item. I just need to drill the hole in the end for the R-clip now.
Tony.
Re: Dolomite front tie rod. A strange variant.
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 11:08 am
by tony g
Maybe just put a nyloc nut on there instead? Or is it for originality?
Tony
Re: Dolomite front tie rod. A strange variant.
Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 10:49 pm
by MIG Wielder
Hi Tony, No, it was more about keeping each side looking the same for the MOT Inspector. He has moaned before about 1 nyloc and one castellated nut on different sides of the MGB. It keeps him happy and he is probably quite right.