Marmite

[Wendy Dawes]

[Amy Wade]

I really like what Darren has done with it, the wheels are awesome and the Darren & Wendy Marmite sticker is a great finishing touch. 

[sparky_spit]

Well done Darren and Wendy; that is one superb looking car. Very nice indeed.

 

[Wendy Dawes]

Thank you it was a long wait to get it looking like that but it’s lovely in yellow 💕

[frenchiemk2]

Nice car. I always loved the Dolomite. Some Sprint seen here in local historic rallies.

[Wendy Dawes]

Thank you,  it’s a 1500HL with overdrive, but with sprint front grille.  It’s our events car so that Olaf - Darren’s 2500 saloon can be used for the less demanding events, and Marmite should be seen quite a lot in the future.    It’s on the RBRR in October 👍

[Darren Sharp]

Hi everyone.. Marmite is an on going project . Down for the RBRR I’ve already replaced on front wheel bearing as it started to chirp on the Border Raiders and caused some head scratching.  The second one is now on way from Chris Witor as close inspection found that the retaining washer is undersized and allows grease to escape . The nut is also a long way down the thread and the split pin is only just retaining the nut so that’s going to be sorted before the round Britain. Purists now cover your eyes as I’ve sourced a replacement engine . It’s a Triumph lump but it’s from an MG!  it’s been bench tested and shows great oil pressure and compression across the board . It’s also not chattering like a demented type writer which the current engine is . Having changed the valve gear and pushrods. I’m pretty convinced it’s cam and follower related . Although it runs well it’s done 74000 miles and is in need of some love!