glang Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Well if youre feeling rich then these (the part number must coincide exactly) from GKN for Land Rover Freelanders are at the pinacle of UJs. Otherwise the standard offering from the same company have a good reputation. Hopefully nobody is doing fakes😨 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyb Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Wow that is expensive 😳 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted April 21, 2023 Share Posted April 21, 2023 Apparently inside they have larger diameter trunnions and more needle rollers than standard. I have seen them down to nearer 20 pounds a throw but difficult to find and probably not necessary for a standard car set up.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteStupps Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 On 20/04/2023 at 13:04, yorkshire_spam said: Crawling around under the car last night the first signs that all is not well emerge - Is this the Spitfire or Dolly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Dawes Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 On 20/04/2023 at 13:04, yorkshire_spam said: Crawling around under the car last night the first signs that all is not well emerge - The rear gearbox mount looks like it's taken some hammer since I re-installed the engine and gearbox early last year. As I undid the exhaust bracket (UKC3409) the top corner of the bracket has broken off completely The underside of the box is covered in ATF even though I renewed the gaskets and seals before re-fitting the box. 🫣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 8 hours ago, PeteStupps said: Is this the Spitfire or Dolly? Dolomite, first time I've done anything with it since gearbox failure on last year's 10CR. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteStupps Posted April 22, 2023 Share Posted April 22, 2023 4 hours ago, yorkshire_spam said: Dolomite, first time I've done anything with it since gearbox failure on last year's 10CR. Ah ok, that's not so bad... sort of! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Sad day today, my TR6 left with its new owner. This frees up some funds for the 2000 Estate however, James Godfrey-Dunne is sorting out a 2.5 engine for me, I will be fuelling via Lucas PI, I received a new 123 Tune+ dizzy for it this week, I may fit that to the current 2000 lump whilst awaiting the new motor. In my impatience to kick the conversion off, I fitted a Mk1 PI Formula steering wheel to the Estate today, it's a fair bit lighter than the standard wheel, perhaps a performance increment already! With the TR6 leaving, that left a space in my garage, the PI just fits, I need to find a home for some stuff in front of it to improve access but at least it gets under cover at last. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 The Estate looks good. Be interesting to see how it goes with the Pi engine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted April 30, 2023 Author Share Posted April 30, 2023 Amazing wing mirrors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted April 30, 2023 Share Posted April 30, 2023 5 hours ago, Tim Bancroft said: The Estate looks good. Be interesting to see how it goes with the Pi engine. The engine is with machinist now, expect it will be a good few weeks. Going to send MU away for refurb this week & speak with Martin Giles about having TB's reconditioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 (edited) No progress on cars really, the parts pile is growing however: 2000 Mk1 Estate: Reconditioned 150BHP throttle bodies with roller spindle bearings, diaphragm PRV & reconditioned MU delivered by Martin Giles on Friday, 6-3-1 exhaust manifold & semi-sports exhaust system ordered from Chris Witor, new Camshaft being sourced from CW too. New rocker shaft, bushed rockers & solid spacer kit received, that completes the parts I need to convert the car once the engine is ready, will need a some adaptors/fittings to sort the feeling out at the tank end but otherwise I should be ok. Whilst the engine is out I will also be converting to PAS, all parts for the conversion are here, just hope the rack I have obtained works. 2.5P: intermittent OD issues decided to be become much more "mittent" today, I did a 360mile trip down to see Lloyd Reed in Cardiff and the OD started dropping in/out after the first 150 miles or so, I can't delay it any longer, time to fit the recon 'box & OD I have ready. TR6: went to its new home last week, I'm down to 3 Triumphs now Edited May 6, 2023 by iani Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 12 minutes ago, iani said: No progress on cars really, the parts pile is going however: 2000 Mk1 Estate: Reconditioned 150BHP throttle bodies with roller spindle bearings, Out of interest were there different throttle bodies for the 150bhp and 125bhp versions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyb Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 On 21/04/2023 at 13:56, Dannyb said: Just checked the drive shaft UJ's after noticing a ticking sound from the back. Small amount of play, last changed about 8 years ago. Can anyone recommend the best UJ's. Danny Both UJ's now changed with heavy duty GKN's. I did need to add a thicker C clip one side of both flanges. Which I had to do last time I changed them. The ones I removed were also GKN. Hope to test drive it tomorrow if weather permits. Danny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Wow so you went for it Danny! Did they feel like the quality youd expect for that money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 1 hour ago, glang said: Out of interest were there different throttle bodies for the 150bhp and 125bhp versions? Yes, the later TB's have twin balance pipes, the earlier a single pipe, the linkage arrangements are different too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glang Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 Thanks but I suppose from what youve said its not the throttle bodies themselves that limit the bhp? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iani Posted May 6, 2023 Share Posted May 6, 2023 30 minutes ago, glang said: Thanks but I suppose from what youve said its not the throttle bodies themselves that limit the bhp? Camshaft & Metering Units are different, that's where most of the change is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted May 7, 2023 Author Share Posted May 7, 2023 Awaiting return of the Saloon's short engine. so checked over the rocker gear and painted the water pump and housing. Tomorrow, I will be over at the barn where the car is stored and getting the engine bay ready for the engine and gearbox to be popped back in. Bought a new leaf spring for the GT6, so will fit that in a week or two. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchiemk2 Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 On 20/04/2023 at 09:17, Dannyb said: I fitted 1144 pads. I didn't think it would make a lot of difference over standard pads. This is the best they have ever been in the 20 years I've owned the car. Danny I had a great impression about the Mintex 1144 (Scirocco GT 79). Had to warm a little but then, very much grip and enduring (when you know VW brakes from that times... great deal ! ). On the other hand, pads vanishing relatively fast (compared to genuine). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bunney Posted May 9, 2023 Share Posted May 9, 2023 Currently trying, emphasis on trying, to strip down some spare 1300fwd front drive shafts/cv/hub assemblies. I want to rebuild them and have them ready to go for when or if they are needed. They are not attached to the vehicle either. Now can anyone help with ways to remove the disc and hub? I don't have a puller, yet anyway, and have tried the bolts through the rear of the carried to "push" the disc etc off the CV. With no luck and I don't want to risk damaging the discs. And secondly does anyone have the measurements of the triumph 1300fwd CV joints. Looking for: I have found a seller which states 1300fwd. But I have nothing to compare and check this against until I get mine out, which at this rate may never happen! Image attached to see if it is correct. Thanks for any help anyone can give !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted May 9, 2023 Author Share Posted May 9, 2023 Dave, Might be an idea to have a chat with Dave Pearson at Canley Classics, he may have the info. The CV driveshaft kits he used to seel had Triumph 1500 CV joints, so he may well have the spec info you require. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRTOM2498 Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 (edited) Diff removed from CVB6H, to investigate a broken LSD and noise. After a strip down of the diff & LSD, it was clear to see a broken clutch pack kit. One was broken into several pieces, the other was fractured. I had already purchased a new clutch pack kit in advance, so that was OK. The debris from the LSD, had damaged the small front pinion bearing, to the extent it had broken through the case hardening, creating a noisy bearing. With that all changed, and new output seals, gasket, fresh Millers Motorsport 75w 90NT competition transmission oil, & Red Line LSD additive, it was time to road test. It revealed all OK, so CVB6H has now returned to the road. The LSD unit was brand new back in 2006, and has never had a new clutch pack kit, so has done exceptionally well, all things considered. A drive down to get the car repaired, with no LSD, reminded why I run an LSD ! Edited May 11, 2023 by TRTOM2498 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted May 10, 2023 Author Share Posted May 10, 2023 Just had good news, my engine for the Saloon will be ready for collection a week on Saturday. Then 'throw' it into the car and vroom vroom! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted May 10, 2023 Share Posted May 10, 2023 An unscheduled gearbox swap in Callum's Herald revealed a somewhat interesting clutch and flywheel... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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