malcty Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 Startyer motor gone to other things,wont turn over. Confirmed by AA ( nice man ) Recon motor obtained at Stoneleigh ( super day out ) Problem now is trying to get to the two bolt heads which hold in motor. Any help would be much appreciated. Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valencia1 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 put the car safely upon ramps or axle stands to remove lower bolt, top bolt should come out from above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcty Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 I have tried to get to the top bolt from above but a metal unit with two bleed nipples on top blocks most of the very small space available. I have used 9/16ths spanners which seem to be right. Thanks for help. Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valencia1 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 how about a 9/16 socket and extension bar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcty Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 I have used the socket and extension bar on the nuts top and bottom. However I cant even get an open ended spanner near the top bolt. No room at all. Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valencia1 Posted February 17, 2006 Share Posted February 17, 2006 would it help if you took off you tunnel cover to see whats what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcty Posted February 17, 2006 Author Share Posted February 17, 2006 Thanks for all your efforts. I think this will be the only way forward. Just wondered if one of you "Triumph nuts" had encountered this situation before,if so save me re-inveting the wheel.All much appreciated. Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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valencia1 Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 malcty,which actaul car/model are you working on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcty Posted February 18, 2006 Author Share Posted February 18, 2006 Its a vitesse MK11 convertible 1970. It was a saloon but converted with a new rear tub several years ago. Have had it checked by Dave from Picton Sportscars who gave it a very good report. So hopefully all should be normal.Like most things the book says under the two nuts,and several hours later still doing on!!!!!! Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldcoupe Posted February 18, 2006 Share Posted February 18, 2006 Try taking off the engine bay side valance on that side, should give you the plenty of clearance,Cheers,Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcty Posted February 18, 2006 Author Share Posted February 18, 2006 Bill. Now there`s a thought. Hopefully I can get at all the fixings?????? Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malcty Posted February 18, 2006 Author Share Posted February 18, 2006 Valencia 1 Many thanks for all your efforts. have now fitted new starter motor and all well. I did as you suggested and took off the gearbox tunnel cover. Made it almost accessible !!!!. BILL thanks but as you can see the valance did not help. Malc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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