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Brave, brave young man......💪💪💪👍

http://www.gt6mk2.com/Articles/SAH - Introduction to 6 Cylinder Models.pdf

Replaced all the front end standard bushing to Poly, new dampers and drop links. Dropped the anti freeze & flushed, while drained I also upgraded the 3 way adapter and banjo bolt to stainless steel. Just ordered new dampers for the rear and a cylinder head gasket set for a job during the wet/snowy days ahead.

I had seen all this information, these dampers are re-labelled by Triumph suppliers as GSA280HD’s and sold as compatible with Rotoflex GT6’s. I have a pair on order so we will see when they arrive?

Hi Ed, I’ve just found the last 2 of these (344068 Excel-G dampers) on Amazon and placed an order, we will see when they arrive - Thanks for sending the KYB part number, that helped a lot 👍

The Number mentioned is the KYB part number and is their Excel-G shock absorber, it’s a little longer than the one I’ve mentioned above.....

Should have guessed, only available to our cousins over the pond.....WHY? Back to the drawing board unless KYB Europe pull a rabbit out of the hat 😡 Gaz dampers seems to be the only option......

Finally found the correct KYB shock absorbers, now to locate them in the UK.......🤷‍♂️

Just checked the ones fitted (Girling) they are just over 13” with wheel jacked off the ground, so the Koni ones look about right......🤔

I’m narrowing things down slowly, the KYB dampers are (as far as I can see for now) for a VW Beetle on part No.343144. Just waiting on confirmation from KYB Europe and USA but they are only sold in the States which I find a little strange, there again I suppose the call for them in the UK is very low 🤷‍♂️ I’ll keep you all posted..........

KYB are certainly the only supplier, however the down side is that most if not all suppliers don’t give out the actual KYB part number so makes it extremely difficult to track them down in Europe or the UK......I’ll get there in the end 👍 KYB Part numbers for this type is a 6 digit number similar to ‘342711’ All I need is that number to finally track them down.

Mine is a bit of a garage queen and doesn’t go out in the wet 😁😎😎 I’m happy and confident that the inner arch mounts are in good order 👍

The GT was rebuilt not that long ago so I’m not concerned about fatigue or corrosion at this time (it’s like new!) I've also heard about this fatigue/corrosion issue but then again I've also heard it’s a bit of scaremongering due to lack of maintenance, unloved cars 🤷‍♂️

Eventually managed to email Rockauto, that is one over-engineered web site 🤪😁 I'm sure that the one they have listed is non-rotoflex but I’ve asked the question?

The only problem is I’m looking for dampers that fit the inner arch mounts. I assume to fit these you have had to fit the chassis extension mounts to avoid the rotoflex couplings? I would (if I can) find the longer damper as a straight exchange - Without having to go Gaz 🤷‍♂️ Im still looking into it and searching various options, KYB seem to be the boys but it’s availability in the UK.

I have asked, I’ve also emailed KYB Europe to see if it’s available or can be sourced for the UK.

Typically they are available over the pond, made by KYB - Part No. GSA280HD 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

I removed mine earlier and should have taken some measurements....Lol I'll take one off again tomorrow and measure it, the ones fitted are Girling not that this matters. There has to be a similar damper used on other cars with similar dimensions?

These are the VW Beetle type and look very similar? These have an opening length of 415mm & a closed length of 270mm. It would be good to find another alternative similar to the OEM parts...... Ive also emailed the Heritage parts center to see if they have heard of this retro fit onto GT6’s 🤷‍♂️

I’ve read that the mini ones bottom out? I’m still investigating the Beetle ones which have a fully open length of 415mm and closed 270mm so I’m not sure if they would make the rear end sit high? Given that it seems OEM ones are now NLA someone must have found, tried and fitted an alternative?

VW Beetle 1303 by the looks but would be nice if someone could confirm?

Yes, I’ve just been looking at the VW Beetle 1303 rear shocks and they do look about right. Has anyone actually fitted these or have the correct part number? It seems the rotoflex rear shocks are unobtainable which I find strange?

On a GT6 Mk3 are listed two different rear shock absorbers (GSA280 or GSA385) Could someone please confirm which is the correct part number for the Rotoflex type, ie. longer shock - I assume it’s the GSA385, the number reflecting the length?

Just had a look at your list of parts from McGill’s - Cracking reply 👍 I’ll be getting these on order.

After a discussion with Chris Witor with an opportunity to help other Mk3 GT6 owners, he arranged to have a prototype made of the 3 way adapter in stainless steel. The only stainless ones available currently are the 3 spigot type, there are none which had a 3/8” boss fitted for a heater valve. Attached are photographs of the original V’s the stainless steel which will hopefully soon be available from Chris Witor. He also stocks the stainless steel banjo bolts, the original having a problem of snapping when being removed. Thankfully mine came apart without incident but I did take my time heating the inlet manifold with a hot air gun first and then taking things easy removing the banjo bolt, a few reversing turns as it yielded to clean the threads.