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I would question the valve you have had from Rimmers, go direct to http://amalcarb.co.uk/?SID=ilopuqtketk4sg9jhlgjrlb9f4&___store=amal

You’ll make a small fortune selling that along the way 🤪

Just don’t understand why even consider them, their pricing policy is terrible - Rip off their customers rather than having a fairer pricing policy.

I’m sure many on here have used the services of MBP garage or better known as Marino’s in Shrewsbury, be it for general servicing, Body work or MOT’s. Marino is always happy to help and gives an A1 service, Brian allegedly enjoys nothing more than upsetting customers by finding MOT misdemeanours but in all honesty he is a very fair and sensible MOT tester that is always happy to chat and ensure your car is as safe as it can be (all guarantees are null and void as soon as you drive off his MOT ramp 😆) If you haven’t used their services in the past it may be worth paying them a visit, there seems to be a few more Triumphs lining up of late, so word is obviously getting around. A highly recommended garage service, pleasing to deal with and always happy to help where they can.

If your sending anything to Germany be sure NOT to use DPD, there are massive issues with DPD at the moment not only from a customs perspective but their delivery service in general to Germany. Items I sent out at the end of June are still missing although DPD assure me they are being returned to sender, I doubt I’ll ever see them again? Thankfully I did have them fully insured but still took over 3 months to get my money refunded.

The Mintex pads on mine squeals under light braking and similar to other posts, I’ve never been able to eliminate it? someone mentioned chamfering around the edges of the pads - Has anyone tried this approach, did it work?

My own experience after taking my 1971 GT6 for a pre-MOT inspection and having a chat with the tester. The car failed only due to having LHD headlights fitted which I didn’t even consider, even though I had imported it from Stockholm it never crossed my mind. However I never use it after dark, then again you never know, especially now the nights are drawing in. So new headlights were fitted and re-aligned. As for emissions, the tester was not really interested in any of the readings as again due to its age it was pre any emission standards. Knowing what the recommended readings should be, I ask if we could adjust them down so at least it is running nearer standard, they were adjusted as close as possible without affecting idle or it’s running condition. My personal feeling is that it is always better to have another set of eyes to check over your car, your own thoughts on its condition may differ significantly to an MOT tester that does inspections for a living, even if you don’t go the full hog and have an MOT certificate, a yearly inspection doesn’t hurt.