Dale

Looking at the tensioner, the broken bit would certainly explain the noise but not a lack of power. There's plenty of tension left in the remaining half to hold the chain pretty well tensioned and, if anything, a slightly slack chain will make the engine go a bit better by allowing the valve timing to change slightly - Vitesse's I've had in the past always seemed to pick up better before a new timing chain was fitted although they were smoother afterwards.

Don't forget to read, and preferably print off and bring a copy of the SRs with you

CT is running a Treasure Hunt on Sunday, June 4th in the Bedfordshire Area. Full details can be found at https://www.clubtriumph.co.uk/treasure-hunt/ and it is recommended that you download and read the Supplementary Regulations (SRs) as they contain important information about what the event involves and what you will need to bring with you. That said, it's a bit of fun and none too serious so don't fret, you don't need to be an experienced navigator and you don't need an RS Clubmans Licence or anything like that.

It was only sent to the main entrants Richard but well done

Hi guys You should all have received at least one email by now asking for your menu choices at the finish as the pub needs to know these in advance. Can those of you who have not yet done so please make your choices (both crew) and pm or mail to me at dale.barker@clubtriumph.co.uk. Ta, Dale DPMR finish menu.pdf

Hi Guys, here are the Finals for the Rally. Please read carefully and it's best to print a copy and bring with you on the day Finals_2023_v3[60119].pdf

OK Folks, entry for the DPMR is now open and we have our first entrants! Who's next?

Hi Guys, this year's DPMR will run on Sunday March 5th in the Beds/Herts/Cambs area. It will retain the usual format starting with breakfast for those who require it and finishing at a pub with a normal Sunday lunch menu. The Rally will be somewhat shorter than before at around 60 miles and will feature fewer sections with simpler plotting than last year. We hope to have a full entry list once entry opens, which shouldn't be too long now although we don't have a definite date at present. The entry fee will probably only be £10 per car as you will be responsible for paying for your own food and drinks, this also means that there is no need to pre-order as such, although we may need to give the pub an indication on lunch numbers - if so we will contact entrants nearer the time. Keep your eyes peeled for the entry opening which will be announced here first Cheers, Nigel and Dale

If you still haven't had it yet Jim contact Tony at membership@clubtriumph.co.uk and he will send a replacement. We had thought that we had this issue resolved when we changed to paper envelopes but please keep us appraised if you don't receive your mag - this goes for everyone else too

In my experience if changing from DOT4 type to silicon type without a complete strip, clean, seal change some of the old fluid remains in the system and leaches back out over time which means that repeated fluid renewal is required over many months/years to get rid of all of it and even if it is OK to do that it doesn't seem a good idea. Silicon is great if you have a leaky cylinder as it doesn't dissolve the paint on your bulkhead and it probably lasts longer than DOT4 but be warned, it does still need changing every few years. When new it usually has a strong deep purple (smoke on the water?) colour but this fades over time and ends up a pale coffee colour if left in the system for too long, so renew when it becomes noticeably paler. I would also advise those 'press on' drivers not to use it as, if it overheats (I've seen this several times on track days and Alpine passes) it turns to jelly and, unlike DOT4 type fluids, doesn't return to a useable liquid state, albeit not as good as before boiling, which requires the whole system to be purged and refilled with fresh fluid which isn't easy by the side of the road halfway up an Alp. In short, if yours is predominantly a show/light use car then you may be better off with silicon fluid but if not and if you are likely to get the brakes pretty hot, use Super DOT4, DOT4 Plus or even RBF (race stuff) with a higher b.p. and change it at least every 2 years.

Hi Dave Please phone me at work on 01707 650284 if you still need help but I'm on my own for the next 2 weeks so it can take a while for the phone to be answered or leave a message. Also, as Mike says I'm pretty flat out at the mo' as you can imagine so I hope your problem isn't too involved