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  1. Doug Thompson
    Annoying but a drop in the Ocean compared to the amount I'll be shelling out on fuel !!!!
  2. Doug Thompson
    I'm after a pair of sills  for my mk1 and the other half's facelift P.I goes through them at a far rate  :)
  3. Doug Thompson
    It was indeed a truly epic run , despite a few hiccups on the way, Thank you to everybody who tried to keep the old girl running , I really thought I was going home for almost certain on two occasions. I really feel for those who failed to finish as I know how much work goes into preparation of this event :)
  4. Doug Thompson
    Whatever you do don't clean them , you need the minimal gunge there to aid sealing of the butterflies :)
  5. Doug Thompson
    If the engine still has some life left ,just take the gearbox off :)
  6. Doug Thompson
    They won't do any harm as long as they are aimed correctly especially in darkest wales 8) 8)
  7. Doug Thompson
    Simple   remove oil pressure gauge ;)
  8. Doug Thompson
    Yes keith they are the same , whats your secret , cheers Doug :)
  9. Doug Thompson
    Yes keith they are the same , whats your secret , cheers Doug :)
  10. Doug Thompson
    Does anyone know of persons proficient in the splitting of triumph 2000 driveshafts around North London/Herts/Bedfordshire etc Any help appreciated :)
  11. Doug Thompson
    Dave I've got a few old used ones which are probably metalastik I've kept but am unlikely ever to use , any use ?? :-/
  12. Doug Thompson
    All 2.5 triumphs indeed have 3.45 ratio :)
  13. Doug Thompson
    Roll on can't wait :)
  14. Doug Thompson
    Front seal possibily ,  but far easier to remove first
  15. Doug Thompson
    Front seal possibily ,  but far easier to remove first
  16. Doug Thompson
    If you've only just acquired it what are the front pads like , also the rear cylinders could be seized/partially seized :)
  17. Doug Thompson
    Cheers Richard :)
  18. Doug Thompson
    Re wiring my MK 2 spit , but am pretty sure it's the same as Mk3 , Could someone please advise where the wires go on the switch ,according to the wiring diagram two run to the same terminal , is this correct ?? Cheers :)
  19. Doug Thompson
    But why ??? They weigh a ton there must be a better alternative :)
  20. Doug Thompson
    oops thanks  :)
  21. Doug Thompson
    This may sound like a stupid question , but if I insert a 3/4 inch lowering block does it lower the vehicle by said amount ??
  22. Doug Thompson
    My mk1 has roller top mounts but its still a pig to park or manuvere at low speeds , having said that i'm keeping them !!
  23. Doug Thompson
    Car 103 Mk1 2500 Doug thompson/ chris hooper ,plenty of fuel , but oddly car only consumed 2.5 litres of oil ,whereas in 2010 it gulped down 5 litres , same engine etc... sameright foot ,  :-/
  24. Doug Thompson
    Sorry about the headlight ,but is was a bit of a giggle wasn't it ?! .That unofficial stop at The Crask Inn was a nice surprise , thanks to cheese guru's Mr Langrick and Mr shackford , founder members of the staight six cheese club .(woot)
  25. Doug Thompson
    Time for the toilet ,chat and more fuel , also depends if you are running on the late side , good luck ,see you there :)
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