Yup. In this case, what often makes the most sense is buying the better car, and selling the one you're restoring. If the restoration process is near the beginning (ie you don't have the new parts mo
I am trying to find out what other types of cars have stock wheels which can be mounted on the TR6. However, I have been unable to find the bolt pattern and offset specifications for the TR6 anywhere
I am having problems bleeding the front brakes of my TR6. Why am I bleeding them at all, you may ask? Well, when taking my TR6 in for its annual state inspection last week, the inspector found that m
After the many *GREAT* suggestions to the list, my TR6 now has working front brakes, once again! Thanks go to Scott Cypher, Scott Fisher, Berry Kercheval, Andy Mace, Greg Meboe, Doug Mitchell, Gary S
Last week, I sent a request to the british-cars mailing list as follows: (regarding a 1974 TR6) The consensus seemed to be that some of the needle bearings or pocket bearings are worn, causing the la
I also think that TR6 wheel centers are currently on a "weekly special" at TRF until April 22. I believe they are like $9.50 each (down from $12.50?) --ken Kenneth B. Streeter | EMAIL: streeter@sande
About the only way to be certain of the mileage on the car is to have a complete set of repair records, with dates and mileages for the vehicle, and hope that nobody tried to falsify anything. In gen
The VTR Concours Rules are now on the VTR WWW pages! (http://www.sanders.com/vtr/rules/concours.html) According to my interpretation, modifications would cost 1/2 of the normal deduction for that com
Hello all, I am looking for some help moving a TR6 engine from Haverhill, MA to Bedford, NH. As such, I'm particularly looking for a benevolent triumph owner who has a pickup truck, and is willing to
Everybody seems to have been giving different responses, depending on how much is on the engine, so, since I've actually seen the engine in question, thought I'd add to this. Maybe with the added inf
You write: These numbers sound in the right ballpark to me. One of the most important measures in a compression check is that the compression is even. In other words, the highest and lowest compressi
You write: Hmm. I would send the unit to Nisonger. I'm not sure how much you think your time is worth, but if you have taken it apart a dozen times, $8/hour would match the $100 Nisonger would charge
You write: Congratulations! I found myself in much the same situation almost one year ago! This I can relate to very well. You can read more about my first oil change at http://rassp.sanders.com/stre
I don't know if it is the right thing to do, but I increased my tire pressures by 25%, giving me 25 psi front, and 30 rear. I haven't done any experimentation with different pressures, but was told
You write: I would have a number of suggestions: As a starting point, use http://www.team.net/sol/solwebs.html This currently lists 4 significant Triumph sites. These sites are for the 2000/2500/2.5,
You write: If you would like a TR7, you really would do better with a 79/80/81 model. Plus, you'd be able to find a convertible if you looked for a TR7 of those years. --ken Kenneth B. Streeter | EMA
You write: Stock TR6 rims are 5.5"x15". 205/70R15 tires should fit fine. There is a web page evolving with this frequently asked question. So far, it just has Bob Lang's discussion on TR6 tires. (He
You write: It could also be caused by worn tie rods (inner or outer), although this exhibits itself as more of a "wanting to wander all over the road" than a shimmy. However, since the agreed definit
I would suggest looking at the VTR TR6 buyer's guide at http://www.sanders.com/vtr/TR6/TR6-buying.html For $5000, you should be able to find a rust free car. Indeed, in my opinion, I would look for a
You write: Heralds? The VTR WWW pages have quite a bit on Heralds, at least those imported to the US. There really isn't much information on parts suppliers, etc, but there is some good overview info