[TR] Speedi-Sleeve for TR3

[Randy and Valerie DeRuiter]

Bill-

I've done this a few times, it will solve your problem.

> 1. Can it be installed with the
> crank still in the engine but the timing cover off? Or do you have to pull
the
> crank?
>  No need to pull the crank.  For that matter, you wouldn't need to pull the
timing cover either for just the sleeve, but in your case it sounds like the
seal is damaged so its cover off time.
> 2. Would it be possible to install without pulling the bumpers, grill,
> front panel, radiator, cross member and everything else that we have to do
to
> get at the front of the engine? Probably just a pipedream, but one never
> knows. Maybe it is possible.
>  I've never tried it, but I think the front bits have to come off - you have
to get that fan extension off and it takes some room to do so - the radiator
is the biggest problem.  I have pulled a fan extension off without pulling the
cross member - but as I recall that was a tight fit as well.
> 3. Do they work well and are they worth the
> trouble?
>  Absolutely.  You need to change the seal anyway which is the same work -
the speedi-sleeve will give you a smooth sealing surface.
> 4. Has anyone else used one of these recently?
>
Yes, and if you hunt you can find better prices than from the main Triumph
suppliers.  Part numbers which can work are 99175 or 99174 - 99174 being
narrower but useable.  A check on Rockauto shows a National sleeve for $22.79
+ shipping for example. RegardsRandy