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Engine & Transmission > renovated engine burning oil (46 replies - 63540 views)

Hi Joachim, Loads of variables here petrol diesel air cooled or liquid cooled. Personally I would think that as the compression pressure is even at 190 ...   03-20-2015 01:46 pm

Engine & Transmission > renovated engine burning oil (46 replies - 63540 views)

Hi Kim, Chances are that it will use oil for several thousand miles untill it is fully run in. Most modern engines don't require the full ...   03-20-2015 09:32 am

Cooling > Electric fan sender (9 replies - 17886 views)

I used this which fits in the top hose - https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/electronic-fan-controller-for-hose-fitment-efc you may well find something similar locally - it's a good idea to wire it ...   03-18-2015 09:44 pm

Cooling > fan clutch (18 replies - 29135 views)

I agree with Joachim, my GT never had a viscous coupling and originally had a yellow eight blade plastic fan bolted to the water pump ...   03-18-2015 09:13 am

Engine & Transmission > Cam belt tensioner (2 replies - 6333 views)

Hi Kim, I replaced all my timing belt and added vernier sprockets with HTD kit from Mike Taylor at Lotusbits and replaced the roller and bearings ...   03-02-2015 12:01 pm

Brakes > Brake Booster removal (12 replies - 19780 views)

I have done it like that - bit awkward and probably easier if you take the steering wheel off. That's on a UK spec GT ...   02-25-2015 08:44 pm

Miscellaneous > QED motorsports (3 replies - 7312 views)

i called Alec at QED on your behalf to let them know that there is an issue with the form. They always respond normally and ...   02-16-2015 04:00 pm

Projects > GT 30071 Rolling Restoration (34 replies - 54142 views)

Hi Nigel, Mine came with the cross flow radiator and the standard yellow plastic fan originally. The first time the water pump went at about 20,000 ...   01-25-2015 01:17 pm

Projects > GT 30071 Rolling Restoration (34 replies - 54142 views)

Looks Good Nigel, Rejen should be able to match the cord but I believe the OEM material is NLA. Surprised to see that the radiator is like ...   01-25-2015 09:38 am

Body & interior stuff > Steering wheel adaptor (14 replies - 20375 views)

Try Moto Lita in the UK - they are expensive but absolutely top quality I have the leather one on My GT on which the ...   12-21-2014 10:02 am

Body & interior stuff > Stainless Steel Rocker Panels =? (3 replies - 7648 views)

Hi Glen, Not sure if would a solution to one problem that causes others. Depending on the grade of stainless - if it's 304 it's pretty ...   11-29-2014 03:14 pm

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47248 views)

Wheel bearing retaining bushes arrived from Delta yesterday (very good service) and the new bearings installed this morning. Brief test drive of 20 miles ...   11-18-2014 09:21 am

Brakes > Brake Fluid Disappearing (3 replies - 8154 views)

And probably the booster will need rebuilt as well if it has been half full of brake fluid. ...   11-18-2014 08:46 am

Engine & Transmission > Strange Noise (33 replies - 47248 views)

Hi Rick, I would tend to go with Gregs suggestion - rear axle bearings. I have had a similar low intermittent rumble which varied slightly depending ...   11-13-2014 05:50 pm

Suspension > Rear wheel bearings (7 replies - 16909 views)

Problem solved- Delta have them in stock ...   11-11-2014 07:23 pm

Suspension > Rear wheel bearings (7 replies - 16909 views)

Old thread but I need to replace my rear axle bearings? I got the bearings from Martin Robey but they can not supply the shrunk ...   11-09-2014 10:12 am

Cooling > Aluminum Radiator (18 replies - 39457 views)

I googled Griffin 25221-xs and went to Griffins web site www.griffinrad.com/load_details7.php...26221-xs You can see the tube dimensions are different. Also tried www.shopdaza.com/.../3659--griffin-radiator-1-26221-xs-classiccool-26-x-16-2... On this site the inlet and outlet ...   11-02-2014 09:54 pm

Electrical & Instruments > Fuel Pump Wiring (11 replies - 18645 views)

Ther is also a rear window wiper and washer on the GT - if it is a GT loom which could explain the extra connectors. Gordon ...   11-01-2014 06:22 pm

Projects > Dellorto carbs? (3 replies - 10727 views)

It's normal - no need for concern. Gordon ...   11-01-2014 06:15 pm

Cooling > Aluminum Radiator (18 replies - 39457 views)

I had a look at this for my GT but the tube size is listed as one inch (25.4mm) instead of 32mm and the picture ...   10-31-2014 06:52 pm

Carburetors > Velocity Stacks (16 replies - 30725 views)

And the rampipes ...   10-06-2014 02:41 pm

Carburetors > Velocity Stacks (16 replies - 30725 views)

Pictures showing Pipercross filter and 92mm x 48mm rampipes-the fromt one needs to be trimmed slightly to fit the airbox. Gordon ...   10-06-2014 02:40 pm

Carburetors > Velocity Stacks (16 replies - 30725 views)

Hi Jim, Try Mike Taylor at Lotusbit's he may well have one kicking around. Normally for an air box bigger is better and the standard one ...   10-06-2014 02:08 pm

Carburetors > Velocity Stacks (16 replies - 30725 views)

Tim - fully agree with what you are saying, but it sounds like Jim's JH is pretty close to standard and the suggestion about the ...   10-04-2014 09:54 pm

Electrical & Instruments > GT Rear Washer Pump Wanted (3 replies - 10134 views)

Hi Nigel, I also had the same issue and ended up getting this one from Merlin - it's not the same but pretty close. https://www.merlinmotorsport.co.uk/p/windscreen-washer-bottle-pump-ww-kit-bottle ...   10-04-2014 05:34 pm

Carburetors > Velocity Stacks (16 replies - 30725 views)

In addition to what Joachim suggested above I would add that binning the K&N's and fitting an Éclat airbox would be a noticeable improvement. You ...   10-04-2014 05:26 pm

Brakes > Noise from Brake Pedal (26 replies - 40312 views)

I had similar feelings when the original fully reconditioned / new braking system. On top of that my servo was on its way out and ...   09-16-2014 11:55 am

Body & interior stuff > GT Spare Wheel Carrier (1 reply - 5399 views)

Hi Nigel, My one is not in particularly good condition and I have lengthened the two front brackets by one inch to allow for wider wheels. ...   09-16-2014 11:42 am

Brakes > Noise from Brake Pedal (26 replies - 40312 views)

Take it in context - in the early seventies you had roads infested with Ford Cortinas, Moris Itals, Austin Alegros, Vauxhall Victors all of which ...   09-15-2014 06:43 pm

Brakes > Noise from Brake Pedal (26 replies - 40312 views)

I believe that if it was a SWB pre 89 it should be the same as the JH one - Padock Landrover has them. The more ...   09-15-2014 05:41 pm

Engine & Transmission > Exhaust Header Removal and Cam Covers (15 replies - 55156 views)

Just spent the last few days doing a similar job. UK spec does not have the complication of the steering column and I was re-installing ...   09-10-2014 08:01 am

Engine & Transmission > Plug for Pete's Kits (9 replies - 15432 views)

Gents, I tried to order some stuff in May and got a response from Pete's daughter Janine telling me that he had surgery on the 29th ...   09-08-2014 05:51 pm

Engine & Transmission > Clutch kit Jensen GT (3 replies - 7616 views)

Had a quick search on the web - try AP Racing +44(0)2476639595 or apracing.com They list part numbers for the cover as CP2246-70 The driven plate ...   09-07-2014 05:12 pm

Engine & Transmission > Clutch kit Jensen GT (3 replies - 7616 views)

I can't help you with part numbers but there are several companies on this side of the Atlantic that can supply what you need ...   09-07-2014 04:46 pm

Wheels > Tire Size (25 replies - 67610 views)

Sorry my typo - markings on the P7 tyres are 195/55 R15 (radial) and they are V rated for 149 mph or 240 kph ...   09-03-2014 06:42 am

Wheels > Tire Size (25 replies - 67610 views)

The original tyre size in the correct speed rating has been like trying to buy unobtanium in the UK, you can get the size but ...   09-02-2014 05:45 pm

Carburetors > Fuel leak (3 replies - 9030 views)

Hi David, The 'small' hose on the UK spec GT anyway, is to prevent siphoning and should have a restrictor in it - it allows a ...   08-29-2014 04:32 am

Engine & Transmission > Stripped out cam cover hole (6 replies - 11315 views)

Can't comment on that - UK spec is tight because of the battery tray. Would also recommend the JHPS gaskets - I got a set ...   08-04-2014 06:17 pm

Brakes > Vaccum Hose for servo unit. (1 reply - 6389 views)

Hi Kim, Not familiar with your setup but on my GT vacuum goes from the inlet to a 'T' and leads directly to the non return ...   08-04-2014 06:38 am

Engine & Transmission > Stripped out cam cover hole (6 replies - 11315 views)

I would suggest that you helicoil rather than use oversize studs and it maybe an idea to do them all when you are at it ...   08-02-2014 04:32 pm


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