The Triumph 2000/2500/2.5 Register Forum

I guess the torque figures given were for rubber bushes, so I don't think I would go off the 'book' figures. What colour are the polybushes? Different colours have varying levels of 'nvh' (noise, vibration and harshness), so I would try tightening by 'feel' rather than the actual tightening torque f...

What is the condition of the bushes in the steering rack clamps? They are relatively inexpensive and easy to replace, and may be partly the cause of your issues.

Sounds right to me! In my automatics (whether the Triumphs or more moderns) I only use D, and never change down manually, although the kickdown works if needed. The degree of throttle movement required for kickdown can be adjusted on the linkage under the car on a Mk1, and the kickdown cable on the ...

Hi just wanted to introduce myself I'm Ati from Stoke-on-Trent. I have recently purchased a Triumph 2500s in Inca yellow redge PHM198R. . The previous owner was Alan whom was a dear friend of mine and also a Triumph member. Thank you for having me and I look forward to tapping into your vast knowle...

Hi Ati, Congratulations on your purchase! It is a great looking car. I know the car well - it used to belong to another Register member even before Alan bought it. Alan spent a fair amount on the car to keep it upto scratch, and used to take it to some of the Classic Car shows the North West Groups ...

It's the one with the operating lever at around 45 °
Early Mk1's had a more horizontal lever.
Here is a pic of the two types...

Glad it's sorted! I too would much prefer to repair if possible rather than replace. The satisfaction of a repair far outweighs simply buying a new and probably inferior quality modern replacement.
Probably why I like TV programs like the Repair Shop!!

The three Phillips head screws appear to hold the mounting bracket on, but also appear to hold the union piece in position with a rubber gasket in between. I 'd remove one of the screws and if they are long enough to reach the pump body, then I think it can be dismantled and hopefully cleaned, or an...

I'm glad you want to keep the original stainless wiper blades, rather than replacing with black - modern black blades just dont look right on a Triumph! Assuming you have the original type of stainless blade, then it's just a case of squeezing the two 'barb' shaped tabs together and sliding the rubb...

And to actually answer your question Nige(!!), yes it's simply a case of loosening the shackle bolts and removing / adding the shim(s). You only need to slacken the nylocs and knock the bolts through slightly to allow enough room to access / add the shims. You may have to use a stout flat screwdrive...