The Triumph 2000 / 2500 / 2·5 Register Forum

Hi Simon - not enough clues, what is the lead up and a bit of background. Has it been OK and just started happening or have you had any work done recently that might have triggered it? Also what fuel pump and ignition do you have, presumably you are also losing power if getting back was 'touch and ...

Hi Binny, I used 25x10 to shift my pins - ref my post on 'hinge pin removal tool' some time ago. You could double up on the 30x6 if that's all you have. The original part number associated with these pins is 607823 and I see they are listed on Robsport website - seems they were also used on the ...

Hi,
Definitely not normal, like johnnydog suggests, water getting into the cylinder(s) giving you steam in the exhaust. What was the reason for the rebuild - Anything that might have resulted in a cracked cylinder head ? A hairline crack can be barely visible and may have gone unnoticed by whoever ...

Hi Matrix,
Good to hear the positive result. The check for correct mixture is as I described in my earlier post, so if your engine speed remained constant you are there. If you do decide to alter the mixture, you should again check that the air valve (piston) falls freely to make sure the metering ...

Best way to learn, your own knowledge is essential if you intend to keep it longer term. With respect, many Mechanics these days are more used to modern vehicles, which are very different in terms of fuel and ignition systems. These beauties are a dream to work on by comparison and were built to ...

So far so good then - and a confidence builder if nothing else.
Just tipping the carbs over may have dislodged any particles in the needle valves. A particle hardly visible can just hold open enough to flood, but is too big to pass the needle. If you didn't put the new ones in, or thoroughy ...

Hi Matrix,

Have some confidence - we all have to start sometime, but yes take the two off together complete with linkage, just be careful when you are moving them about. Better to loosen the top diaphragm screws while still in the car to save struggling with them on the bench. Also have something ...

Hi,
The air valve I was referring to is the one inside the servo unit itself, not the Non Return valve. As Mike says it vents to the cabin so the hissing would be audible inside. It may be a reconditioned servo, but there is always the chance of a Friday afternoon one.
Other than substitution, not ...

Hi Ian,

With a direct acting servo there shouldn't be any air movement through the servo when at rest. Both chambers should be under equal manifold vacuum, but no air movement. Hissing on tickover implies a faulty air valve allowing a bleed of atmospheric air to pass through the chambers (and hence ...

Hi Richard,
I have just looked in that area - was it RJ Turner Car Trimming ? If so, the Website Gallery shows some impressive work, but good to get a review from personal experience. I have several other front seats that all need more repair work than I can tackle. They are Mk2 Black Vinyl, might ...