No matter which you choose I'd consider using a trickle charger unless you're using the car regularly .Batteries don't really like being being left partially flat.
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- Mon Dec 07, 2020 2:20 am
- Forum: Electrical Systems
- Topic: Battery
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1799
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 2:51 am
- Forum: General Triumph 2000 Discussion
- Topic: Towing
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1134
Re: Towing
Just be sure your brakes are adequate. They tend to get away on you if too fast down hill.
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- Sat Nov 07, 2020 7:11 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: HELP! Where has it gone? A comedy.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1320
Re: HELP! Where has it gone? A comedy.
I did this with a Rover once. used an ice cream stick to push the shells around and pushed new ones back the same way.
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- Mon Oct 19, 2020 2:19 am
- Forum: Body and Trim
- Topic: Wiper arm
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4438
Re: Wiper arm
This, to me, looks the same configuration as a normal 2000/2500.
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- Wed Oct 14, 2020 1:34 am
- Forum: Body and Trim
- Topic: Wiper arm
- Replies: 21
- Views: 4438
Re: Wiper arm
OK, first of all where are you. 2nd. does the arm park on the left or right. Our one's seem to vary a bit depending on what bits they had in the parts bin. I may be able to help. Can you post a pic?
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- Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:09 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: Oil pressure switch thread
- Replies: 10
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Re: Oil pressure switch thread
Probably 1/8 NPT or 1/8 BSP. Not really much difference at that size.
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- Wed Aug 05, 2020 9:17 pm
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: Manifold Heater Pipe
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1801
Re: Manifold Heater Pipe
I replaced the one on the one on my Mk2 a few years ago with copper. Unless you have access to a drill press and something solid to bolt it to I'd take it to an engineering shop.A small job for someone with the right gear.Its liable to pick up on the narrow bore and throw you across the room if you ...
- Tue Jul 21, 2020 2:44 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: Knocking on start up
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2184
Re: Knocking on start up
FWIW I have always used a Z103 filter which is fairly long, with no apparent problems. I also use Penrite 20/60 oil.
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- Fri Jul 17, 2020 3:47 am
- Forum: Engine
- Topic: Knocking on start up
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2184
Re: Knocking on start up
Not really a good trick to run it like this.you don't necessarily need a non return valve in the filter, the spin on filter is fitted vertically so drain back shouldn't be a problem. The sooner you can get a pressure gauge fitted the better so you can see whats happening . Use a good quality 30/50 g...
- Fri Jul 03, 2020 4:29 am
- Forum: Transmission
- Topic: Overdrive question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5109
Re: Overdrive question
What grade oil are you using? Just a thought.
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