Mail Archive Search: <+from:davhill@cwcom.net>

Results:

References: [ +from:davhill@cwcom.net: 35 ]

Total 35 documents matching your query.

1. No Triumphs in UK? (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Fri, 02 Jul 1999 19:33:24 +0100; You should look in Yorkshire! Apart from my own Mk II saloon burbling around, there are.. Two 2000s, one a deep red auto, the other a blue manual. A white 2000 Mk.1 A deep red Dolomite Sprint A white; /html/2000-register/1999-07/msg00000.html (6,245 bytes)
2. Pit Vs. Lift (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Jul 1999 13:43:36 +0100; Hello all, I'm moving house in a while and I have the chance to acquire a car maintenance aid. The choice is a vehicle pit or a two post, single phase (240 volt)lift. Anyone got any pros and cons re.; /html/2000-register/1999-07/msg00001.html (6,472 bytes)
3. Pit Vs. Lift-the score so far. (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Jul 1999 20:30:30 +0100; The score so far is 6 to 2 in favour of the lift. I'm inclined to agree with the majority here but height is clearly an issue and I'm off to measure the new garage's headroom shortly. Grateful tahnks; /html/2000-register/1999-07/msg00007.html (6,860 bytes)
4. Sod's Law (Murphy's in US) (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Mon, 05 Jul 1999 20:27:47 +0100; Hello all, Had some fun yesterday, changing Tamaras driveshaft for a spare with a decent wheel bearing. I left the inner section in place-someone on the list said they had mixed and matched successfu; /html/2000-register/1999-07/msg00008.html (7,584 bytes)
5. Re: Sod's Law (Murphy's in US) (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Tue, 06 Jul 1999 18:20:38 +0100; Hi Asgeir, Strikes me that the thing has to be exactly aligned and perfectly central. The Sod's Law bit is that the one on the car-i.e. behind the trailing arm and inboard of the wheelarch-went on ea; /html/2000-register/1999-07/msg00010.html (10,731 bytes)
6. Re: Sod's Law (Murphy's in US) (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Wed, 07 Jul 1999 18:31:51 +0100; You're not kidding there- it's like the way MIG sparks always end up in your socks... Hmm...perhaps on average but the rear wheels do move up and down individually in response to bumps. I agree with; /html/2000-register/1999-07/msg00013.html (9,932 bytes)
7. Re: water pumps (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Thu, 22 Jul 1999 01:05:28 +0100; In the UK, a national bearing supplier-Edmunds Walker-can sort out just about any seals/bearings. The snag is that they have to be chosen by measurement, so you need the old ones. Good Luck, Dave Hi; /html/2000-register/1999-07/msg00021.html (6,534 bytes)
8. Diff Seal (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Tue, 01 Jun 1999 20:54:36 +0100; Hi All, Following up on the recent thread on diff nose seals and the need to tighten the diff flange nut. I changed the diff nose seal on my PI last week. This had to be done because the oil was leak; /html/2000-register/1999-06/msg00000.html (7,084 bytes)
9. Another LBC (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Fri, 04 Jun 1999 19:56:42 +0100; Posted this last Wednesday but I think it got lost in cyberspace. Here's another go... In addition to my 2.5PI, I am soon to acquire a classic daily driver, a '72 MGB GT. Yes, I know I'm a heathen '; /html/2000-register/1999-06/msg00008.html (6,621 bytes)
10. July 'Classic Cars' (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 00:32:59 +0100; Hi All, Anyone seen the letter on page 124 of the July issue of 'Classic Cars'? It has got into 'Affficionado of the Month' and is from Gordon Vothgen of Hastings, NZ. Biased as I may be, owning a PI; /html/2000-register/1999-06/msg00023.html (7,233 bytes)
11. Re: Unleaded PI metering units (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 23:41:23 +0100; Hi Andrew, As I understand it, the tetraethyl lead in leaded fuel does nothing until it reaches a high temperature (+300 deg. C). Then, it helps out the valves in the engine. Metering units are not u; /html/2000-register/1999-06/msg00040.html (8,032 bytes)
12. Re: PI Tyres (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Jun 1999 20:25:01 +0100; Hi John, Andy et al, I'm currently using a pair or ageing 185 x 13 tyres on the bakc of my PI, with 185/70 x 13 on the front. This makes the front arches look under-occupied and all the tyres are get; /html/2000-register/1999-06/msg00049.html (7,996 bytes)
13. Killer Paint? (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Mon, 03 May 1999 21:36:20 +0100; I heard recently that there is a new(ish) paint system here in the UK. Instead of killer isocyanate 2 pack, there is apparently a polyester spray paint. I've used polyester spray filler, which conta; /html/2000-register/1999-05/msg00000.html (6,130 bytes)
14. Diff Nose Seal (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Mon, 03 May 1999 21:44:02 +0100; Dirty fingerails time again. Tamara-who passed her MOT Friday and is looking smug-needs a new diff nose seal. The axle oil is nearly coming out faster than I can put it in and she's definitely marki; /html/2000-register/1999-05/msg00001.html (6,965 bytes)
15. Re: Diff nose oil seal. (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 21:09:53 +0100; Thanks for that. I will be doing the job towards the end of next week so I'll let everyone know the outcome. Thanks again, Dave Hill; /html/2000-register/1999-05/msg00004.html (7,302 bytes)
16. Re: Auto gearbox leaks (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 21:43:00 +0100; Hi again, John, My mate had the same problem on a Sunbeam Alpine auto. The sump bolts had been overtightened and had stretched the metal. So we... 1. Removed the sump and carefully dressed the holes; /html/2000-register/1999-05/msg00005.html (7,830 bytes)
17. Spot Welding (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 18:38:19 +0100; Hi All, I've recently acquired a spot welder. This is a Sealey SR12, with separate transformer/timer box. I've restored it and it's working but it's not quite right. Anybody got any experience of usi; /html/2000-register/1999-05/msg00007.html (6,503 bytes)
18. Re: Pinion Torque-A dead horse? I think not! (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 18:25:40 +0100; <megasnip> Hi, Pete and Aprille, Been following all this with interest. My cars the saloon, which has much the same diff but has a quill shaft and a splined drive piece on the diff nose (which would; /html/2000-register/1999-05/msg00008.html (7,923 bytes)
19. Re: Surface corrosion (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 18:09:45 +0100; Hi John, Mine were well clagged with oil as well as some corrosion. I took them off, cleaned them in a paraffin bath and then dried them with compressed air. Then, I used a wire brush in a dremel too; /html/2000-register/1999-05/msg00009.html (8,007 bytes)
20. Credit where it's due (score: 1): Author: David Hill <davhill@cwcom.net>; Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 18:35:17 +0100; Hello All, I've had a particularly good service from two UK suppliers of Triumphs parts, both of whom will export. They are both saloon specialists but, given there are many parts common to the TRs,; /html/2000-register/1999-05/msg00010.html (6,734 bytes)

Current List: 1 - 20
Page: [1] [2]