ChrisR-4A Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Finish Cleaning up this original (repaired) RH rear wing to replace the fibreglass one fitted when I bought the car in 1996. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 To try and fix the leak on my gearbox AND refit it !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
had17462 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Get engine rebuilt after chucking out green sludge from rad, suspect cracked block. trim.5756F0DF-EFE0-4C9D-8D52-0720238F685A.MOV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
graeme Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) Hopefully complete the rebuild of my TR250. Cheers Graeme Edited December 31, 2017 by graeme Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steves_TR6 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Get my TR6 TRack ready :-) New rear wings would also be nice. Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 All the best of luck to all you boys...... Graeme...a couple of good weeks and surely it won't be far off... I am about to embark on another resto project too. Happy New year, Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Hamish, You have PM. John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) Graeme wow that 250 looks the dogs. Well hopefully 2018 will see my 6 hit the road. Big smile waiting. Happy New Year All. Edited April 14, 2020 by Mark69 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kevo_6 Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) To replace steering column bushes and replace dash bulbs with LEDs. Sort out Lucas fuel pump issue and replace some fuel pipe underneath. Happy New Year to all. Edited December 31, 2017 by Kevo_6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3md Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Get the rebuilt gearbox and overdrive refitted so we are back on the road. Have another go at getting the side windows to align neatly with the screen, hard top AND backlight at the same time, try and trace and plug oil leaks, tidy up the interior trim, especially at the B post, remove the PCV kit and fit the catch tank I have had for 5 years, tidy up the boot & wheel well. Finish building the project engine I started over a 18 months ago....... Tidy the garage. And have some TR fun. HNY all Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Hamish, You have PM. John. Cheers John Replied H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Steve T Posted December 31, 2017 Report Share Posted December 31, 2017 Everything!! ???? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham J Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 Purchase my first TR (TR 6), hopefully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Trace annoying gearbox leak, fit front wheel bearing spacers i’v had on the shelf for a year, fix anything which decides to break ..... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Get the TR6 running for the first time in many many years. Currently engine is disassembled for major overhaul. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Yesterday I removed the trailing arms again, they are going to get a coat of paint . What I should have done in the first place fit poly bushes instead of rubber (perishing things). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alanwcoote Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Keep plodding on rebuilding the TR2 Might be ready when I’m 60⚙️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Trace annoying gearbox leak, fit front wheel bearing spacers i’v had on the shelf for a year, fix anything which decides to break ..... Andy Hi Andy, apart from 100 other places there are two main oil leak areas on the GB/OD box The 'O' rings on the three selector rods tend to leak, run down the sides and puddle under the GB. Replace these with 'Q' (Quad) seals. various suppliers (Mayday seals in Gloucester - Part NUmber Q112 or 4112) On the OD the rod that goes through the box with the alignment rigging pin hole. It has two seals. The offside tends to leak mostly. Replace with the correct seal. If too tight the OD may not disengage. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peter moffatt Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 After nearly 3 years my 250 is almost ready for the road. I have carried out a full nut & bolt restoration including the chassis being shot blasted & strenghtening the rear diff mounts painted & wax oiled the insides of the chassis, rebuilt the chassis with all new polythene suspension bushes, new rear hub bearings, new drive shaft u/js etc. new front hub bearings, all new brakes including new front discs etc & all new brake pipes including flexible pipes. Fitted all new s/absorbers & road springs to both front & rear suspension. Engine completely rebuilt including hardened valve seats to run on unleaded petrol. Gearbox rebuilt also fitted A/type overdrive. The bodyshell was acid dipped & primed, the battery box & rear half of the o/s floor pan was replaced. fitted the bodyshell back on the rolling chassis, fitted the wings & doors checked the door fitting lines then fitted bracing bars from the A & B posts. removed wings & doors, lifted the bodyshell from the chassis, stone chipped the shell & the inside of the wings & finally sprayed bodyshell underneath & inside the wings with the finishing colour paint which was Jasmin then mounted the shell back on the chassis,refitted the wings. The next job was to take the bodyshell including the bonnet & boot lid to the paintshop. Whilst the shell was at the paintshop I fitted the engine & gearbox to the chassis, fitted new stainless exhaust system. Oh I nearly forgot I converted the shell from left hand to right handed drive which is a fiddly job but in these cases patience is a virtue. After a few weeks the bodyshell was painted & with my neighbours help we got the shell lifted on to the chassis which I then bolted it down using new body packers. I then fitted all the rechromed bright work including the lamps/bumpers etc. Fitted new wiring loom restored guages heater box etc. I then got the engne fired up & it revs its b---- off & the oil pressure is good, new leather carpets recovered seats reusing the originall diamond pattern centre sections. Fitted rear Surrey frame & glass new w/screen glass,rebuilt the inner door mechanisms. fitted steering column etc. Well that is nearly it I am fiddling with the Surrey soft top at this time but it is freezing cold & I have put the cover on the car & I am waiting for the weather to get a bit warmer& I can then get the car to the MOT station & I can apply for an age related number plate. I have spent over a thousand hours on this restoration & can,t wait to get it on the road hopefully March/April time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AndyR100 Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 Hi Andy, apart from 100 other places there are two main oil leak areas on the GB/OD box The 'O' rings on the three selector rods tend to leak, run down the sides and puddle under the GB. Replace these with 'Q' (Quad) seals. various suppliers (Mayday seals in Gloucester - Part NUmber Q112 or 4112) On the OD the rod that goes through the box with the alignment rigging pin hole. It has two seals. The offside tends to leak mostly. Replace with the correct seal. If too tight the OD may not disengage. Roger Thanks Roger.... I appreciate the steer, I’ll be sure to explore these areas first! The long drip-tray I use is certainly proving to be a fiver well-spent ..... Andy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisR-4A Posted March 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Finish Cleaning up this original (repaired) RH rear wing to replace the fibreglass one fitted when I bought the car in 1996. Chris rh rr wing.jpg UPDATEAfter initially trial fitting the steel wing and making some rough adjustments myself I passed the finish fit/prep and paint to my local paint/body specialist who did the rest of the car a few years ago. The 2 pack finish is a good match to the rest of the car and at least I now have an all steel bodied car with original period panels. By the Time it warms up in late March/April it will be ready for a polish and wax before the Season starts. Anyone needing similar work done or general welding in the Essex Area near Rochford I can recommend Phil Tel. 07719 347851 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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