rlich8
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Hi all,
I see a familiar name or two on here from MGExperience and I'm sure there's a guy or two from the E-Type mailing list, so hello to those guys and hello to all!
My name is Royal, and I have a problem, I'm addicted to English cars. I see the Triumph forum is fairly active here, so that's why I decided to join. Seems tech tips and TR4 conversation is a bit rarer than talk of XKE's and MGB's. Always looking to soak up knowledge. At 24, I know how to do the basics, and get tons of help from my father (former Brit Car mechanic!), but enjoy finding tons of sage advice on these forums, so hopefully I am welcomed!!!
Just picked myself up a '66 TR4A IRS w/ Overdrive & chrome wires. Beautiful little car. Red. Solid and doesn't need a whole lot. Some bushings here and there, new rear springs & wheel cylinders, a little wiring work, exhaust system, massaging of the interior. But that's about it! Should be a fun summer w/ this car.
Also need some help diagnosing an oil leak. To preface, the car needs to be *cleaned* inside and out. Washed, vacuumed, buffed, pressure washed on the underside, etc.
Getting to my problem...the oilpan and trans also need to be degreased and wiped down. They are absolutely coated in good ol' British sweat. No tappet covers/gaskets to leak here, like on the MGB's. Valve cover gasket is good...bone dry around the edges. I suggested rear main seal to my dad. He says they are not prone to leaking but it is a possibility, but to ask here. Could it be the overdrive unit/something from the trans? Is it likely the rear main?
All input & thoughts welcome!!!
Thank you!
Royal Lichter
I see a familiar name or two on here from MGExperience and I'm sure there's a guy or two from the E-Type mailing list, so hello to those guys and hello to all!
My name is Royal, and I have a problem, I'm addicted to English cars. I see the Triumph forum is fairly active here, so that's why I decided to join. Seems tech tips and TR4 conversation is a bit rarer than talk of XKE's and MGB's. Always looking to soak up knowledge. At 24, I know how to do the basics, and get tons of help from my father (former Brit Car mechanic!), but enjoy finding tons of sage advice on these forums, so hopefully I am welcomed!!!
Just picked myself up a '66 TR4A IRS w/ Overdrive & chrome wires. Beautiful little car. Red. Solid and doesn't need a whole lot. Some bushings here and there, new rear springs & wheel cylinders, a little wiring work, exhaust system, massaging of the interior. But that's about it! Should be a fun summer w/ this car.
Also need some help diagnosing an oil leak. To preface, the car needs to be *cleaned* inside and out. Washed, vacuumed, buffed, pressure washed on the underside, etc.
Getting to my problem...the oilpan and trans also need to be degreased and wiped down. They are absolutely coated in good ol' British sweat. No tappet covers/gaskets to leak here, like on the MGB's. Valve cover gasket is good...bone dry around the edges. I suggested rear main seal to my dad. He says they are not prone to leaking but it is a possibility, but to ask here. Could it be the overdrive unit/something from the trans? Is it likely the rear main?
All input & thoughts welcome!!!
Thank you!
Royal Lichter