January 24, 2019

1987 Rover Vitesse

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We have our 1987 Rover Vitesse in the workshops today to carry out some general maintenance work. A recently new purchase for the current owner

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1971 Jaguar E-Type V12 engine running

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our rebuilt V12 engine can now be seen in the heard running and sounding stunning in the car…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3N1F7eTyao” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Unleaded conversion on our 1962 TVR Grantura

We have now carried out the unleaded conversion on our 1962 TVR Grantura.


To carry out an unleaded conversion first we have stripped the cylinder head and checked for any imperfections wear. The existing seat have been bored out to remove.

Our new inserts (above) have been fitted into the original seat with a 6 thou interference. A very thin layer of oil has been applied before a three angle profile is machined into the valve seat.  The new seat is checked for concentrically and is ready for the valve to be fitted.

Stripping and painting the MG alternator

Next job in our 1977 MGBGT restoration project is to test, strip down and paint the alternator.

Now complete, the alternator can be stored away ready for the refit process to begin.

1987 Rover Vitesse

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We have our 1987 Rover Vitesse in the workshops today to carry out some general maintenance work. A recently new purchase for the current owner the car requires some little bits of attention in places get her back up and running perfectly:

  • A slight misfire when engine is up to temperature.
  • Suspension trailer arm has worn.
  • Small oil leak needs identifying.
  • Small area requires welding.
  • Power steering is slightly noisy with a possible leak.
  • Speaker cover in boot area needs repairing and some chrome needs refreshing.

We are also looking to under seal the underneath and apply some sound deadening around the bulkhead.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”25576,25577,25578,25582,25579,25580,25581,25583,25584″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Jaguar XK150S ready for paint

Our 1961 Jaguar XK150S has had a guide coat and primed and is now ready for paint.

The respray of the body shell and body panels will commence this weekend.

 

1971 Jaguar E-Type V12 engine running

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our rebuilt V12 engine can now be seen in the heard running and sounding stunning in the car…[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3N1F7eTyao” align=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row]