Triumph TR7 - Index

Introduction

Welcome to my Triumph TR7 pages!

Hi! I'm Colin Wheat. Having owned four Triumph TR7s in the 80's, I have for many years looked forward to getting back behind the wheel. Happily I'm now the proud owner of my 5th Triumph TR7 :). On these pages I'll attempt to present information, images, and related material, as the saga continues.

The new car

8AJ096 was purchased in Perth, Western Australia, on the 98-06-21. She is Australian compliance plate dated 1981, though I believe manafactured at the Conventry Canley plant in the UK during 1979. The car is number TCG105532KF, with Brooklands Green (HAE) paint. Interior trim is black with green plaid. She has the factory luggage rack and sun-roof.

Sadly the car was in dire straights, needing major service and maintenance in almost all areas. Much has already been done, and the work is continuing.

	These are the first images taken of the new car. Click on the images to see larger (400X300) views in 64k colors. 400X300, 800X600 and 1600X1200 versions are available by clicking on each displayed image.

Maintenance history

• June 1998.
• Steering column firewall bearing/seal fitted.
• Instrument panel service. Many blown indicator bulbs replaced.
• Some control switches replaced. Hazard, etc.
• Passenger seat frame fixed. Cracked joint rewelded.
• Windscreen wiper motor serviced. New linkage assembly fitted (includes tab for park switch). This fixed the famous "wipers won't park" fault.
• Console storage lid replaced.
• Heater console controls fixed. New control knobs fitted.
• Choke warning switch fitted.
• New choke cable fitted.
• New windscreen washer pump fitted.
• Sunroof serviced. Roof seam stitched. Front slide guides replaced.
• New window winder mechanisms fitted. New handles fitted.
• Gear-box oil changed. PO obviously performed no maintenance, oil was sludge - greatly contributing to the somewhat worn state of the 5-spd box. Several more oil changes will be reqd, with a full gear-box overhaul on the todo list.
• Engine oil changed -twice-, new oil filter fitted. Regular maintenance will in the future perform this routine scheduled task.
• New engine fan belt fitted.
• First photos taken (above), at around this time.
• New engine thermostat fitted. New thermostat housing fitted. Helicoil fitted to intake manifold for mounting of thermostat housing.
• Engine cooling system fully flushed. Correct coolant fitted.
• Driver side exterior rear-view mirror replaced.
• Water pump overhaul. Major oil leak fixed. This was a major service procedure, requiring the removal of the carburettors and intake manifold.
• Mechnical fuel pump replaced with new item. Major oil leak fixed.
• New speedo cable fitted.
• New ignition coil fitted. New spark plug leads fitted. New spark plugs fitted.
• Cheap radio fitted.
• Pop-up head light systems serviced and rebuilt. Reconditioned lifter motors fitted. New lift frames fitted. 55/100W bulbs fitted.
• Standard factory front fog/driving light brackets fitted.
• All brake slave cylinders stripped and cleaned. New fuild, brake system bled.
• Trunk seal replaced.
• Intermittent windscreen wiper circuit fitted.
• Rear bumper-bar mount adjusted, bumper correctly positioned.
• All front and rear suspension bushes replaced, including sub-frame mounting bushes. Hard rubber bushes were used as the replacements. New bolts used in all areas.
• Rear gear-box mount replaced. New mount bolt, and missing travel limit brackets fitted.
• All engine vacuum and cooling hoses replaced.
• New front brake pads fitted.
• New throttle cable fitted.
• Twin Zenith-Stromberg carburettors serviced. Full service kit installed including diaphrams, with new throttle plates, shafts, and seals. Multiple gaskets fitted in carburettor-manifold area, fixing vacuumn leaks. New bipass valve diaphrams fitted.
• AC Delco points distributor replaced. Lucas distributor with Lumenition electronics fitted.
• Ignition timing set to factory defaults.
• Carburettor tuneup. Airflow balance, mixture, and idle speed set.
• Old after-market air-horns removed from car. Non-functioning std twin horns replaced with second-hand units, one wiring fault fixed.
• Tail shaft replaced, due to failing CV joints.
• Exhaust system adjusted to add body clearance. Front muffler removed and refitted to allow flange cracking to be mig-welded.
• Replacement of front suspension ball-joints, tie-rod arms, wheel bearings, and steering-rack gatters.
• Full wheel balance and wheel alignment performed. She -should- stay on the highway now.
• April 1999.
• Tow bar fitted. An excellent custom fabrication and fitting job by "A and M Quality Products" in Perth.
• Replaced the cylinder one spark plug helicoil, which was no longer sealing after a recent 1000km trip south.
• Fitted a relay for high and low beam headlight current, to protect the headlight switch from adverse loads. :( Rebuilt the headlight switch after learning the hard way, that yes the relay modification -was- required with the 100W lights. I knew that.
• Rebuilt the front bumper, fixing recent accident damage (Kangeroo at 120kph).
• Replaced (for different style to match other control) and serviced the steering column indicator/horn/flash control switch. If you also choose to disassemble this switch, you'll know why I'm smiling :).
• Fitted the factory trunk support latch.
• Removed the exterior wiper panel, reconditioned panel and wiper arms. Rust treated and primed under panel (one of the model's known bad spots).
• Fitted shortened gear stick and knob (from parts car).
• Fitted 5th (center) control panel switch, for planned driving lights.
• June 1999.
• Replaced the factory mags with a set of 14" MiniLite style mags. These also came with a set of near new Yokahama tyres.
• Fitted a Nokia 3810 Car Kit, including internal dash speaker, 7.2db aerial, and external mic, for full hands free operation.
• Fitted a Digitor power radio aerial.

Updated 21 Dec 2006 01:51:28 GMT+0800
© Copyright 1999 by Amisoft All rights reserved.