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by Maki65
Thu Apr 17, 2025 5:39 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Strange temp gauge behaviour in TR7 V8
Replies: 5
Views: 2961

Re: Strange temp gauge behaviour in TR7 V8

No PTFE tape on the threads just the included washer.
by Maki65
Wed Apr 16, 2025 8:25 am
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Strange temp gauge behaviour in TR7 V8
Replies: 5
Views: 2961

Re: Strange temp gauge behaviour in TR7 V8

Thanks for the reply Ian. Unfortunately the TR7 does not have a voltage stabiliser for it's gauges. Earlier TR's did but not the 7. Tha battery is not that old and I use CTEK MXS 5.0 to trickle charge over winter. All the other electrical items in the car are all operating as they should. I may well...
by Maki65
Tue Apr 15, 2025 3:18 pm
Forum: Cooling Area
Topic: Strange temp gauge behaviour in TR7 V8
Replies: 5
Views: 2961

Strange temp gauge behaviour in TR7 V8

I am have a strange issue with my Triumph TR7 V8's temperature gauge. I recently had the head valve guide stem oil seals done and put it all back together. However, since rebuilding it the thermostat opens normally then settles where it should, then when up to reasonable speed 40/50 mph the needle s...

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