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Jim

United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 Aug 2017 :  21:15:08  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
My series v Rapier has passed its MOT today with no advisories and I pretty chuffed.
BUT there is an annoying oil leak from the timing cover / pulley wheel which I would like to cure.
I have heard of a modification in the USA whereby a new timing cover, with a proper oil seal, can be fitted together with a new pulley wheel. I believe it is readily available in the USA
Is it available in the UK ?
and
Can the modification be done with the engine in situ ?

Regards to all and TIA to any one who responds

Edited by - Jim on 07 Aug 2017 20:35:41

pruyter

Netherlands
320 Posts

Posted - 03 Aug 2017 :  21:18:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yes this conversion is available in the UK.
And yes this conversion can be done with the engine in situ.

Edited by - pruyter on 03 Aug 2017 21:19:31
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onefunkyman

United Kingdom
60 Posts

Posted - 04 Aug 2017 :  07:28:00  Show Profile  Visit onefunkyman's Homepage  Reply with Quote
There's a special tool to align the cover, i have the tool if you would like to rent it ;)
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bigt80

United Kingdom
1051 Posts

Posted - 13 Aug 2017 :  12:46:12  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I think you need the pulley with the 'damper' - I think that's the correct expression. I think there are two different pulleys around. I think the Sunbeam club in the Netherlands had the better type re-made, but if so they will be expensive.
They do need lining up with the proper tool regardless of type fitted. G
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jimlagos

United Kingdom
205 Posts

Posted - 13 Aug 2017 :  22:33:15  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I bought and installed a super conversion kit from Alpine innovations.
No special tools needed and completely cured my oil leak.

http://alpineinnovations.co.uk/products/

jim
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pruyter

Netherlands
320 Posts

Posted - 14 Aug 2017 :  06:48:43  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Please don't buy a damper pulley as Rootes Parts Service in the Netherlands is offering. There have been cases in which this pulley split in two pieces and hitting the radiator. In stead of that buy a solid one.

Peter
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bigt80

United Kingdom
1051 Posts

Posted - 14 Aug 2017 :  16:59:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Yikes! Not heard of that - thanks for the warning Peter! . Cheers. G
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jimlagos

United Kingdom
205 Posts

Posted - 21 Aug 2017 :  21:22:34  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I actually retained the original pulley when installing the new cover with oil seal. First checking for signs of cracking after thoroughly cleaning it with thinners, then "glueing" a sleeve over the rear for the oils seal to run on. It is well held by the resin type adhesive supplied with the kit. Adapted pulley re-installed and the new timing chain cover bolted back, simple. No sign of leaks at all.It could be achieved with engine in situ, by removing the radiator etc.first.
Good luck

jim
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