I've owned my 1969 Pi car for 51 years it's done 77,000 miles. It's never been restored. It cost £1,175.00 in 1972. I have replaced the Thrust washers after bashing them up after doing a Sprint meeting in 1975, but it's a straight forward job to drop the sump and the undo the end cap, poke out the old ones with a cable tie and fit a pair of superior Bronze ones. The trick to keeping them in good condition is not to be rough engaging the clutch, and not holding the clutch down longer than is necessary! Drive shafts, remember to grease the UJ's. I've only recently fitted a pair of heavy duty ones. No smell of fuel in my trunk, all the fuel lines and rubber pipes are original Triumph ones and the I still have the original Lucas pump, which was been serviced once and had the Coiling Coil fitted back in 1972. I've never noticed cavitation or even know what it is! My trailing arms are original and have never needed any attention. I use Shell V Power fuel, and have never had the cylinder he'd modified for unleaded and it doesn't ever Ping (or is it Pink?) Cost of fuel is irrelevant, I once got 31 mpg on a long journey, fuel costs what it costs! Like all old cars it's all down to doing the maintenance, which is what Classic cars are all about.
Had a 1974 for 11 years in North America never drove it in the winter season "salted roads" ! After not needing nor wanting to go over 80mph often did removed the air dam which did keep the front end from floating at and above that speed but often the dam bottomed out upon too steep inclines or descent found with some parking lots or drive ways. One quite noticeable improvement both to the ride and handling was I stiffened the body by replacing all those production cost saving screws fasteners used on all four fenders with machined thread fasteners with each bolt having two flat washers and a lock washer also placing a firm rubber gasket cut from old motorcycles tubes between the two surfaces being the fender and the inner chassis. Mint ! made this car far better feeling and sound denting than what it was just off the show room floor. Thanks for your presentation !
Thanks for being a mine of information. Not being a mechanic, it is very useful to get a heads up before you take the plunge. Didnt realise that there is not much room to move in the drivers seat
Spot on diagnosis ! The moral of the story is buy the best you can and check it's history . I'm restoring a very early 6 which l bought and brought down from London to Devon in 2012 on the hottest day of the year with an apparent leaking fuel tank . After running out of fuel just as l reached the fuel station and knowing you should NEVER run out of fuel . I walked to the station , got a jerry can , bunged in a gallon and knowing there was no way it would start , resigned myself to paying for breakdown recovery but out of desparation turned the key ........it purred into life ! Down to the pump , brimmed it to the top and it drove from just outside London down to Teignmouth and it didn't miss a beat ! But since then it's been an absolute bas***d !..... I may get it finished by 2025 if it doesn't finish me first ! Thanks for sharing .
Mechanical oil sending unit. I had a 74 . Rescued it from a back yard. Targa top and a mess. Painted it black. New black interior, padded roll bar, Hurst shifter. Louvered hood, grant steering wheel, chrome bullet mirrors, panasport wheels borolos exhaust, chrome light grills, red ralley stripe, twin electric rear antenna, custom big speakers in back of interior, front badges, fog lights. It was bad ass. Some one tee boned me and split the car in half. He had suspended license or insurance. Totaled. Life is good.
The fuel lines were NOT coiled around the pump as standard! That was a common hack to try to cool the damn pump, which used to seize when it got too hot. I spent a few times sitting beside the road while that pump cooled down. The injection metering system itself was trouble free (apparently the secret was to drive them hard!) . I'd still own one again in a heartbeat, they have ten times the charisma of the MGB.
I loved my TR6 and I have often thought of buying another one. Currently I now own a BMW Z4 and quite frankly having watched your video, I will definitely stay with my Z4.
Nice presentation: the drive shaft issue is similar to the stag..One of the stag owners solved the issue using CV joints. I am trying to recall details from a quarter century old solution however I think the man used Toyota cv joints however, I suspect that anything from any vehicle with similar torque and BHP would suffice.
Well, ten reasons for not buying what is really an almost 70 year old car design. Similar lists can be made for ANY old car. Lovely TR6, BTW. Even if I do prefer the TR4/TR5 looks (sorry abut that!)
I bought a brand new TR6 in 1971. Great looking car for $3800. I didn't keep it long enough to have problems { baby came along}. I lived in Los Angeles and never had issues with some one trying to steal it (convertible top). Those were the days.
I bought a TR 6 in Rhode Island at the same time for about the same price! When brand new it burned a qt. of oil every 300 miles. Cylinders were rebored etc. it also had a leak in the gas tank right out of the dealership. Warranty backed service and parts on both issues. Loved the car. Was stolen 2 years later with only 35,000 miles. Still miss it! Like to buy one in nice condition but afraid I could not get in or out of it.
Informative video, thanks! Really like the way you used different camera views to segment information and create a dynamic. I notice panning is jittery - this is could be because you're using a low shutter speed. So, just wanted to say nice editing work!
Or better yet a 280SL. My first two cars in high school and college were TR-6s. Both were mechanical nightmares. Had a 280 for almost 30 years now with few problems. Similar styling, but vastly different build quality. Granted, entirely different price points now, but 30 years ago when I bought prices were similar.
Sadly soon all combustion cars and trucks including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Car washs will be forbidden too because they are climate killers, now they want to slow down all the gas station pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. (BABVVEN & TEBBVEN laws)!!!!
I've owned my 1969 Pi car for 51 years it's done 77,000 miles. It's never been restored. It cost £1,175.00 in 1972. I have replaced the Thrust washers after bashing them up after doing a Sprint meeting in 1975, but it's a straight forward job to drop the sump and the undo the end cap, poke out the old ones with a cable tie and fit a pair of superior Bronze ones. The trick to keeping them in good condition is not to be rough engaging the clutch, and not holding the clutch down longer than is necessary! Drive shafts, remember to grease the UJ's. I've only recently fitted a pair of heavy duty ones. No smell of fuel in my trunk, all the fuel lines and rubber pipes are original Triumph ones and the I still have the original Lucas pump, which was been serviced once and had the Coiling Coil fitted back in 1972. I've never noticed cavitation or even know what it is! My trailing arms are original and have never needed any attention. I use Shell V Power fuel, and have never had the cylinder he'd modified for unleaded and it doesn't ever Ping (or is it Pink?) Cost of fuel is irrelevant, I once got 31 mpg on a long journey, fuel costs what it costs! Like all old cars it's all down to doing the maintenance, which is what Classic cars are all about.
Great story. Thanks for watching
Had a 1974 for 11 years in North America never drove it in the winter season "salted roads" ! After not needing nor wanting to go over 80mph often did removed the air dam which did keep the front end from floating at and above that speed but often the dam bottomed out upon too steep inclines or descent found with some parking lots or drive ways. One quite noticeable improvement both to the ride and handling was I stiffened the body by replacing all those production cost saving screws fasteners used on all four fenders with machined thread fasteners with each bolt having two flat washers and a lock washer also placing a firm rubber gasket cut from old motorcycles tubes between the two surfaces being the fender and the inner chassis. Mint ! made this car far better feeling and sound denting than what it was just off the show room floor. Thanks for your presentation !
glad you enjoyed it. thanks for watching
Thanks for being a mine of information. Not being a mechanic, it is very useful to get a heads up before you take the plunge. Didnt realise that there is not much room to move in the drivers seat
Glad to help
I love the honest and balanced perspective. Thank you for posting.
Thanks for watching!
Too late, I bought me a rust bucket that was love at first sight. 🎉
great stuff. you wont regret it
Spot on diagnosis ! The moral of the story is buy the best you can and check it's history . I'm restoring a very early 6 which l bought and brought down from London to Devon in 2012 on the hottest day of the year with an apparent leaking fuel tank . After running out of fuel just as l reached the fuel station and knowing you should NEVER run out of fuel . I walked to the station , got a jerry can , bunged in a gallon and knowing there was no way it would start , resigned myself to paying for breakdown recovery but out of desparation turned the key ........it purred into life ! Down to the pump , brimmed it to the top and it drove from just outside London down to Teignmouth and it didn't miss a beat ! But since then it's been an absolute bas***d !..... I may get it finished by 2025 if it doesn't finish me first ! Thanks for sharing .
thanks for watching. Dont forget to check out the sister video
The PI system can be very good, but absolutely needs that Bosch Fuel pump
totally agree
Mechanical oil sending unit. I had a 74 . Rescued it from a back yard. Targa top and a mess. Painted it black. New black interior, padded roll bar, Hurst shifter. Louvered hood, grant steering wheel, chrome bullet mirrors, panasport wheels borolos exhaust, chrome light grills, red ralley stripe, twin electric rear antenna, custom big speakers in back of interior, front badges, fog lights. It was bad ass. Some one tee boned me and split the car in half. He had suspended license or insurance. Totaled. Life is good.
thanks for watching
The fuel lines were NOT coiled around the pump as standard! That was a common hack to try to cool the damn pump, which used to seize when it got too hot. I spent a few times sitting beside the road while that pump cooled down. The injection metering system itself was trouble free (apparently the secret was to drive them hard!) . I'd still own one again in a heartbeat, they have ten times the charisma of the MGB.
Thanks for the info and for watching
I highly recommend using a couple of well hidden GPS trackers in your car, then you stand a much better chance of getting it back if it is stolen
good call
No pins in eyes or naughty words here, very informative and factually correct.
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I loved my TR6 and I have often thought of buying another one. Currently I now own a BMW Z4 and quite frankly having watched your video, I will definitely stay with my Z4.
I’m with you… have also hankered after a TR6, have an old MGB and 2007 Z4 coupe 3.0si and love them both even more now - great detailed video tho 😂
The Z4 is nice . Had a 3.0 for a while. Loved it . Thanks for watching
You can not compare and classic car with a modern car from BY 2000 in case of robustness
Just sold my Z4 e89..... looking for a TR6
Nice presentation: the drive shaft issue is similar to the stag..One of the stag owners solved the issue using CV joints. I am trying to recall details from a quarter century old solution however I think the man used Toyota cv joints however, I suspect that anything from any vehicle with similar torque and BHP would suffice.
Yes you can get them for the TR6 aswell. Thanks for watching
Love the steel wheels!
Yep me too. Thanks for watching
My thrust washer is pinned, aka Racetorations mod, so even harder to change! But still the best british sports car ever made! had it now since 1983.
Thanks for watching
A TR6 would be great with the SD1 2600 OHC
Replace ALL if the fuel hoses with Gates Barricade 30R9, they are non permeable and get rid of the fuel smell.
good recommendation
Well, ten reasons for not buying what is really an almost 70 year old car design. Similar lists can be made for ANY old car. Lovely TR6, BTW. Even if I do prefer the TR4/TR5 looks (sorry abut that!)
Fair point. thanks for watching
I bought a brand new TR6 in 1971. Great looking car for $3800. I didn't keep it long enough to have problems { baby came along}. I lived in Los Angeles and never had issues with some one trying to steal it (convertible top). Those were the days.
Great story 👍
I bought a TR 6 in Rhode Island at the same time for about the same price! When brand new it burned a qt. of oil every 300 miles. Cylinders were rebored etc. it also had a leak in the gas tank right out of the dealership. Warranty backed service and parts on both issues. Loved the car. Was stolen 2 years later with only 35,000 miles. Still miss it! Like to buy one in nice condition but afraid I could not get in or out of it.
Loved my TR6 … but I love my BMW Z4 more
BTW, that is a beautifully sorted TR6
yes i had a 3.0 manual z4 some years back. great car!
You can do this for any car on the road
Yes you can. Thanks for watching
Got you that it is click bait BUT I have owned my TR6 since 1993. No problemo. A good honest car. Restored and rebuilt x2 though.
Thanks for watching 👍
Informative video, thanks! Really like the way you used different camera views to segment information and create a dynamic. I notice panning is jittery - this is could be because you're using a low shutter speed. So, just wanted to say nice editing work!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I prefer a b road thrasher but the TR6 is still drop dead georgeous yo my eyes.
Absolutely. Thanks for watching
They are not perfect, nothing is, BUT the pros outweigh the cons. Personally, I love them, BUT prefer the styling of the TR250. That's just me though
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#1 the steering wheel is on the wrong side. Definite deal breaker.
Apparently they put 9/10 on the wrong side at the factory ;-)
Reason number 11 not to by a TR. Because you could have an MG instead. 🤣
Or better yet a 280SL.
My first two cars in high school and college were TR-6s. Both were mechanical nightmares.
Had a 280 for almost 30 years now with few problems. Similar styling, but vastly different build quality.
Granted, entirely different price points now, but 30 years ago when I bought prices were similar.
Thanks for watching
I'm forwarding this to a friend who just can't let loose of his nightmare TR6.
You have an apt license plate ...... JOK (e).
Sadly soon all combustion cars and trucks including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-(
In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025
on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas station per city or county. Car washs will be forbidden too because they are climate killers, now they want to slow down all the gas station pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime. (BABVVEN & TEBBVEN laws)!!!!
Alas I fear you are right. Hopefully the eco experts won’t get their way in the UK in my lifetime and I’ll be in classic engine cars to the end
lets pray@@mgmidget-thebirthofaraceca4349
Time to leave the EU, that’s one advice I’d give you!
Use the best quality U.J.s you can find, Neapco in the USA are great
Thanks for the tip!
I just bought a 1967 MGB GT
Thanks for watching
So is the MGB any better ?? Thanks !
Ooo now that’s a long answer……. In summary I’d say different not necessarily better
Great! Ten minutes of stating the obvious on a loop without any real insight at all.
Thanks for watching
You forgot the weak differentioal mounting .
The fact that in less than 3 mins, your video revealed that you owned a hydraulic lift, told me all I needed to know.
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A 4.3 GM V-6 Turns them into a sweet ride.
not my cup of tea but yes it would . thanks for watching
why ditch the best part of the car? a V-6 is inherently rougher than an I-6.
I thought we talk about reasons not to buy?!?
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