I’ve also seen a GT with washer jets in both holes, presumably to increase the amount of water that hits the screen. Interesting that most ...   05-07-2020 06:27 pm

My GT only has one hole in the bonnet. Maybe it’s a replacement J-H bonnet or maybe the chrome knob only appeared on later cars ...   05-07-2020 02:29 pm

And the view of the knob from under the hood ...   05-04-2020 09:05 pm

I've seen several photos showing a small chrome knob on the hood of LHD GTs, located just behind the windscreen washer jet. This knob ...   05-04-2020 09:04 pm

Sorry I only know a 235/5 rebuild specialist in the UK, who focuses on BMW 2002 motorsport applications. In the US you might want to ...   04-02-2020 08:07 am

Hi Ralph I think this is the J-H5 and GT set-up - an axle breather hose vents to the inside of the chassis rail above the ...   03-20-2020 10:40 am

So it’s a December 1974 Stromberg engine ...   02-10-2020 09:01 am

Yes, depending on what carbs were fitted and the year the engine serial number will start with an A (Dellorto carbs), B (Strombergs) or T ...   02-09-2020 10:15 pm

Dear All Does anyone know what type of windscreen washer jet was originally fitted to the J-H / GT? My GT has a poorly fitting black ...   02-03-2020 01:59 pm

The TR7 jack is very similar, but it has two rivets attaching the top part to the arms, whereas the GT jack only has one. ...   09-11-2019 09:49 am

Thanks Gordon, any chance you could post an image when you get back home? All the best, Nigel ...   07-16-2019 05:11 pm

Dear GT owners I am trying to track down an original jack and wheelbrace for my GT. The GT parts book picture page showing the jack ...   07-14-2019 03:35 pm

100% agree with Tim. Removing the half shafts can be a bit of a pain, if you don’t have a slide hammer. Two alternative methods ...   12-27-2018 08:11 am

Hi Jim Here is a cross-section showing how I made the hatch on my GT watertight. I used two pieces of a Woolies seal (reference R679) ...   12-11-2018 09:32 am

Hi Jim You mean the seal that runs around the edge of the hatch? That’s just two pieces of T-section piece of rubber seal, one which ...   12-10-2018 09:52 pm

http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=2369&forum_id=11 ...   12-02-2018 08:41 am

Hi Jim Yes I managed to get replacement corduroy fabric from SMS auto fabrics in Oregon. Rejen (just up the road from you near Winchester) used ...   12-02-2018 08:38 am

Hi there! I have 30071 and am based in Wiltshire. Happy to answer any questions you might have as you crack on with your restoration. ...   12-02-2018 08:32 am

The GT fuel pump is indeed an SU AUF 300 type. Not sure why the Jensen part number is different for the J-H and GT ...   11-13-2018 09:37 pm

There should be a letter stamped on the top of the diff housing, just behind the pinion seal. If the letter is a K it’s ...   11-11-2018 09:43 am

From the rear axle chapter of the Haynes manual for the Vauxhall Magnum "This chapter has so far shown how to replace bearings and oil ...   11-09-2018 11:02 am

Hi Steve There was a comment on the Vauxhall Viva forum to the effect that Vauxhall axles are easy to work on as all the shims ...   11-09-2018 07:23 am

That’s the right Vauxhall, but I’m not sure why there are two types of diff carrier bearing. There were 2 different Vauxhall Magnum axles used ...   11-08-2018 06:36 pm

Hi Gordon Based on info from the Vauxhall Viva forum, the following might be helpful (usual internet info health warning applies): Diff carrier roller bearings - Jensen ...   11-08-2018 04:13 pm

Hi Gordon Speak to Mike Taylor, he sourced the bearings for my diff rebuild (on Trevor’s behalf). All the best, Nigel ...   11-08-2018 01:35 pm

They are rebuildable. All of the bearings are available (at least they are here in the UK) albeit at a price. I had my GT ...   11-08-2018 09:40 am

Tim, I think that heat shield was only fitted to GTs which had catalytic converters. My GT is UK spec and never had one, so ...   10-27-2018 11:29 am

Here is an image of the fuel pump in situ. It's not the same as the fuel pump as fitted to the J-H. Jensen part ...   10-26-2018 03:21 pm

There is no dedicated workshop manual for the Jensen GT. The GT parts book shows the fuel system components, but not the mounting point of ...   10-25-2018 09:27 am

Dear All I've just got my GT back from Lotusbits with the latest (and definitely final) engine upgrades. Upgrades as follows - i) gas-flowed CNC ported ...   07-28-2018 02:40 pm

Hi Stu There should be a vacuum line (with an anti-return valve in it) running from a t-piece in the vacuum line between the inlet manifold ...   06-28-2018 08:35 pm

Steve I very much doubt your screw threaded tool will work to remove the diff bushing, but never fear you can use it to install the ...   04-01-2018 08:12 pm

Hi Steve The original metalastic rear suspension bushings comprise an inner steel tube, surrounded by rubber and then an outer thin steel sleeve. You'll need to ...   04-01-2018 09:47 am

I have a W58 with the stock 3.45:1 cwp axle in my GT, mated to a 912HC spec engine and it's a really nice combination. ...   03-08-2018 09:13 am

Hi Bob These are Triumph TR7 parts. I think the part numbers for a self-adjuster kit are either AAU8992 or AAU8994. Good luck! Best wishes, Nigel ...   01-16-2018 04:46 pm

Make sure the circlip holds the brake cylinder firmly to the backing plate (ie install a new circlip with the correct installation tool so it ...   10-25-2017 11:40 am

Don't follow the manual advice re setting the self adjusters with the hand brake, it doesn't work! Instead, disconnect the handbrake cable and rod from ...   10-05-2017 05:21 am

If no one on here can help, then it might be worth investing in one of these? https://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Haynes-Workshop-Manual-Sunbeam-Rapier-Sunbeam-Alpine-H120-1967-1974-New-/253131919993?epid=176772057&hash=item3aefd69279%3Ag%3AJUsAAOSwOfdZq9Bq&_trkparms=pageci%253Abb77da00-a21b-11e7-bb6e-74dbd180b34b%257Cparentrq%253Aba34a1c615e0ab4d2bf181b1ffcf48dd%257Ciid%253A1 ...   09-25-2017 07:05 pm

The interior courtesy light is a European Ford part number 69EG-13776-AA. They come up on eBay in Australia rarely and for extortionate prices. Your best ...   09-21-2017 09:57 pm

Do a google search for BMW part number 23221200795 (speedo pinion 4Z). I believe this is the right part, but the supplier should be able ...   09-17-2017 06:19 pm