A Phoenix Rising From The Ashes

[Another Peter]

Some of you may remember the saga regarding my Stag "failing to proceed" on May Bank Holiday and despite the help from the AA and Forum members it remained in that state until it could go to the engine rebuilder six weeks ago.

You may be interested to know that the seizure was caused by a broken valve spring on No5 exhaust allowing the valve to chip and hit the piston, wedging the head of the valve into the cylinder head between valve seats.

No 5 piston was smashed...





Whilst the engine was being rebuilt, other work was also done. Autobox and torque converter checked over ; replacement steering rack ; two track rod ends ; gearbox oil cooler removed, cleaned and straightened ; replacement exhaust system, replacement handbrake system and PDWA switch and some brake pipes replaced ; and what seems like a 101 other smaller items put right ; then an MOT

I'm delighted to say that the old girl is now back in my garage and the engine purrs just beautifully

Happy days are here again...

Regards

Peter

[Stevetubbyturbo]

thats some damage

always good to hear another Stag is back on the road

[martin]

WOW Peter, you don't muck about, if you're going to break something, do it properly ! I dread to think what the bill was, but chuffed to bits for you that it's all done. There's probably just enough decent weather left for you to enjoy. Martin.

[flying farmer]

OUCH!
I knew it was something serious when even my big stilsons made no attempt to turn the crank.
Broken valve springs are one of those things that are impossible to predict, and can leave a horrible mess. Glad it is all running again
Neil

[jleyton]

Well, I've heard of lightening pistons but ..........

Glad it's all sorted - now go and enjoy it Peter

Cheers

Julian

[Seaking]

Well Done Peter I do wish for some good weather in the comimg weeks so you can use it again. Mind you with the bad weather we had you have not missed out on driving much this year

[ukbiggles]

Hi Peter, thanks for the update by PM. Glad to hear that it is purring away and that KS seems to have done his stuff.

Cheers

Gord

[ChasR]

I dread to think what the bill was but it does indeed sound like you have a very well sorted Triumph Stag now .

[AlanD]

Nicely done Peter, glad you are up and running again

Alan