What to do if your Triumph Stag has an oil leak?
What to do if your Triumph Stag has an oil leak?
Inspect the rack gaiters for signs of oil leaks. Type F Automatic Transmission fluid should be used to top up the reservoir. If the rack leaks, it’s best to have it professionally rebuilt. Replacement seal kits are available, but it seems that DIY repairs don’t last long enough to be worth the trouble of doing it yourself.
Why does oil light come on at idle on Triumph Stag?
You don’t want to see the oil light come on at idle, since it means you have less than 5psi of oil pressure. Along with the TR7 engine, the Stag engine has a jackshaft that runs in the block. This shaft drives the water pump, distributor and oil pump.
What are the gaskets on a Triumph Stag supposed to do?
The intake manifold gaskets are supposed to seal the fuel/air mixture flowing from the manifold into the heads, as well as coolant flowing from the heads into the manifold. These gaskets are notorious for allowing coolant leaks.
What to do if your Triumph Stag is overheating?
In addition, check that the thermostat (in the intake manifold) hasn’t been removed to mask some chronic cooling problem, and make sure that the oil pressure light is connected. If not, leave well enough alone. An overheating Stag will eventually end up with a warped head.
What kind of lubricant does a Triumph Stag use?
Most orders placed now ship tomorrow! Carlube EP 80W-90 is a heavy duty, multipurpose gear lubricant produced from a blend of refined base oils and sulfur-phosphorus extreme pressure additives. Most orders placed now ship tomorrow!
What causes an oil leak on a stag?
Leak could also be past an old and hardened “O” ring in the pump housing. I too have an annoying slight leak in that area and have renewed seals and used threadloc to no avail.
When to order a Triumph Stag differential assembly?
Most orders placed now ship tomorrow! this ratio reduces overall gearing/engine revs. Ideal if low profile (eg 70 series) tyres are fitted. Most orders placed now ship tomorrow! this ratio reduces overall gearing/engine revs. Ideal if low profile (eg 70 series) tyres are fitted. Most orders placed now ship tomorrow!
The intake manifold gaskets are supposed to seal the fuel/air mixture flowing from the manifold into the heads, as well as coolant flowing from the heads into the manifold. These gaskets are notorious for allowing coolant leaks.
