Target Audience:
Triumph Vitesse owners, classic car enthusiasts, independent mechanics, and restoration specialists.
Value Proposition:
Provides access to official factory-level repair information, enabling cost savings on maintenance and repairs.
Editorial Standards:
Written by manufacturers, ensuring accuracy and completeness, mirroring dealer service manual content.
Ease Of Use:
Features numbered instructions, detailed illustrations, diagrams, photos, and an easy-to-use table of contents for quick information retrieval.
Digital Format Advantage:
Allows for printing specific sections, keeping the manual clean, and immediate access without shipping delays.
Coverage Scope:
Comprehensive service, maintenance, and troubleshooting information
Specific Systems Covered:
General Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Engine Service/Repair, Transmission Service/Repair, Brake System, Wiring Diagram, Electrical System, Suspension, Periodic Lubrication, Steering, Cooling System, Fuel Injection/Fuel System, Emission System, Heater/Air Conditioner, Engine Control System, Chassis/Body, Restraint System, Interior, Differential/Drive, Axle
Completeness:
Complete and intact, without any missing or corrupt parts or pages. The same manual used in local service/repair shops.
Page Count Estimate:
Hundreds of pages (typical for a professional workshop manual)
Manual Type:
Workshop Repair Service Manual
Engine Service And Repair:
Complete engine diagnostics, disassembly, assembly, overhaul, tuning, and component repair.
Transmission Service And Repair:
Detailed procedures for manual and automatic transmission servicing, repair, and rebuilding.
Brake System:
Inspection, servicing, repair, and overhaul of hydraulic and mechanical brake components.
Electrical System And Wiring:
Comprehensive wiring diagrams, troubleshooting guides for electrical faults, component testing, and repair of all electrical systems.
Suspension And Steering:
Service procedures for front and rear suspension, steering linkage, power steering (if applicable), and wheel alignment.
Fuel System:
Maintenance and repair of fuel tanks, lines, pumps, carburetors (or early fuel injection), and associated components.
Cooling System:
Servicing of radiators, water pumps, thermostats, hoses, and coolant specifications.
Chassis And Body:
Repair and maintenance of the vehicle's structure, body panels, doors, glass, and interior trim.
Chassis And Body Repair:
Detailed instructions for bodywork repairs, panel alignment, door mechanisms, window operation, and interior trim fitting.
Maintenance And Tuning:
Scheduled maintenance, tune-up procedures, fluid changes, lubrication, and filter replacements.
Troubleshooting Guides:
Systematic diagnostic procedures for identifying and resolving common and complex vehicle issues.
Repair And Rebuilding:
Step-by-step instructions for dismantling, repairing, cleaning, and reassembling various vehicle components.
Diagnostics:
Detailed diagnostic procedures, fault codes (if applicable), and electrical system troubleshooting.
Technical Specifications:
Torque specifications, clearances, timing settings, fluid capacities, and other critical data.
Disassembly And Reassembly:
Comprehensive guides for taking apart and putting back together all major vehicle systems and components.
Periodic Lubrication Schedule:
Detailed chart outlining lubrication points and recommended intervals.
Depth Of Coverage:
Professional level, covering detailed diagnostics, repair, and rebuilding procedures as used by dealership technicians.
Diagrams And Illustrations:
Hundreds of detailed illustrations, drawings, and photos to aid in understanding repair procedures and identifying parts.
Troubleshooting Electrical Systems:
Combined troubleshooting and electrical service procedures with detailed wiring diagrams for ease of diagnosis and repair.
Oil Change Interval:
Typically 3,000 miles or 6 months (refer to manual for exact specification)
Tune Up Interval:
10,000-12,000 miles (adjustments to ignition timing, carburettors, tappets)
Engine Oil Type:
API SF/CD or equivalent, SAE 20W/50 or 10W/30 depending on ambient temperature (refer to manual for precise grade)
Coolant Type:
Ethylene Glycol based antifreeze with corrosion inhibitor, typically a 50/50 mix with water.
Brake Fluid Type:
DOT 3 or DOT 4 hydraulic brake fluid (refer to manual for specific type).
Common Wear Items:
Brake components, suspension bushes, exhaust systems, radiator, fuel lines, ignition components.
Potential Rust Areas:
Wheel arches, sills, floor pans, boot floor, A-posts, and chassis outriggers.
Engine Specific Points:
Tappet adjustment, oil leaks, potential head gasket issues on higher mileage engines, carburettor tuning.
