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I don't have real strong feeling one way or the other on re-doing or
re-using a commission plate, but the mention of the DMV not caring about
the rivets reminded me of a story (I am getting old, so all I have left is
my stories). My brother restored a one owner very original Bugeye Sprite.
He reused the original plate. The original plate is secured with sheet
metal screws. He reused the original screws.
Anyway, DMV didn't like the screws, said it had to be riveted. He even
brought the "Complete Original" book, which showed and mentioned the
screws. So the car with original parts is rejected at title inspection.
I don't remember how it ended, but I think my pragmatic brother gave up and
riveted the plate on.
Greg Lemon
TR250
On Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 11:40=E2=80=AFPM dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrot=
e:
> I get that. IMHO, a beautiful plate complements a gorgeous
> restoration. An original plate, although original, does not.
>
> I'm going to have my new plate laser engraved. No, it's not original,
> but it is beautiful
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
> From: Don Hiscock <don.hiscock@gmail.com>
> Date: 1/5/26 7:52 PM (GMT-08:00)
> To: DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com>
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net, Stephen Oertwig <oertwig@mac.com>
> Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process
>
> I'm with Dave -- there's no shame, or substitute, for an original
> commission number plate irrespective of condition or attachment. :)
>
>
> https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB=
8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg
>
> Don
> Santa Fe
> (TR3B TSF202L with original commission plate)
>
> On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 6:15=E2=80=AFPM DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com> =
wrote:
>
>> I wouldn't worry about the rivets. The inspecting officer won't have a
>> clue as to what rivets are supposed to be there. And having a perfectly
>> done commission plate constitutes over-restoration.
>>
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 07:59:17 AM CST, Stephen Oertwig <
>> oertwig@mac.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 estate. At least attach the original
>> one so sheriff can validate the VIN to get the estate titled in Missouri=
.
>> It is a long process. I have been studying the different rivets used on
>> other 2000s so the plate looks similar.
>>
>> Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission plate has
>> numbers of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was given one
>> stamp of different sizes so there was no consistency in stamping details=
.
>> Thought maybe it was a Friday car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe
>> after lunch.
>>
>> Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. Not sure I
>> would like something that perfect after seeing all the other commission
>> plates and body numbers.
>>
>> Steve
>>
>> > On Jan 4, 2026, at 1:00=E2=80=AFPM, triumphs-request@autox.team.net wr=
ote:
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>> > 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)
>> > 2. Re: Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
>> > (Sujit Roy)
>> >
>> >
>> > ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> >
>> > Message: 1
>> > Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000
>> > From: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
>> > To: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>, "triumphs@autox.team.net"
>> > <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>> > Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
>> > Message-ID: <1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936@ranteer.com>
>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"
>> >
>> > I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who can do this
>> >
>> >
>> > -------- Original message --------
>> > From: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>
>> > Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)
>> > To: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
>> > Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
>> >
>> > Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight. Of course,
>> the ?3? will be wrong.
>> > Bill
>> >
>> > ?The harder I work, the luckier I get? H. Ford
>> >
>> > On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > ?
>> > Who is the go to person for a 58 TR3a?
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>> > Message: 2
>> > Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800
>> > From: Sujit Roy <triumphstag@gmail.com>
>> > To: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
>> > Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>> > Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
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>> > Thanks, I'll check them out.
>> >
>> > On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
>> > wrote:
>> >
>> >> Hi Sujit,
>> >>
>> >> I have experience with these type kits and they all work basically th=
e
>> >> same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking for a color
>> change.
>> >> The multiple test claims relate to the amount of fluid in the kit. Yo=
u
>> >> don't need to use much fluid for each test.
>> >>
>> >> Having said this you can also look for a blown head gasket by running
>> the
>> >> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat opens. If
>> when
>> >> it opens you only observe coolant flowing you're good. If coolant get=
s
>> >> blown out of the radiator instead of flowing that's a good indication
>> of a
>> >> head gasket issue.
>> >>
>> >> I personally like the kits with the tube and rubber bulb like this on=
e
>> >> Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test Kit =
-
>> >> Made in USA : Automotive
>> >> <
>> https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF=
/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28I=
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>> >
>> >>
>> >> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your local auto part=
s
>> >> store.
>> >>
>> >> Hope this helps
>> >>
>> >> JVV
>> >> ------------------------------
>> >> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> on behalf of Sujit
>> Roy
>> >> <triumphstag@gmail.com>
>> >> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM
>> >> *To:* Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>> >> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
>> >>
>> >> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 20$ up. I dont plan to test
>> my
>> >> engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive kit folks like to use=
.
>> >>
>> >> Sujit
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Sujit Roy
>> >> Cupertino, California
>> >>
>> >> https://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/
>> >>
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<div dir=3D"auto">I don't have real strong feeling one way or the other=
on re-doing or re-using a commission plate, but the mention of the DMV not=
caring about the rivets reminded me of a story (I am getting old, so all I=
have left is my stories). My brother restored a one owner very original Bu=
geye Sprite.=C2=A0 He reused the original plate.=C2=A0 The original plate i=
s secured with sheet metal screws.=C2=A0 He reused the original screws.<div=
dir=3D"auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">Anyway, DMV didn't like the s=
crews, said it had to be riveted.=C2=A0 He even brought the "Complete =
Original" book, which showed and mentioned the screws.=C2=A0 So the ca=
r with original parts is rejected at title inspection.</div><div dir=3D"aut=
o"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">I don't remember how it ended, but I thi=
nk my pragmatic brother gave up and riveted the plate on.</div><div dir=3D"=
auto"><br></div><div dir=3D"auto">Greg Lemon</div><div dir=3D"auto">TR250</=
div></div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir=3D"=
ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 11:40=E2=80=AFPM dave northr=
up <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com";>dave@ranteer.com</a>> wrote:<=
br></div><blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;borde=
r-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">
<div>
I get that.=C2=A0 =C2=A0IMHO,=C2=A0 a beautiful plate complements a gorgeou=
s restoration.=C2=A0 An original plate,=C2=A0 although original,=C2=A0 does=
not.
<div dir=3D"auto"><br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"auto">I'm going to have my new plate laser engraved.=C2=A0 =
=C2=A0No, it's not original,=C2=A0 but it is beautiful=C2=A0</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>-------- Original message --------</div>
<div>From: Don Hiscock <<a href=3D"mailto:don.hiscock@gmail.com"; target=
=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">don.hiscock@gmail.com</a>> </div>
<div>Date: 1/5/26 7:52 PM (GMT-08:00) </div>
<div>To: DAVID MASSEY <<a href=3D"mailto:dave1massey@cs.com"; target=3D"_=
blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">dave1massey@cs.com</a>> </div>
<div>Cc: <a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank" rel=
=3D"noreferrer">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>, Stephen Oertwig <<a href=3D=
"mailto:oertwig@mac.com"; target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">oertwig@mac.c=
om</a>> </div>
<div>Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process </div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small">I'm with Dave --=
there's no shame, or substitute, for an original commission number pla=
te irrespective of condition or attachment.=C2=A0 :)</div>
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small"><br>
</div>
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small"><a href=3D"https://p=
hotos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB8TssRwFgXW4=
qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg" target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">https://photo=
s.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB8TssRwFgXW4qzn/=
X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg</a></div>
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small"><br>
</div>
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small">Don</div>
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small">Santa Fe</div>
<div class=3D"gmail_default" style=3D"font-size:small">(TR3B TSF202L with o=
riginal commission=C2=A0plate)</div>
</div>
<br>
<div class=3D"gmail_quote">
<div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 6:15=E2=80=AFP=
M DAVID MASSEY <<a href=3D"mailto:dave1massey@cs.com"; target=3D"_blank" =
rel=3D"noreferrer">dave1massey@cs.com</a>> wrote:<br>
</div>
<blockquote class=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-=
left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
<div>
<div style=3D"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px">
<div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">I wouldn't worry about the rivets.=C2=A0 The inspectin=
g officer won't have a clue as to what rivets are supposed to be there.=
=C2=A0 And having a perfectly done commission plate constitutes over-restor=
ation.</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>
<div style=3D"color:black;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12=
pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">
<div style=3D"color:black;font-style:normal;font-weight:normal;font-size:12=
pt;line-height:normal;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">
<div><font size=3D"4">Dave <br>
</font></div>
<div><span style=3D"font-size:10pt;font-family:sans-serif;color:black"><br>
</span></div>
<br>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div><br>
</div>
</div>
<div id=3D"m_-2915299948435810954m_3883493905857412505ydp1cd93a62yahoo_quot=
ed_7781946394">
<div style=3D"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:16px">
<div style=3D"font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-s=
erif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(38,40,42)">
<div>On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 07:59:17 AM CST, Stephen Oertwig <<a =
href=3D"mailto:oertwig@mac.com"; target=3D"_blank" rel=3D"noreferrer">oertwi=
g@mac.com</a>> wrote:
</div>
</div>
<div style=3D"font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-s=
erif;font-size:13px;color:rgb(38,40,42);border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,2=
04);padding-left:8px;margin:0px 0px 0px 8px">
<div><br>
</div>
<div><br>
</div>
<div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 estate. At least attach =
the original one so sheriff can validate the VIN to get the estate titled i=
n Missouri. It is a long process. I have been studying the different rivets=
used on other 2000s so the plate
looks similar.<br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"><br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission =
plate has numbers of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was gi=
ven one stamp of different sizes so there was no consistency in stamping de=
tails. Thought maybe it was a Friday
car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe after lunch. <br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"><br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country=
. Not sure I would like something that perfect after seeing all the other c=
ommission plates and body numbers.<br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr"><br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">Steve<br>
</div>
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uot; who can do this<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">> From: bill beecher <<a href=3D"mailto:notakitcar@y=
ahoo.com" rel=3D"nofollow noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.co=
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<div dir=3D"ltr">> Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">> To: dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.=
com" rel=3D"nofollow noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>>=
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r>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">> Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freig=
ht.=C2=A0 Of course, the ?3? will be wrong.<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">> Bill<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">> From: Sujit Roy <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphstag@gma=
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<div dir=3D"ltr">> Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test ki=
t recommendations<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">> Message-ID:<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">> Thanks, I'll check them out.<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">> On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <<a=
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<div dir=3D"ltr">> wrote:<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> Hi Sujit,<br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">>> <br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">>> I have experience with these type kits and they a=
ll work basically the<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and l=
ooking for a color change.<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> The multiple test claims relate to the amount of =
fluid in the kit. You<br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">>> don't need to use much fluid for each test.<b=
r>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> <br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">>> Having said this you can also look for a blown he=
ad gasket by running the<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the t=
hermostat opens. If when<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> it opens you only observe coolant flowing you'=
;re good. If coolant gets<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> blown out of the radiator instead of flowing that=
's a good indication of a<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> head gasket issue.<br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">>> <br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">>> I personally like the kits with the tube and rubb=
er bulb like this one<br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">>> Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combu=
stion Leak Test Kit -<br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">>> Made in USA : Automotive<br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">>> <<a href=3D"https://www.amazon.com/Block-Teste=
r-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&=
;dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7yd=
UAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY=
-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-Q=
oKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6fnFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&=
amp;dib_tag=3Dse&keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=
=3D1767361665&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3" rel=
=3D"nofollow noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tes=
ter-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&a=
mp;dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7=
ydUAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5=
zY-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g=
-QoKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6fnFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSl=
o&dib_tag=3Dse&keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=
=3D1767361665&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3</a>&g=
t;<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> <br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from =
your local auto parts<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> store.<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> Hope this helps<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> JVV<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> ------------------------------<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> *From:* Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs-b=
ounces@autox.team.net" rel=3D"nofollow noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">triump=
hs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> on behalf of Sujit Roy<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphstag@gmail.com"; rel=
=3D"nofollow noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">triumphstag@gmail.com</a>><br=
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> *To:* Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@aut=
ox.team.net" rel=3D"nofollow noreferrer" target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.t=
eam.net</a>><br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test =
kit recommendations<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> <br>
</div>
<div dir=3D"ltr">>> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 20$ up.=
I dont plan to test my<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive k=
it folks like to use.<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> <br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> Sujit<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> <br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> --<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> Sujit Roy<br>
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<div dir=3D"ltr">>> Cupertino, California<br>
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https://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/</a><br>
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