Re: stag-digest V3 #159

[Glenn Merrell <gmerrel@domain.elided>]

Hello Glen,
    The only problem with the Stag engine is all lack of proper
maintenance.  The three maintenance areas are Cooling System, Cylinder
Head torque, Timing chain replacement.  Flush the cooling annually, rod
out the radiator, retorque the cylinder heads every 3000 miles, replace
the timing chains on the first rattle of the timing chains.  Finding all
the Dreaded Previous Owners mis-deeds is half the fun!
Oh yes, install a New Composite Radiator Cowl to keep your Cool!

Enjoy!

Regards,
Glenn Merrell
"Keep Your Stag Cool, Install a NEW Composite Cowl Today"
http://pw1.netcom.com/~gmerrel/stagcowl001.html


> I have just bought a Triumph Stag and am going to take delivery this
> weekend. Very excited of course.
> A quick question though. What is the story with the engins ?
> Mine has an original engine. But I get the impression that many people
> replace this engine.
> Is it really that bad and what problems should look out for ?