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- Sun Dec 17, 2023 7:00 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: JDC JEC or E-type club
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2900
Re: JDC JEC or E-type club
Thank's to all who replied. Seems it is not just myself who thinks the E-type club organised tours are crazy expensive. I remember the 60 year Geneva tour cost more than i paid for my car! Also there are no local events or meet ups at all. The magazine was good but lately is just full of touring sto...
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 3:18 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: JDC JEC or E-type club
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2900
JDC JEC or E-type club
JDC, JEC or e-type club. I have been a member of the e-type club for many years and the subs have now gone up again to £82 I have decided i will not be renewing my membership this year. Are the JDC or JEC better clubs to belong to. Any thoughts.
- Tue Nov 14, 2023 10:11 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Smart chargers
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2199
Re: Smart chargers
Well it looks like its the CTEK that will be in my Christmas stocking. Thanks to everyone for all the advice.
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 7:23 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Smart chargers
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2199
Smart chargers
Hi, does anyone have any recommendations or advice regarding "smart battery chargers/conditioners.
Thank you
Bill
Thank you
Bill
- Mon Oct 30, 2023 1:44 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Chrome Plating Quality - UK
- Replies: 6
- Views: 839
Re: Chrome Plating Quality - UK
Derby Plating are the best period. All my e-type items were chromed 15 years ago and they are as good as the day they were done. They are very expensive, but if you want the best.
- Tue Oct 17, 2023 6:48 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Castor adjustment
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1492
Re: Castor adjustment
Hi, i have all the equipment needed to do this job ( turntables, camber castor gauge, setting links Etc ) you are welcome to borrow them. I live in Thorpe Bay, Essex.
Bill
Bill
- Sun Oct 08, 2023 9:57 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Oil Leak - Sump or rear main?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1397
Re: Oil Leak - Sump or rear main?
It's nearly always the sump rear seal that leaks and not the crank seal.When offering the sump back up it is easy to push the seal out of position. I always glue the rubber seal on with a couple of spots of super glue to hold it in position and use two coats of wellseal on all the matting surfaces a...
- Tue Sep 26, 2023 6:48 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Hole In LHS Sill-End Panel - What For Please ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 783
Re: Hole In LHS Sill-End Panel - What For Please ?
Battery tray fixing bolt ?
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 10:09 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Diagnose Engine Rattle
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3563
Re: Diagnose Engine Rattle
I don't think there is anything wrong with using fuel additive but it has to be measured out accurately.
- Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:08 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Diagnose Engine Rattle
- Replies: 40
- Views: 3563
Re: Diagnose Engine Rattle
A gold coloured goo
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I have seen this before, (not so much a goo rather a brassy coloured film) and is usually the result of using far too much fuel additive.
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I have seen this before, (not so much a goo rather a brassy coloured film) and is usually the result of using far too much fuel additive.
- Sat Sep 23, 2023 12:19 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Crazy hardtop price
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1896
Re: Crazy hardtop price
I am not sure i believe these crazy prices are genuine sales. As i have commented before i sold a factory original hardtop earlier this year on e-bay and it only attracted one bid and sold for £1100. At that price someone could have bought it shipped it back to the US restored it and still made a pr...
- Mon Sep 04, 2023 9:31 am
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: Independent inspection
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3228
Re: Independent inspection
Way too much money to pay for this car. I would bale out now and try and get your deposit back.
- Wed May 17, 2023 11:09 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: E type wheels: D-type design vs Spoked wheels
- Replies: 3
- Views: 828
Re: E type wheels: D-type design vs Spoked wheels
All cars were produced with wire spoke wheels only. They were painted silver or chrome was offered as an option.
- Fri Apr 07, 2023 1:04 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Clutch fluid black !
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1355
Re: Clutch fluid black !
I think this may have something to do with the low pressure black rubber hoses that run from the fluid bottles to the master cylinders. These hoses break down over time and eventually sweat and leak. I think the rubber breaks down internally and turns the fluid black. No real evidence just my opinio...
- Sun Mar 26, 2023 6:19 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Buying an E Type? A guide by CMC
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1507
Re: Buying an E Type? A guide by CMC
The information given at 4.01 and 46.25 is incorrect. The 4.2 engine does NOT have a longer stroke than the 3.8. The 3.4, 3.8 and 4.2 engines all have the same stroke, it was the bore size that was increased to create the larger cc engines. An enjoyable video.
- Thu Mar 09, 2023 12:07 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Crankshaft Bolt removal in situ ?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 824
Re: Crankshaft Bolt removal in situ ?
I have done this job in situ with a 3/4 drive socket and breaker bar with an extension tube on the bar. I removed the sump and wedged the crank web with a thick piece of timber. The nut was tight but undone OK. I am afraid i don't know if an impact gun will fit.
- Wed Mar 01, 2023 12:40 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Correct clutch?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1753
Re: Correct clutch?
No need to remove the flywheel just turn it to where the rear of the pin is accessible where the starter motor bolts on and drive them out with a punch. Fully agree about using the diaphragm clutch.
- Mon Feb 27, 2023 12:19 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: New JagSpares day Venue
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4913
- Sun Feb 26, 2023 11:12 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: New JagSpares day Venue
- Replies: 36
- Views: 4913
Re: New JagSpares day Venue
Way too far to travel for a social day out, and the days of finding reasonably priced treasure are long gone.
Re: Car jack
To Harvey Searle,
Can i take it that you no longer want to buy the original Jaguar 2+2 jack from me.
Can i take it that you no longer want to buy the original Jaguar 2+2 jack from me.