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- Mon Jun 21, 2021 2:02 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Starter solenoid
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1611
Re: Starter solenoid
It can be poor contacts in the dash push button.
Re: New Parts
Pat IF the parts were from SNG speak to Carrie Norcott she will/should be able to help
- Mon Feb 08, 2021 9:27 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Hardtop fixing bolts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1642
Re: Hardtop fixing bolts
Just to close this out, I removed the plates and on viewing the threads from the rear it was obvious that they had been interfered with at some point. The plates have now been replaced.
Thanks for your help
Best regards and stay safe.
Thanks for your help
Best regards and stay safe.
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 9:25 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Hardtop fixing bolts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1642
Re: Hardtop fixing bolts
It must be a possibility but it’s not happened in my ownership (30 years)
- Sun Feb 07, 2021 3:56 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Hardtop fixing bolts
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1642
Hardtop fixing bolts
Can anyone advise the size of the chrome bolts that secure the hardtop just behind the seats. (the main fixing points). I have just received two from SNG but they are 1 size under the bracket fixing thread. It looks form my research that the V12 is the same size so not sure why I have this issue? An...
- Thu Jan 28, 2021 9:28 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: head gasket woes
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6744
Re: head gasket woes
Tim do you know if your block was ‘decked’ (machined flat) dusting the engine refurb? If it was it is essential that the timing chest cover was in place otherwise the head cannot be pulled down flat.
Just a thought
Just a thought
- Sat Nov 07, 2020 7:21 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Setting tickover with different camshafts - JAG4 from Guy Broad
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6404
Re: Setting tickover with different camshafts - JAG4 from Guy Broad
Sorry Phil, that's an old trope (which I have hinted at when selling S3 engines but been careful not to state directly!).
Agreed peter I should not have included ‘performance’ in my reference to S3 cams.
Agreed peter I should not have included ‘performance’ in my reference to S3 cams.
- Fri Nov 06, 2020 9:53 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Setting tickover with different camshafts - JAG4 from Guy Broad
- Replies: 24
- Views: 6404
Re: Setting tickover with different camshafts - JAG4 from Guy Broad
Just been investigating this exact problem. It’s seems to be a well known issue whet using SU carbs. It’s better with Webber or equivalent whereby the idle is set by opening the butterfly and not using the air bypass valve on the SU I’ve discussed this with Chris Keith-Lucas, Rob Beere and John Moor...
- Wed May 06, 2020 2:39 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: series 1 3.8 heater
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1191
series 1 3.8 heater
can anyone advise IF all cars have covers on the air into the cabin (small hinged doors) or are some just open?
Best regards
Phil Dobson
Best regards
Phil Dobson
- Thu Jan 02, 2020 2:57 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Looking for.....
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3548
Looking for.....
I’m trying to reconnect with Warren Pearce (sixties racer with Wk 310). Warren rebuilt my etype in the 1980’s. His son Lawerence went on to run the XJs Lister racing company. Last I heard was the Warren was living in Glasgow? if anyone has any better info I would be grateful for the contact. Best re...
- Wed Nov 27, 2019 8:48 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Gearbox noise
- Replies: 18
- Views: 6417
Re: Gearbox noise
there is only one guy to refurbish any type of jaguar gearbox. ken evans. Klassic transmissions. very sensible prices. top quality workmanship. the trade use him all the time. when Nigel Webbs dtype finished lemans 24 hours with on of kens boxes I was convinced! he has built 6 boxes for me. just per...
- Tue Jul 23, 2019 6:30 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: E Type S II wiring Harness
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6227
Re: E Type S II wiring Harness
I thought the favourite in the USA is Rhodes island wiring?
- Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:40 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Gearbox distance tube
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3637
Re: Gearbox distance tube
try speaking with Ken Evans at Klassic transmissions.
- Wed Apr 03, 2019 9:32 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Coming up for auction
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2591
Re: Coming up for auction
if you get the conditions wrong and use a carcoon it can be a nightmare (don't ask!) I suspect the car is hanging in rust due to condensation from the storage. if you zoom in on the wire wheels that confirms it for me. the under bonnet shot also shows lots of surface rust.
- Fri Mar 08, 2019 9:55 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Adjustable reactor plate experiences
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3432
Re: Adjustable reactor plate experiences
i bought the Rob Beere late and have never fitted it. happy to sell is someone want one
- Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:26 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Rear Caliper Bolts Too Long What Am I missing?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1275
Re: Rear Caliper Bolts Too Long What Am I missing?
Its along time since I worked on this but I don't remember the bolts being to longer in order to remove the caliper. So you could investigate if they are the orig/correct length. The calipers are shimmed to center them on the disc. Unless they are way off most people don't refit them.
- Mon Jan 14, 2019 7:57 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Custom wheels series 1
- Replies: 21
- Views: 9129
Re: Custom wheels series 1
when considering wire wheels I can recommend the Turino polished alloy option(s)
- Sun Dec 30, 2018 7:59 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Anyone fitted the Classic Car Stereo’s hidden Bluetooth amp?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1945
Re: Anyone fitted the Classic Car Stereo’s hidden Bluetooth amp?
Just wondering why you want to keep it positive earth? If the answer is ‘originality’ they why the modern radio?
- Sun Dec 23, 2018 7:04 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: registration of U.S. import.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5238
Re: registration of U.S. import.
My experience is the same as Tims. In my case i obtained an endorsement from the Jaguar Drivers club to confirm the existence of the car. That plus the heritage certificate was all i needed plus the fee and forms. However i did have an issue where one digit was misplaced on the Nova. so please doubl...
- Sun Dec 23, 2018 7:00 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Arriving at destination smelling like a spark plug.
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2535
Re: Arriving at destination smelling like a spark plug.
definitely not normal. check all the bulkhead penetrations. those that are nor used must have plugs and those that are should have proper grommets. also the gearlever should be seal via various pieces of insulation. Obviously as per the previous post this assumes that you don't have an exhaust leak.