The 'E' Type Forum

Yep, I agree. Keep it original OGS! Not sure if black was an original interior colour with OGS. You need to check it out.....

Well, if this thread has really helped then that’s brilliant. That is what this Forum is about. Good luck mate!

To be honest Phil, I have no idea how to check the diff other than checking play as has already been written in this thread. I would go to your trusted E-type specialist, and get them to check it out. That’s what I would do. Sorry, can’t be more helpful.

Check out the play in the differential as well as the other suggestions. I ended up having a diff rebuilt on a S1 3.8 because of a similar knock which occurred at bizarre times.

All very interesting on vacuum, but I thought this thread was about RUNNING TEMPERATURES!

Each to his own, however, for some of us it is important that we buy tyres that first of are the correct speed rating. That means at least a “V”. That doesn’t mean an opportunity to buy a lower speed rating to save money. There are many on this fabulous forum who have to spend on a shoe string to ma...

Cheap tyres are not good for your car. You get what you pay for and I would be surprised if the speed rating is as it should be. They might look like Michelin’s but sure as eggs are eggs won’t perform like them. However, it is your choice, and I hope they live up to your personal expectations.

My 6.0 litre V12 OTS has occasionally hit the L in volume traffic in temperatures of 28 plus. Fan kicks in and gradually reduces. Engine is fine and dandy as they say across the pond!
Best Barry

Hi Richard I think you will find that if you ring SNGB, and ask to speak to Julian, they will put you through. I am absolutely sure you will get a very helpful, honest and positve response from him not only to answer questions about your complaint, but also to find an acceptable solution. What has i...

The explanation is that my car is fitted with the last 6.0 litre engine from the factory when it was restored by M&C Wilkinson. It has AJ6 Engineering inlet manifolds, (TT Torque Plus), fuel injection, special exhaust, uprated suspension, brakes etc etc and 16” x 7” wires with 235 / 60 x 16 tyres. S...

Renewal time again. Peter James for £497 including taxes, on an agreed value of £195,000. 3k miles a year, and £250 excess, plus overseas recovery. However, Adrian Flux rang me on Friday wanting to give me a quote. Why not, i thought. Dont use them, on the basis they did not understand either the ca...

Can’t argue with that, David. That’s why it’s going to cost me £6500 to sort out my V12 with Öhlins at Eagle and setting it up correctly.

On this one, im afraid you are wrong! Not often i can say that to you, my friend! You need to drive an Eagle E-type, and then you will realise Ohlins are streets agead of anything out there. Yes, i agree Jaguar did thousands of miles of testing, but technology in certain quarters has moved the game ...

There is a lot of choice out there. Gaz, Spax, Koni to name but three. However, if you are prepared to pay for the best damper technology currently out there to give your E-type the best ride, handling and body control, there is only one option; Öhlins.

Ummmm, Chrisfell, mpg with a 6.0 litre fuel injected V12. Just like mine........and I get 22 on a run, and an average of 18mpg driving locally! Guess what, 7mpg on a track day! Back to the post, well done JLR for getting the Royal couple to take the Zero.....er E-type. Stunning car, and a nod to the...

A new article has been published this week by an Australian publisher, called Jaguar Magazine. It features my 6.0 litre V12 OTS. Well worth getting a subscription for all things Jaguar for this quality publication. Good graphics, quality paper and much better than any of the equivalent low rent publ...

Thanks guys. Advice much appreciated. Barry

A simple question; which is the best power steering fluid to use for topping up?

Excellent. I am really pleased to hear that.

I am really pleased, Peter. I was sure there wasnt a real problem, other than if Alan was experiencing a health problem. I am sure you will be pleased with his work when it arrives.
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Barry