The 'E' Type Forum

The head gasket was advertised as and is supposedly a genuineJaguar part, supplied by a proprietary Jaguar parts supplier.

Thanks, I missed that. I must’ve been too specific. Answers my question!

Hi gents,
Thoughts on spraying Hylomar on both sides of genuine 4.2 head gasket before assembly?

Good luck to him. I think he’ll need it.

Thanks for the photos. Lovely interior - they do look great in red.

Regards,
Pete

885169 from Factory Fit has a two additional press studs on the L shaped part of the mat. One at the inside corner of the L and another adjacent on the left side edge of the mat. This one appears to be a little further towards the rear of the car unless it’s just the photo. As 885169 is unrestored I...

US$1K yikes!

Hi Gents, Today I have finally fitted my luggage rails and rubber inserts. I bought an original set, bar one, at vast expense, about 5 years ago. I’ve had my hardura mat modified from one piece to the, correct for model, two piece type. I had bought bifurcated rivets to attach the rails (retainers) ...

Well it didn’t miraculously fix itself of course! The top master cylinder is weeping. I’ll remove it and strip it down. Hopefully I can repair it with a rubber kit rather than replace it but that will, of course, depend on the condition of the bore. I’d like to keep the cylinders matching if possibl...

Thanks gents and yes I removed the air cleaner yesterday and noticed fluid had dripped, presumably from one of the the master cylinders, onto the vacuum tank. No damage to my new paint! Fluid bottles are dry as are the flexible hoses. I’ve encountered the dreaded splitting bottles previously. I’ve w...

Hi gents, I’ve just noticed hydraulic fluid under my car thinking clutch slave but upon inspection my inner brake fluid bottle is nearly empty. It looks as though the fluid is dripping from the vacuum tank. Has the fluid syphoned into it? If so what is the cause? I’ve checked the hoses are on the ch...

Life with my current E-Type, 14 years ago, started with 6 1/2” centre-laced wires shod with Michelin XWX 205 70’s - same as Gtjoey’s set up. I liked the stance but it always felt heavy, not only at parking speed but also roundabouts, twisty mountains etc. I changed to 5” wheels with XVS 185’s 7 year...

Thanks for the advice Steve. Yes I’m aware of the long skirt tappets after discussions on the forum previously. Any manufacturers better than others or do all the usuals supply the same product as is often the case? Rob Beere perhaps?

Pete

Also, any recommendations for suppliers of good quality tappet buckets and should I be buying the long skirt items?

Pete

Do you think it’s feasible to replace just the tappet buckets without machining the tappet guides Christopher? I had considered doing this before pulling the head off but was advised by a few that machining the tappet guides and fitting oversized buckets was good practice. My view was to take a punt...

No, still tapping! I also had lower timing chain noise which was caused by the chain tensioner being jammed. That is now resolved but after re-checking the tappet clearances, I’m convinced my noisy tappet is due to it being worn and rocking in the guide. At some point the head will have to come off ...

Thanks again for more useful information gents. I would like to get my speedo as accurate as I can get it. Bill, could you PM me with contact details of your chap in Clunes please? I did contact an instrument repairer in Heidelberg. They quoted $330 for recalibration, a service and new ratchet mecha...

Thanks for replies gents. Some checks to carry out.
Interestingly the rev counter has the Jaguar cats head in place of the Smiths name also. Something I’ve never noticed after 14 years of ownership!
I wonder how that came about.

Hi, My Speedo (SN 6322/00), which I believe is for a 3:31 diff ratio, is reading fast. I suspect my diff ratio has been changed at some time before my ownership. How best do I determine my diff ratio (no tag fitted) so I can have my speedo recalibrated. Incidentally I’m running correct size Michelin...

Thanks David. Photos?