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by Simonpfhc
Wed Mar 20, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: General
Topic: Christopher Storey
Replies: 28
Views: 1237
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Re: Christopher Storey

So much knowledge and experience, he will be sorely missed.
by Simonpfhc
Sun Mar 17, 2024 3:23 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: tach question (I have read old posts)
Replies: 7
Views: 253
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Re: tach question (I have read old posts)

Yes, that is the tacho from the earlier S1 car that uses the AC generator on the back of the camshaft.
by Simonpfhc
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:30 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Oil pressure, one more round
Replies: 30
Views: 1003
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Re: Oil pressure, one more round

It’s probably just the calibration of your gauge or sender. The only real test is to temporarily attach a capillary gauge (mechanical) to show real pressure.
by Simonpfhc
Sat Mar 16, 2024 7:25 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: E-Type Fabs / Classic Fabs Exhaust System Price?
Replies: 18
Views: 1727
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Re: E-Type Fabs / Classic Fabs Exhaust System Price?

Hi there (what’s your name?), I recently fitted a Jaguar Heritage exuast and it certainly wasn’t mis-aligned as yours. I reckon yours has been damaged in storage or shipping. Mine fitted perfectly. Whatever your decision, you definitely need to return yours and either get a replacment or refund. Go ...
by Simonpfhc
Sat Feb 24, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Moss box help
Replies: 5
Views: 542
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Re: Moss box help

Hi Mike,

There are only three places oil can leak out the rear housing - the gasket, the speedo drive or the rear seal. Are you sure it’s not leaking from the top cover or selector rod and running down the sides?
by Simonpfhc
Fri Feb 16, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Center console, originality
Replies: 24
Views: 1529
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Re: Center console, originality

No Quarter wrote:
Fri Feb 16, 2024 9:52 am
you show speakers in kickpanels?
Yes, I moved them to somewhere where they had a chance of working! Factory placement was indeed either side of the radio console as per your console.
by Simonpfhc
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Center console, originality
Replies: 24
Views: 1529
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Re: Center console, originality

Mine’s a ‘62 but should be identical to yours:


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by Simonpfhc
Fri Feb 16, 2024 8:14 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Center console, originality
Replies: 24
Views: 1529
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Re: Center console, originality

Hi Mikael, Your tunnel cover should have a matching aluminium top cover and red vinyl sides. Similarly, the missing radio console should also have a matching front cover and red vinyl sides (where the speaker grills are, but are a total waste of time - but that’s a whole other conversation!). The ge...
by Simonpfhc
Wed Feb 07, 2024 7:09 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: 67 xke coupe 6 cylinder sender
Replies: 4
Views: 529
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Re: 67 xke coupe 6 cylinder sender

Hi Mike, I photo might help to identify what you are seeing, however there shouldn’t be any other sender forward of the oil cleaner assembly. It sounds like a previous owner has fitted an additional sender into one of the oil gallery plugs along the side of the block. It may be for a low oil pressur...
by Simonpfhc
Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: xke quarter window FHC same as 2 +2 ????
Replies: 2
Views: 355
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Re: xke quarter window FHC same as 2 +2 ????

It’s quite a different shape I’m afraid Mike.
by Simonpfhc
Tue Jan 16, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hello - SW UK
Replies: 20
Views: 4129
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Re: Hello - SW UK

I’ve rebuilt all three models of the S1 over the years and have some good comparison photos of the shape differences between the FHC and 2+2. Apart from the rear hatch, all the glass in the 2+2 is different. The doors are about 9” longer and the body tub is larger. The bonnet is identical. The headr...
by Simonpfhc
Sun Jan 14, 2024 8:07 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Front gearbox oil seal
Replies: 3
Views: 554
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Re: Front gearbox oil seal

Hi Andersen, I’m not sure if there should be a flange or not, but either way, the seal should be a very tight, interference fit and should not ever fall out; the flange should not affect whether it falls out or not. Also, I’m not too sure whether the flange would make any difference as there is not ...
by Simonpfhc
Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:02 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Roadster windscreen rubbers
Replies: 10
Views: 1339
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Re: Roadster windscreen rubbers

Hi Andrew,

I’ll see if I can dig out the receipt.
by Simonpfhc
Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Roadster windscreen rubbers
Replies: 10
Views: 1339
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Re: Roadster windscreen rubbers

Hi Andrew, I didn’t have any problems when I refitted a set recently - in fact they went on easily. The OTS screen rubber came from COH Baines. The chrome trim along the lower front however, was a whole different story! The new screen rubber was indeed very soft and pliable. Presume your hockey stic...
by Simonpfhc
Sun Dec 10, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Shortening IRS components
Replies: 9
Views: 1577
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Re: Shortening IRS components

I’m certainly not going to Adelaide! :lol:
by Simonpfhc
Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:45 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Shortening IRS components
Replies: 9
Views: 1577
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Re: Shortening IRS components

Thanks for posting Andrew, really interesting to watch.

I sooooo want a lathe :helpsign:
by Simonpfhc
Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:23 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Two electrical questions
Replies: 18
Views: 1777
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Re: Two electrical questions

As long as the Sugar Scoops are not installed, it is an easy job to change the bonnet-side of that connector.
by Simonpfhc
Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:51 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Two electrical questions
Replies: 18
Views: 1777
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Re: Two electrical questions

Ah yes, I see your challenge. So yes, the Map light is the light under the dash top that is also operated by either of the doors opening. The interior light is the light in the roof by the top of the rear hatch door. By all means take loads of photos of the wiring as you find it, but absolutely alwa...
by Simonpfhc
Sun Dec 03, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Two electrical questions
Replies: 18
Views: 1777
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Re: Two electrical questions

Hi Mikael, The wiring diagram will give you all these answers, but yes, you are correct with your guesses. There is a ballast resistor on the panel light switch to give you dim and not so dim (Jaguar called it bright!) for the gauges. You do have a wiring digram, right? @Julian, love your indicator ...
by Simonpfhc
Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:29 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Two electrical questions
Replies: 18
Views: 1777
Great Britain

Re: Two electrical questions

Hi Mikael, The first picture looks like the resistor for the fan blower motor. It is riveted underneath the blower assembly in the engine bay. The second picture is a later DIY repair and not original. Stick to the original wiring diagram for referrence. The third issue - I’ve always replaced both p...