The 'E' Type Forum

Many thanks for the information.

My car is a '74 US spec with which originally had all of the emission control stuff fitted. I don't recall removing anything of significance from the bracket so maybe it is just to help tidy up the starter cable and hoses for the emission equipment.

Hello Bob

That is the bracket - It just seems a bit over the top for a simple 'P' clip....

Could it have another use on different specification cars?

I am currently putting my S3 roadster back together. It was originally a late model ('74) US car with all the smog control on it but this has all been removed. I am trying to identify the triangular(ish) bracket with two holes in it that is welded onto the round diagonal brace tube on the right hand...

Hello Colin

That's brilliant.

Many thanks.

I am converting a series 3 V12 auto to manual and need to install a master cylinder on the existing pedal box. I believe there is a spacer which is fitted between the cylinder and mounting but this is no longer available. Does anyone know how thick it is is that I can make one? I know this subject h...

Thanks Simon. I will give this some thought.......

Hello Simon

That looks the same as my bellhousing. The photo of the clutch fork is very helpful.

I suppose the most important question is do you like the gearbox?

Hello Philip Thanks for the information the TKO. I had thought about this box but it is quite expensive and the kit to relocate the gear lever adds a few £ to the price as well. The whine is enough to pout me off. On the plus side it looks like neat installation and the economy must be far better wi...

Thanks for the info. It could be a TWR bell housing. Unfortunately there is no release mechanism but making one should not be too tricky or I could use a hydraulic bearing. I could also modify it to allow me to use my T5 box (ex TVR) but it seems a pity to butcher a perfectly good bell housing for a...

Hello Simon

Thanks for the reply.

A photo would be great. How do you find the gearbox?

Interesting. This is different to my bell housing. Are there other engines which share the V12 bolt pattern?

Sorry, perhaps I wasn't clear - I meant a V12 manual other than the E-Type. i.e. cars fitted with a Getrag 265 by Jaguar.

As part of a Fuel injected V12 6.0 litre manual conversion I have bought a new 6.0 engine which has already been fitted with all the E-Type conversion parts. It turns out that the block has also been drilled and tapped for both the early and late gearbox stud patterns. I had planned on fitting a Tre...

Thanks MarekH I am looking for a relatively pain free experience and like the idea of the ECU manufacturer being able to run the car on their own rolling road to get a good map for the specific engine. Wiring and installing sensors etc is no problem but I don't want to go anywhere near the electroni...

I have had a look though some of the posts on EFI for the series 3 but most appear to be work in progress. I was keen to hear from anyone who has had a system up and running for some time and what they have found driving in the real world.

Since my initial post I have been very lucky and managed to find a brand new, complete, unused 6.0 V12. This is already fitted with all the E-Type parts and the full fuel injection system. It has the latest, high impedance injectors fitted from the final version of the V12 which was distibutorless a...

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The car is already registered in the UK so hopefully this will not present too much of an issue. I am very keen to hear from anyone who has transplanted a late '90s V12 and gearbox into anything......

I am kicking ideas around regarding the engine and transmission in my US specification auto V12 DHC and I am looking for any information on transplanting the engine and gearbox from a late model XJ12 / Daimler Double Six. I have already priced up a full engine rebuild with a 6.1 litre conversion & t...

Thanks for the heads up on using an HE engine. Does the same apply to the 6.0 litre HE? Also, if I can find a late 6.0 HE engine with 4 speed auto is that worth fitting as a single unit? Beginning to wonder if a 6.0 HE with carbs may be the way to go with a Rushton Engineering conversion or my home ...

Thanks for the warning about the bell housing stud pattern. I plan to fit a manual gearbox but I will need to make sure I obtain the correct bell housing.