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by Ian Cooke
Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Traversée de Paris
Replies: 0
Views: 859
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Traversée de Paris

Hi All My wife and I are planning on taking part in this year's Summer Traversée de Paris in our Etype. This will be our first time doing this event and I wondered if anyone has taken part previously and if so, if they have any advice or stories to tell. We will be staying Paris for three days and t...
by Ian Cooke
Thu Dec 29, 2022 9:59 am
Forum: General
Topic: Christmas Adventure
Replies: 6
Views: 1015
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Re: Christmas Adventure

Great minds think alike Darren.


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The new Savoy taxi service??
by Ian Cooke
Wed Dec 28, 2022 6:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Christmas Adventure
Replies: 6
Views: 1015
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Christmas Adventure

So, what do you do on Christmas Day when our now grown up "children" are spending the day with their respective partners' families? You jump in the Etype and drive into Central London to see the sights ofcourse! We had a fabulous day and as always Audrey (named after that other 60's iconic beauty) s...
by Ian Cooke
Tue Aug 16, 2022 7:48 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Cooling Fan
Replies: 6
Views: 1493
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Re: Cooling Fan

Many thanks for your responses. It sounds as though the fan running on after the ignition has been switched is ok but what i'm not clear on is whether there is any need or benefit to it doing so. Do other fans continue to run when the engine has stopped or is it just the Kenlow that has this feature?
by Ian Cooke
Mon Aug 15, 2022 7:52 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Cooling Fan
Replies: 6
Views: 1493
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Cooling Fan

Hi all

My Series 2 has a single Kenlowe Fan which will often continue running for up to 10 minutes after the ignition has been switched off. Is this normal / necessary as it must result in a significant drain on the battery?

Thanks for any advice

Ian
by Ian Cooke
Mon Nov 29, 2021 8:11 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: IRS rebuild required, can anyone recommend a UK specialist in south of England?
Replies: 17
Views: 3237
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Re: IRS rebuild required, can anyone recommend a UK specialist in south of England?

Hi Kevin

You might want to try Keith at K & N Classics in Bosham. Can't recommend him highly enough.

Always busy which is a good sign!

Ian
by Ian Cooke
Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Luggage.
Replies: 24
Views: 5340
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Re: Luggage.

vipergts wrote:
Fri Sep 10, 2021 8:42 am
I do find that I don’t get a whining sound from the passenger side when I’m on my own.
Brilliant!
Even my wife laughted at that!
by Ian Cooke
Thu Jun 24, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: E60 Disappointment
Replies: 8
Views: 2849
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Re: E60 Disappointment

Many thanks Steve The car is currently with Keith at K & N Classics in Bosham who is replacing the old Petronix distributor, which had apparently failed, with a new 123 distributor. Hopefully this will solve the problem and I won't suffer any of the issues with 123s that some others have reported. G...
by Ian Cooke
Mon Jun 14, 2021 4:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: E60 Disappointment
Replies: 8
Views: 2849
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Re: E60 Disappointment

Many thanks Christopher.

The coil and electronic ignition unit have been on the car for at least six years so I don't think that the problem will be a lack of compatability.

I will try a new coil and rotor arm from the Distributor Doctor and hope that solves the problem.

Ian
by Ian Cooke
Sun Jun 13, 2021 10:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: E60 Disappointment
Replies: 8
Views: 2849
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E60 Disappointment

Apologies for the misleading title. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed Saturday at the E60 celebrations and our thanks and congratulations go to Philip and his team. Our disappointment stems from the fact that whilst we were at E60, our Etype was not! Our plan was to spend Friday night at a nearby Air...
by Ian Cooke
Sun Jan 31, 2021 7:26 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: dutch e-type newbie looking for his first
Replies: 16
Views: 3949
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Re: dutch e-type newbie looking for his first

There's a reasonable looking Series 2 2+2 currently available on The Market on line auction site.
by Ian Cooke
Mon Dec 21, 2020 10:44 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Under dash hardura
Replies: 12
Views: 3660
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Re: Under dash hardura

Hi Bernie

If it's the same as Series 2 black hardura, try Martrim Ltd. They sell it by the sheet.

Ian
by Ian Cooke
Sat Nov 14, 2020 11:29 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: looking for TRIPLEX logos for '68 & '69
Replies: 11
Views: 3370
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Re: looking for TRIPLEX logos for '68 & '69

Hi Tadek

Yes, there is a small dot under the 'd'. :scratchheadyellow:

Ian
by Ian Cooke
Wed Nov 11, 2020 5:42 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: looking for TRIPLEX logos for '68 & '69
Replies: 11
Views: 3370
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Re: looking for TRIPLEX logos for '68 & '69

Hi Tadek

The windscreen isn't tinted.

Here is a picture of the boot wiñdow logo.

Ian
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by Ian Cooke
Tue Nov 10, 2020 2:15 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: looking for TRIPLEX logos for '68 & '69
Replies: 11
Views: 3370
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Re: looking for TRIPLEX logos for '68 & '69

Hi Tadek

Logos on my windscreen and side windows. I'm not sure if the windscreen is original.

July 1969 FHC

Ian
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by Ian Cooke
Tue Jun 16, 2020 7:25 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: I've sprung an unusual leak!
Replies: 7
Views: 2238
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Re: I've sprung an unusual leak!

Many thanks for the advice I've removed the old heat exchanger which was in a pretty sorry state so I've ordered a new one from SNG. The inside of the heater box was in pretty good condition but I have nevertheless sent it off to be powdercoated. I had replaced the insulation around the exchanger a ...
by Ian Cooke
Fri Jun 12, 2020 7:48 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: I've sprung an unusual leak!
Replies: 7
Views: 2238
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I've sprung an unusual leak!

Hi All I noticed a small amount of coolant had leaked out of the heater box and on investigation discovered that coolant was seeping out through the end panel of matrix. See photo: https://i.postimg.cc/nLFF3XNS/20200612-141207.jpg Any suggestions as to what would have caused this leak and any advice...
by Ian Cooke
Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:03 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Exhaust Fitting
Replies: 14
Views: 3751
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Re: Exhaust Fitting

Thanks Steve I managed to get the stud out by heating the manifold and gently working the stud loose with a pair of molegrips while holding the manifold in a vice to help stop the corner breaking off. Thanks for the advice on the rings, I protected them with a piece of wood and tapped them on. All r...
by Ian Cooke
Tue Jun 09, 2020 7:37 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Exhaust Fitting
Replies: 14
Views: 3751
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Re: Exhaust Fitting

A quick update and some further questions if I may. The old exhaust came apart and off the car surprisingly easily and all was going swimmingly until I tried to undo the nut on the last manifold stud which didn't want to budge. The others weren't at all tight which raises one of my questions - see b...
by Ian Cooke
Sun Jun 07, 2020 6:57 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Le Mans Video
Replies: 8
Views: 3682
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Re: Le Mans Video

Fabulous and what a lovely guy with wonderful memories.

Thanks Julian