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by Kalle Borg
Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:55 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Cam Cover sealing...again
Replies: 52
Views: 21368

Re: Cam Cover sealing...again

Smear the new cam cover gasket with oil or grease and leave it to soak for some hours. A DRY paper gasket will not do the job properly.
by Kalle Borg
Fri Jul 07, 2017 10:43 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Fuel smell - What aternative to Hylomar ?
Replies: 5
Views: 3018

Re: Fuel smell - What aternative to Hylomar ?

If you want a better gasket for the fuel sender, far better than the cork gasket, turn to a Volvo dealer (Volvo construction machines, s a wheel loaders, excavators, dumper trucks etcetera) and ask for a gasket with part number ZM2906069. No sealant needed for that one.
by Kalle Borg
Fri Jul 07, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: thermostats
Replies: 6
Views: 3432

Re: thermostats

You are right! Thermostates with sleeve goes on Series 1. Series 2 have the type shown on your photo. Sorry about that....
by Kalle Borg
Thu Jul 06, 2017 10:01 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: thermostats
Replies: 6
Views: 3432

Re: thermostats

If you do not have thermostats monted, the bypass will constantly be open. This will result in that you will have only maybe 50% cooling capacity as half of the cooling liquid will flow through the bypass instead of through the radiator. You can see the bypass port in the bottom of the thermostate h...
by Kalle Borg
Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:48 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Rear suspension height part 2 !!
Replies: 3
Views: 3011

My experience is that if you by mistake have been supplied shock absorbers for XJ (your SPAX) the difference in length is about 15 - 20 mm. They are similar in al other matters. i e XJ shocks are shorter than E S3 shocks. It makes about one inch in difference of riding hight.
by Kalle Borg
Sat Nov 21, 2015 8:13 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Alternative to Jaguar power steering rack for RHD S3
Replies: 4
Views: 3472

I noticed this subject too late. I think there are one or two NOS (even RHD) still available in ancient parts businesses in Sweden. The demand for parts for classic Jaguars in Sweden is limited - most of us buy from GB. However, here are maybe two to four old parts dealer with old stock of parts sti...
by Kalle Borg
Mon Oct 19, 2015 9:56 pm
Forum: General
Topic: I saw this today - any ideas what it is?
Replies: 6
Views: 4699

I remember seeing one of these at Beaulieu Auto Jumble in 1989 or 1990. It was built on Ford chassis Components. I can see that the car on your photo has Ford Wheels. It is a kit Car/Replica. I was surprised to find a replica of an E-type in 1989. Why buy/build a replica when you could buy the real ...
by Kalle Borg
Tue Sep 29, 2015 12:52 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Engine earth strap correct location
Replies: 8
Views: 5116

Dear Kevin English is not my mother tongue, and I will do my best to make myself understood with help of my limited knowledge of English. I have a 1971 UK car, automatic. 50432BW. The 20 cm earth strap goes from one of the bolts connecting the gearbox to the engine to one of the bolts holding the LH...
by Kalle Borg
Thu Oct 23, 2014 12:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: Brake disc design
Replies: 1
Views: 1974

That is the OE type. I have the impression that the centre part in fact is a round wire ring fitted in a groove at the edge of the disc, making it look like tree layers. I Think I remember seing a disc there this ring was rusted away, making the groove visible. I might be wrong here...
by Kalle Borg
Sat Aug 16, 2014 5:06 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Front wishbone
Replies: 6
Views: 4035

Hi Michel

I sent you a PM with the phone number. Did you get it?
BR .
Carl
by Kalle Borg
Fri Jun 27, 2014 10:03 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Front wishbone
Replies: 6
Views: 4035

I have a friend who has got one NOS for sale ... here in Sweden. Would you be interested to buying one from abroad?
BR
Carl
by Kalle Borg
Mon Feb 17, 2014 7:18 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: cooling system S1 and fan
Replies: 17
Views: 7162

Are you sure that you have the right thermostate? Most (all?) Jaguar Engines need a themostate th?hat has a sleeve that Cuts of the bypass channel. If you have a traditional theromostate without the sleeve 50% of the coolant will take a short cut via the bypass and NOT through the radiator to be coo...
by Kalle Borg
Thu Nov 29, 2012 10:15 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rear shock absorber replacement
Replies: 17
Views: 10819

Sorry for my poor English...
I use two tie-down ratchet straps, the type with no hooks.

C
by Kalle Borg
Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:35 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Anyone here with a Mk VII , VIII or IX?
Replies: 3
Views: 2599

I have a Mk7 "M" with new Dunlop radial tyres. I drive this car a lot. I know that radial tyres has a bad reputation, but I think that is mostly because people experiense aged tyres only. The handling is very good. The car looks very good. You can drive with a slight skid without loosing grip. On th...
by Kalle Borg
Tue Nov 20, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Front speaker size
Replies: 12
Views: 11943

As an factory optional extra you could get a four-speaker system. With speakers on each side of the radio consolle and at the rear. The front speakera were 4" diametre. I have a full set with 2 frt + 2 rear speakers and the stereo unit. This optional extra stereo unit is an 8-track. I also have the ...