The 'E' Type Forum

David, a bit of feedback, all I can see on my Mac is two of the lady and one of Rory's engine stand, no third one or the word image.

Geoff

We're drifting off topic, but searching for Denis Jenkinson gave this:
http://www.bonhams.com/auctions/14261/lot/202/. Sold for £19,550 inc. premium. Those were the days, I'll take two please

Geoff

Simon P wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 12, 2018 5:20 pm

Right. Off to put an owl on my head ..

Simon, please don't, it wouldn't suit a sensible person like you

Geoff

Richard, are any of the wires for optional items or those that were fitted during later years of production and Autosparks include them to cover all options? Can they (not the disgruntled employee ) advise?

Geoff

More info, please.
Was the car running? In storage? Running but rough?

Geoff

Paul, would an option be to find a strip of metal that could be chromed after you've bent it to shape? Especially if you use a shrinker/stretcher tool to bend the strip it would make a mess of any chrome already on a strip, but you could shape if nicely to fit, trim to size then send off for chromin...

Thank you, David. I guess I was only looking in the UK, not over the pond

Geoff

My bump stops were removed, presumably, when the fat 205/70 tyres were fitted.
I've searched for the parts shown in that other thread "Ohlins bump rubbers #00563-03" but to no avail.
Does anyone know of where they (or an equivalent) can be found?
Thanks

Geoff

If one wants to change to silicone fluid what is the suggested way of doing it and clearing out DOT4?

Geoff

Adding my name to say thank you to Angus and all the team for an interesting day. Putting a few more faces to names and seeing the number of E Type owners that are happy to drive out in heavy rain, drizzle, cold etc. That's what an E Type is for, not being a trailer queen! For those who couldn't mak...

Steve, I happily stand corrected.

Geoff

Silicon fluid isn't compatible with some of the seals in older cars designed for DOT4. Which might be the cause for some of your problems. Though it's interesting to hear you say your father's car ran with it. If Angus can get a seal set for the E to change all of them to silicon compatible that wou...

Well to Steve (mgcjag) for his telephone advice, sjclark for his pm and all those who have posted on this topic: :thankyouyellow: No sign of the rad fan relay so with a bit of care the old one was opened up, contacts cleaned, refitted and tested all well. This time the fans turned on and the coolant...

Hi Steve, thanks for your help and advice. Not free yet. Leaving the car to warm up the radiator fan relay failed and it boiled over, hot coolant all over the garage floor :roll: I've ordered a new relay and will try the techniques you suggested (and those above) when I can get the car to run withou...

Heuer wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:50 pm

Many thanks to Marcus Holland and E-Type UK for underwriting the server move and costs.

Indeed, many thanks to all for the effort and costs involved

Geoff

My tongue in cheek comment above may come back to bite me :sad: After a long hibernation my FHC wouldn't go into gear with a stuck clutch (many thanks :yellow: to Steve mgcjag for taking time to chat through ways to try and solve the problem) and then the rad fan relay failed and the car boiled over...

Peter, can't help with identity, but seeing Clayton Classics fit aircon via vents in the centre panel, you could, perhaps, create something to do the same and avoid double amputation?

Geoff

Should we be running a sweepstake as to whose wallet will be lightened the most after their visit to Angus's? :wink: Will we see any for sale signs, or will Angus use other ways to part us from our hard earned wealth? :lol: Knowing the quality of his work :yellow: , then it shouldn't be too much of ...

John H and Paul, I believe Angus is in or on his way to Essen so may not respond very quickly.
John, it'll be good to catch up again, hope to see you.

Geoff

If you're fitting big valves will they need the later cams with the 12-14 thou tappet clearance rather than the early 4/6 thou cams?

Geoff