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- Wed Apr 10, 2024 4:41 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Folding down the Soft top correctly
- Replies: 13
- Views: 692
Re: Folding down the Soft top correctly
Read the original post....it clearly states the poster has a S2..Steve Yes but as highlighted in a three posts back # 9 - the OP says he has a Series 2 but also says the top pic (the turquoise car) is his which is a a series 3, So we are confused to what he actually has, or is referring too. Hence ...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:33 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Folding down the Soft top correctly
- Replies: 13
- Views: 692
Re: Folding down the Soft top correctly
If the OP does have a series 3 then as a Series 3 owner as well - I can assure him that the seats have to be folded forward first (there is a sign on the hood frame) and where the hood is held to the sides of the body via velcro and the clips (as shown in the first pic) it has to be unclipped or the...
- Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:19 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Folding down the Soft top correctly
- Replies: 13
- Views: 692
Re: Folding down the Soft top correctly
The Turquoise car looks like it may be a series 3 - it might help the poster if he posts just pics of his own car not a mix of different cars.
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 8:22 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Engine intermittantly cutting out.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1598
Re: Engine intermittantly cutting out.
Ausie E Type - not to be confused with the real AussieEtype
I cannot help with your question but welcome to the forum
Garry
I cannot help with your question but welcome to the forum
Garry
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 12:39 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Australian Jaguar Forums
- Replies: 7
- Views: 876
Re: Australian Jaguar Forums
Thanks for the information and link.
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 10:49 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Australian Jaguar Forums
- Replies: 7
- Views: 876
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 10:29 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Australian Jaguar Forums
- Replies: 7
- Views: 876
Re: Australian Jaguar Forums
Thanks for that - is a US site with regional sections and not used much - but certainly an option.mgcjag wrote: ↑Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:02 amHave a look here https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/aust ... smania-94/
Cheers
garry
- Tue Aug 29, 2023 7:47 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Australian Jaguar Forums
- Replies: 7
- Views: 876
Australian Jaguar Forums
I have been a member of this forum for many many years and obtained a lot of great information. I also use Jag Lovers (in the USA?) which is also a source. I have not been able to find any dedicated Australian forums, covering not only the Etype but Jaguars overall. Most other brands like Land Rover...
- Tue Jul 25, 2023 12:48 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: What is the correct finish for engine bay balance pipes
- Replies: 3
- Views: 852
Re: What is the correct finish for engine bay balance pipes
Yes definitely not yellow cad on UK cars - I have that book signed by Richard himself and it is a great book but you need to be aware it primarily deals with US cars but he does often highlight differences in the text.
- Sat Jul 01, 2023 4:14 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Possible bent valve stem causing engine to lock up
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5837
Re: Possible bent valve stem causing engine to lock up
Even with worn and broken thrust bearings I am not sure I understand what caused the engine to lock up while running. Even if the conrods or crank could catch on something the forces of a running engine would push past that - might hear a bang or a thump but the engine would keep running. Same as de...
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 9:41 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: E-Type Chassis ID Plate S1 Auto NON Power steer - Do they exist?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1885
Re: E-Type Chassis ID Plate S1 Auto NON Power steer - Do they exist?
Hi Stuart, thanks for the help. I had a look but it looks like they only have the Ids that say Gear Box No, and not Automatic Transmission No, did yours say Automatic..? Thanks, Blair My understanding is that if there is BW after the body number it indicates an auto and the number in the gearbox se...
- Mon May 08, 2023 8:58 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: An interesting state of Model years
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2275
Re: An interesting state of Model years
Sorry Chris MY does not mean Manufactured Year - it is Model Year - as I indicated these days that means from the previous year and did apply to many cars back in the 50s. Eg I have two Land Rovers made in 1955 but they are 56 MY - EH Holden was MY 64 but was released in 63 - I believe but am not su...
- Mon May 08, 2023 3:07 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: An interesting state of Model years
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2275
Re: An interesting state of Model years
You car presented very well on the auction site and I think you got a bit of a bargain there - relatively easy to convert to RHD but I would be driving as left hand drive until you have accumulated all the necessary bits and then get it done quickly. XKE Data clearly shows cars were built in 1970 an...
- Sun May 07, 2023 3:09 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: An interesting state of Model years
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2275
Re: An interesting state of Model years
MosBoss - what makes you think that your car was built in 1970? Any particular documentation? I just had a look at your car on XKE Data and while no build date is given it does indicate it is a 1971 model. Oh and I recognise your car from the auction site. Scrolling back through earlier cars than yo...
- Fri May 05, 2023 4:01 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Octane Rating for SA V12
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1810
Re: Octane Rating for SA V12
Hi Colin - yes I found the answer in a different V12 handbook - but that was all written about 50 years ago and was thinking did it still apply with modern unleaded fuels. Engines, both old and new, that have compression ratios in the 8.?:1 can run happily on our 91 unLeaded so I would have thought ...
- Wed May 03, 2023 2:07 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Octane Rating for SA V12
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1810
Octane Rating for SA V12
I understand that SA numbered V12 engines are 9.1:1 compression ratio. At this compression ratio should we be using 95 or 98 RON Octane fuel - I think 95 should be OK but some say 98 to be safe.
Lets assume ignition is set to standard by the handbook and not advanced.
Thanks
Garry
Lets assume ignition is set to standard by the handbook and not advanced.
Thanks
Garry
- Thu Mar 30, 2023 2:01 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Black Polybush issues?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3182
Re: Black Polybush issues?
I think the issues you raise with "black" polybushes also apply to most other polybushes. In 1999 I fitted purple Nolathane poly bushes to my Series 3 - these bushes are Australian made and have a decent reputation. My car has not been on the road for nearly 30 years and other than one or two drives...
- Wed Mar 08, 2023 9:16 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Gearbox upgrade
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1832
Re: Gearbox upgrade
Hi - my neighbour had a 66 Etype and replaced the 4 speed in it with a 5 speed kit from V&A Spiteri in Blackburn in Melbourne - right near you. http://www.vicspiteri.com.au/ My neighbour installed the T5 kit http://www.vicspiteri.com.au/products_gearbox.html The kit went in easily and worked excepti...
- Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:50 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Correct black colour Hardtop Series 3
- Replies: 4
- Views: 966
Re: Correct black colour Hardtop Series 3
I have a black series 3 OTS and a black hardtop - the gel coat (not painted) is the same colour (shade of black) as the car so you will be fine if you use the same colour code as BLack series 3s.
Garry
Garry
- Fri Dec 02, 2022 3:17 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Inertia Reel Seatbelts 2+2
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2117
Re: Inertia Reel Seatbelts 2+2
Hi all, I’ve imported a 1972 2+2 from New Zealand into Queensland, Australia. I’ve been told it needs to have inertia reel seatbelts to be compliant. It currently has static belts. I’d be interested to know what type of belts were originally fitted to ‘72 2+2’s in Australia, please let me know what...