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- Thu Sep 07, 2017 4:01 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Ive got the horn
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1741
Ive got the horn
Hi all Been out in my car today and the horn has started to work on its own as I was driving back. It seemed worse when I turned so I am presuming that the the steering column shaft is shorting somewhere to cause this. Has anyone else experienced this? If so is there a fix (replacement bush kit) or ...
- Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:13 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Brake line terminations.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 6089
Re: Brake line terminations.
Mike
Good luck with a cheap brake tool working on kunifer pipe
It is not as easy as working with copper
Automec supply a kit for etypes with all pipes made up for less than the cost of a decent brake flaring tool.
I really don't know why you would bother making your own?
Dean
Good luck with a cheap brake tool working on kunifer pipe
It is not as easy as working with copper
Automec supply a kit for etypes with all pipes made up for less than the cost of a decent brake flaring tool.
I really don't know why you would bother making your own?
Dean
- Fri Nov 25, 2016 8:58 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Bonnet Hinge Seized On. Anyone Been here before?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8360
Re: Bonnet Hinge Seized On. Anyone Been here before?
weld an m16 or m20 nut (can't remember which) and screw a length of studding into this with another nut to lock it tight, you might be able to turn it a bit then to free it if not slide on the hammer in my case a bit of 3" bar with a hole with @1-2 mm clearance on the studding the studding was @ 600...
- Mon Nov 21, 2016 8:12 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Automatic to manual gearbox conversion
- Replies: 13
- Views: 8798
Re: Automatic to manual gearbox conversion
Hi
I have just completed a manual to 5 speed conversion using a getrag 265 from an xj with a conversion spacer ring
If I was to do the same conversion again I would be tempted to fit an e type four speed manual together with a 2.88 diff instead of a 5 speed.
Straight swap and less hassle
Regards
Dean
I have just completed a manual to 5 speed conversion using a getrag 265 from an xj with a conversion spacer ring
If I was to do the same conversion again I would be tempted to fit an e type four speed manual together with a 2.88 diff instead of a 5 speed.
Straight swap and less hassle
Regards
Dean
- Sun Oct 23, 2016 10:05 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Only took me 3 years
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3838
Re: Only took me 3 years
Hi Current ratio is 3.31 as I left the original diff in place. I managed to acquire an e type 4 speed box after buying the getrag and also a 2.88 diff but figured that by mating the 5 speed with the 3.31 this would leave the 4 speed and 2.88 for another project. TBH I haven't driven it very hard sin...
- Sun Oct 23, 2016 5:29 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Only took me 3 years
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3838
Only took me 3 years
Hi All Thought I might share my experience with my series 3 project here in the Series 3 section as opposed to the restoration section...(If Admin want to move it then I won't complain) This is my experience and it was only going to take me 6 months max. 3 years down the line and I am 99% complete. ...
- Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:43 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Rebuild update / steering conversion question
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3539
Re: Rebuild update / steering conversion question
don't make the same mistake that I did. I moved the brackets 180 degrees and then the ignition lock hit the mounting bracket so wouldn't fit in the steering column... Stupid mistake I suppose but something to watch out for....apart from that relatively straightforward to convert Measure twice cut on...
- Fri Oct 21, 2016 10:26 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: s3 steering rack left to right hand drive
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1553
Re: s3 steering rack left to right hand drive
Rob I inherited a set of custom pipes when I bought my rhd steering rack and have ended up routing the pipes up from the rack and across the top of the picture rail and then down into the ps pump. I am pretty sure that they should be routed along the bottom of the picture rail frame as that would ma...
- Sat Oct 08, 2016 10:04 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: series 3 steering wheel replacement
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4294
series 3 steering wheel replacement
Hi I have an original series 3 steering wheel that I would like to replace as I am not a big fan of its look or its feel Any suggestions for a better looking replacement? I would ideally like a wooden wheel as the earlier marques but the thin rim on most of these puts me off. Alternatively has anyon...
- Thu Oct 06, 2016 7:42 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Self adhesive numberplate positioning
- Replies: 29
- Views: 18448
Re: Self adhesive numberplate positioning
Update to my numberplate question Jepsons self adhesive plates are exactly the same as the plates you can buy from Framptons ,they are in effect the same company following a buy out of Framptons by Jepsons some years ago I have benn advised that the method using weak soap solution to fix the plate i...
- Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:36 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Self adhesive numberplate positioning
- Replies: 29
- Views: 18448
Re: Self adhesive numberplate positioning
Thanks for all the advice but still confused over whether my number plate is the correct type after previous reply saying that it shouldn't be sticky??
Doesn't the soapy water/window cleaner affect the adhesion of the plate? You can't put a plaster on a wet finger and get it to stick?
Doesn't the soapy water/window cleaner affect the adhesion of the plate? You can't put a plaster on a wet finger and get it to stick?
- Wed Oct 05, 2016 4:26 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Self adhesive numberplate positioning
- Replies: 29
- Views: 18448
Re: Self adhesive numberplate positioning
Ok will do thanks for the advice btw thought that Framprons plates came from Jepsons anyhow?
- Wed Oct 05, 2016 4:22 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: A new project for the serious restorer
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1745
- Wed Oct 05, 2016 3:03 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Self adhesive numberplate positioning
- Replies: 29
- Views: 18448
Re: Self adhesive numberplate positioning
Hi Just before I make a mess I thought that I would ask the question...probably for the nth time. I have ordered and received a self adhesive number plate from Jepsons for the front of my car. I have seen the advice on here about either Soapy Water or Mr Muscle window cleaner to aid with placement a...
- Fri Sep 23, 2016 11:49 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Front ride height/Torsion bars and tool
- Replies: 7
- Views: 8885
Re: Front ride height/Torsion bars and tool
Just followed the instructions above as my ride height was a little low. I would add that you need to jack up the front to min 350mm above picture rail height and then you can get the extra set on the torsion bars without too much difficulty. By setting as per manual I would never have achieved the ...
- Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:55 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: RHD / LHD pedals
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3259
Re: RHD / LHD pedals
This might save you a few dollars as well iwith your conversion unless you have already sorted the steering rack
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182279625558
jaguar e type series 3 V12 RHD power steering rack conversion kit from lhd
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/182279625558
jaguar e type series 3 V12 RHD power steering rack conversion kit from lhd
- Fri Sep 16, 2016 9:41 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: RHD / LHD pedals
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3259
Re: RHD / LHD pedals
Alan I converted mine and just bought a rhd clutch lever and re- used the auto(brake lever) I didn't crank the levers at all but instead I fabbed up a couple of new pedals with the bolts set offset. I think I used a 10mm back mark from the side of the pedals which increases the gap between the pedal...
- Thu Sep 15, 2016 7:02 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Soft top fitting - anyone have any pictures/advice
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1723
Soft top fitting - anyone have any pictures/advice
Hi I have a new soft-top to fit and as the car I bought didn't have one fitted I am unsure of how to attach it to the car. Does anyone have any photos of how the hood is attached to the rear of the car? Am I right in presuming the @10mm diameter shaped bar goes through the new hood and is simply bol...
- Sun Sep 11, 2016 8:33 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Colour choice....what is right
- Replies: 42
- Views: 18557
Re: Colour choice....what is right
FWIW I would argue that there are enough good people out there restoring their cars to factory spec or to the gunmetal with red interior that seems so popular at the moment,that there is room for a few of us to choose the colours we really want :bigrin: My Inspiration...... http://i1121.photobucket....
- Thu Jul 07, 2016 5:01 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: stromberg alternative anyone fitted 4 x SU HIF 44?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2310
Re: stromberg alternative anyone fitted 4 x SU HIF 44?
Thanks for that
I have ordered a set now and hopefully they will perform better than my current Stromberg set up.
I have ordered a set now and hopefully they will perform better than my current Stromberg set up.