It depends.
Mileage, conditions where you drive in terms of dust, pollen, bugs ....
But more important, what part of the AC are you thinking about ?
I was referring to the condenser and evaporator.
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- Tue Jul 27, 2021 4:49 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: AC Compressor- Anyone have this happen?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 6937
- Tue Mar 30, 2021 6:04 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Air condition
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2324
Re: Air condition
Hi Harald, that is a known problem with the S3 AC switch. All current for the fan runs through the switch and when corrosion over 40+ years build up, you get poor connection and therefore heat build up. The heat causes the cam wheel inside the switch to melt and eventually the switch fails. I believ...
- Tue Dec 22, 2020 6:50 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Recommendations for a V12 specialist near Northants/Cambs/Beds
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2116
Re: Recommendations for a V12 specialist near Northants/Cambs/Beds
Hi Rick, I started out pretty much like you, but over 10 years ago and in the US. Had no idea of any forum and had no contacts. My engine was running on maybe 6 of the 12 cylinders and I simply started by replacing all ignition service parts (plugs, cables, distributor cap & rotor and coil) and ther...
- Wed Dec 09, 2020 7:48 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: 14" or 15" Moto-Lita steering wheel?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2713
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 3:35 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Speed Hump Scraping - Custom Exhaust
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7975
Re: Speed Hump Scraping - Custom Exhaust
Oles exhaust system and mine are identical in construction. And both cars are for sale. Good time to be a V12 buyer in the colonies! Ole's car will be on the front cover of Jaguar Journal in late October. Mark, with your username being 42 South, I assume you're not related to Dave Brown in Invercar...
- Mon Aug 31, 2020 12:22 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Speed Hump Scraping - Custom Exhaust
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7975
Re: Speed Hump Scraping - Custom Exhaust
Just as an alternative to other exhaust modifications. I deleted the rear box and replace it with two 2.5" straight pipes. All stainless steel and homegrown from straight pipe, reducers and bends bought online. The sound is slightly louder and somewhat deeper. https://i.postimg.cc/fykZDJX0/IMG-2097....
- Sun Aug 23, 2020 11:23 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Overdrive S3
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7412
Re: Overdrive S3
I like that red hood in the video, tell me Sir, do you have the velcro strips behind the doors???? I still cant get someone to tell me whether that is how they should be???? If my little old MGB doesnt need velcro strips why the hell does an e-type.... My car has the Velcro behind the doors. That’s...
- Thu Aug 20, 2020 9:07 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Overdrive S3
- Replies: 26
- Views: 7412
Re: Overdrive S3
Just as an example of how it can be done.
An XJ series 2, 4 speed with overdrive installed in my 1974 S3 and controlled by a push button in the gear knob that sends the on/off pulse to the control box behind the glove box.
At about 1:45
An XJ series 2, 4 speed with overdrive installed in my 1974 S3 and controlled by a push button in the gear knob that sends the on/off pulse to the control box behind the glove box.
At about 1:45
- Wed Jun 17, 2020 5:07 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Series 3 V12 Running Hot
- Replies: 37
- Views: 20693
Re: Series 3 V12 Running Hot
That looks a lot like my diagram, except that I wasn’t sure if I needed a relay for each high speed feed and also not having the low speed feed connected to the fans, but through the high speed relay so it is disconnected from the low speed terminals when running high speed. I also have a two step s...
- Sun Apr 05, 2020 1:49 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Oil leak advice
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2497
Re: Oil leak advice
My timing chain access plug was hard as a piece of coal when I worked on the valve clearances a few years ago. I fitted a new plug and added a small spring loaded "clamp" to keep the plug from weeping oil. Under the aluminium bracket is a spring pressing on a washer. https://i.postimg.cc/qMHRQjjc/IM...
- Mon Mar 23, 2020 7:59 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Fitting a 4 spd box with OD into an auto V12
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2427
Re: Fitting a 4 spd box with OD into an auto V12
Hi Simon, here's a list of things you'll need and some for your consideration from one of my previous posts. Here's a list of items to address that I made a while ago after doing my conversion: Bell housing including clutch release arm and all bits. Clutch master and slave cylinder Hydraulic hose or...
- Sun Feb 09, 2020 4:57 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Spare wheel
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2997
Re: Spare wheel
I don't even carry a spare wheel. I know mentioning this will most likely be bad karma and I will suffer a flat that cannot be repaired with my plug kit. I've even thought of making a space saver wheel from a modern wheel with a splined hub from a wire wheel, but I doubt I'll ever get around to even...
Re: Air Pump
That’s always gratifying when one is able to get old stuff to turn again
- Sun Jan 26, 2020 12:42 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: master cylinder assembly diagram
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7937
Re: master cylinder assembly diagram
After an MC repair, many have experienced sticking brakes. I found it to be down to the small metal “plate” to the very left on the drawing. It’s stamped out and have a round edge side and a sharp edge side. I believe the sharp edge side have to face the reaction valve to avoid getting stuck when yo...
Re: Air Pump
I bought a used one for my 74 OTS but never fitted it. Think I still have it. In the US.
- Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:21 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: series 3 vs Series 1
- Replies: 65
- Views: 18917
Re: series 3 vs Series 1
Hi back on the getting in and out i have mazda mx5 seats in my s3 on fossway runners it gives me another 2 inches of space plus the shape of the seat backrest misses the roof mechanism when the roof is down i am 6ft 2in and transforms the car for getting in and out and on a long journey it makes it...
- Fri Jan 03, 2020 12:32 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: series 3 vs Series 1
- Replies: 65
- Views: 18917
Re: series 3 vs Series 1
I have an S3 with poly bushes, adjustable GAZ shocks, springs in the back, updated TBs in the front plus a few other mods for functionality and looks. Do it is my advice.
Re: V12 ECU
Because I’ve changed my seats to modified XjS type. I was considering the XJS seats for my S3, but decided on the Mazda Miata/MX5 seats. Not that I want to change them out, but I am curious to see how they fit in an E-type. Would you mind sharing a picture or two ? Thanks and Merry Christmas .........
- Sun Dec 15, 2019 3:07 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: JD43 torsion bar tensioner tool alternative
- Replies: 35
- Views: 13657
- Fri Dec 13, 2019 1:37 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Strange noise
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3061