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by mark10337
Tue Jan 18, 2022 8:13 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Fuel tank gaskets suitable for fuels with ethanol in.
Replies: 2
Views: 1228
Switzerland

Re: Fuel tank gaskets suitable for fuels with ethanol in.

A reputable supplier to a reputable restorer replaced the one on my SII tank top cover with a non-cork one that was "ethanol safe". It melted within 3 months, worryingly at the petrol station when I filled it to the top resulting in petrol pouring out of the seal into the boot and out near the exhau...
by mark10337
Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ashtray renovation
Replies: 8
Views: 2194
Switzerland

Re: Ashtray renovation

I removed the ashtray and use the space for the garage remote control :smile:
by mark10337
Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:53 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: EZ STEERING GTJOEY ITS A NEW WORLD!
Replies: 82
Views: 15948
Switzerland

Re: EZ STEERING GTJOEY ITS A NEW WORLD!

I’ve been following this on JL Joey and finding it very interesting. I must be getting weak in my old age as I am finding the steering quite heavy, even with 185 tyres. I am thinking about making my own system though, possibly MGF or Corsa B or C. I can’t justify the expense of the EZ system. You m...
by mark10337
Fri Oct 22, 2021 10:40 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: First foray into porting
Replies: 10
Views: 2304
Switzerland

Re: First foray into porting

As always, 9/10ths of the job is overcoming the trepidation and just getting on with it. I know that feeling! Hat's off to you or should that be valve guides out? :smile: I remember reading, not sure if it was Des Hamill's book or not, that the inlet passages should not be totally smooth. Some turb...
by mark10337
Wed Aug 04, 2021 8:49 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Fitting windscreen top caps
Replies: 5
Views: 1835
Switzerland

Re: Fitting windscreen top caps

All the replacement screen caps I have seen from the "usual suppliers" do not match the originals on my S2. The fit and shape is not good and can lead to water leakage. Very much a case to repair originals if you can.
by mark10337
Sun May 10, 2020 12:22 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Under dash panels
Replies: 3
Views: 2122
Switzerland

Re: Under dash panels

you might find it useful to read through this thread

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=10855
by mark10337
Sun Nov 24, 2019 7:46 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Subject: Old glue removal
Replies: 12
Views: 4984
Switzerland

Re: Subject: Old glue removal

It can take a while to get it off.. he might have been struggling :bigrin:
by mark10337
Mon Apr 08, 2019 1:11 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Series 2 aesthetics
Replies: 309
Views: 179792
Switzerland

Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Are the LEDs "E" marked, like bulbs have to be? I have had a ticking off from the authorities for the reversing lights on the MOT test :sad:
by mark10337
Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
Replies: 70
Views: 23056
Switzerland

Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?

as usual, not stopped using mine yet. Nice 350km trip yesterday from Austria to Switzerland, and re-did the RainX today.
by mark10337
Tue Feb 12, 2019 2:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: my soft top leaks
Replies: 17
Views: 6210
Switzerland

Re: my soft top leaks

Aldridge in Wolverhampton did it. So it was a long way for me to go and saved you the continental drive - but I would highly recommend any continental drive in the E
by mark10337
Mon Feb 11, 2019 2:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: my soft top leaks
Replies: 17
Views: 6210
Switzerland

Re: my soft top leaks

Had mine done recently by Aldridge. There were problems with the frame sitting right and the hood pan needed to be extended a little. After a few attempts and some neoprene packing strips, it seals perfectly. One thing to look out for is a poor fitting chrome strip along the top of the windscreen. W...
by mark10337
Mon Jan 28, 2019 2:48 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rebuild an engine
Replies: 6
Views: 2695
Switzerland

Re: Rebuild an engine

Brilliant. Except where the pistons are left to drop on the floor... and a few other bits.
by mark10337
Mon Jan 28, 2019 2:35 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Re-chroming side and tail lights
Replies: 9
Views: 3300
Switzerland

Re: Re-chroming side and tail lights

There are also these guys who have done some work for me. http://www.chromerestorationspecialist.co.uk/about-us/how-to-find-us/ The price is probably about the same as Castle Chrome. That's the price for getting parts redone and fitting properly vs repros with thin chrome that don't. I removed all t...
by mark10337
Sun Jan 27, 2019 7:23 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hood cantrail seals
Replies: 1
Views: 1291
Switzerland

Re: Hood cantrail seals

Aldridge have some excellent rubbers that they use. They would fit for you very well or supply.
by mark10337
Sun Jan 27, 2019 3:45 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: S1 Door latch
Replies: 1
Views: 1279
Switzerland

Re: S1 Door latch

sounds like the spring inside the casing. either the spring has broken or has snagged. Further careful dismantling will show what is wrong.
by mark10337
Sun Jan 27, 2019 1:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: E types sold in Kings Lynn Today. Some Prices.
Replies: 8
Views: 3701
Switzerland

Re: E types sold in Kings Lynn Today. Some Prices.

Red Series 1 coupe 185 Price TBA This was pretty tired, been painted a few times and had been thrown together. A major restoation project but worthwhile. Nasty section cut out of the bulkhead, plenty of corrosion, 90% complete, 3.8 block lhd. https://i.postimg.cc/43yXy7Rv/20190126-125831.jpg That's...
by mark10337
Sat Jan 26, 2019 9:51 am
Forum: General
Topic: Buying MWS wheels
Replies: 45
Views: 15431
Switzerland

Re: Buying MWS wheels

In Switzerland at least, they are not too bothered about the tyre dimensions - as long as the speedo reads correctly and doesn't rub anywhere on the body. The tyre rating, top speed, weight etc. is important and must conform to the vehicle manufacturers minimum specifications.
by mark10337
Fri Jan 25, 2019 8:40 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Buying MWS wheels
Replies: 45
Views: 15431
Switzerland

Re: Buying MWS wheels

I think the problem is not so much which tyres should be fitted, but rather that any replacement rims need a TUV approval. Talk to MWS. I did have a brief chat with them and mentioned this many moons ago. They were certainly aware of the TUV requirement, and may be able to supply the necessary certi...
by mark10337
Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Buying MWS wheels
Replies: 45
Views: 15431
Switzerland

Re: Buying MWS wheels

I know. and Switzerland is usually even stricter. The other option is to have a set of original wheels, powder coat them so they look reasonable and make sure you use tyres that can go on both. I've got 3 wheel sets at the moment. Original set of 4 - no tyres MWS - 205/15/70 Vredstein Summer D-type ...
by mark10337
Fri Jan 25, 2019 7:38 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Buying MWS wheels
Replies: 45
Views: 15431
Switzerland

Re: Buying MWS wheels

I was lucky. TUV assumed the wheels were the original ones to the car as they were spoked.