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- Tue Jul 23, 2019 3:22 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Steering rack series 3
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7532
Re: Steering rack series 3
Hello Bill, I didn't think they were handed. I had to remove the pinch bolt on the CV joint with a grinder, not realising that it was hollow. I inadvertently went slightly too deep and went through into the shaft. I tried welding it but the specialist I took it to said when he tried drawing out the ...
- Tue Jul 23, 2019 12:22 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Steering rack series 3
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7532
Re: Steering rack series 3
It is the inside of the tower that's damaged.
Know anyone who has an old LHD one as that part is not handed
Know anyone who has an old LHD one as that part is not handed
- Tue Jul 23, 2019 8:55 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Steering rack series 3
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7532
Re: Steering rack series 3
This rack is a RHD one. It's just that the pinion is damaged
- Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:39 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Steering rack series 3
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7532
Steering rack series 3
I have a problem with the pinion in the steering rack and a specialist firm has informed me that it's not mendable as the pinion is no longer made.
I have heard that a FORD (Agh!) rack can be used, but which one ?
Anyone any ideas ?
I have heard that a FORD (Agh!) rack can be used, but which one ?
Anyone any ideas ?
- Thu Jun 27, 2019 7:17 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Auto trans rear engine mount
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5463
Re: Auto trans rear engine mount
Are you sure this is correct? Like a lot of others I'm having trouble with this item. I cannot work out the sequence in which this is assembled. The mounting bush has been pushed into the support bracket - Correct If one temporarily ignores the 2 spring seats and the spring itself (mine's a manual) ...
- Thu Jun 27, 2019 4:59 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Rear engine mountig
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3326
Re: Rear engine mountig
Even more confused now !!
He used 2 spacers with a special washer in between them. The bottom washer has about 6/8 mm hanging out the bottom before the bottom washer and nut is fitted. I'm positive that isn't right as the washer will wear the rubber bush out in no time flat.
He used 2 spacers with a special washer in between them. The bottom washer has about 6/8 mm hanging out the bottom before the bottom washer and nut is fitted. I'm positive that isn't right as the washer will wear the rubber bush out in no time flat.
- Thu Jun 27, 2019 11:03 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Rear engine mountig
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3326
Re: Rear engine mountig
Not really Steve, The trouble is I'm not sure if I've got the correct parts. I've checked with SNG but they're not engineers. and the bottom washer is no longer available, so unable to check it. Do you know how long that spacer that fits into the top washer is supposed to be? I have 2 identical ones...
- Wed Jun 26, 2019 7:47 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Rear engine mountig
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3326
Re: Rear engine mountig
Thanks Steve, but it doesn't help me I'm at the end of my rebuild and when I drove it it was banging against the tunnel. Checking it I realised that when I fitted it didn't have the rubber bush in it at all. Thought it looked odd when I originally fitted it. Purchased a new bush from SNG. The first ...
- Wed Jun 26, 2019 3:05 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Rear engine mount
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3298
Re: Rear engine mount
I have a similar problem. I'm at the end of my rebuild and when I drove it it was banging against the tunnel. Checking it I realised that when I fitted it didn't have the rubber bush in it at all. Thought it looked odd when I originally fitted it. Purchased a new bush from SNG. The first thing I not...
- Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:43 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Rear engine mountig
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3326
Rear engine mountig
I thought the rear engine mounting was wrong, and I soon found out that it was a soon as I drove it. Trouble is, I'm not exactly sure what it's supposed to look like.
Anyone got a picture of the underside showing the rear engine mounting. Workshop manual's not helpful.
Bob
Anyone got a picture of the underside showing the rear engine mounting. Workshop manual's not helpful.
Bob
- Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:34 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Air in the brakes ?? Series 3 E-type
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5500
Re: Air in the brakes ?? Series 3 E-type
I think I've cured it !!! I bought one of those pressure self bleeders and to start with I still had the problem, HOWEVER, after a lot of thought I tried pressurizing the rear brake reservoir (left hand down near the screenwash bottle ) opened BOTH bleed nipples, then closing the l.h.one then the r....
- Wed Jun 05, 2019 8:00 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Air in the brakes ?? Series 3 E-type
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5500
Re: Air in the brakes ?? Series 3 E-type
Hi Steve, Initially I had a problem getting anything through the system so by bleeding the front first until I got fluid in the system. After that I did it as per workshop manual. Start with the rear rh then left hand then fronts I've done this 3 times now and all the fluid comes out clear. I'm just...
- Wed Jun 05, 2019 6:04 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Air in the brakes ?? Series 3 E-type
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5500
Air in the brakes ?? Series 3 E-type
When I checked the brakes after my rebuild I found I had a problem. 1. The front brakes were not releasing properly. Cured that with a new master cylinder 2. When I refilled the system and bled it I had almost no rear foot brakes (the handbrake's poor as well but that's a different system) 3. Cured ...
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 5:41 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Seized brakes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2773
Re: Seized brakes
Hi Bob.....do you have a Jaguar service manual.....full detailed diagrams in there of the brake system.....a must have to understand the brake system...no you should not have fluid on the diaphram...you will probably need to check the resicac to see if fluid has collected there..This post may help ...
- Sun Apr 28, 2019 8:44 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Seized brakes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2773
Re: Seized brakes
Hi if reaction valve is free check u have all the vacuum pipes to master cylinder the correct way try disconnecting the pipes see if it still sticks on it sounds like something simple just need to find it Regards Rob I've taken the diaphragm out. Is there supposed to be any fluid in the diaphragm ?...
- Fri Apr 26, 2019 7:10 pm
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Seized brakes
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2773
Seized brakes
My E type series 3 rebuild is now almost complete and due for the road. I have given it a pre MOT and found that the brakes are seized on. Symptoms :- Pedal can be pushed down without engine running (normal) Pedal travels down when engine is started, as it should. (normal) Pedal after that is rock s...
- Sat Apr 06, 2019 8:10 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Wrong window regulator series 3 2+2 ???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2188
Re: Wrong window regulator series 3 2+2 ???
Hi Bob SNGB web site shows enlargable photographs of both LH and RH window regulators. https://www.sngbarratt.com/uk/#!/English/parts/407f3e4b-1da0-40ac-a951-26aba90a4a4d. https://www.sngbarratt.com/uk/#!/English/parts/42233d94-d07c-4ad7-ad87-ee77fb002ffb This may help you in sorting out what Robey...
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:55 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Wrong window regulator series 3 2+2 ???
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2188
Wrong window regulator series 3 2+2 ???
I purchase a new regulator for the right hand door from Martin Robey's. part No. BD32616. When I removed the worn original one it was the opposite hand !!!!! Checked with Robey's and they confirmed it was correct. Robey's told me I could try fitting it and still be able to return it (hope they honou...
- Mon Feb 05, 2018 8:39 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Vacuum Pipes on series 3
- Replies: 54
- Views: 18859
Re: Vacuum Pipes on series 3
Thank you for your help.
Wolfgandg, I found your information interesting but probably outside of my ability to carry out. I do not possess machinery that would be capable of grinding needles to that type of precision.
Wolfgandg, I found your information interesting but probably outside of my ability to carry out. I do not possess machinery that would be capable of grinding needles to that type of precision.
- Sun Jan 21, 2018 8:58 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Vacuum Pipes on series 3
- Replies: 54
- Views: 18859
Re: Vacuum Pipes on series 3
Thanks for the info, The engine in my series 3 is a hybrid. The original engine was destroyed, or so the previous owner told me, and an HE engine from an XJ was put in its place. I have had a lot of difficulties with converting it to the E-type. Sump, oil filter, carbs etc are different. It took tim...