The 'E' Type Forum

Hi All Well took longer than I thought. MOT and vehicle reg all done. Main issue was the rear brakes IRS etc.. but while she was up in the air, new exhaust, radiator pump and radiator, new tyres. Oh and some tin worm :-( Aircon bits removed, so she should be lighter. Replaced plugs and leads plus ca...

Thx for info Simon.

Have also just been quoted about £600 to outsource the job.

so weighing up best option.

regards

Simon

Morning All

Well spring is on its way, and car is getting close to MOT.

However carbs are misbehaving with one spitting fuel out. So going for a fettle and rebuild.

Which is the best book to purchase to assist in the job for a novice. have seen a few

Suggestions please.

thx

Hi Marek I am missing the whole assembly. Box ( think this is fibreglass) , rubber and clips. Also checking with the normal spares vendors. To see what stock if any they hold.

Morning All

Would anybody have a spare air intake box and rubber seal part number BD36897 thx

Hi Hugo, is it possible just to remove the knobs and choke pull,leaving the dash in place, that would be a great saving if possible. then as you say replace the cables?

Thx, looks like whole thing out. as access to the button cable connectors will be too fiddly with them in the way

Morning All.

Dash removal panned for the weekend to replace both choke cable and heater cables.

Extra question? How easy is it just to remove the front part and leave the strip next to the screen, or does it all come out together, hoping not to disturb the air vent ducts etc..

thx in advance

Evening All

Success today, XJS dipstick converted into S3 v12, thx to the info from Bob and Marek

Removed 8mm from the top of the dipstick sleeve, so all measurements on the protruding dipstick match a standard s3 v12 into the block. As per measurements supplied.

Job done. :-)

Hi All.

Well the XJS v12 dipstick and tube has arrived. Have measured against the photo supplied by Marek, looks the same length to me. will post image on the facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2353191 ... =bookmarks

So there is a way out of the missing dipsticks.

regards

Hi Paul, thx for offer. Have just bought one from a XJS, so will tweak to fit the XKE.

Other forum kind folks have sent me pictures so I can compare the two. Will post when I get the two together.

Car nearly ready for pre-mot inspection. bank acc on alert.

Regards

Hi All, so decided to go for removing dash to access choke cable and another cable to heater that needs replacing. having had a look on the far left and right of dash its appears there is a single bolt both ends. are these the only two or are there others, if so where are they and are they easy to g...

Afternoon All.

My S3 V12 Auto LHD is missing its dipstick plus associated bits. Having checked the usual stockist no joy.

Does anyone have a spare available?

Will any Jaguar V12 one work?.

Does anyone know where to get one.

thx

Evening All A little job I have over the break is to replace the choke cable on my S3 V12. Its the twin cable. Is there an easy way to remove old and attach the new without taking the dash apart. Did think would try and remove glove box, or drop fuse cover down. Any ideas or advice greatly received....

Hi All

Have decided to replace bearings as well, as the cost is not too great and using the books Santa has delivered looks an easier job then first thought.

Happy New year to all

Hi Steve

thx for info will check and make sure seals all ok.

Morning All

Planning to replace front discs and pads.

Question? will i need to replace bearings if i remove the hub, or will it stay intact and i can replace disc then refit.

Thx in advance

So the bonnet is now in the dinning room :-) original wiring a right dogs dinner. So all coming out. have mapped the new loom. Just searching for a couple of indicator wiring pictures and side lights to make sure it all hooks up. As assume a couple of the wires double up. new multi connector on its ...

Hi All

Have the new loom to fit, reading the wiring diagram

Assume best thing to do is take bonnet off.

Is there easy access once off without the need to remove light fittings. Need to get to the connectors etc..

thx in advance

Good Afternoon All need you help. Looking to replace main looms under bonnet. ie from bulkhead under bonnet to main beam connector, getting some confusing info. Can someone please help. I think I need the following Forward Harness Engine Bonnet Harness Engine Harness Fan Relay Harness Aircon Harness...