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- Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:48 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Series 3 windscreen
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1258
Series 3 windscreen
Hi, I hear a guy in Australia is looking for a screen for his Ser 3 - 2+2. I have a 69 2+2 and has the same screen. [ 574mm] in the center. There are none in Australia. If the guy who had an article on Facebook looking for a screen, if you want to get in touch with me, I am looking at getting a wind...
- Sat Feb 25, 2023 4:42 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: E type front brakes pulling to right
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1262
Re: E type front brakes pulling to right
Hi, just an update on my brakes pulling, I checked LH caliper pistons, and they are not stuck. I swapped RH pads to LH side and did a test drive. No pulling to right or left, next time pulled to left, then straight, then right etc. Brakes are not beaded in yet. I need to follow EBC instructions and ...
- Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:27 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: E type front brakes pulling to right
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1262
E type front brakes pulling to right
Hi all, Last year I replaced every brake part on my Ser 2-2+2 1969. Both master cylinders re kitted [ mine have stainless steel sleeves in them], new re action valve, calipers front and rear overhauled, all new front and rear EBC disc rotors, EBC brake pads, all new flexible brake lines, all steel b...
- Thu Nov 17, 2022 2:24 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: E type 2+2
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1480
E type 2+2
Hi, can anyone tell me what year Jaguar increased the rake the front windscreen and fitted extra bit in the dash. I have looked up all my books and can't find a year they did it. My car is a 1969 2+2 and has the extended screen. I am having trouble getting a windscreen for my car. I think it is the ...
- Mon May 02, 2022 1:45 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Disc callipers ser 2 1969
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1386
Re: Disc callipers ser 2 1969
Its moisture alright, high tensile St St is magnetic and on the bottom of pistons there were little tiny spots of rust, just re polished 3 pistons.
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Chris
Thanks guy's
Chris
- Mon May 02, 2022 12:39 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Disc callipers ser 2 1969
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1386
Re: Disc callipers ser 2 1969
Thanks for the replies. The St St pistons I machined them from high tensile St St and they are highly polished. Moisture I think is the problem. Will have to look into using synthetic brake fluid, not sure if you need special seals in system. I cant remember system being flushed since OI overhauled ...
- Sun May 01, 2022 12:44 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Disc callipers ser 2 1969
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1386
Disc callipers ser 2 1969
Hi, for years I have been experiencing calliper pistons siezing in calliper. About every 4 to 5 months I push pads and piston back onto calliper to prevent seizing up. I last kitted all callipers 2016, can has traveled 3,199 miles, [ 5,148 klm ]. I have stainless steel pistons, don't know if that's ...
- Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:54 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Ser 2 1969 2+2 front disc rotors
- Replies: 2
- Views: 984
Re: Ser 2 1969 2+2 front disc rotors
Thanks Steve I will have a look.
Chris
Chris
- Sun Apr 24, 2022 6:40 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Ser 2 1969 2+2 front disc rotors
- Replies: 2
- Views: 984
Ser 2 1969 2+2 front disc rotors
Hi, I want to replace my front disc rotors, I don't want to put Chinses rotors on my car one doesn't know the steel composition Chinese use and most things I have had to do with Chinese parts are just crap. My son put EBC disc rotors on his Mustang and they are made in UK. I can't get EBC catalogue ...
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 9:42 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: 4 speed all syncro gear box
- Replies: 4
- Views: 20165
Re: 4 speed all syncro gear box
Thanks I will have a look at there site.
Chris
Chris
- Mon Oct 28, 2019 5:57 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: 4 speed all syncro gear box
- Replies: 4
- Views: 20165
4 speed all syncro gear box
Hi all, I am putting new bearings etc in my all syncro gear box. I dismantled the syncro assembly and didn't note where short and long springs fit in syncro hub. In my manual, it doesn't tell where short or long spring fits. Can someone help me identify where each spring goes in syncro hub. Thanks C...
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 8:34 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Gear box oil
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8357
Re: Gear box oil
Thanks for that Bill, do you use it.
Chris
Chris
- Sun Oct 06, 2019 7:36 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Gear box oil
- Replies: 21
- Views: 8357
Gear box oil
Hi I see someone mentioned using Redline MT 90 oil in all syncro box. Who makes this oil, I have my engine out and gear box stripped and all parts are in excellent condition. Good. Interested in oil.
Chris
Chris
pistons
Has anyone heard on Nural brand of pistons. Im after +.030 pistons 9 to 1 compression for 4.2 engine. Im told they are made in Poland. I googled it and it said they are spin off of AE pistons, originally used in XK engines.
Thanks Chris
Thanks Chris
- Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:37 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: manual gear box
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2641
Re: manual gear box
Thanks I have checked XKs site. I think I will go with them.
Thanks
Thanks
- Sat Sep 21, 2019 7:24 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: manual gear box
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2641
manual gear box
Has anyone got suggestions on the best place to get a counter shaft for a manual all syncro gear box. My car is a 1969 2+2 4 speed manual.
Thanks Chris
Thanks Chris
Re: pistons
Hi, my engine is 4.2 ltr. 1969 E type.
Chris
Chris
pistons
Hi, Would any E type owner have the dimentions for the origianl long skirt pistons. IE, piston height, height to gudgon pin, ring measurements etc. My engine is 9 - 1 compression and Im looking at getting long skirt pistons made. I know they are obsolete and only short skirt pistons available. Thank...
- Thu Jun 06, 2019 9:14 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: intermitant wipers
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2459
intermitant wipers
Hi has anyone fitted intermitant wiper set up in ser 2 e type. My car is a 1969 2+2 6 cyl.
thanks Chris
thanks Chris
- Sat Nov 18, 2017 8:46 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: 3rd brake light
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4876
Re: 3rd brake light
Thanks Geoff, I have ordered one. Thanks for your help.
Chris
Chris