The 'E' Type Forum

Goodness, I never knew that Geoff.

I shall try when next at the workshop.

After all, the car has only been in the family 51 years and 34 with me. Clearly still lots to learn!!!

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Ash

Hi

Just a quick confirmation please.

My headlamp main beam switch, to the right of the steering wheel, is also a headlamp ‘flash’ when the lights are off?

Mine only works when lights are turned on.

Just thought I would double-check before starting to seek the fault.

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Ash

I sold my Classic Fabs exhaust system on here for £800. It had done 2,700 miles.

Same reason; too loud for touring (but beautifully engineered).

Put a Bell SS on from SNGB - delighted.

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Ash

Thanks Geoff. Appreciate your response.

Hope all well.

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Ash

Would anyone know the dimensions of the Gearbox Filler Plug on a late S2 please. Plug on the drivers side.

Want to purchase a specific ring spanner for this job so thought I would check. Don’t have one big enough.

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Ash

I received an email from SNGB advertising a car ramp. I think it would be quite useful as I do not have the height for a full lift and only rent my workshop (so not permanent fittings). Does anyone have any experience of using one of these please? Thanks Ash https://i.postimg.cc/Jhh3rRQ7/B5-DDC3-B8-...

I have had one on my S2 for a couple of years now. Absolutely delighted with it. No heat issues with servo and it looks superb. I have many Fosseway items on my car. Pleased with them all. No affiliation. Cheers Ash https://i.postimg.cc/pLLSYKY2/6-FB1693-F-CEC1-4313-B1-FE-FA6897-FB1-F0-F.jpg

Congratulations SNGB!

Some very genuine and sincere words on here that I shall not try to emulate. Will simply add my agreement.

A wonderful organisation, run by a genuinely nice guy who deserve their success.

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Ash

Don’t go too thin. Needs to be in the 20/50 range.

I always use Penrite and they have just changed it to 20W /60.

But respect oil choice is quite a personal thing. Everyone has their preference.

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Ash

Oliver

My S2 with 6,000 miles since a full engine rebuild idles at around 40 when hot.

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Ash

Mine is late S2 (Jan - 1970) and is as David’s post.

Not plastic.

Been in family since 1973 so confident of provenance.

Glad it is useful John. And for the other kind comments.

Love doing it as it allows me to give something back to this wonderful forum.

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Ash

PS Two in the queue which will go out over the next couple of days. I have not forgotten you! Only just back from E Type Club weekend.

John I have large printing facilities at work and have sent out quite few large prints of the harness diagrams to forum members. They are a very useful workshop/garage addition and seem to be well received. No charge - it’s my small way of giving something back. PM your address if interested and wil...

Thanks gents.

Wise words, as always.

Will leave my block plug exactly as-is then!

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Ash

Is it worth fitting a drain tap? Any benefits of doing this?

Would value any views?

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Ash

I hate all the car club politics nonsense. X does not get on with y so don’t go to that event. I don’t talk to z so we never invite… and so on… I am in JEC, JDC, E Type Club. Use them all for different reasons and events. Had some wonderful occasions and memories over the years with my car and have ...

Thanks for all replies. Appreciated, as always. I used Danbury Hydraulics too and was delighted with the quality of the seals. An interesting issue when reassembling and refitting this afternoon. The clock on my car is powered through the loom. One of the loom connectors was too small to fit over th...

Thank you David.

Will make contact.

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Ash

Hi all I am cleaning up the gauges on my S2 and now I have them in pieces (maybe foolishly) I am struggling to source the rubber seals to rebuild. The seal between the bezel and the glass. Mine could not be described as rubber any more - more lumps of substance! That said, 52 years old so they have ...

Thanks all

Will research some paint and let you know how I get on.

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Ash