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by mgcjag
Tue May 07, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Thackery Washer #10 - location?
Replies: 3
Views: 161
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Re: Thackery Washer #10 - location?

Hi Tadek..see similar posts below. One on clutch slave pin and throttle linkage..Steve
by mgcjag
Mon May 06, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Source of C19524 belt that's actually the correct length?
Replies: 8
Views: 548
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Re: Source of C19524 belt that's actually the correct length?

Hi Phil..so from where?...SNGB have C19524 details as 1010mm..Steve
by mgcjag
Mon May 06, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Source of C19524 belt that's actually the correct length?
Replies: 8
Views: 548
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Re: Source of C19524 belt that's actually the correct length?

Phil...so what belt and part number did you get?.. Steve
by mgcjag
Mon May 06, 2024 4:09 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rim Tape and Inner Tube Sizes
Replies: 3
Views: 334
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Re: Rim Tape and Inner Tube Sizes

The tyre rim covers the spoke heads on the rim...decent rim bands available from MWS or longstone....Steve
by mgcjag
Wed May 01, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Headlamp flash
Replies: 3
Views: 203
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Re: Headlamp flash

Hi Ash...instructions are in the small buff Operating, Maintenance & Service Handbook....the headlamps can be flashed when the lights are off or when in the dipped beam position...but will not flash in the main beam position....Steve https://www.brooklandsbooks.co.uk/product/jaguar-e-type-4-2-litre-...
by mgcjag
Wed May 01, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Source of C19524 belt that's actually the correct length?
Replies: 8
Views: 548
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Re: Source of C19524 belt that's actually the correct length?

Go Direct to Gates...belt manufacturer and check either online or with their technical depth...Steve
by mgcjag
Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: A small issue…
Replies: 12
Views: 578
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Re: A small issue…

Uh the old Italian tune up :swerve: :thumbsup:
by mgcjag
Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: General
Topic: New Panels and parts ideas
Replies: 1
Views: 347
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Re: New Panels and parts ideas

Was it worth me posting the above info ...I did post a reply with info....no response in a week so iv deleted it..Steve
by mgcjag
Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:21 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Building a Realm C type
Replies: 35
Views: 11885
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Re: Building a Realm C type

Hi Danny..no I won't be at Angus.s this year..Steve
by mgcjag
Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Building a Realm C type
Replies: 35
Views: 11885
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Re: Building a Realm C type

And no its not the undercoat...this is it straight out of the gun..assembly then cut/polish....Steve
by mgcjag
Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Building a Realm C type
Replies: 35
Views: 11885
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Re: Building a Realm C type

Quick update....IVA passed and now fully registered with DVLA....and at the painters..Steve
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by mgcjag
Thu Apr 25, 2024 4:58 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: New member from Singapore
Replies: 6
Views: 1444
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Re: New member from Singapore

ominousskull wrote:
Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:17 pm
Hello, what do you want to restore in your car? Can you tell me in detail?
Your first post on the forum should be an introduction ...are you a spammer?
by mgcjag
Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Thermostat
Replies: 8
Views: 567
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Re: Thermostat

Darryl...your thermostat dosnt look closed....it has a gap thus giving you 13mm if completely closed it would be more like 11mm.... Steve
by mgcjag
Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:07 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Coolant Recomendations?
Replies: 23
Views: 2893
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Re: Coolant Recomendations?

Ian...Bluecol is available all over the place in 5lt just google it..Steve https://skcstores.co.uk/products/blueco ... tion-5-ltr
by mgcjag
Tue Apr 16, 2024 1:12 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Engine breather arrangement when fitted Webers
Replies: 6
Views: 591
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Re: Engine breather arrangement when fitted Webers

Read the posts above....it isnt a kit that you can purchase its parts adapted to suite....Steve
by mgcjag
Fri Apr 12, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Lazy Starting
Replies: 38
Views: 5023
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Re: Lazy Starting

I think it just proves that your choke isn't working correctly...Steve
by mgcjag
Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Folding down the Soft top correctly
Replies: 13
Views: 874
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Re: Folding down the Soft top correctly

Read the original post....it clearly states the poster has a S2..Steve
by mgcjag
Sat Apr 06, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rear main oil leak -help please!
Replies: 9
Views: 382
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Re: Rear main oil leak -help please!

Hi Simon...yes as Steve mentions above...correct dipstick aside it's essential to measure the correct amount of oil into a dry engine then mark its level on your dipstick...A split rear seal dosnt inspire me with confidence...iv read about too many of them leaking..especially critical is how well th...
by mgcjag
Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rear main oil leak -help please!
Replies: 9
Views: 382
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Re: Rear main oil leak -help please!

Hi Simon.. is your breather plumbed into the air intake..also quite ofter the rear sump seal is the culprit..Steve
by mgcjag
Thu Apr 04, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Valve clearances that change
Replies: 7
Views: 475
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Re: Valve clearances that change

Hi Phil..yes sounds like simple maths but we're talking thousands of an inch...yes you torqued the bearing caps but what torque were they befor? Did you look close at the shims. Typically a slight circular indentation forms where they sit on the valve so this needs to be factored in especially if yo...