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by mgcjag
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:53 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Testing brake vacuum check valve
Replies: 3
Views: 220
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Re: Testing brake vacuum check valve

Iv never blown through the check valve...however manifold vacume is "sucked" at the top creating a vacume in the tank and the servo. When engine is switched off the vacume in the tank still holds a vacume in the servo... there is a detailed drawing in the service manual showing the brake system and ...
by mgcjag
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:32 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Radiator query
Replies: 5
Views: 215
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Re: Radiator query

Plenty of Auto E types converted to manual....havent heard that they changed the radiator....Steve
by mgcjag
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Oil pressure, one more round
Replies: 30
Views: 993
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Re: Oil pressure, one more round

Danny....a detailed description of senders and guages is in the service manual with diagrams.. Steve
by mgcjag
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Oil pressure, one more round
Replies: 30
Views: 993
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Re: Oil pressure, one more round

JDC used to sell a sender and guage as a matched pair..they may still do.....also read through this thread especially post number 10 it will give you a better undstanding of the senders viewtopic.php?f=4&t=18515&p=150089&hili ... er#p150089
by mgcjag
Thu Mar 21, 2024 4:56 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Center console, originality
Replies: 24
Views: 1528
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Re: Center console, originality

BAS will send you samples....dont order unless you have seen an exact sample ...dont forget these are new materials/vinyl so colours will not be exactly the same as from the Jaguar factory....Steve
by mgcjag
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Christopher Storey
Replies: 28
Views: 1206
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Re: Christopher Storey

Yes very sad news...Chris was a real character...and a great help to many here on the forum....He gave me a lot of time and his experience when I was buying my XK150...Will be greatly missed...
Steve
by mgcjag
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:35 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
Replies: 24
Views: 996
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Re: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead

If it was easy then everyone would be doing it and E types would be cheap :drinkingcheers:
by mgcjag
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: tach question (I have read old posts)
Replies: 7
Views: 253
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Re: tach question (I have read old posts)

Do you have standard points or an electronic unit in your distributor?... Steve
by mgcjag
Sat Mar 16, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Removable steering wheel
Replies: 36
Views: 13753
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Re: Removable steering wheel

Hi Rory... both links still work for me...it takes you to funky power then you search on their site...but here is a link direct to the NRG slim units on their site...also the ebay link to the spacer still works....the NRG slim is the only one iv used and can reccomend...there are units on ebay that ...
by mgcjag
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: S2 4.2 Cooling
Replies: 5
Views: 296
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Re: S2 4.2 Cooling

What fans are you useing....in front of the radiator or between radiator and engine...the later is the way to go with a correct cowl fitted to the radiator..
Steve
by mgcjag
Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: No spark
Replies: 8
Views: 523
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Re: No spark

Hi Chris... As your aware when the key is turned to the cranking position it should still supply 12v to the coil...so sounds like a switch problem....Iv used various switches from xj6 models... they physically fit but you need to check what the internal contacts are doing and possibly do a bit of re...
by mgcjag
Wed Mar 13, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: C7493 Gearbox spacer
Replies: 8
Views: 336
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Re: C7493 Gearbox spacer

Sorry.. can't give you any more info than the photo and dimensions as in the link..your dimensions dont sound correct when looking at the photo...Steve
by mgcjag
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:55 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: C7493 Gearbox spacer
Replies: 8
Views: 336
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Re: C7493 Gearbox spacer

Hi Mark...you will find the dimensions and a photo half way through this thread...Steve https://forums.jag-lovers.com/t/siii-dr ... /419883/26
by mgcjag
Wed Mar 13, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Bleeding brakes and clutch :-(
Replies: 9
Views: 462
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Re: Bleeding brakes and clutch :-(

Again...clutch..same bleeding technique as brakes...however you need to ensure that on release of the pedal the slave pushrod is fully being pulled back into the cylinder by the return spring..if it isn't then you will have trapped air...you can easily tell by pushing hard on the pushrod to see if i...
by mgcjag
Wed Mar 13, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Bleeding brakes and clutch :-(
Replies: 9
Views: 462
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Re: Bleeding brakes and clutch :-(

Hi Mikael....iv never had a problem bleeding brakes useing the standard old school method...open one bleed screw at a time starting with the one furthest from the reservoir.......press and hold down pedal....close bleed screw.. release pedal... repeat.. do not get into pumping the pedal up/down...th...
by mgcjag
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Quick release steering wheel boss.
Replies: 6
Views: 410
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Re: Quick release steering wheel boss.

Hi Paul...have a look here.....I made up my own version ..Steve viewtopic.php?f=2&t=8886&hilit=Quick+release+steering
by mgcjag
Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:27 am
Forum: General
Topic: Seeking Advice on Engine Troubleshooting
Replies: 4
Views: 295
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Re: Seeking Advice on Engine Troubleshooting

What engine do you have?.. you mention injectors?
by mgcjag
Wed Mar 06, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: General
Topic: Pattern chrome parts poor fit?
Replies: 5
Views: 523
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Re: Pattern chrome parts poor fit?

Maybee it's the part you have....have you looked at other suppliers trim....or ask a restorer to supply and fit you a trim rather than you supply the part....Steve
by mgcjag
Sun Mar 03, 2024 4:49 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
Replies: 24
Views: 996
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Re: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead

Result then :thumbsup:
by mgcjag
Sun Mar 03, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead
Replies: 24
Views: 996
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Re: Hose from inlet manifold to bulkhead

Hi Tim..caution needed removeing the fitting from the manifold they are often corroded in place and the job can snowball for the sake of just useing a standard hose..Steve