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by mgcjag
Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Folding down the Soft top correctly
Replies: 13
Views: 437
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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: 236
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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: 236
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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: 344
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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...
by mgcjag
Thu Apr 04, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: seat attachement 67 fhc (blocks to raise seat)??
Replies: 6
Views: 293
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Re: seat attachement 67 fhc (blocks to raise seat)??

Hi Mike..how about replying to your last post where you wanted help on the center console befor asking for more help :shrug:
by mgcjag
Wed Apr 03, 2024 6:42 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: center console attachment question, 67 fhc
Replies: 3
Views: 233
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Re: center console attachment question, 67 fhc

Typically bent metal tabs hold it on..have a look here..very easy to find if you use the search function viewtopic.php?f=4&t=10030&p=79274&hilit ... ole#p79274
by mgcjag
Wed Apr 03, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Lazy Starting
Replies: 31
Views: 3218
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Re: Lazy Starting

Choke mechanism instructions on page C4 service manual...easier to get to if you remove the air filter assembly.
by mgcjag
Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Lazy Starting
Replies: 31
Views: 3218
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Re: Lazy Starting

Hi Jerome..there is no carb info in the S2 section of the service manual becaus it is the same as that in the 3.8 section and the same as the information in the buff S2 Operating. Maintenance and service handbook.. again refering to when the choke lever is operated to the point where the mixture scr...
by mgcjag
Tue Apr 02, 2024 7:23 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Lazy Starting
Replies: 31
Views: 3218
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Re: Lazy Starting

Jerome..see the service manual ..as mentioned there is a great set up section for carbs...from service manual "jet levers move 5/8 (16mm)"..Steve
by mgcjag
Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:40 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Lazy Starting
Replies: 31
Views: 3218
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Re: Lazy Starting

Jerry...Read Geoff.s post again....he refers to a new poster.. as per the original poster who never replied..Steve
by mgcjag
Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:50 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Thermostat housing bypass.
Replies: 7
Views: 287
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Re: Thermostat housing bypass.

Hi Paul.....you need to look inside your thermostat houseing where the foot of the thermostat meets to block off the bypass from the waterpump...if a prebious owner has removed the thermostat they may well have blocked the bypass....Steve
by mgcjag
Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Thermostat housing bypass.
Replies: 7
Views: 287
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Re: Thermostat housing bypass.

That is not the bypass its the air bleed vent..havent seen that little "jiggle pin" in there before but its quite typical for them to be fitted to a thermostat. It lets air bleed back. The thermostat isn't stuck in the houseing that you've removed is it?.. Steve
by mgcjag
Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:00 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Washer Bottle position.
Replies: 4
Views: 188
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Re: Washer Bottle position.

Your header tank should be on the right and your washer on the left...Steve
by mgcjag
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: HS8 question.
Replies: 2
Views: 283
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Re: HS8 question.

Hi Keith...JagLovers has a very good XK forum.. Steve https://forums.jag-lovers.com/c/xk/28
by mgcjag
Sat Mar 30, 2024 7:00 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Timing chain tensioner
Replies: 6
Views: 269
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Re: Timing chain tensioner

You can remove the nut/star washer and remove the serrated plate.. Steve
by mgcjag
Sat Mar 30, 2024 5:35 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Timing chain tensioner
Replies: 6
Views: 269
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Re: Timing chain tensioner

Possibly the adjuster is seized...try giving it a few taps...even if you can't slacken the chain you may still be able to dismantle both sprockets on the camshafts...Steve
by mgcjag
Sat Mar 30, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Washer Bottle position.
Replies: 4
Views: 188
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Re: Washer Bottle position.

What model is your car...2+2 fhc ots UK or US please try to put your name and model in the signature area..Steve
by mgcjag
Sat Mar 30, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Timing chain tensioner
Replies: 6
Views: 269
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Re: Timing chain tensioner

Why have you removed the bolts holding the cams to the sprockets...what are you trying to do... to adjust the upper chain you slacken the adjuster center nut...fully press in the locking pin.. look close the pin has serrations..press in till they dissengage..then you can turn the adjuster clockwise ...
by mgcjag
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:42 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Folding down the Soft top correctly
Replies: 13
Views: 437
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Re: Folding down the Soft top correctly

Full details for folding the hood are given in the small buff coloured Operating. Maintenance & Service Handbook ...Steve
by mgcjag
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:53 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Testing brake vacuum check valve
Replies: 3
Views: 265
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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 ...