The 'E' Type Forum

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-...

Go Direct to Gates...belt manufacturer and check either online or with their technical depth...Steve

Uh the old Italian tune up

Was it worth me posting the above info

Hi Danny..no I won't be at Angus.s this year..Steve

And no its not the undercoat...this is it straight out of the gun..assembly then cut/polish....Steve

Quick update....IVA passed and now fully registered with DVLA....and at the painters..Steve
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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?

Plenty of knowledge on Facebook JDC historic https://www.facebook.com/share/RU7CpUMVQeCY3XUd/ also Shapecraft Northampton for the bonnet ..Steve

Darryl...your thermostat dosnt look closed....it has a gap thus giving you 13mm if completely closed it would be more like 11mm.... Steve

Ian...Bluecol is available all over the place in 5lt just google it..Steve https://skcstores.co.uk/products/blueco ... tion-5-ltr

Read the posts above....it isnt a kit that you can purchase its parts adapted to suite....Steve

I think it just proves that your choke isn't working correctly...Steve

Read the original post....it clearly states the poster has a S2..Steve

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...

Hi Simon.. is your breather plumbed into the air intake..also quite ofter the rear sump seal is the culprit..Steve

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...

Hi Mike..how about replying to your last post where you wanted help on the center console befor asking for more help

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

Choke mechanism instructions on page C4 service manual...easier to get to if you remove the air filter assembly.