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by Mephistopheles
Wed Feb 21, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: S3 Heater Install
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Germany

Re: S3 Heater Install

Craig It's one of those things with our hobby: we're getting more and more perfect at opening cans of worms: Projects that started out as manageable become complex jobs that blow any budget. It's like a crab walk: one step forward, followed by two steps back…incomprehension about how our vehicles we...
by Mephistopheles
Tue Feb 20, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: S3 Heater Install
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Germany

Re: S3 Heater Install

Craig,

Has there been any progress with your engine?
I have read your restoration posts on Jag Lovers with pleasure and interest. When can we expect the continuation of your restoration reports?

Regards
Holger
by Mephistopheles
Mon Feb 19, 2024 1:58 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: S3 Heater Install
Replies: 8
Views: 584
Germany

Re: S3 Heater Install

Gordon, I can only speak for LHD E Type Series 3: There is only one relay on the left hand side near the bulkhead, this is the air conditioning main relay. In its original condition it is bolted to the left mudshield, next to the brake fluid reservoir for the rear brakes (see extract from repair man...
by Mephistopheles
Sun Feb 18, 2024 10:14 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: IRS mounts
Replies: 9
Views: 1225
Germany

Re: IRS mounts

Colin,

Great idea and great tool!
I would join in and also order a set if you decide to produce this tool. :wrench:

Regards
Holger
by Mephistopheles
Fri Aug 19, 2022 5:28 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Removing PDWA, thread size/flare type of fittings
Replies: 4
Views: 1432
Germany

Re: Removing PDWA, thread size/flare type of fittings

Hi Colin,
Thanks for your detailed answer.
However, in the meantime I decided to keep the PDWA.
Best regards
Holger
by Mephistopheles
Tue Aug 16, 2022 12:30 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Removing PDWA, thread size/flare type of fittings
Replies: 4
Views: 1432
Germany

Re: Removing PDWA, thread size/flare type of fittings

Hi Marek,
Thanks for your answer.
Best regards
Holger
by Mephistopheles
Sat Aug 13, 2022 1:12 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Removing PDWA, thread size/flare type of fittings
Replies: 4
Views: 1432
Germany

Removing PDWA, thread size/flare type of fittings

Hello all, I would like to remove the PDWA and instead connect the two brake lines for the front circuit / the rear circuit with screw fittings connectors. Since I want to order the necessary connectors and have them on site before I start work, here are my questions: What are the thread sizes of th...
by Mephistopheles
Tue May 03, 2022 3:05 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Changing coolant V12
Replies: 3
Views: 2007
Germany

Changing coolant V12

I have found many posts about replacing the coolant, however, I still have the following questions before I want to replace the coolant in my E Type V12 myself: 0. Is there a simple way to analyse whether the anti-corrosion additives in silicate cooling water (that is still clear and of blue-green c...
by Mephistopheles
Sat Jan 29, 2022 7:15 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Relay position.
Replies: 6
Views: 2187
Germany

Re: Relay position.

Hi Harald
I assume your car is US specification; the relay inside belongs to the seat belt warning system (see attachment)
Best regards
Holger
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by Mephistopheles
Thu Jun 10, 2021 3:08 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: New locking boot cable hasn’t lasted a day! Now unable to open boot
Replies: 16
Views: 5197
Germany

Re: New locking boot cable hasn’t lasted a day! Now unable to open boot

Fortunately, I haven't had any problems opening the trunk lid of my S3 OTS yet. However, to be able to rule this out in the future and to be on the safe side, I attached a strong cord to the opening lever of the trunk lock and laid it up to the right rear light housing and fixed it there with an adh...
by Mephistopheles
Fri Apr 23, 2021 3:23 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Turn signal relay
Replies: 3
Views: 1387
Germany

Re: Turn signal relay

Simon and Steve,
On LHD cars both flasher units are at the same position like RHD (not mirror image); i.e. close to the glove box of LHD Cars.
Regards
Holger
by Mephistopheles
Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:08 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Parts location ...
Replies: 12
Views: 3490
Germany

Re: Parts location ...

Andrew is right: door striker shim (BD19298).
Regards
Holger
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by Mephistopheles
Wed Dec 16, 2020 11:32 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Foam deadening
Replies: 18
Views: 4394
Germany

Re: Foam deadening

Peter
Jaguar factory used leather for a small number of parts: top of the seat (sides are vinyl), the backrest front surface and - for manuals- the gaiter of the gear stick. Concerning the materials used for trimming you may check the homepage of trimming shops, e.g. john-skinner.co.uk
Regards
Holger
by Mephistopheles
Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:59 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Series 2 and 3 Headlamp chrome trims supplier?
Replies: 24
Views: 7477
Germany

Re: Series 2 and 3 Headlamp chrome trims supplier?

Hi Julian
Does the fastener BD9848 fit to the original holes for the rivets for the headlamp chrome trim?
Regards
Holger
by Mephistopheles
Fri Dec 11, 2020 10:42 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Foam deadening
Replies: 18
Views: 4394
Germany

Re: Foam deadening

Hi Peter the common foam sheets (supplied by trimmers and the foam used by Jaguar as well) are open cell foam; i.e. if the area around the sill gets wet, the foam acts like a sponge. I used for my car a closed cell foam (the product is called Armacell, 3 mm thickness with adhesive layer, got it via ...
by Mephistopheles
Fri Nov 27, 2020 8:38 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Thread size of front brake bleeding nipples
Replies: 5
Views: 2179
Germany

Re: Thread size of front brake bleeding nipples

Hi Andrew, Simon and Steve
Thanks; I understand: I will order non-return bleeding nipples with both thread sizes to make sure that I can install them directly after removing the old nipples. The supplier has already agreed to take the non-fitting parts back.
Regards
Holger
by Mephistopheles
Thu Nov 26, 2020 5:39 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Series 2 and 3 Headlamp chrome trims supplier?
Replies: 24
Views: 7477
Germany

Re: Series 2 and 3 Headlamp chrome trims supplier?

Hello Simon
Last year I also strained my nerves with the chrome beading. With modest success as far as the fit is concerned. If you manage to find a source for the brass profiles, I would also be very interested in it.
Regards
Holger
by Mephistopheles
Thu Nov 26, 2020 12:27 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Thread size of front brake bleeding nipples
Replies: 5
Views: 2179
Germany

Thread size of front brake bleeding nipples

I am interested in replacing the brake bleeding nipples of my E Type Series III by non-return valve bleeding nipples. One supplier claims metric thread size for front brake bleeding nipples: M10x1x16mm. Is this correct?
Thanks and best regards
Holger
by Mephistopheles
Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:13 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Adjustable power steering
Replies: 14
Views: 4734
Germany

Re: Adjustable power steering

Thanks, Marek!
Best regards
Holger
by Mephistopheles
Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:12 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Sieve in oil suction pipe // thread oil sump
Replies: 2
Views: 1423
Germany

Re: Sieve in oil suction pipe // thread oil sump

Thanks Christopher!
Regards
Holger