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- Mon Jul 22, 2019 6:35 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Pilkington windscreen aerial wiring
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3860
Re: Pilkington windscreen aerial wiring
Hi Paul I have the same antenna wires in my screen however mine is not heated. In the end I did not use the antenna wires. At the time I emailed Nick Gardiner (Commercial Manager Pilkington Classics) Nick.Gardiner@nsg.com Below is his reply That’s one of our Antenna screens, they are to connect up t...
- Sat Jun 08, 2019 6:02 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: SNG Barratt Hillclimb
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4290
Re: SNG Barratt Hillclimb
We just wanted to drop a quick line to say what a fabulous day out we have had today (despite the weather in the morning). You guys did an amazing job of hosting a well organised and fun event. We were so grateful to have the opportunity to experience Julian’s fantastic driving in the F Type and dri...
- Wed May 29, 2019 12:34 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: SNG Barratt Hillclimb
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4290
Re: SNG Barratt Hillclimb
E mail sent very excited
- Mon May 27, 2019 6:30 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: No 6 Fuse blowing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2471
Re: No 6 Fuse blowing
Disconnected multi connector to bonnet fuse still blows Removed indicator rear bulbs fuse still blows Removed flasher unit fuse ok Removed the cover from the flasher unit and it appears as new (no rust or any signs of shorting) reconnected switched indicators on jiggled the wires fuse ok When drivin...
- Sat May 25, 2019 3:55 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: No 6 Fuse blowing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2471
Re: No 6 Fuse blowing
Thanks gents yet again great advice from this forum !! :yellow: So I isolated each circuit took it for a test drive each time and discovered it’s the indicator circuit that blows the fuse which is surprising as using the indicators when stationary did not blow the fuse? So my task tomorrow is to fin...
- Sat May 25, 2019 12:09 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: No 6 Fuse blowing
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2471
No 6 Fuse blowing
Hoping for a little electrical advice. Every time I drive my car the number 6 fuse blows (radiator fan, Horn Relay, stop lamps, gauges and washer) my first thought was the rad fans so I temporary wired them from a fused feed direct from the battery but the fuse still blows when driving, running the ...
- Fri Apr 12, 2019 11:26 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Open Day April 2019
- Replies: 108
- Views: 35576
Re: Open Day April 2019
Apologies we are unable to make this now. David Jones Richard Hartfall Steve Hook (mgcjag) Jonathan John (johnetype) Julian aka cactusman Jerry & Hilary Lunt Jeremy Stuart Exelby John and Teresa Fowle Paul and Sandra (paulsco) Martin Scherz Peter Crespin Simon Pimblett Julian Barratt David Dawson Ti...
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 3:34 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Ignition failure?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2640
Re: Ignition failure?
I have correct feeds to the module so it looks like its gone kaput!
Where best place to get one? are lumention modules all the same or is there a specific one for the e type?
Where best place to get one? are lumention modules all the same or is there a specific one for the e type?
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 6:22 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Ignition failure?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2640
Re: Ignition failure?
Thanks all for quick replies
Lumenition was fitted many years ago
Centre ht lead checked no spark
Distributor cap is newish and carbon still there
Rotor arm is newish and red distributor doctor
Lumenition was fitted many years ago
Centre ht lead checked no spark
Distributor cap is newish and carbon still there
Rotor arm is newish and red distributor doctor
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 5:45 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Ignition failure?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2640
Ignition failure?
Hi all Hoping for some advice, went out for a little run today the car is running great than all of a sudden without any spluttering the engine stopped my first thought was ignition failure. On checking i find- No spark at plugs, I have live feed to the coil but is not pulsing when engine tuning ove...
- Fri Mar 01, 2019 7:31 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: T5 gearbox
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2554
Re: T5 gearbox
Thanks Chris
- Fri Mar 01, 2019 7:52 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: T5 gearbox
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2554
T5 gearbox
Hi all,
I have a T5 5 speed gearbox fitted to my car from searching it appears the correct oil is Dexron II or III ATF just want to check this is correct as both are oils designed for auto box’s?
I have a T5 5 speed gearbox fitted to my car from searching it appears the correct oil is Dexron II or III ATF just want to check this is correct as both are oils designed for auto box’s?
- Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:40 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Rear light lens from Lotus Europa S2
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2138
Rear light lens from Lotus Europa S2
Hi all.
Lucas part No L807 rear light lense from a Lotus Europa S2, will this directly fit on series 2 rear light body.
The reason I ask im thinking about getting rid of the 2 reversing lights then try to modify my rear light unit to incorporate a revering light using the lotus lense.
Any thoughts?
Lucas part No L807 rear light lense from a Lotus Europa S2, will this directly fit on series 2 rear light body.
The reason I ask im thinking about getting rid of the 2 reversing lights then try to modify my rear light unit to incorporate a revering light using the lotus lense.
Any thoughts?
- Mon Dec 03, 2018 5:26 pm
- Forum: Pub Chat
- Topic: Hitch up the caravan and away you go!!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 6332
- Fri Nov 23, 2018 8:04 pm
- Forum: Pub Chat
- Topic: Series 1 been in the garage for 40 years!!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4628
Series 1 been in the garage for 40 years!!
Called at a house today to give estimate for some building works the chat turned to classic cars and the chap mentioned his father put an old series one jag in the garage 40 years ago its covered in a load of junk but he needs to get it removed, ho how my heart skipped a beat!! Well it turned out to...
- Fri Nov 23, 2018 7:47 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Rotor arm identification
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1727
- Sat Nov 17, 2018 7:41 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Open Day April 2019
- Replies: 108
- Views: 35576
Re: Open Day April 2019
We wold like to come to this-
Steve&Jo (TheDampMan)
Jonathan
David Jones
Richard Hartfall
Steve Hook (mgcjag)
John (johnetype)
Please cut and past to add your name to the list
Steve&Jo (TheDampMan)
Jonathan
David Jones
Richard Hartfall
Steve Hook (mgcjag)
John (johnetype)
Please cut and past to add your name to the list
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 2:50 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Flushing out coolant system
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1660
Flushing out coolant system
Hi all When I checked my antifreeze I noticed the coolant in the expansion tank was a little brown, I think it might be time to flush out the whole system and replace with fresh antifreeze. Citric acid and vinegar has been posted previously as being a good way to break up any crud in the system? Any...
- Sat Nov 10, 2018 12:34 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Windscreen wires?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3995
Re: Windscreen wires?
Just a quick update on this I sent an email to Nick Gardiner (Commercial Manager Pilkington Classics) below is his reply Hi Steve That’s one of our Antenna screens, they are to connect up to the radio, you will need some kind of conversion from our terminal to the spade though – im not sure how that...
- Wed Nov 07, 2018 11:01 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Clip-On Bullet Mirror
- Replies: 12
- Views: 4822
Clip-On Bullet Mirror
Hi All
Trying to decide what mirrors to fit (I prefer not to drill the body) found theses and wondered if anyone has installed them or any other options?
https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/ ... rror-100mm
Trying to decide what mirrors to fit (I prefer not to drill the body) found theses and wondered if anyone has installed them or any other options?
https://www.carbuildersolutions.com/uk/ ... rror-100mm