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- Tue Jan 19, 2021 5:44 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: MR FIAT 6 SPEED TRANSMISSION
- Replies: 7
- Views: 418
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 2:19 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Synthetic and semi synthetic; help please?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 446
- Fri Jan 15, 2021 6:21 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Synthetic and semi synthetic; help please?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 446
Re: Synthetic and semi synthetic; help please?
Hi Malcolm, yes I was aware that its about the F. Basically this is my opinion: correct oil spec, frequent changes, never mind the brand. But I have to admit that I have stayed with the Jaguar recommened Castrol 5W30 on my XJ8 (but only because I hope that I can escape the Nikasil liner death).By th...
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:35 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Synthetic and semi synthetic; help please?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 446
Re: Synthetic and semi synthetic; help please?
Yep, frequent oil-and filter changes is the way to go. I choose oils (only mineral) on basis of viscosity for classic cars, but I guess this is an endless debate. My E's engine runs definitely more quiet with new 20W50 even after only 3000 miles young oil.
- Wed Jan 13, 2021 6:17 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Service & Spares Bulletin Database
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1224
Re: Service & Spares Bulletin Database
Wow, invaluable!


- Sat Nov 28, 2020 5:24 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Intermittent revs drop and stall.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 634
Re: Intermittent revs drop and stall.
I had the same problem. I found that one of the throttle discs had a resistance to close completely (fractions of a mm), which was overcome when blipping. This could not be adjusted with the slow running screw, since either I got high idle without blipping all the time or stalling. Slight play in th...
- Mon Jul 27, 2020 12:46 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Upper ball joint
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1672
Re: Upper ball joint
Bill and Chris,
thank you.
Do you know if a machining service for existing wishbones is available as well?
Would be nice to keep my original ones.
thank you.
Do you know if a machining service for existing wishbones is available as well?
Would be nice to keep my original ones.
- Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:07 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Upper ball joint
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1672
Re: Upper ball joint
Hi Chris,
where did you get the modified upper wishbones? Recommended suppliers?
Thank you,
Mark
where did you get the modified upper wishbones? Recommended suppliers?
Thank you,
Mark
- Sun Jul 12, 2020 4:39 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: oscillating idle and lack of power
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2156
Re: oscillating idle and lack of power
Peter,
try UE needles, thats what the Mangoletsi filter requires.Worked on my car.
try UE needles, thats what the Mangoletsi filter requires.Worked on my car.
- Sat May 09, 2020 4:56 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Primer... which is best for bare metal?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 846
Re: Primer... which is best for bare metal?
Professional paintshops recommend 2pack epoxy, thats what I use, dont care for the brand, but make sure that you get the recipe for the product right (eg paint/hardener: 3:1, 15% thinner). If I have to do a "dirty" repair on small areas (not all rust etc removed completely), I use an epoxy based rus...
- Sun May 03, 2020 12:40 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: 3.8 seat shell colour?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1000
- Sat Apr 25, 2020 6:57 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Driveline clunk
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1477
- Sat Apr 25, 2020 6:54 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Covering material on OTS hood canopy?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 614
Re: Covering material on OTS hood canopy?
Afaik this is a special fabric, no longer available according to Eric Suffolk. I received a material from Aldridge (togehter with the hood) similar to the photos in Haddocks book , but used vinyl instead - fabric gets dirty easily, esp if you do a lot of hood down driving without cover.
- Fri Apr 24, 2020 3:57 am
- Forum: Series 3
- Topic: Series 3 Brake Servo Replacement⅚
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1632
Re: Series 3 Brake Servo Replacement⅚
Getting all the air out of the system is the challenge.
- Fri Apr 24, 2020 3:54 am
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Headliner supplier
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1128
Re: Headliner supplier
Eric Suffolk (Suffolk&Turley) is a Jaguar - only specialist, but a trimmer.
- Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:47 am
- Forum: Pub Chat
- Topic: Reeeeally tempted..
- Replies: 41
- Views: 9091
Re: Reeeeally tempted..
Fantastic! But 5 weeks for two digits? 

- Tue Mar 31, 2020 4:28 am
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: New member from Holland with a backrest problem
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2115
Re: New member from Holland with a backrest problem
The OTS seat backs are much smaller to clear the hood when folding down, but even then the mechanism fouls the trim piping when the seat is fully back :shock: All the seat wood is easily available https://i.postimg.cc/QNRDgFsZ/DSC-0059-864x1536.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/XvycC1gb/DSC-0061-1536x864.jpg...
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 11:25 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Differential Fixing Threads
- Replies: 9
- Views: 895
Re: Differential Fixing Threads
Thanks for the info, did not realize that before, would be a nice to have feature on the SNG website :wink: . Nevertheless it might be of help for Oliver, since I measured thread lenght only (without cone) as I understand that he rebuilds a special which might use the axle (diff) only, fastened with...
- Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:28 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Differential Fixing Threads
- Replies: 9
- Views: 895
Re: Differential Fixing Threads
I have a rear suspension on my bench at the moment (with type C axle)
the lower fulc bracket bolts are 7/16 UNC, the short ones have 1/2 , the longer ones 3/4 thread lenght (approx).
The 4top bolts are 1/2 UNC x 3/4.
the lower fulc bracket bolts are 7/16 UNC, the short ones have 1/2 , the longer ones 3/4 thread lenght (approx).
The 4top bolts are 1/2 UNC x 3/4.
- Sun Mar 29, 2020 8:11 pm
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: New member from Holland with a backrest problem
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2115
Re: New member from Holland with a backrest problem
Mine are, even the mounting holes for the seat slide lever bracket are present on both sides of the bottom panel.