The 'E' Type Forum

Why not just use thick rubber washers instead of the special thick steel washers where the bolts go through. Much simpler and same result. Not that there would be any rubbing of the flanges once the bolts were properly tightened anyways. A good heavy coat of epoxy primer followed by topcoat should b...

Chris is giving you the correct information. If you are using a jaguar xk engine in a six cylinder e type and have an e type sump use the recommended amount of oil as specified in the shop manual. Mark the height on your dipstick and you will be golden.

It is accessible through the wheel well, usually nicely rusted.

Hi Alan. If you have bought a project the front bumpers required are whatever matches your bonnet. I went through this recently with my 67. Turns out I had 3.8 front wings and a modified centre section. There is a difference in the mount spacing between the 3.8 and 4.2. Chances are that if there are...

Thanks for the clarification Peter. Now I can just use whatever paint I have on the shelf when the time comes. I was just interested as there are long drawn out discussions about what constitutes an early 3.8 detailing obl vs flat floor vs marston radiator etc. but it seems that while there are lots...

What does early 4.2 mean. Is that a series 1 4.2, a series one or series 1 1/2 4.2 or is there some Other approximate date that one can consider early vs late.

So, after descaling what is recommended for sediment and sludge?

Perfect. Thanks so much Andrew. Just what I need.

That is plan B. I do not know the correct dimensions however so was going for the easier route. Plan C is to purchase a lathe/mill combo and learn how to machine.

https://i.postimg.cc/yd0fkJpt/AE77-F083-E8-FE-468-E-834-D-9463-BC9-C543-E.jpg I have been trying to locate a source for the parts circled. According to the reproduction parts thread Richard Smith was able to supply some parts but he has informed me that he no longer can. SNG and Moss have also saif...

No. There was no issue with that on mine.

Tadek, when I converted my 3.8 to negative ground I neglected to switch the fuel pump wires and it only ran till the carbs were dry and then stalled. I switched the wires, it started and I did not have to do anything more to it.

Thanks for that Steve.

Every time seals come up Baines are mentioned as having the best seals. Unfortunately they do not have an e type seal kit. How did you ascertain which of their seals are the correct ones? Is there a list somewhere online or is there some other method of determining?

When I first bought my ots many years ago I purchased a lot of repair parts from a place called Phoenix Engineering located in Goole? I believe. This was back when trans Atlantic shipping did not cost you your first born. I am wondering what ever became of that company as I believe they were very we...

Jason Len of xk's unlimited had a swb roadster converted to a v12. It involved changes to the bulkhead plus the frames from a series3 if I remember right. The car is now in Jay Leno's collection and he has produced a video about it. Definitely a deep pocket exercise.

So, how did you achieve this? All new gaskets with modern materials?

Thank you Julian.

So that is one no so far. As steve says perhaps including if you followed the break in procedure to the letter would be instructive.

There is a recent thread on the Jag Lovers forum where it is claimed by two people who have used them that the SNG enamelled manifolds stand up in the long term (up to 5 years and counting). They have had no crazing or chipping under normal driver usage, not show car usage. Has anyone had similar ex...