The 'E' Type Forum

Thanks - all great stuff. Just been on e-bay and getting one for my car.

Hello Paul here. I had this problem a few weeks ago and it was a simple fix - remove the cover under the dash to left of steering wheel column (over your left knee if you were sitting in car) to reveal the choke cable attachment to the switch and adjust there so that switch will close then tighten. ...

Thanks for replies I am in Steventon so perhaps we can meet up for coffee. I will contact Birks. I think I might have fixed choke today. Screw was missing on mechanism below carb. Tomorrow morning start up will be the big test.

Thanks both for replies.

Hi Paul here. I have been having issues starting my S 1 4.2 from cold and now can see the choke is not working at all. I think it is not connected below the steering column. I am unable to work upside down as I have vertigo so does anyone know of a good mobile mechanic that knows e- types near me in...

Thanks Steve.

Hello Paul here. Relatively new owner of reconditioned S1 4.2. My issue is starting after 4/5 weeks. I don’t think choke is engaging properly as I try and try and she eventually fires up after numerous turns. It has electric start. My question is where on the carbs is the interconnection such that p...

Ah - Switzerland might be difficult!

Again thanks - i was wondering how i would test it.

Rubber purchased so will give that a go and if that does not work i will go to where u had yours done and let them have a go at adjusting it.

Great photos am on the case now getting some rubber and will Update in a week or so. Thanks so much.

All great thoughts. Jaglex any chance u could post a picture of the piece of rubber so I can copy the way und you do it?

Hi everyone - Paul here. Thanks for all the responses to my other posts - really appreciated. Today just wanted to ask about my soft top on 4.2 S1 which is a new refurbishment, but regardless it still leaks just above the steering wheel where it joins the windscreen. I have put some extra rubber tri...

Hello - a quick question - my E has had its annual service and is now in a bubble in the garage on trickle feed and have not started it for about 6 to 8 weeks. Today i decided to take on quick run as roads dry. It went well but was slow to start even with electronic ignition. Usually a first time st...

Yes good spot my spelling has never been my greatest attribute!

Hi Simon the seats are Mazda Mk1 MX5. I put similar in my TR5 they are very comfortable indeed and fit well into an E-type.

Thanks for all the replies - page 30 what a hoot! Yes i will speak with Angus as we get it sorted. At the moment think i have it in hand with New Forest Jaguar team who are great by the way. Main problems i had was a petrol tank that had paint pickling because they put gasket on to fresh gloss paint...

Thanks - my name is Paul Baker. I understand that this is different to the e-type club just thought most of us would get the magazine so a useful way to introduce my subject - sorry if i have done the wrong thing. will work out how to put pic of my jag and name for future posts. https://i.postimg.cc...

I read with interest in the E-Type club magazine just issued (169) that Philip went to the launch party of the new Woodham Mortimer company. Spare a thought though for those of us that were customers of JD Classics upon whom this new company is basing all of its sales pitch and USP on. An overnight ...