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by 265bhp
Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:29 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Christopher Storey
Replies: 28
Views: 1189
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Re: Christopher Storey

Only just catching up on the forum today after a while….very sad news indeed…I never met Christopher, but his knowledge and generosity in contributions was an amazing gift to this group
by 265bhp
Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ecosse Motorsport , Ian Stuart
Replies: 3
Views: 611
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Re: Ecosse Motorsport , Ian Stuart

Sad to hear….i have his 2” system on my car…was super friendly and good to his word to deal with….delivered on time, great value….beautifully crafted and just a decent sounding person…..a rare commodity
by 265bhp
Mon Jul 31, 2023 6:02 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Hello From LA and the one and only unique LDR Jaguar -- Video :)
Replies: 5
Views: 2096
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Re: Hello From LA and the one and only unique LDR Jaguar -- Video :)

Looks cool and must be a lot of fun…more pictures please

All the best
Jonathan
by 265bhp
Fri Jun 09, 2023 7:31 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: First Post
Replies: 6
Views: 2695
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Re: First Post

Welcome…

Pictures of the XK 120 please…..
by 265bhp
Tue May 23, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Colour choice, Return to France, Customs etc etc
Replies: 7
Views: 1231
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Re: Colour choice, Return to France, Customs etc etc

Car is looking lovely Rory….
Enjoy the build….we spent hours shaping the bumpers to fit…but 100% worth it in the end…..

All the best
Jonathan
by 265bhp
Wed May 03, 2023 8:50 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Kids party games and a damper……
Replies: 7
Views: 1048
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Re: Kids party games and a damper……

Hi guys Thanks for the replies….. It was bought new from one of our most well known suppliers and lasted 2 years on the road….not happy at all..if this had let go at speed the results would have been far worse..multiple instances of damage and who knows what else… Have bought one of the more expensi...
by 265bhp
Tue May 02, 2023 6:31 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Kids party games and a damper……
Replies: 7
Views: 1048
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Re: Kids party games and a damper……

:bigrin:

The next quiz question ….guess how long it was on the car before this fine reproduction item failed……
by 265bhp
Tue May 02, 2023 6:21 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Kids party games and a damper……
Replies: 7
Views: 1048
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Kids party games and a damper……

So….you will all probably remember the party game that involved the mum of the household bringing in a tray of objects….given a minute to look and remember and then had to write down as many items as you could recall Well this games a bit different…. These are the objects….all you have to do is tell...
by 265bhp
Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:59 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Leaking camshaft covers
Replies: 12
Views: 1425
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Re: Leaking camshaft covers

Hi guys

I used one gasket in the end as the cam covers were virtually flat….and I need to use the car on Friday…let’s see what wellseal on all sides does and I will report back

If it still fails then I may try the black winns gasket method….!

Let’s see….
by 265bhp
Wed Apr 26, 2023 1:08 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Leaking camshaft covers
Replies: 12
Views: 1425
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Re: Leaking camshaft covers

Thanks guys…SNG are out of stock for the Cometic type with no know delivery date..I have a couple of spare sets of the typical ones so I might try doubling up the gasket with wellseal and try it
by 265bhp
Tue Apr 25, 2023 8:51 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Leaking camshaft covers
Replies: 12
Views: 1425
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Re: Leaking camshaft covers

Hi
Well…worth a try…let’s see if anyone else chips in…otherwise that’s a phone call to Barratt’s in the morning..!…:)
by 265bhp
Tue Apr 25, 2023 7:30 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Leaking camshaft covers
Replies: 12
Views: 1425
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Re: Leaking camshaft covers

Hi Geoff
I think its more the seal/joint between camshaft cover to cylinder head
by 265bhp
Tue Apr 25, 2023 6:51 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Leaking camshaft covers
Replies: 12
Views: 1425
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Leaking camshaft covers

Evening all

I have a gentle persistent oil leak which eminates from the covers…..apart from wellseal on the gaskets is there any other method of sealing that you chaps utilise please
i am reticent to tighten the nuts further as they are already nipped enough I think

Many thanks
Jonathan
by 265bhp
Sun Mar 19, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: AGM batteries
Replies: 9
Views: 1202
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Re: AGM batteries

Forgot to add, the old battery was dropping from around 12.6 V to something in the region of 8 to 9 V initially when we did some cranking tests…I checked all the wires behind the dash and thickened a couple of them, also changed the relay unit I had used for the ignition relay upgrade modification a...
by 265bhp
Sat Mar 18, 2023 7:30 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: AGM batteries
Replies: 9
Views: 1202
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Re: AGM batteries

Thanks everyone…I borrowed Marek’s Optima 4.2RTR battery today and what a difference…it’s too snug a fit to be used, so I have just order the RTR3.7 version which is around a cm shorter and 730CCA compared to the 817 Either way it’s a big difference from the 550 I have currently Should be here Tuesd...
by 265bhp
Fri Mar 17, 2023 7:09 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: AGM batteries
Replies: 9
Views: 1202
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Re: AGM batteries

Hi guys That’s great…thank you May I also just double check you have not upgraded the alternators that you are using please…some threads on the web suggest alternators for traditional lead/wet batteries don’t either charge enough and/or don't maintain the right amount of charge when running Many tha...
by 265bhp
Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: AGM batteries
Replies: 9
Views: 1202
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AGM batteries

Hi Have any of you guys had any experience with using higher cranking power AGM style batteries? Give the space for an E-type battery is slightly limited. I am contemplating a higher CCA rating with an Optima style battery do any of you have experience with this new technology and also whether the d...
by 265bhp
Sun Mar 05, 2023 3:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Spares Day ???
Replies: 11
Views: 2181
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Re: Spares Day ???

Hi all I went today and having booked my ticket online paid the normal £10 not £15 which some had to as they paid on the day I would say it was reasonably well attended, certainly not packed and certain suppliers, such as Coventry Auto Components for the XK world And Automec for brake parts were not...
by 265bhp
Wed Mar 01, 2023 9:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New JagSpares day Venue
Replies: 36
Views: 4827
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Re: New JagSpares day Venue

I just booked…let’s see what it turns out to be like.. 8-)
by 265bhp
Sun Feb 26, 2023 1:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Headliner
Replies: 2
Views: 839
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Re: Headliner

Hi Adam

Is your headliner not the type normally glued to the steel roof..it’s only double sided contact adhesive that holds it..high temperature type I buy via eBay

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220463087601

Best
Jonathan