The 'E' Type Forum

Hi Welcome, I am not far away in Leicestershire Was the photo taken at Classic wheels in Rutland in 2022. I was there with my S1. May see you at some local shows. Ashby classic and vintage vehicle meets on Facebook is a good way of finding local events and classic meets. https://i.postimg.cc/cJdZ77H...

My 67 OTS was completely restored 20+ years ago by the previous owner, but the new chrome insert trim in the lower windscreen seal to the body, was never fitted. But supplied loose, i have tried to get a few classic car garages to fit this part but all have tried/declined saying it does not fit. So ...

If you can repair it yourself then fine. But if not I recommend Steve Hunt's services, he knows these motors inside out and made a good job rebuilding my S1 with wiper parking switch which burnt out, came back better than new. For contact details he advertises lucas wiper motors on ebay with his nam...

Mine rusted and I replaced it with a curved aluminium one from Cambridge Motorsport. Very happy with it.

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Fri Aug 04, 2023 12:15 pm

Marek, No oil warning light on mine. I think only on some early 3.8s and some early S3s.

The Ignition light also doubles as the oil pressure warning light on Series 1 cars, unless you have modified it.

I used this company
https://www.gsparkplug.com/ignition/spark-plug-caps
Very knowledgeable on the current options

JLR selling off cars and pedal cars from the "Warwickshire collection" Looks like the cars they purchased from Dr James Hull. Some Jaguars in there. All offered at no reserve.

https://www.classiccarauctions.co.uk/th ... -1/ipp-100

Thanks all for your comments.
I checked the screws and nuts for tightness and found the one at the top of the vertical section very loose. Nipped both sides up a little, now the bonnet stays up.
Will keep an eye on it, and may replace the springs at a later date.

Hi, Looking for a bit of advice. My bonnet when opened would stay in position. For obvious reasons it started when I replaced the electric fan from a kenlowe mounted on a steel frame in the nose of the bonnet to a revotec mounted behind the radiator. The bonnet is close to staying open or if it does...

I had my S1 wiper motor rebuilt by your "ebay supplier" Steve hunt and in his defence he did an excellent job. It looked brand new and has performed faultlessly since. I also spoke to him and his knowledge on lucas wiper motors is second to none. So something strange here. I struggled to follow the ...

In the interests of reliability of your completed car I would think that the cost of a new Lucas coil for it would be a wise investment. Price in the UK would be less than £20. :smile: Also if keeping a points system invest in new rotor arm, points and condenser from the Distributor Doctor, or new ...

There are "true series 1" Etypes on an E Suffix plate. My uk S1 was built and registered in May 67 and therefore on an E Suffix.

How old are your tyres? Old tyres that have gone hard but with lots of tread will give the impression of brakes easily locking up as they are frequently the overlooked part of braking performance on an E Type.
Andy

Thanks for the tips on fitting this kit. I fitted it today, with the car supported on axle stands under the diff cage, with wheels removed. So the suspension was unsupported. Looking at access to the caliper nipple, I could not see how it is possible to fit with front dampers in place. More space is...

I am imminently changing my old 205 Bridgestones for 185's and will be paying Dougal a visit later this month. After much thought and budget consideration of all 185 options mentioned I have decided to go for the Pirrelli for their better performance and as these are what Jaguar Classic fit to the E...

I am following this thread as I purchased a Fosseway remote bleed kit last year and had reservations about fitting it so have been putting it off. Due to access with IRS in place, there is mention of releasing the dampers for access. Is this straight forward? As once I start the job I will need to c...

For those who may be interested in following this resto mod of a S3 E type https://youtu.be/rfgQhyqJOWU https://youtu.be/RouWI4eGgsY They also have a couple of MKII saloons in for radical modification which are shown in these clips. May not be to everyone's taste but standard of workmanship is excel...

Welcome to E type ownership. Hope it is living up to your expectations.

Is it a 74 or am I one year out!

So before they come to break down the door
Forgive me Delilah, I just couldn't take anymore

Do you have a car hifi shop near you which you can visit (once re-opened)? But not a halfords. When I was looking for speakers to fit in a series 1 console about 20 years ago. I took my centre console with modern DIN sized stereo fitted into Car Electronics in Leicester. They were happy to bring out...