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by SteveG
Mon Jan 06, 2020 5:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Happy Birthday AJW 495H
Replies: 5
Views: 2565
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Re: Happy Birthday AJW 495H

That’s a great story, nice that it’s been in the family all that time - a great looking car too :salute:
by SteveG
Thu Jul 04, 2019 10:28 am
Forum: General
Topic: Early 1960’s Jaguar engineering
Replies: 12
Views: 4829
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Re: Early 1960’s Jaguar engineering

Thanks Richard, what a fabulous documentary :salute:
by SteveG
Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:26 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: ‘68 2+2 Re-trim
Replies: 16
Views: 8183
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Re: ‘68 2+2 Re-trim

Looks lovely Paul :bigrin:
by SteveG
Thu Mar 21, 2019 5:01 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 2+2 gearbox tailshaft housing
Replies: 0
Views: 4440
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2+2 gearbox tailshaft housing

Hoping somebody can give me some advice regarding removal of the tailshaft housing at the back of the gearbox on a Series 1 2+2 please. Undoing the bolts will loosen the casting but despite gentle persuasion with a mallet and some more persuasive use of tyre levers the unit will not separate from th...
by SteveG
Wed Mar 20, 2019 4:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Its been a while...
Replies: 6
Views: 3004
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Re: Its been a while...

Hi Chris,

Welcome back! I too have been absent for a couple of years until recently from all things Jaguar as remarried / moved house (twice) and moved my E type more times than I care to remember :roll: Pleased you are still enjoying your wonderful restoration.

Good to hear you’re still about.
by SteveG
Sat Jun 02, 2018 9:59 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Original Late E Series II refresh as it unfolds (Aug 1970 Build)
Replies: 195
Views: 82860
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Re: Original Late E Series II refresh as it unfolds (Aug 1970 Build)

Hi Dana,

Just read this thread from start to finish as been away from the forum for far too long. A stunning car and a real credit to your enthusiasm that comes across in the post. Enjoy. :swerve:

Steve
by SteveG
Fri Jun 01, 2018 12:26 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: First problem.. Series 1 advice sought please
Replies: 9
Views: 3837
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Re: First problem.. Series 1 advice sought please

If you have a leak in either the master or slave you probably have a load of air in the system by now. I would try the simple things first, fix the leak and bleed the system through.
by SteveG
Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:23 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Simon - Our Resident Chemistry Student
Replies: 21
Views: 8486
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Many congratulations Simon, you'll have saved for that E-type in no time as long as you keep your living standards to that of a student! All best wishes
by SteveG
Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: DVLA scam
Replies: 6
Views: 3407
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My brother, who has on occasion been prone to acting on impulse brought a 19 year old Russian over here, married her so she could get her visa and promptly got her up the duff. She then left him for another bloke (that was really unforeseen), so being the lucky bloke he is has ended up with both 288...
by SteveG
Sat Jun 13, 2015 4:57 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Joint Covers on driveshafts:IRS
Replies: 13
Views: 5808
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Glad I read this as just about to start restoration of the IRS. I shall bin them!
by SteveG
Sat Jun 13, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Colour choice....what is right
Replies: 42
Views: 18443
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Andrew, For my two penneth worth I think you should paint and trim a car in any colour you like, after all it's your vehicle and you have to look at it and drive it. My 2+2 was originally painted Dark Blue, non metallic with beige interior. When I bought it, it had been changed to red with a red int...
by SteveG
Sun May 24, 2015 7:38 am
Forum: General
Topic: One E-Type less in the world
Replies: 27
Views: 13034
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Really sad. It doesn't matter what car, model or variant - it's someone's pride and joy :cry:
by SteveG
Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: UJs any tips for removing?
Replies: 19
Views: 6493
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I tried different size sockets with the propshaft on the garage floor and hit it with an engineering hammer after soaking the bearing cups in penetrating fluid for a couple of days. Nothing, refused to budge. Upgraded to a club hammer, still no joy. Finally resorted to the biggest lump hammer and to...
by SteveG
Wed Mar 04, 2015 4:07 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Wiper rack removal
Replies: 5
Views: 4623
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I left the spindles on mine, pulled the entire assembly into the void behind the bulkhead and fed it all the way along to one side. When you can go no further it is possible with a lot of juggling to withdraw the mechanism through one of the holes in the void. It helps to have small hands, you will ...
by SteveG
Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:18 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: New member now has wheels!
Replies: 8
Views: 5043
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Nice looking car Graham, they still look fabulous in primrose too.

Like you, I have a 2+2, albeit somewhat earlier and in about a thousand pieces at present, but am enjoying the challenges of restoration :)
by SteveG
Sun Jan 25, 2015 1:45 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 2+2 gearbox assistance
Replies: 0
Views: 1528
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2+2 gearbox assistance

All, I have whilst the gearbox has been apart, replaced the front oil seal and paper gasket between the box and bell housing. I now need to do the same with the rear. I have undone the bolts between the extension casting (fitted to the 2+2 & S3 only), removed the speedo drive, the split pin, castell...
by SteveG
Sun Jan 25, 2015 10:49 am
Forum: General
Topic: Lightweight e-type sells for ?4m
Replies: 47
Views: 16828
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So to those who are getting upset and obsessed with values, or are just not enjoying their E types to the full, sell up and re-discover cheap fun motoring (as E Types were in the 1970s / 80s). There is a raft of stunning cars from the 90s onwards that are on the floor price-wise, and with a bit of ...
by SteveG
Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:17 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Silly question about temporarily stopping local rust
Replies: 10
Views: 5376
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With POR 15, you are supposed to brush off all flaky rust first. My understanding is that then, when painted, there is no further rusting that takes place under the paint. You don't need to use special primers or treatments first, unless you are painting on shiny new metal. It is true that you cann...
by SteveG
Mon Jan 05, 2015 6:04 pm
Forum: General
Topic: 3.8 bell housing
Replies: 6
Views: 3234
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I had mine glass bead blasted too and have just left it. Looks fine
by SteveG
Mon Jan 05, 2015 5:50 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Newbie from W Sussex
Replies: 14
Views: 8237
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Nickleback,

Have pm'd you re the last.