The 'E' Type Forum

OK,where would you connect the oil pressure pipe tp the engine ?

Hi,where is the best place to connect the pipework ,and do you have to drill and tap the engine block?

Hi Rob Gill here, I reconditioned my strombergs with a kit from Burlens and changed all rubber fuel hoses has they were leaking etc ,all is ok now.Has for fuel consumption i dont check it yet as i have only recently started using the car but it seems ok ,and every time i go to the petrol station the...

when i replaced the front seal my auto box i drained all the oil etc,the box was out of the car for about 2 months in total.when driving after refitting i had a similar problem.I got in touch with the The Auto Gearbox Co.and spoke to one of their engineers,here,s what he said,Ah thats a normal probl...

Hi Rob Gill here, when i took my gearbox out i removed radiator ,header tank crossrail,alternator,air box etc.moved over power steering pump so i could move engine far enough forward,so that the rear gearbox flange cleared the propshaft flange when i withdrew the gearbox.Are you saying that it was n...

Hi rob Gill here,you will get plenty of good advise on this forum,whatever s3 you buy keep some funds back for the usual suprises ,ie dodgy fuel pump,charging system faulty, hot starting problems due to old ignition system.all of which can be cured with new replacements. have had mine 2 years and in...

Hi welcome here, that appears to be a good solid base to develop.
If you see my posts thats what i am doing.This forum has proved to be really helpful.
All the very best Rob Gill.

Thank you for the information guys ,the clutch,s on overdrive sound interesting i will be investigating them when i have the gearbox.
Rob Gill.

Has anyone done this conversion?
I have an option on a standard gearbox or an overdrive box which appears to be dimensionally identical ,any thoughts or ideas,or spares ie. bellhousing,flywheel ,clutch pedal?
Thanks Rob Gill

Hi,Rob Gill here,
this not unusual on a s3, i had it on mine.
I cured it by fitting a new SNG Barrett ignition/disributor kit,it came with very clear fitting instructions.
All the best.

yes my ignition light was coming on erratically.

Hi ,Rob Gill here. I had a similar condition on my 1971 s3,had the system checked to find it was the voltage regulator part no. C 31526 that was not working,i dont know the reason why has i am a nuts and bolts man (in other words if i cant see it i dont believe it........... like electricity). But w...

Hi everyone,Merry Christmas to you all. I have a little project in my garage,might get 10 minutes on it on christmas day,after i have cooked lunch,wash up ,and been good all day. The price i have to in bribes,........no not cash, i just dont tell anyone about that :bigrin: All the very best wishes, ...

Does anyone know how to change wiper stroke from LHD to RHD.
Also the park position is not working......... any ideas?.
Thanks Rob Gill.

I brought the car from uk in april 2016. It was a L/H/D from florida. The body had no rust, the interior all trim rubbers had perished so i removed them. Removed all trim,lights etc and had it repainted. On getting it back from paint before retrimming i decided to change to R/H/D. when this was done...

Just a few pictures of my s3,after 18 months of work its beginning to look the part.




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Hi Rob Gill here
how do i post photos on forum.
Thanks.

Hi,Rob Gill here.
can you see what part of the gearbox oil is coming from?

hi, Rob Gill here.
My s3 2+2 was registered on 1.1 71 and exported to america,i would like to find out if it was one of the first s3 built or any other history to the car.
Thanks Rob Gill

Hi Rob Gill here, If you put the front end on axle stands it is accsessible to change this switch,it is a bit fiddley though. I had this problem when i first had my s3. I have found with a manual this forum and patience/persiverance most jobs can be done. I brought my s3 in April 2016 in this time i...