The 'E' Type Forum

Ray, keep it simple. The garage undertook a "contract" to repair your clutch. It's there responsibility to do that. They haven't, so need to fix it if they want to be paid. Presumably you haven't paid them yet? In which case don't, and have your car taken somewhere that has competent mechanics.

Malcolm : no the CTek will revive almost anything, but its circuitry requires if to encounter a residual voltage of 2 volts . If your car is gradually discharging the battery ( immobilisers are one of the prime sources of this ) - Both my Bentley Continental R and my Mercedes CLK do it - it will ea...

I have a '69 series 2 2+2, and would be happy to take a pic, but unfortunately it's away for it's winter service, m.o.t and a few jobs. If you're stuck when it's back early next week let me know and I'll take a pic

I’m sure you’re correct Christopher (as usual!) but if a 12 volt lead acid battery gets to less than 2 volts, isn’t it dead?

I'd guess the differentiating factor with these chargers is whether they have some additional strategy for deeply discharged batteries or not. I haven't analysed any other smart chargers other than this one, so am unable to add more. kind regards Marek My post on this seemed to disappear! The Ctek ...

I use a 20 year old optimate on the E Type, and a Ctek on the F Type. Both are fantastic.

Tony wrote: ↑

Fri Nov 10, 2023 8:40 am

PS. I have worked out. E types are made from old Clingon ships that still have there ability to cloak and uncloak when being looked for.

Are Clingon ships similar to Klingon ones?

Probably a stupid question, but are you sure you have the right hangers? I went out in one that grounded on road humps, and the expert (really!) i took with me to check my potential purchases out looked underneath and the exhaust was too low because it had the wrong hangers fitted.

Welcome to the forum, sounds like an interesting project. Pictures when you get a minute would be good.

Do you have access to another starter (the one you replaced? a friends?) so you can try a swap out andf see what happens?

You're right, only goes in one way, I think what happened is that the whole thing was positioned about 180 out when it was put in? Just know there was massive rotating to get it firing!

And do read the set up instructions carefully. I think you can put the 123 in the wrong way round, then have to advance massively to get it running

A long story, but worth a read. I recently bought 4 new Pirelli Cinturatos for my S2 2+2 from Longstone Tyres, complete with new inner tubes, rim tape etc. I was very pleased, handled well in the wet and so on. However, after not many miles I went on tour to Brittany. After a short while, I started ...

I have the same 123 as you, non bluetooth, and use curve 2. SNG use curve 5, but that advances a lot more than standard. Mine runs well on 2. Potential problem though - when you install the 123, you set it up by rotating until the light goes out? or comes on? Anyway, that is quite critical and mine ...

I've used all the classic 20/50s, no problems, all seem to do the same job. That's on 40,000 miles of driving. I've used Millers, Halfords, valvoline, Castrol, Comma - I really don't think it matters that much. My engine still ticks over at 30 lbs pressure and runs at over 50 when really hot at anyt...

Hi and welcome to the forum. Nice set of cars you have there!

No idea - one in mine as well! For inspection purposes?
To let water out when the leaky sill overflows?

PSK1600HP wrote: ↑

Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:03 am

Hi Malcolm,
Thanks and funnily enough I barely fit in 860005!
Slowly trying to shed weight so I don't look a complete fool squeezing in and exploding out!

I'd do a straight swap for it with my 2+2 which would give you more room!

Hi and welcome - very jealous of your car!

Just back from our tour of Brittany.
Will work out the figures soon, but my MPG will be higher than usual