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by mark10337
Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:58 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Explain clutch slave cylinders to me
Replies: 18
Views: 11084
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Re: Explain clutch slave cylinders to me

Very timely. I just got my car back and one of the notes from the mechanic was I am missing the spring. Now, my S2 has a 10" clutch fitted - I won't go into the details why. How can I tell which slave I have? I thought it was only the earlier 3.8 cars that needed this spring. Now, as I don't know wh...
by mark10337
Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rear light under riders
Replies: 17
Views: 6031
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Re: Rear light under riders

I have been having great difficulty getting the reinforcing washer - Part 39 on the SNG diagram
http://www.sngbarratt.com/CatalogueProd ... 887&a=7617

Without it I can't mount the finisher either. Has anyone got a source for this, or dimensions?
by mark10337
Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: There's one born every minute....
Replies: 10
Views: 4124
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Re: There's one born every minute....

and what is that modification on the RH side of the gearbox tunnel housing? I'm sure that extra plate is not original.

Didn't even remove the headliner when respraying... and the original colour also shows around the wiring inside the dash...
by mark10337
Tue Aug 16, 2016 5:42 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Puzzle for Forum Members. Annoying Squeak Noise.
Replies: 14
Views: 6091
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Re: Puzzle for Forum Members. Annoying Squeak Noise.

Just had an annoying squeak for the last 8 months. The post inspired me (and the passenger) to finally sort it out. Seemed to be from the centre bulkhead area whilst driving. Squirted WD40 on all the throttle linkage, pedal housings, bonnet latches etc. Started to close the bonnet, and it squeeked a...
by mark10337
Sun Aug 14, 2016 1:53 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Cheating heater demister hoses ?
Replies: 9
Views: 3925
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Re: Cheating heater demister hoses ?

damn, I just ordered some from XKS in the US. Where is the place in Zurich?
by mark10337
Thu Aug 11, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Blast Cleaning
Replies: 12
Views: 4880
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Re: Blast Cleaning

dry ice blasting is highly recommended, very gentle and doesn't damage more fragile areas.
by mark10337
Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:19 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Puzzle for Forum Members. Annoying Squeak Noise.
Replies: 14
Views: 6091
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Re: Puzzle for Forum Members. Annoying Squeak Noise.

loose starter motor?
by mark10337
Mon Aug 08, 2016 9:03 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Speedograph Richfield
Replies: 10
Views: 4501
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Re: Speedograph Richfield

Did you also have the internals updated to count kilometers instead of miles or is it just the face that has been changed? There should be a code available for the 3.54 gear ratio with km. I'd have to try and check an original European delivered car. I've always found it slightly disappointing there...
by mark10337
Wed Aug 03, 2016 3:13 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 9 or 10 inch clutch
Replies: 9
Views: 4651
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Re: 9 or 10 inch clutch

I did read somewhere (probably on this forum) that the later 9.5" clutch was a cost saving from Jaguar on the later cars. When I took mine on my Series 2 apart, I found it was a 10" fitted - most likely a PO at some stage. I kept it as a 10" and have been quite happy with it so far.
by mark10337
Wed Aug 03, 2016 3:10 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Series III Roadster Original Roof Frame Colour
Replies: 4
Views: 2671
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Re: Series III Roadster Original Roof Frame Colour

are there any pictures of how this should look - the frames and the inside of the hood. So many hoods have been replaced over the years it is difficult to know what would be factory original regarding linings, straps, fixings, vinyl wraps, position of lead bag (a source or description of one would b...
by mark10337
Wed Jul 27, 2016 9:17 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Rear Wind deflectors
Replies: 7
Views: 3536
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Re: Rear Wind deflectors

I also have the unit from Dave Kerr. Highly recommend both the wind deflector and his service.
by mark10337
Tue Jul 26, 2016 9:42 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: New guy says Hello
Replies: 19
Views: 6419
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Re: New guy says Hello

I love the little window regulator handles you have. I don't think they are original but never seen them as an aftermarket part either.
by mark10337
Sat Jul 23, 2016 7:24 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: S2 OTS locked out of the boot
Replies: 2
Views: 1508
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Re: S2 OTS locked out of the boot

Hi Chris

Thank you. Yes! I removed the number plate light and there is a small blanking grommet there. Removing that, allowed me to get a small screwdriver through the hole, and after some poking managed to release the mechanism.

Once again. Thank you!
by mark10337
Sat Jul 23, 2016 5:44 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: S2 OTS locked out of the boot
Replies: 2
Views: 1508
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S2 OTS locked out of the boot

Hi all Soooo.... well... yup. I was adjusting the boot latch today on my Series 2 OTS and closed it. Unfortunately I had not fully tightened the release cable and when I pulled it to open the boot lid, it just came straight out. So the question is, where is the access to flick the boot lock open aga...
by mark10337
Sat Jul 16, 2016 7:19 am
Forum: General
Topic: Choosing a flag
Replies: 21
Views: 6254
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Re: Choosing a flag

or when we now need to negotiate a trade agreement with Switzerland... hopefully Jaguar parts will be exempt from all import taxes :bigrin: Dear Dave Davis...
by mark10337
Sat Jul 02, 2016 1:51 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: rubber on torsion bar shields and LH mudshield and handbrake aperture!
Replies: 5
Views: 2238
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rubber on torsion bar shields and LH mudshield and handbrake aperture!

Hi I got replacement torsion bar shields and a LH mudshield as mine were all missing. From the parts catalogue there are meant to be rubber strips along one side of each of them. I have the rubber, I just can't see how to attach it to the shields. The wheel arch rubbers are riveted with the strips, ...
by mark10337
Sun Jun 26, 2016 4:07 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Noisy / whining gearbox
Replies: 15
Views: 5819
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Re: Noisy / whining gearbox

It is the bolts from the bell housing to the gearbox adaptor plate, held by the tab-washers that have come lose. There is a hole at the bottom of the bell housing, and looking you can see. Currently there is one bolt with the tab washer hanging down where its pair has come out. I remember at the tim...
by mark10337
Fri Jun 24, 2016 5:30 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: new wiring harness
Replies: 8
Views: 3581
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Re: new wiring harness

Autosparks. I'm pleased with them. Deal with them direct. They sometimes supply the dash loom with the newer T5 bulb holder fittings instead of the original. Check this if you are going for concourse. Also, if you want anything extra adding in - think of it now. You can get it added to the loom. Rev...
by mark10337
Fri Jun 24, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Noisy / whining gearbox
Replies: 15
Views: 5819
Switzerland

Re: Noisy / whining gearbox

Well, I've managed to locate at least some of the cause. Had the car up on the lift today and I can see that some of the bolts securing the bell housing to the gear box have come out and others seem somewhat loose! So that will explain the excessive movement and some of the new noises. Horrible job ...
by mark10337
Thu Jun 23, 2016 6:59 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Noisy / whining gearbox
Replies: 15
Views: 5819
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Re: Noisy / whining gearbox

Yes, the gear box is 8 months old, so still under warranty. Not something I really relish taking out and changing though. Dropping the whole engine out etc. Maybe in the winter. The noise however that is concerning me, is how it acts in neutral. This is new. Also that it rocks from left to right. Th...