The 'E' Type Forum

Hi thats correct i had my original starter reconditioned and managed to get the larger pinion from a jag breaker and sent it away to be rebuilt been fine for 4 years now

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Hi just a quick note the early 72 v12 has a different starter motor pinion size to the later etype v12 when i bought my 72 etype it sounded awful when cranking when i fitted a clutch i could see the starter didn't mesh if u have the engine out you can bolt starter on with no gearbox fitted and check...

Hi so basic timing is the same so i will just move the vac pipe so i have full vac i guess i will have to adjust the tickover as it will speed up due to extra advance n lets see what happens to be honest i bought my advance unit off british vacuum advance co in usa i spoke to him at great length and...

Hi all ive posted many times on this subject of ported v full manifold pressure i am going to do a comparison on my s3 can i ask these people with advance unit with full manifold pressure what do u set the timing at and how do u set it with vac removed or connected i set mine at 12deg at 800rpm with...

Hi i had problems with fumes getting in i put a smoke machine in boot both back lights were leaking and boot seal slightly i have removed light units sealed them back to body with silicone sealer and adjusted the boot down a little and thats cured the smell also check fuel tank sump has a sealing ri...

Hi its a problem with master cylinder had it quite a few times with different cars over years its either not fully returning or seals have swelled not allowing fluid to return back it acts to pump up system first check piston is fully returning if it is seals may be swelled or hose that feeds fluid ...

Hi i fitted a fosseway conversion about 3 years ago the unit failed on me at the jersey motoring festival last year i had to buy a spare battery and charger and keep swapping battery's to get home the fosseway conversion that i have mounts in the original place as the original it has a design flaw i...

Hi before going any further u have put petrol in and not diesel to check drain a small amount of fuel out pour it on the floor and leave it to evaporate if its petrol it will evaporate in a matter of minutes if its diesel it will not just a thought good luck

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Hi ive got one call me on 07778807739 thanks

Hi its 2 inch further back but it gives so much more room knees not rubbing against door and tunnel

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Hi back on the getting in and out i have mazda mx5 seats in my s3 on fossway runners it gives me another 2 inches of space plus the shape of the seat backrest misses the roof mechanism when the roof is down i am 6ft 2in and transforms the car for getting in and out and on a long journey it makes it ...

Hi i disagree i compression test for head gasket failure is a total waste of time a small amount of fluid in the bores lifts the compression giving a inaccurate diagnosis anyway ive been in motor trade repairing motor cars successfully for 43yrs what do i know
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Hi doing a compression test will tell u nothing the slight coolant leak into the oil will not show on a compression test drive the car to the nearest garage with a 4 gas exhaust analyzer all mot stations have them and get them to put the probe into the expansion tank and check for H C gasses if it h...

Hi i fitted a 2.88 in my v12 roadster 3 yrs ago its just great we do not use our cars like young kids it will still go round a roundabout in top gear acceleration is still good and it cruises along lovely at 85mph and now with su carbs and vac advance with a PROPER ported vac returns 22mpg local and...

Hi on my s3 roadster it controls the height the window goes as i had to adjust it when i fitted a new glass
Regards Rob

Hi if i remember right the plate is offset u can turn it round to gain more adjustment
Regards Rob

Hi the discussion seems to have gone off the e type set up no one has mentioned the diff bearings run in oil to cool them under preload the wheel bearings are filled with grease and has not got the capacity to cool the bearings i built my rear bearings with next to no play after a 50 mile run i got ...

Hi i fitted 2 manifolds recently i drilled out heat shields and fitted larger diameter bolts To remove manifolds undo engine mount on that side jack up engine be careful not to damage sump and they come out not easy very tight
Regards Rob

Hi ive had problems with windscreens for my s3 roadster the first screen i got direct from pilkingtons came with a chip on the top edge i called them very annoyed they said keep it and we will make u another i fitted it but it was tight like u said too wide but i managed to get it in. Another screen...

Hi thanks for organizing a fantastic day nice cars nice people great route

Regards Rob