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by Alty Ian
Wed Jun 29, 2016 12:47 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Windscreen Changing, Tie-Rod Anchorage issues, Chrome Trim difficulties.
Replies: 32
Views: 11081
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Windscreen Changing, Tie-Rod Anchorage issues, Chrome Trim difficulties.

Hi The slotted end of the rod goes at the bottom. Make sure you have plenty of threads into the top section its it has quite a lot of tension on it when the hood is clipped down. Then screw the bottom into the bracket with it loose to the body. The proper brackets are much easier to use as they are ...
by Alty Ian
Mon Jun 20, 2016 6:11 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Head gasket oil leak
Replies: 14
Views: 5951
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Re: Head gasket oil leak

I didnt have much choice Steve, the head gasket leak was significant.
But now I have done it and the cam covers PROPERLY and stopped being an amateur, the garage floor is amazingly clean :lol:
by Alty Ian
Mon Jun 20, 2016 6:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Forum Access Problems
Replies: 78
Views: 23827
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Re: Forum Access Problems

Well done David, I liked the old format and this is not dissimilar.
by Alty Ian
Mon Jun 20, 2016 2:13 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Head gasket oil leak
Replies: 14
Views: 5951
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Re: Head gasket oil leak

Pleased to report my engine is now leak free :bigrin: 8-)
by Alty Ian
Wed Jun 15, 2016 11:21 am
Forum: General
Topic: Security Query
Replies: 36
Views: 14292
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1. Removable steering wheel 2. Fuel pump isolator - regularly catches me out! Dave. I have discovered that it is so easy to remove the top UJ bolt and remove the whole steering column and intend to do this while staying overnight etc. Item 2 also regularly catches me out. At a show a week or two ag...
by Alty Ian
Tue Jun 14, 2016 8:17 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 3.30 Diff, whats it like?
Replies: 21
Views: 8475
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Alan Slawson is very good.
by Alty Ian
Tue Jun 14, 2016 2:45 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Head gasket oil leak
Replies: 14
Views: 5951
Great Britain

Ralph No the head isnt very heavy and the cams are easily strong enough. It just makes it a lot easier to accurately position the head when putting it back on and avoiding scratching the head surface by the studs which can be all too easily done when struggling on my own. It can be carefully lowered...
by Alty Ian
Tue Jun 14, 2016 11:44 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Head gasket oil leak
Replies: 14
Views: 5951
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A bit drastic for just an oil leak, but since we about to go to LeMans in the car, I decided to fix it properly, so head off and fitted a new head gasket and this time PROPERLY sealed it using wellseal both sides of the timing case part at the front. http://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy102/AltyIan/...
by Alty Ian
Tue Jun 07, 2016 5:42 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: 3.30 Diff, whats it like?
Replies: 21
Views: 8475
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I have the 3.31 diff in my S3 and I love it, acceleration is brilliant. However the engine does rev higher than a 3.8 does (red line 6.5K compared to 5.5K). If you arent going to use the car for long distance touring and you want off the line acceleration then I would seriously think about keeping i...
by Alty Ian
Tue Jun 07, 2016 7:05 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Head gasket oil leak
Replies: 14
Views: 5951
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Pete. The leak appears to be from the gasket but if it was down a thread how would you fix it?
Ian
by Alty Ian
Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Head gasket oil leak
Replies: 14
Views: 5951
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New head gasket ordered and will try some Hylomar Red too, thanks for the tip Dave.
by Alty Ian
Mon Jun 06, 2016 12:11 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Head gasket oil leak
Replies: 14
Views: 5951
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Head gasket oil leak

When fitting head gaskets, is it good practice to apply sealant like wellseal to the part of the head gasket that goes round the timing case?

My composite gasket already had a sticky finish but after 2000mls it has randomly started leaking in one place and tightening the bolts hasnt solved it.
by Alty Ian
Fri Jun 03, 2016 3:23 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: New member
Replies: 9
Views: 5049
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Simon

One on each spring they cost peanuts. Did mine and never touch a speed bump anymore. However 185mm isnt that bad so your exhaust must be too low as well.

Ian
by Alty Ian
Fri Jun 03, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: New member
Replies: 9
Views: 5049
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Welcome Simon 200mm from the underside of the IRS to the floor. The 2+2's often have lower ride height and the solution is to fit spacers (part No C37271) at the top of the springs. Also, the exhaust http://www.sngbarratt.com/CatalogueProducts.aspx?m=12&c=3265&s=3265&a=16557 is held on by 4 rubber b...
by Alty Ian
Wed Jun 01, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Stolen in Belgium
Replies: 31
Views: 11006
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Heuer wrote:Beginning to sound like a good idea Ian. Let us know how you get on, what make and how it works. Make sure you buy one with both GPS and RF tracking because the former can be easily jammed or weakened in a metal enclosure (van, container, garage etc).
Yes I have done, will send you a PM.
by Alty Ian
Wed Jun 01, 2016 3:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Stolen in Belgium
Replies: 31
Views: 11006
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I just bought my tracker after seeing this, had been planning to anyway.
by Alty Ian
Tue May 24, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Hardened Valve Seats
Replies: 14
Views: 5632
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All XK engines have them. Whoever is advising you that they must be fitted knows nothing,... or wants you to pay them some money :roll:
by Alty Ian
Mon May 23, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: S1 OTS Interior trimming - Wooden blocks above wheel arches
Replies: 7
Views: 4000
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Neil

The holes on my steel trim panel were all existing as built by Jaguar.
As were the holes in the wood blocks and I re-used my original blocks as they were OK. I suspect that they fixed them wherever they liked :lol:
I dont think its that important as long as the trim is secure.
Ian
by Alty Ian
Sat May 21, 2016 12:51 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: S1 OTS Interior trimming - Wooden blocks above wheel arches
Replies: 7
Views: 4000
Great Britain

Hi Neil They are indeed to support that trim panel which holds the male lift the dot fastener for the hood flaps. They provide easy screw fixings for the side trim panels and pack them out as otherwise the trim panels wouldnt be flat as they would get drawn back. The wood should be slightly curved a...
by Alty Ian
Fri May 20, 2016 12:50 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Finally got my E-Type!
Replies: 18
Views: 7751
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Hi Ian, You are correct - the trim is noted in the JDHT as Tan. Now that the seats are u/s, along with 70% of the other trim items, I may go for light tan/biscuit or even red for the full retrim. They can get the trim names wrong but I must admit it does look a shade or two darker then mine so mayb...