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#1 Series II power steering

Post by MWSERIESII » Sun Jan 14, 2018 5:16 pm

Hi all, can anyone kindly advise how the PAS pump is installed to a series II E-type FHC? I cannot find any information or pictures on the complete PAS installation for a series II (especially how the pump is installed) in any manuals including the Jaguar WSM. The PAS hoses and steering rack (which I have overhauled) are listed but the pump and reservoir appear to be a mystery. Could someone kindly shed some light on this conundrum? PS. The PAS rack was installed when I bought the car as a rolling project but the pump and reservoir were in the "parts" package! Regards Mick W

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#2 Re: Series II power steering

Post by Maxa » Sun Jan 14, 2018 6:43 pm

Hi Mick, is the rack you have orriginal to the car or is it an aftermarket one,possibly Vicaridge?
If the latter it will show obvious signs of having bits sawn/ground off.
I have bought, but not yet used, a Vicaridge one so have the instructions and could send you details and photos of how they mount the pump they use. This is a modern one used on many cars and easily available on eBay.
It mounts on a modified left hand engine mount and uses a separate reservoir.
If I can help then pm me. I am near Bridport if you want to see it.
Why am I fitting power steering? Because I wanted to fit a smaller steering wheel, fatter tyres and my wife has delusions of thinking she’s going to drive the car. Regards Michael.

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#3 Re: Series II power steering

Post by MWSERIESII » Fri Jan 19, 2018 9:56 am

Hi Michael, thanks for the reply. The PSA (including the rack) is original to the car (I understand that PIR suffix to the serial No identifies indicates this), I would therefore, like to keep it original. We have discovered a part No (no picture) for the alternator/PAS pump bracket but this appears to be obsolete. It may be worth popping over to the heritage centre to see of they have any info or a series II with PAS installed. I am located in Downham Market East Anglia.

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Mick

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#4 Re: Series II power steering

Post by mark10337 » Sat Jan 20, 2018 5:03 pm

You could browse the pictures on xkedata.com

The search page http://www.xkedata.com/cars/?e=2 will allow you to enter Series 2 / LHD/RHD and anything else specific you would like to narrow it down to. Then it is a case of looking for the cars with chassis numbers starting with P1R

This car for example shows the PS reservoir
http://www.xkedata.com/gallery/zoom/?id=21708

You may also get some information from this blog
https://themotorphile.com/2011/12/10/ja ... ng-rack-1/
-Mark

1969 Series 2 OTS, Regency Red
'Life's to short to drive a boring car'

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#5 Re: Series II power steering

Post by mgcjag » Sat Jan 20, 2018 5:21 pm

Steve
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#6 Re: Series II power steering

Post by MWSERIESII » Sun Jan 21, 2018 9:41 am

All, many thanks for the images and links etc. we will hopefully be able to straighten this out from these.

Sincere regards

MCW

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#7 Re: Series II power steering

Post by mgcjag » Sun Jan 21, 2018 10:08 am

Google is your friend....took 2 mins search for E type power steering image... Steve
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc

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