Gents,
This was sold to me as a Series 3 Gearbox cover. On receipt, my feelings say otherwise.
I am in the process of a Series 3 auto to manual conversion. Could one of you all please tell me if I am correct ? I would appreciate the help. Thank you!
Wes
Gearbox cover - series 3 ?
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#1 Gearbox cover - series 3 ?
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#2 Re: Gearbox cover - series 3 ?
Does a manual gearbox cover fit the auto transmission tunnel which is a bit wider than the manual.
I also did a conversion and was sent a fibreglass version that fits the auto tunnel but the top where the gear lever comes out at the top.
Garry
I also did a conversion and was sent a fibreglass version that fits the auto tunnel but the top where the gear lever comes out at the top.
Garry
1971 Series 3 E-type OTS
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#3 Re: Gearbox cover - series 3 ?
Hi Gary,
It seems to be short. I was told it was a Series 3 cover but I think not.
Its made out of sheetmetal which I guess is a plus for a earlier car.
Wes
It seems to be short. I was told it was a Series 3 cover but I think not.
Its made out of sheetmetal which I guess is a plus for a earlier car.
Wes
1972 Jag E type coupe - Series 3
1968 Jag E type FHC - Series 1.5
1968 Jag E type FHC - Series 1.5
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#4 Re: Gearbox cover - series 3 ?
From the SNGB site a cover for S3 manual I would think the originals are metal but this repro is fibreglass
https://www.sngbarratt.com/uk/#!/Englis ... 82bcb9ea40
https://www.sngbarratt.com/uk/#!/Englis ... 82bcb9ea40
Steve
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
69 S2 2+2 (just sold) ..Realm C type replica, 1960 xk150fhc
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#5 Re: Gearbox cover - series 3 ?
Gary Wrote:
The transmission tunnel of an Auto and Manual are the same for an S3. Only the Tunnel Top Cover is different.
Hello Wes,
The Gearbox Cover shown in your picture is not from an S3. Following are picture of a correct S3 Gearbox Cover. The Fibre Glass units from SNG Barratt and others are a rubbish fit and require quite a bit of work to have them fit reasonably.
Regards,
Bill
Hello Gary,Does a manual gearbox cover fit the auto transmission tunnel which is a bit wider than the manual.
The transmission tunnel of an Auto and Manual are the same for an S3. Only the Tunnel Top Cover is different.
Hello Wes,
The Gearbox Cover shown in your picture is not from an S3. Following are picture of a correct S3 Gearbox Cover. The Fibre Glass units from SNG Barratt and others are a rubbish fit and require quite a bit of work to have them fit reasonably.
Regards,
Bill
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#6 Re: Gearbox cover - series 3 ?
Thank you very much for the clarification. The photos are a huge help.
I will be sending this one back to the seller.
Wes
I will be sending this one back to the seller.
Wes
1972 Jag E type coupe - Series 3
1968 Jag E type FHC - Series 1.5
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