The 'E' Type Forum

Hi Simon,

What size of rivnut , and screw, did you use? Can you get them in Imperial?

Thanks, Dave

I, too, have removed the sump on my 3.8. Again, it was a while ago but I didn't have to remove the reaction plate or the front damper. I also don't remember having to have the crank in a certain position but easy enough to turn with plugs out.

1964 3.8 FHC ( Current reg. DSX 35C- first registered in '65 possibly because the 4.2 had been launched in '64?) Initial owners list seems to have 'disappeared' after local registration offices had been centralised in 70s. 1 Avril Vilcois, Wigston Magna ,Leics (reg TOF 37) ,acquired 13/8/74 2 Helena...

Hi,
Remembered that , a lot of years ago, DVLA had supplied me with a list of previous owners (they don't do it now!) and wondered if it was okay to share the list of owners to see if they are on here or if anyone knows them.
Would that be allowed?
Thanks, D

3.8 weighs 18lbs, think 4.2 is heavier.

Think those servos were used on quite number of American cars ??

I have experimented with using a pressure catch tank i.e. plain cap on radiator and pressure cap on catch tank. I had used this to good effect on a tuned Mini ( probably suggested by Vizard). Benefit , on both vehicles, was that one could just glance at translucent catch tank and see what level was ...

googled 'Jaguar washer FW207T' and came up with a clear picture.

is the plug on the rear of the block 1" in diameter ( as opposed to 1 5/8 " at sides)?
Thanks

Hi,
Are these Copper plugs available in UK?

Dave

Hi Rory,

Bang on 180mm on my late 3.8 FHC (doesn't have dimpled aluminium)

D

Very sad!

Had Pirellis on my VW Passat fourmotion-one developed a bulge mysteriously and another gave a 'wheel bearing noise' and turned out to be not running concentrically ( all four wheels off deck and car in gear)-only noticeable by seeing it spinning with a pointer near! (had bought these online from rep...

I had same problem of poor bulb holders on new loom for a MK1 Mini.

Re LEDS- Gil at Bettercarlighting has a complete LED 'kit' for instruments on an E (green or blue).

Was going to order a battery from Battery Shop but the delivery now is on a small pallet and brought the £80 battery up to £270!!!! They say it's no longer cost effective to send out batteries!...........Tayna don't seem to have any problems!

Just buy very flexible welding cable which has a huge cross-section..........no current drop!

Well that explains it perfectly! Are these nylon "fingers" available?
Thanks.

Hi, looking at my indicator switch after ignoring its non- cancelling for 20 odd years!
I have the early 3.8 type with the ‘return striker’ C.16451 which does not look as if it can ‘reach’ the moving nylon part on the switch- is there any adjustment available( does not look as if there is!)

Thanks , all, for info. and pics.
D

Thanks for photos Steve. Does the 'opening' face the rear of the car?- mine currently face the front.
D