The 'E' Type Forum

Hi Alun,

Have you had a new boot floor fitted? It looks like it could be a tab that should be folded up inside the boot….maybe??

Mine’s a scissor lift so very safe. Totally agree about avoiding this with a two-post though.

The rope seal requires the crank to be turning to be effective, so with this much oil sitting over it, it will almost certainly start dripping. So, unfortunately, not a good way to see if it leaks.

Unless, of course, the oil pours out

If you have access to a car lift, no, it is not necessary. If you place just the front wheels on the lift and raise it, the car (and engine) will end up at an extreme angle and the oil level will clear the return pipe.

I replaced mine this way.

The generator creates an AC voltage that increases by 1v every 1000rpm. You could try measuring the output first.

I agree. The last roadster I rebuilt, I added the Martin Robey full length stiffeners as it is an easy job during a full rebuild. I would certainly not ever add them to a roadworthy car.

If the car really is flexing, you have some serious rot.

Hi David,

I can’t check as the car is not here, but from memory I think it was probably M5. You can certainly get rivnuts in imperial but I have loads of metric, so just used them.

You shouldn’t be getting any exhaust smells with the windows open. If you are, you have an exhaust leak somewhere. If from the manifolds or downpipes, the smell could be getting in from an open hole in the bulkhead. Also, regarding fuel smells, make sure that the carbs are not leaking anywhere and c...

You shouldn’t get either of those smells in the cabin.

Do a search for exhaust smells on this forum - a common problem.

Make sure every hole at the rear of the car is properly sealed - rear lights, reversing light, exhaust mounts, number plate panel etc.

I’ve been down both routes. On one car I had to buy mostly new panels and they all fit pretty well including the complex headlight panels. However ALL new panels needed fettling. On another car I tried to re-use all the original panels. I spent many hours getting them as best I could. When painted a...

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Sun Nov 23, 2025 4:29 pm

PS - Would anyone have a spare dynamo support bracket C18228 lying around

Think I have. Let me know and I’ll send it to you.

For those interested in the engineering side of engine building, here’s something that could be of interest. I’m a 928 owner so have been following this company for a while……..

I’ve got the exact same problem as you Rory, so all this info is going to be useful to me too

Hi Giovanni, The four central dials plus the speedo and rev counter should all illuminate green on your model car. The legend strip under the four dials should also light up. They all turn on when the side light switch is turned on and the Panel switch is set to either the dim or bright setting. The...

Thanks Rich, that’s interesting. I did indeed get it back from the Netherlands and through border control without any issues whatever. I find your comments about avoiding import tax interesting as when I got the car home, within the large history file was a UK V5 for the car from 1997 with a nice pr...

That’s reassuring Rory, thanks.

It’s just a slotted screw in the side of the puston that holds the needle. Loosen it and it should be relatively easy to pull out with careful use of pliers. Refitting is a simple reverse procedure, but make sure all three needles are fitted to the exact same depth. They should be inserted so the no...

Hi all, Not Etype related in this instance, but still relavent. I have just agreed purchase of a 1980 Morgan from a dealer in Amsterdam. I plan to drive over with a trailer and bring it back via Calais ferry. The dealer will have notified the local authorities of Export Declaration and will provide ...

Hi there “learningallthetime” !! Here’s a picture of a similar LHD rusty 3.8. The starter solenoid is circled in red. The nearmost connector is where the battery connects, and the furthest connect goes straight to the starter motor. https://i.postimg.cc/zGW4hyfy/Day-3-001-Original.jpg You can also s...

Probably the small plastic coloured filters inside the gauges. They melt/discolour restricting a lot of the light. The only fix is to remove the gauges and either replace them with some good used ones, remove them completely and just have white light for your gauges or fit coloured LED’s.