The 'E' Type Forum

Joe, Thanks for your reply. My car is an early 64 3.8 FHC which now has a 4.2 syncro box with S2 mount (sprung to give movement which is what I was trying to eliminate. The original S1 mount will only work on the original Moss box. I have now discovered that the movement is intended to be there but ...

I have an S1 fitted with 4 sp syncro box. I have a problem with the engine mounting (refer SNGB Page 14). The top engine mount / restraint is as shown and the inference is that this remains the same for S2 and also I assume S1.5 ? The original bottom mount as detailed for S1 has been changed because...

I am facing this question also, but would like to add Pirelli into the mix. I have been asking opinion and have been given the following: Blockley - weak sidewalls, noisy but otherwise excellent. XVS - Seems to have a good rating from all except perhaps the cost. However I agree that considering all...

Because of a long tour of Italy and the potential of high running temperatures I opted to uprate the existing fan with a high output 2 speed fan with its own thermostatic switch. At the time I forgot about the otter switch, but now on looking I note that it has been disconnected. Do I need to remove...

Is there any reason why the overflow from the header tank is not fed to an expansion tank so that the coolant can be received on cooling? The standard cooling system runs at 9psi. Is there any reason why the expansion coolant from a heated system cannot be collected by an expansion vessel which will...

Difficult to get at I know. I use a 15mmsocket, knukle joint and short extension and that seems to work



Keith Portsmore

3.8 FHC door seals. I am about to replace these seals which are past their sell by. Have any of you chaps attempted this and do you have any useful tips. Ant comment gratefully received.