The 'E' Type Forum

There are similar trim clips retaining the bonnet grill surround. I don’t know the are same size but could be an option.

AussieEtype wrote: ↑

Fri Jul 25, 2025 3:58 am

Yes - number 11.

Thanks for thats good to know. I am having the original pump rebuilt.

My chassis is 1S1036, so 36th RHD roadster off the line in the first week of series production at Browns Lane. Is yours earlier than mine?

Regards

Kevin

Hi Jack, Thank you for the clarification. I called Rob Breere Racing in Coventry as they know a bit about V12’s😁 and they also confirmed an early pump in good working order should be sufficient for the job as long as the rest of the cooling system is in good condition. The bearing for the early pump...

Good morning Jack,

Thank you for the reply. Just to be clear did you rebuild your original single outlet pump or did you fit the twin outlet conversion kit?

Many thanks,

Kevin

The water pump on my early V12, engine no 7S4226 has failed, bearing completely shot. My pump is the original single outlet pump. Is the later pump introduced from 7S7785 with twin outlets more efficient? Whilst my car would not overheat whilst moving the temperature would creep up worryingly in tra...

Hello Sven, Personally I would apply protection, it’s easier to clean off the protection than repair rust! I have found Dinatrol clear to provide lasting protection. It needs to be applied with compressed air but can be used in sills with suitable applicator. I am sure your paint shop will have no p...

Not wishing to state the obvious, but looks like there has been a coolant leak in that area!

Powder coat satin black. If done properly very durable.

When I converted to mechanical gauge I removed the face dial from the original electrical gauge and fitted to the new mechanical gauge. Looks perfect and works great.

The large breather grommet on the left bank should be a good seal with clamps. The other area circled on the front of the right bank is approximately where the cam chain adjuster grommet is. No clamps on this one, just a firm push to fit. My car needs fuel choke to start and run for a minute or so, ...

Nothing wrong with Strombergs on the V12. I have mentioned this before in other posts, are you sure there are no leaks in the induction/ engine breather system? Air leaks could be your problem. There are a couple of 3-4mm pipe fittings on the inlet manifolds which were vacuum ports for the inlet val...

Have you had new seat foams?

The new foams are much denser. I had about an inch skimmed off the bottom of the foam to lower the seat base height which helped a lot. Over the years the foams have compressed a bit as well which has resolved the issue. At 6’3” I am now comfortable with the seat height.

Hi Peter, I don’t know what CMC charge per hour but I guess it reflects their reputation. There must be a couple of days work setting up the body on a jig. I would say really worth giving Rod a call even if only to get a comparison cost. He is a Jaguar apprentice trained sheet metal worker, all he d...

Peter, if you want a company to set the body up on a jig try Rod Jay RJ Panels near Bedworth.

Rod built my S3 roadster body some years ago and made an excellent job of it.

Kevin

Hi Peter, I had my torsion bars shot blasted and powder coated about 15 years ago now and still as good as when first done. I masked off the splines with duct tape before powder coating. I think I had them done by the same company you mentioned in another post down Bayton Road. They did (perhaps sti...

Very enjoyable Donal, keep up the good work!

Best wishes,

Kevin

Hi Pete, Yes, I did the conversion last year as one of many jobs I was able to do during lockdown. The original sender unit had been playing up for some time and did buy a replacement sender from SNG some time ago, however after reading so many comments about replacement senders failing after a shor...

An engine load leveller does make the job a lot easier as you need to gradually steepen the angle of the engine and box as you extract the unit to clearthe bulkhead/ engine frames. I use this: https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cll500-load-leveller/?da=1&TC=GS-020110900&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiq7lofL27gIVkB...

Not tried this on a V12 oil pump but a great method for rapid priming my classic Honda motorcycle pumps is to pack the pump with Vaseline.

Worth a try if all else fails.