The 'E' Type Forum

I am looking for a brake master cyclinder for my S1 after discovering a leak and some ruined paint work. I was told after purchasing the car early last year that new seals were fitted so it looks like the bore may be scored or is it worth replacing the seals in case the previous owner may have been ...

Had to be relayed home after the engine died. On investigation I discovered that the ammeter had gone open circuit (hence the slight burning spell earlier) and cut off the volts to the regulator so everything went dead. I am having trouble finding the right ammeter with a black bezel, and marked C (...

I noticed that the tyres on my 3.8 S1 are 11 years old and although there is no sign of wear or cracks I think it may be best to replace them but what with, a V grade or H grade and what make without spending a fortune. Any ideas would be most welcome. I also am looking for decals for the engine bay...

After my speedo packed up on my S1 Ihave identified the problem as the angled drive into the gearbox so having jacked up the car how do I get a spanner on the speedo cable nurled nut as there is not much room and if i can unscrew the speedo cable does the angle drive just unscrew from the gearbox

The speedo on my S1 has packed up and on investigation it seems to be at the gearbox end which seems dificult to get to and would mean removing the upholstry around the tunnel. Has any one had a simular problem with the angled speedo gearbox entry. I have read about horendous problems inside the gea...

Having just taken delivery of a S1 roadster there is what i can only describe as a twitter type noise, it seems to be coming from the n/s cam cover. when the engine is warmed up it runs fine with no noise. Is this something which warrents further investigation

Heuer wrote:Have a look here: http://etypeuk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1053

Thanks Dave for that info

I am about to take possesion of a 65 3.8 roadster after a nut and bolt rebuild. If I take out an agreed valuation insurance how do I know that in the event of an accident the company will honor the valuation. Do any members recomend a company or have experienced a claim.

I will be taking delivery of a 65 3.8 roadster in about 2 months after a full ground up restoration and will require an agreed valuation insurance. The premiums i have been quoted range from ?160 upwards. How can i be sure that an insurance company will honour the valuation in the event of an accide...