The 'E' Type Forum

That will be where I go if this doesn’t work !

I know I’m coming late to the party here, but just to clarify the cruciform end of the spring pin …..the pin is not square on the end as some have thought. Today with careful use of the mill my friend John and I disassembled a SType front window mechanism :!: and my e type one that needs a new winde...

My car is Oct 27 build …..
I bought a repro header tank and removed most of the flange …re welded and pressure tested to 30psi

Thanks …yes I was aware of the differences ….. I’ll buy some of the latest iteration and scc how they fit!

So today I’ve bee trying to fit the rear lights on my flatfloor…… in previous restorations I’ve cheated and used a very fine u shaped seal….this time I cannot, as I am wanting to make this car as original as possible…cue the problem! I have several sets of gaskets …even som NOS Lucas ones…..but I ca...

Hi there I’d use your name but don’t know it I see you have reverse engineering of the vents …. Did it work well? Are you prepared to make the cad files available so I can also make form ….. mine are totally unserviceable….OR can you make me a set for reasonable $’s I see no benefit in doing the sam...

Thanks Greg ….sorry I missed it until now
Cheers
Danny

Hi there
I’m looking for an agent that can combine parts from various places onto a pallet(s) to export to Australia …. Does anyone know of such a service that is reliable

Use good quality brake hose and paint a stripe using tyre paint pens ( used for highlighting lettering) I used 3mm tape on the hose 3 bits in parallel then remove centre one and paint….. works a treat….. don’t forget the white on the water hoses

Hi Geoff Dave is 100% correct...the gaskets serve only to take up a difference in profile and (attempt) a water resistant seal...so all that is truly needed is an edge...the bit in the middle is superfluous... I used contact adhesive as it allows repositioning..places on the inner edge of the metal...

Thank you I’ll go in through there then

Oops series 1 ots

Can someone please tell me where the brake bottle wiring goes through the firewall I’ve currently got it going through near the accelerator linkages …but just doesn’t feel right
Cheers
Danny

Hi all

anyone with this unit able to give me a view on it's efficency and ease of installation please

Hi Roger

Can you call me off line on 0412327197 re your Aircon....looking to buy a clayton unit

cheers

Danny Lee