The 'E' Type Forum

I removed the upper steering column and put a very small weak weld on the outer tube, which removed the play. I removed most of the weld with the angle grinder.

Thank you Dougal. I have identified the problem and the solution. The problem was due to the tube with the two flats had started to deform allowing the inner shaft to rotate slightly.

All sorted now.

dave

Ok I think I’ve found the problem, there is play in the column where the column is designed to collapse into its self.

Steve, that was the conclusion I had come to, but I thought I'd ask just in case I had missed something.

The steering wheel rotates left and right about half an inch. I cant detect any up down movement. It feels very similar the a wheel out of balance. I can hold the UJ and move the wheel back and forward and the UJ doesn't move, so the problem is within the upper column.

Jerry, Thank you for the suggestion, but the rack mounts are new. I think the problem lays in the upper column because when I rock the steering wheel the movement doesn't show at the UJ end,

Hello, I wonder if you can help? If I hold the UJ and rock the steering wheel I have about half an inch play in the steering wheel. I have checked for play in the top UJ and found none. I have checked for play in the steering wheel hub and found none.
Any suggestions what could be wrong?

TIA.
dave

I used a DRL controller module and LED sidelight bulbs. The module was under £10 and very easy to wire in. The LEDs are bright enough and the module power them when the engine starts and stops after 10 second after the the engine stops.

Thank you guys, Wellseal appears to be the way to go.

Long story short... My water pump failed while on tour in Spain. What is the recommended gasket sealer these days? Is Hylomar Blue still the recommended solution or is there something better?

Thanks in advance.
dave

I have also just taken delivery of a set, and as you say, well packaged and more importantly, the tools itself are fantastic quality items.

Hello,
I have had this very problem, I even changed the clutch, no fix. The problem turned out to be the rubber hose which connects the slave to the hard pipe from the master cylinder. The rubber hose swells and reduces the return flow.

So sorry to hear this, Christopher will be greatly missed.

I'm sorry to hear this sad news, I have one of his 1 7/8" systems. Ian was always helpful when discussing my various requirements.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you all.

Hello, I've been cleaning the wire wheels on my S2 and found a couple of wheels need a few spokes replacing. Does anyone know of a wheel builder in the Cheshire area would be ideal.

Thanks,
Dave

Hello,

Unfortunately I haven't been able to find anyone interested in checking the system over.

dave

Thank you for the comprehensive answer.

I managed to get replacement fuses from amazon.

Hello, I've checked the tech library but couldn't find the info telling me what the fuse ratings are for each of the fuses in the fuse box. Anyone know the ratings 1 - 8 fuses?

Thanks.

Just found the gauges are available from Smiths.

https://www.smiths-instruments.co.uk/jaguar/e-type