The 'E' Type Forum

OK, thanks. Just ordered a new one. I guess it's better to have the fans running constantly than not at all!

Hi James yes they used to come on when the ignition came on but I've sorted that now. Thanks Mark Hi Mark Can I ask what you did to resolve this? Just taken mine out prior to a run and the fans came on immediately - never had the problem before. Presumably it's a faulty radiator switch but was just...

AshM wrote: I never tire of how E Types produced so close to each other chronologically can be so different. Creates some good debate and laughs.

Yes, it's incredible how much improved a S2 is to a S1 ....

Thanks Andrew - you got one of us going through the town which we didn't have before!

It was a great day with an incredible number of cars and so good to see them on the move. So glad I went!

asthetically pleasing or not, I like that they decided to restore the centre light and keep it. It is part of the car's history and story. The new owner can then decide if he/she wants to keep that part of the history or move it on. Should be easy enough to remedy should they want to change that as...

What exactly is the purpose of these? I've got a set in a drawer waiting to be fitted when I've got the time but other than for the sake of originality I can't see they do an awful lot!

chris(drcarrera), what brand kit is that? can you email me pix? is the carpet flock nylon or wilton wool? thank you ed It was done by Suffolk & Turley a few years ago (before my ownership) but the invoice just states "Dark Blue". The carpet is wool. I'm afraid I don't have any pictures of the kit p...

It's difficult to judge colours precisely as every computer will display it slightly differently. Anyway, here's my interior which "to me" looks accurate.

I had this exact problem and it was the first cause mentioned by mgc above - the tube to the expansion tank was blocked (I'd just replaced my temp sender and guess I dislodged some crud which blocked the pipe). Replaced the pipe and all was fine.

cactusman wrote:...they are far rarer than E types!

There's a good reason for that ...!

Mine sits towards the right hand edge of the LH white section of the gauge and only goes into the normal if stuck in traffic before the fans switch on, then kept there until on the way again and goes back to as before. Don't know how many degress C or F that is. Mine's exactly the same as this. The...

Rothman wrote:?100,000 for a 1973? Is that for insurance purposes......

Fully restored V12 OTS? Easily worth that these days I'd have thought ...

I bought a Carcoon Veloce and its works very well. No issues with any part of it coming into contact with car. Will also dry the car out if you are forced to put car to bed wet. I've also had a Carcoon Veloce for a year or so and am very pleased with it. Easy to get in and out of and there's enough...

As you've checked the obvious, so presumably the exhaust from the manifold to the rear pipes, the only other possibility I can think of is the boot not shutting properly and fumes are being drawn in that way.

I drive my S2 FHC with the windows open a lot and haven't experienced fumes in the car.

Brilliant day! So much to see there - I could have done with more time to chat to more of you guys! Many thanks for organising it.

Here's a link to few photos I took: http://tinyurl.com/etypesatbicester

Looking forward to the next one ...!

mgcjag wrote:Hi Chris.....have you only got pedals in that car you must be the first to set off

Staying overnight near Bicester!

Just setting off from sunny Dorset. Hope the weather stays like this for the weekend!
See you tomorrow

I'll be taking a few "snaps" so can upload them to a sharing site and post a link.

Chris

Yep - it was down over the weekend when I tried, as was the etype-uk website so I guess it was a domain/hosting issue or something. I was afraid the new owners had forgotten to renew the domain!

Anyway, glad it's all back now - the best e-type resource on the internet ....

Illumination feed?