The 'E' Type Forum

In the engine bay along the fuel line I have something called Powerplus. It looks like a fuel pump, fuel in, an arrow showing the direction the fuel should go and the fuel goes out. It isn't a fuel pump cos i have the correct one working fine. It is earthed. So what is it? Could send photo? The e-ty...

Is it necessary to remove the v12 engine when replacing the cylinder head gasket or can it be done in situ?

I've got a water leak with water around a plug well. can't think it can be anything other than the gasket and would prefer not to take the engine out (again!).

Michael

My V12 was a USA export. Engine number ends with LE. Should I be using 95 Octane or 98? Thanks

My 1974 e-type has started to break down after driving for about an hour or so. It has a new distributor cap, new ignition unit, new plugs. Firstly it misses, then goes OK, then misses much more and with a final loud bang and some black smoke the engine quits. Wait till its cold and it runs beautifu...

Vintage Tyre Supplies have provided me with a letter from Dunlop stating that V testing of 30 years ago is the same as H testing now and specigically stating that todays H is at least as good as a V was 30 years ago and that Dunlop 185R15 H SP is the correct and authentic fitment for the Jaguar e-ty...

I needed new tyres for my Series 3 e-type and Vintage Tyres said they had the original spec Dunlop ER70 R15 93H. As they were original spec I bought 5 of them. The garage that fitted them said they were wrong spec as I should have V speed rating. Vintage Tyres say the H speed rating is now the same ...