The 'E' Type Forum

Hi Pete,

Thanks for your PM, unfortunately no pictures came through - I have replied with my email address, did you receive it?

Kind regards,
Andrew

Hi Pete, Thanks for the reply confirming the pipe sits above the vacuum lines and for the information on the direction below the wiper motor - this helps me a lot to get it looking correct. If you do have a minute or two, I still would appreciate a picture so I know exactly where to make the bends a...

Hi, Can anyone help with a picture of the correct orientation for the solid brake pipe (RH cars) which runs along the front bulkhead i.e. connects the Servo with the Master C33904? On my car, the pipe sits below the two solid vacuum lines and I believe the correct orientation should be above these p...

Guys, Thank you so much for helping, I really appreciate it ! Looks like mine were installed wrong, it was just by chance I had noticed other S3 cars - mainly on Ebay listings TBH. Goes to show, choose who does work on your cars carefully. I'm grateful for your efforts in responding. Cheers, Andrew

Dear Steve & Steve, Thank you both for your input. I can't find anything in the Service Manual for cars with wire wheels. Interestingly, I found two separate listings on Ebay for hubs & disc with the bolts going through the discs. Assuming your cars have non vented discs, it does make me wonder if t...

Hi, I’ve seen pictures of two different ways the bolts and nuts attach the disc to the hub, most commonly with the nuts facing the front (picture 1). However originally on my car and other pictures of unrestored cars I’ve seen, the bolts go through the disc and the nuts secure from the inside (pictu...

Hi All,

I need a new Brake Servo/Booster for my S3.

What's the general consensus, new outright purchase such as SNG offer - manufactured on original Lockheed tooling, or a reconditioned unit?

If reconditioned, who would you suggest?

Any thoughts, tips or opinions are appreciated.

Regards,
Andrew

Dear All, I hope someone can give me a little advice please - I need to replace my Series 3's vacuum modulator valve from the Borg Warner Model 12 box. I'm fairly sure its failed as I've had a loss of fluid, slip gear on reverse and an acrid smell out of the exhaust. The problem is I just can't seem...

Hi Tony, I recently needed some parts for my BW12. Speak to Martyn tel: 01708 440308 at Automatic Transmissions, 144 Hornchurch Rd, RM11 1QH There's a good chance he can help you out and he will post. I have no connection with his business, just a very satisfied customer. Good luck and let us know t...

Hi Simon,

Thanks for the tips - I got the bracket installed fine, but for sure the pipes need a little manipulation to sit comfortably. Will just take my time with gentle pressure.

Kind regards,
Andrew

Dear Simon & Bob, This is excellent - all makes sense now and clearly shows where the bracket goes, thank you both so much ! Bob, no need for the extra pictures. I now have the bracket, so will be under the car later. Guys, is there anything else holding/stabilising the pipes at the other (pinion) e...

Hello All, I need some help with where the Power Steering Pump Hose Bracket on right hand drive cars is located/attached to? I've recently had to change my high pressure hose, this and the lower pressure one were secured onto the steering rack with cable ties (well too tight). I see without cable ti...

Hi Pete,

I have written down in my old parts manual:

Unipart: GFE 155
Crossland: 688
Lucas: F6 493

I trust this is what you're after?

Kind regards,
Andrew

Hello All, Firstly my apologies for the lengthy time its taken for an update on this thread. I have had the car back for a year, but thought it wise not to post anything on-line until I was confident issues had been resolved. After getting the car back to the engine builder, he stripped the engine d...

The guy who runs that page is arrogant and rude - I soon left after he didn't like a post I made.
His page, so fair dues I guess?
Regards to all,
Andrew

Hi Richard, Thanks for asking. The car is currently with the engine builder being looked at. Due to both our separate commitments, its only gone back to him recently. Fortunately we're back on speaking terms and working a way forwards. Once he's found the issue with the oil pressure and rectified it...

Andy, When I rebuilt my fan motors, these double connectors leading off the motors were shot. Having used Autosparks for my harnesses, I spoke to them to see if they could help. Apparently they have a special "vacuum" machine to fabricate the connectors and they can only be formed on the wiring cabl...

Thanks for this Steve, I appreciate it.
Article is an interesting read.
Car's going to be looked at by the engine builder, however due to various reasons not until September.
I'll post an update once we have a diagnosis.
Andrew

Thank you everyone for your advice. Yes, the car does have oil to the correct level and the oil pressure used to be in line with what Steve's car is. I won't be driving the car until its sorted - I just hope it's not going to be an engine out job. Will keep you posted. Thanks again for the tips and ...

Hello All, I need some advice/help on oil pressure please. I've read through the archives on here and on the net, but am a little confused on different pressure readings. My car's an automatic and had its engine rebuilt. Its done about 350 miles since completion last August. Recently after around 7 ...