The 'E' Type Forum

Just to inform you of the progress The block has been Magnafluxed and bitsobrits was spot on in the fact that both the original photos were casting marks (also pointed out by sulzeruk) and an (older, experienced) engineer's assessment is the top cracks are the result of freezing not overheatingH He ...

It’s going for an X-ray tomorrow, Wednesday
Had a quote of 3k estimate for fusion welding which seems high to me

Thanks for replies

Well some bad news…..only in certain lights a crack shows up along the edge of the head/water jacket Not sure how deep but definitely some attempted repair in the past Tried to contact stitchweld but it appears they are no longer in business? Anyone seen anything like this before? Cheers Paul https:...

Thank you for your replies. It was odd as it seemed raised and I wondered if there were examples of this block type cracking at these points.

The whole engine was exceptionally clean and kept as a spare for at least 20 years by the po

I will look into the test suggested

https://i.postimg.cc/vZp5Kfdd/IMG-2735.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/V6PBJM7F/IMG-2737.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/2Sq4TTMw/IMG-2739.jpg Hi I have managed to obtain a short stud block for my 66 roadster which has the original head but a later long stud block. It is in excellent condition standard bores, cr...

Many thanks for your replies I was worried about winching via the radiator frame.........Ive seen several badly damaged bonnets when idiots have tried to jack the car up using that too instead of the picture frame The car is a runner but has no brakes!! I was concerned that using something like ship...

Hi

Can anyone recommend anyone who is reliable to pick up a car from Felixtowe to East Yorkshire please

will be around 8th MAy

Thanks in anticipation

Paul

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Can anyone clarify please which fluid is correct for the automatic box. Does dexron have an equivalent for the type a specified in the handbook?

Is type a red like dexron?

Thanks in anticipation

I recently imported (private buyer not trade!) a S2 from southern California Like you I was concerned re Customs. I completed all documentation honestly and the VAT was calculated in line with what I paid for the car It had boxes of spares and all original documentation within the car. It was a shar...

Thanks for your replies I have joined the etype owners club but their blurb directed me to this forum yes a good excuse to limit the drivers! However he (son) is a fantastic engineer and his fingers can manipulate areas I couldn't get anywhere near! I will pass on the good news to him..................

Hi, my 1969 2+2 has arrived from California and I am going through it 'head to toe'. My H&S mad engineer son is very concerned that the manifold heat shield which protects the brake fluid is asbestos. As the car is a one owner, totally unmolested example, I suspect it is the original. Can anyone cal...