The 'E' Type Forum

Hi It seems all the e types with a powr lok diffs have the same arrangement Ajs have replied to an email they were very help full Also Richard at Barry Hodsons has been invaluable And with your link and advice I am about to tackle my rebuild Wish me luck and once again thanks for the help Regards Paul

Having purchased a used powr lok diff I need to be sure it will behave before I fit it
Has anybody rebuilt their own? If so can anyone tell me how many friction plates are fitted to a 2+2 series 1 4.2
Hope someone has this information
Best regards Paul

Hi to all
I have acquired a replacement diff for my 2+2 series 1
Can any one advise if all the clutch assembly's are the same
And if not how to identify the difference whether 3,4,or five plate
It is a 4hu salisbury powr lok
Many thanks Paul

Hi
Last year I had really odd creaking noise from the back end it took ages to track it down to creaky wheels oiled the spokes completely disappeard
The wheels were about two years old
Hope yours is such an easy fix
Regards Paul

Hi
If i can remember
The upper trim hooks on,and is secured on the bottom edge by self taping screws,the lower trim then fits under the chrome and clips to the door.with the pull handle,window winder and door handle giving the final security.
Hope that helps
Regards paul

Hi
I have had the same problem
and struggled for ages to cure it
in the end the cure was having the distributer rebuilt
by the distributer doctor
now running good old fashioned points !!
and very pleased to say now completely reliable ( I could speak to soon!)
thanks Paul

hi to all has anyone had a problem with the heater specically no heat have checked valve is open. no blockages. rad cap correct I can get water out of the return hose (engine hot and running) its not rapid just a steady flow. water does flow through the matrix but nothing through the top hose when i...

I was shocked at the price of this
so when rebuilding the car I looked for something to use

A caravan/trailer plug and socket did the job
using the old shrouds,
using the larger pins for headlamps, 3 years use no trouble.
about ?20 most outlets
regards Paul

Hi very happy , my 2+2 has been valued at ?60,000 and I was offered ?50,000 last year so dont be fooled by the lower value they are climbing fast most people cant tell the difference if your an e type buff then fine whatever rocks your boat but i can honestly say mine is really useful everything fit...

Hi I presume you have some concerns with the original fuse arrangement so was i, the best protection would be to measure the consumption of each circuit and fuse accordingly. a lot of circuits use the same fuse ideally each should have its own fuse I just ended up using an isolator on the battery th...

Hi
not actually tried
it does come and go and seems to be weather related
it does sound high up though
regards Paul

Hi
mine has a dry sort of squeak
i have tracked it down to the bush where it passes through the body
but still not managed to find a permanent cure
I am hoping it will wear enough to stop the rubbing !
Paul

Hi
has anyone got any experience of Burlens stay up float kit?
thanks Paul

Hi Tony
it is really not very difficult
the furniture clinic will colour match
I only had a blue rear seat for my 2+2 I have recolured the whole thing
a little patience is all you need, you could always practice on some old leather
regards Paul

Hi
you can repair the leather
try,www.furnitureclinic.co.uk
I wanted to keep the original seats in mine
but full of holes about the size of a ten pence peice
their kit sorted it, you glue a patch behind then use a flexible filler and paint to match your colour
hope this helps
regards Paul

Hi to all
I am looking for advice about a brake issue with a series one 2+2
out the other day coming to a bend changed from 4th to 3rd
applied brake all normal then the brake pedal pushed back!
now it seems quite solid but brakes are functioning
any ideas please
regards Paul

hi
just a bit taken aback coming round the corner meeting a gritter spreading
it seems unlikely it was salt just didnt fancy a taste!

Hi
no mistake! but it turns out a good reason
A heating oil tanker had a problem and lost oil over about six miles!
so it seems the best thing was to send a spreader, they were out with sand today to soak up some more
first time ive seen this but better safe and all that
regards Paul

I just couldn't beleive my local council were spreading grit tonight!!
is a freeze on the way ?
well its put paid to any outings for a few days
I was sure it was June
regards Paul

Hi to all
many thanks
Ken has been on his hols
now back :)
thanks Paul