The 'E' Type Forum

I realize you have a 2+2 and mine is an 72 OTS, but these photos from the rear, inside of my boot may give you some hints of areas to research. Bottom of the boot floor under the spare https://i.postimg.cc/905PkkSK/20210804-131046.jpg I don't know the function of these 4x holes but there they are. T...

You asked: "Newbie question-can you see the gb number easily?" Here is my origoinal tranny fresh from the tunnel. Note the clean area on the right side of the tranny in the photo: https://i.postimg.cc/yYvLzFYm/20221102-141046.jpg A close up photo from a different orientation https://i.postimg.cc/PJd...

as colin stated, there are 5 versions of the plumbing for the thermostatic vacuum system. This photo is of the version that is appropriate for my 72 S3 (UC 1S20954 with engine number 7S7765 SB). Note the post-it that IDs the letter identifiers on the thermostatic vacuum valve. I assume it to be the ...

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DUST SHIELDS OR NOISE DAMPERS (??) BEHIND SIII DASHBOARD I found these three panels during disassembly of my 1972 SIII OTS’s dashboard/instrument panels amidst a total restoration. I have never been able to find them on any vendor’s website so I don’t know the names of them much less any part number...

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S3 Originality Guide in there somewhere:

Try this
S3 Originality Guide: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5tn6egk2jcokm ... 3.pdf?dl=1

Bob

A much better description and photo than mine.
Well Done!

I got to thinking about your question regarding a dimmer switch. There is actually another dimmer on Series III's (may be also on earlier series, just not that familiar with them). This photo from the 'net shows the US driver's footwell. https://i.postimg.cc/kDrWvjm0/436A5738-03503-scaled-1.webp The...

the three positions are "Off, almost unnoticeable, dim"

Absolutely correct.
Historical research has revealed that Lucas was responsible for the first intermittent wiper, too.

Maybe these'll help

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RS0oLHfILs8
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/O-7ISSjSLhQ

I have Youtube shorts/videos (like these) for all the S3 switches as well as the gauges on my Youtube Channel

The switch is a simple 3-position one: off-dim-bright
Just left of the headlight switches:

Jack the Lad counseled that you to: * check that the engine will turn over freely, * check all the thick heavy duty wires * go to the centre of your dash check all fuses and clean the fuse and its holder before replacing them. Consider yourself lucky the car didn't start - you would have spread 20-y...

The weights of the V12 engine, tranny, and other various and sundry components comes up regularly both here and on Jag-Lovers. I am nearing the completion of the restoration of my 72 Series III OTS. I made a concerted effort to capture the weights of items as I disassembled and now reassembling the ...

I just purchased new rain shields from Barratt's (USA); I opted for the stainless steel variant. Three points for SIII owners ref these shields: (1)The shields come with 4 mounting holes pre-drilled. Ya only need 2 but Jaguar changed the mounting technique mid-stream so these will fit early and late...

This is the Parts Catalogue I have (for the OTS) - RTC 9014 The Parts Catalogue for the 2+2 is RTC 9015 Both contain the exact same data - just in a slightly different order of pages / sections https://i.postimg.cc/cLRxhKBD/20250129-120638.jpg This page shows the parts you are seeking shows how deta...

The key is to avoid rubbing/scratching the underside of the bonnet.

Bob

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Craig the second and third are from your very informative thread on jag-lovers. Apologies, I should have credited you for those.
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No need for credit - this (and Jag-Lovers) is an open, public forum.
The photos performed their intended purpose: helped the next guy

No photos visible from here either

I decided to go the LED route for the dash lights on my Series III OTS.
The restoration is still 9-12 months from completion so I can't provide first-hand observations on their utility.

Here are my notes on the bulbs I used