The 'E' Type Forum

Mid way through a journey yesterday I went to open the door, pressed the barrel down on the door lock and felt something go. Now the door won’t latch closed. I can lock the door when inside which gives enough so that it won’t swing open but isn’t fully closed on the latch. My questions: Anyone exper...

Normally when starting the car I switch on the ignition, wait for the fuel pump to stop ticking and then start. However when starting it the other day the fuel pump wouldn’t stop ticking. It was light on fuel so I topped it up thinking maybe that would help the pump. The engine starts and seems to r...

Thank you for the feedback. I checked and the heating valve is at least shutting off.

I have a 1969 series II FHC since 2012. I love the car and it is generally in great condition. The only issue I have is the engine heat. The air through the vents into the cabin is always warm. Even when I've been driving on cold evenings I need to open the windows slightly occasionally to moderate ...

Thank you for all the advice on this... When I went away to do my research inside to get on the wifi (post on the forum, flick through my haynes manual etc) I left the roadside assistance chap with the car. He decided to block the overflow pipe and flood the engine :banghead: . I'm not technical but...

Update - leak seems to be coming from an overflow pipe off the second carburettor. Could it be a block in the carb? Hi everyone, I've just made it to Val D'isere and noticed some misfiring. Upon stopping I've spotted a fuel leak coming from ended the car. It's not clear where it is originating from ...