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by mgcjag
Sat May 11, 2024 6:37 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: 6 cylinder in a series 3?
Replies: 1
Views: 10
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Re: 6 cylinder in a series 3?

An engine change needs to be notified to DVLA and probaby end up on a Q plate and lose its historic status and a lot of value
..Steve
by mgcjag
Fri May 10, 2024 6:22 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Thoughts on buying an E-Type
Replies: 12
Views: 408
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Re: Thoughts on buying an E-Type

There are no strict rules in this forum except in the sale section....you've done nothing wrong...however common sense approach in posts is ideal ....Steve
by mgcjag
Thu May 09, 2024 8:11 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Thoughts on buying an E-Type
Replies: 12
Views: 408
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Re: Thoughts on buying an E-Type

This sounds like a bit of a rant...Will watch your posts with interest.. Steve
by mgcjag
Thu May 09, 2024 6:19 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Thoughts on buying an E-Type
Replies: 12
Views: 408
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Re: Thoughts on buying an E-Type

Buy becaus you want one....who knows what the future will hold....if prices plummeting bothers you then classic cars isn't for you....its happened in the past....Steve
by mgcjag
Thu May 09, 2024 10:04 am
Forum: General
Topic: Chrome wire wheels.
Replies: 6
Views: 221
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Re: Chrome wire wheels.

Just looked MWS for a S2 £271inc vat
by mgcjag
Thu May 09, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: General
Topic: Chrome wire wheels.
Replies: 6
Views: 221
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Re: Chrome wire wheels.

Most of the usual suppliers resell MWS wheels...go direct to MWS... and you can get a discount if your a car club member...Steve
by mgcjag
Tue May 07, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Thackery Washer #10 - location?
Replies: 5
Views: 420
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Re: Thackery Washer #10 - location?

Hi Tadek..see similar posts below. One on clutch slave pin and throttle linkage..Steve
by mgcjag
Mon May 06, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Source of C19524 belt that's actually the correct length?
Replies: 8
Views: 862
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Re: Source of C19524 belt that's actually the correct length?

Hi Phil..so from where?...SNGB have C19524 details as 1010mm..Steve
by mgcjag
Mon May 06, 2024 5:58 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Source of C19524 belt that's actually the correct length?
Replies: 8
Views: 862
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Re: Source of C19524 belt that's actually the correct length?

Phil...so what belt and part number did you get?.. Steve
by mgcjag
Mon May 06, 2024 4:09 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Rim Tape and Inner Tube Sizes
Replies: 3
Views: 641
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Re: Rim Tape and Inner Tube Sizes

The tyre rim covers the spoke heads on the rim...decent rim bands available from MWS or longstone....Steve
by mgcjag
Wed May 01, 2024 4:21 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Headlamp flash
Replies: 3
Views: 215
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Re: Headlamp flash

Hi Ash...instructions are in the small buff Operating, Maintenance & Service Handbook....the headlamps can be flashed when the lights are off or when in the dipped beam position...but will not flash in the main beam position....Steve https://www.brooklandsbooks.co.uk/product/jaguar-e-type-4-2-litre-...
by mgcjag
Wed May 01, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Source of C19524 belt that's actually the correct length?
Replies: 8
Views: 862
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Re: Source of C19524 belt that's actually the correct length?

Go Direct to Gates...belt manufacturer and check either online or with their technical depth...Steve
by mgcjag
Tue Apr 30, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: A small issue…
Replies: 12
Views: 628
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Re: A small issue…

Uh the old Italian tune up :swerve: :thumbsup:
by mgcjag
Mon Apr 29, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: General
Topic: New Panels and parts ideas
Replies: 1
Views: 355
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Re: New Panels and parts ideas

Was it worth me posting the above info ...I did post a reply with info....no response in a week so iv deleted it..Steve
by mgcjag
Fri Apr 26, 2024 5:21 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Building a Realm C type
Replies: 35
Views: 11965
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Re: Building a Realm C type

Hi Danny..no I won't be at Angus.s this year..Steve
by mgcjag
Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Building a Realm C type
Replies: 35
Views: 11965
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Re: Building a Realm C type

And no its not the undercoat...this is it straight out of the gun..assembly then cut/polish....Steve
by mgcjag
Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:45 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Building a Realm C type
Replies: 35
Views: 11965
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Re: Building a Realm C type

Quick update....IVA passed and now fully registered with DVLA....and at the painters..Steve
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by mgcjag
Thu Apr 25, 2024 4:58 pm
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: New member from Singapore
Replies: 6
Views: 1531
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Re: New member from Singapore

ominousskull wrote:
Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:17 pm
Hello, what do you want to restore in your car? Can you tell me in detail?
Your first post on the forum should be an introduction ...are you a spammer?
by mgcjag
Wed Apr 24, 2024 4:12 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Thermostat
Replies: 8
Views: 607
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Re: Thermostat

Darryl...your thermostat dosnt look closed....it has a gap thus giving you 13mm if completely closed it would be more like 11mm.... Steve
by mgcjag
Tue Apr 23, 2024 4:07 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Coolant Recomendations?
Replies: 23
Views: 3049
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Re: Coolant Recomendations?

Ian...Bluecol is available all over the place in 5lt just google it..Steve https://skcstores.co.uk/products/blueco ... tion-5-ltr