The 'E' Type Forum

Yes it is ,just done it to replace the timing chain tensioner, you need to remove the head then the water pump then bottom pulleys , then you need to lock 2 nuts together and remove the studs that go through the sump then when you have removed the bolts it can be eased forward , there are 2 dowels t...

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Hi my names scott I have a 2+2 I've restored it from the floor up retrimmed it and converted to rhd I've bought the glovebox replacement metal lid and wooden interior peice but I've no idea how to plastic coat it as per original ? I've tried different plastic leather like materials but they don't fo...

Hi what you have there is a late series 3 dizzy with the rubber wires , the red wire goes to the larger spade connector in the amplifier hope this helps

Hi Putting my interior back in my 2+2 and have got to the rear door area, my issue is : around the door aperture there seems a gap between the newly carded areas and the door seal, on a series 1 restoration site i found there is a plastic infill that was fitted, but i cant seen to find this bit list...

firstly it a manual car, i think it barretts that quote the single pipe as a restriction, its not the pipe diameter which is the issue though its the exhaust pulses all meeting at too closer a point to the engine causing a back pressure wave, im going to buy the sc parts conversion pipes, your right...

interesting idea i was thinking of putting a spacer plate inbetween say an inch thick but drilled upwards to lower the manifold, how much lower do i need to make it so i get clearance is my issue ? i will keep an eye out for a second hand manifold but they are rather rare

thanks for the info top ! now thats sorted i have an admission i bought a 420g inlet manifold and carbs to make it 3 su`s instead of 2 ooops it wont fit without bonnet scoop ! double oops, my question is has anybody modified one to fit ? i have some ideas as how to cut and reweld it but is there an ...

thanks for the classic fabs thing not being ungratefull but not looking to pay ?600 + pounds for pipes, i was looking more for fit normal front pipes of a 4.2 etc ? to remove the single pipe, the exhaust i have is new, i may just chance buying some front pipes and making them fit, just wondered if s...

iv check the parts numbers the series 1 and 2 2+2 are the same at the front pipe ?

i have 2 3 branch manifolds 2 down pipes into 1 then back into 2 middle pipes, i take it from the reply the s1 2+2 has a 2 pipe system, the sc parts book shows it having a single pipe system, is the extra length in the middle pipes ? or the front pipe

Hi i have a s2 2+2 i have read recently the lack of power is in some ways due to it having a 2 to 1 then back to 2 pipe exhaust system, obviously restrictive ! i also read the standard exhaust nocks 10% of the performance off. my question is can i use standard front pipes from another model and make...

il happily make other sets if people are interested, just need a set as a pattern, i have some bits but not a complete set

some of us are on a budget ! as iv made my own leather seat covers and remade all the trims, door cards, side panels and everything else for the trim im well capable of making a few carpets, the prices seem to around the ?300 mark i can make the same for ?100 no problem, i have the requisite walking...

does anybody have an old set of carpets for a series 2 2+2 i need them as a pattern to make some new ones , mine were missing im willing to pay a reasonable amount

HI I have a series 2 2+2 1969 imported from north carolina sold originaly from the newyork dealer, my question is about the rear number plate finisher, i have noticed other series 2s having a silver plate that sits accross the back between the rear lights where the number plate sits, mine hasnt got ...