The 'E' Type Forum

Due to a total lack of organisation on my part, i have missed the deadline for car club vehicles at this years Silverstone Classic, now know as 'The Classic'. I was hoping to be a part of the 60th E-Type celebrations at The Classic as i was 10 years ago at the 50th. Does anyone on the forum have a s...

Just tidying the list. I am still Kent Thirley as apposed to Kent Shirley the last time I checked! :-) Andrewh MCJAG Steve Tim Wood Stephanie Plum Julian Cooke Jonathan 265bhp Tony Simonpfhc Iani Simon P Ian and Jane Cooke Brian Alty Ian Stevemanc Simon 288gto David and Jill Jones P B-B Simon Johnso...

Please add me to the list. Be great to meet everyone on the day. Andrewh MCJAG Steve Tim Wood Stephanie Plum Julian Cooke Jonathan 265bhp Tony Simonpfhc Iani Simon P Ian and Jane Cooke Brian Alty Ian Stevemanc Simon 288gto David and Jill Jones P B-B Simon Johnson Trevor D Richard btype Mike Wilds Ch...

I will check with Barratt's first thing that running the pump outside the tank in a bucket of water does not invalidate the warranty in any way? Pretty happy with everything else. i.e. earth, clear lines, no vacuum build up etc. That is why I am pulling my hair out & at the same time trying to avoid...

Replaced the original fuel pump with a new electric pump from Barratt's. I believed this new pump to be faulty as it would not draw/pump any fuel out of the tank. Sent the pump back to Barratt's & was informed that there was a problem with it. Just re fitted the returned pump & still no fuel being d...

Hi Angus,
I did fit a new cap last year. It has a small hole for venting about the size of a ball point pen.
These two breakdowns have occurred after the winter lay off.
I did think of giving you a call to discuss, but did not want to disturb you on a Sunday Angus.
Kent

This afternoon I have..... 1. Changed the rotor arm for a new I bought last year. It is from the same supplier though, a well known Doctor! 2. Inspected the pump & the filter. The filter was clean if a little squashed when I pulled it out. Re fitted with the filter as straight as possible. I only ha...

Hi Nick
Thanks for the reply.
I have my car on electronic ignition.
I would say that the pump did go very quiet.
Is it likely that the pump would run ok & then give out?
Kent

I have driven my Series 1 - 3.8 E a couple of times in the last week. On both occasions the car sadly cut out after a journey of about 30 minutes. The first time was just outside the house. It started to run lumpy & then cut out. It would not re start straight away. I left the car for about 20 minut...

I Keep my S1 FHC in a size 4 Carcoon over the winter months. Keeps the car very well.

My Series 1 made it into the article in todays Sunday Sun Motoring with Jake Humphrey.

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u139/kentthirley/Facebook/Mobile%20Uploads/1391421_10202142212981384_1660884294_n.jpg My Neighbour who works for a well known daily newspaper has the pleasure of using all kinds of fine motor cars. This is his car for the week from the Jaguar Press department. It ...

We spent an afternoon with the owner of the 'E' when we met at a car show in Essex recently. He had owned the car for over 10 years & was very happy with it. I hope there is a happy ending to the story? The car was originally Op Silver Blue. The owner had retro fitted a servo to the car where the ai...

I am looking for recommendations from forum members for a good mechanic to look at my S1 3.8 FHC. My car has developed a slight issue with holding back under power/acceleration & occasionally a 'cough' under normal running. This issue developed after I replaced a carb float that had become flooded w...

mmmmmmm..........Interesting!! I see this ID has just been sold on eBay for ?5,850: http://tinyurl.com/bpvqq9m "You are bidding for an identity for a 1963 E-Type jaguar convertible LHD. With the identity is a Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust Certificate, Body Tag, Engine and Gearbox, all matching numbe...

Christopher, I thank you for your message.

Kent

David 'Heuer', I thank you for your sensible comments to my post. They were both refreshing & constructive. Other comments about 'ringers' & Stolen cars are a little over the top I feel. I think an apology for original comments about my advert would be well received from other contributors to this p...

Is the sale of an ID for a car illegal or just frowned upon by people who think the practise is fraudulent? I only ask after posting an advert for same on the Forum recently. I was genuinely helping out a pal who has an ID, but no car. I have seen wanted & For Sale adverts on the Forum of both Body ...

Just got the Motor back yesterday morning Chris,

Looks like new......probably the best bit under my bonnet!!!!

Very happy!

Hi Chris,

I will issue a full report when it comes back.

Yes I have a series 1 FHC 1967 car.

Kent