The 'E' Type Forum

Hi, Thanks for the replies. I have now investigated further. Marek, you were right. Whilst the connections at the alternator all seemed tight and secure I removed them all and cleaned both male and female ends which were all pretty dirty and a bit sticky. Maybe from the leaking coolant from the old ...

Thanks for the advice.

I'll investigate further after work today and let you know what I find.

Cheers
Ade

Hi, I have a recommendation and a question please. Firstly I have just changed my radiator on my manual V12 S3 due to the original leaking around the joint where the top is soldered to the core. I'd soldered it a couple of times but it kept failing. I purchased a new aluminium one from Alicool in th...

Thanks. Yes, I'll certainly fit ones with grease nipples, I was surprised someone had put the sealed ones in there. I've dropped the rear suspension unit before, I was just hoping to be lazy but I guess I should grasp the nettle and and drop it which would make popping the uj's in and out easier any...

Hi, thanks for the replies. I removed the exhaust system and shaken the thing violently and no sign of anything loose. Good suggestion though, I hadn't considered it.. Similarly, unless there is load on the rear wheels from being in contact with the ground then there is no noise. I have almost certa...

Hi, I have used your website many times in my 5 year ownership of my early UK Series 3 V12 (1971) and very helpful it has been. So here i am having used your advice for years but only just having 'signed up' which I guess is not that unusual.... So being honest about it, i have a problem i cannot ea...