The 'E' Type Forum

I use Mineral Comma AQF. Same as in the power steering.
You can put fluid into the box via the dipstick tube.
Good luck.
Mike

If you are concerned about automatic fluid levels you can check with the dipstick located at the rear of the engine.
Mike

I recently bought some rim bands from Blockley Tyres. Postage from UK will probably be a little expensive but worth asking them. Mike.
https://www.blockleytyre.com/category/rim-bands

Very sad and sorry to hear. RIP Christopher.
Condolences to all family and friends.
Mike

I have always used CTEK mainly the MXS 5.0 and it has always worked well. But I read an article recently in one of the motoring magazines that the Ring 8 amp trickle charger was good value. They do other lower amp models too at lower prices.
Mike

I have a series 3 hardtop with all chrome trim intact in good condition. However, having owned the E Type for 14 years I have never used it. It's just a nuisance to store. I am told by the first owner that it came with the car new.

Totally agree about pattern parts mentioned by David above. However, it is still important that the Company should be judged on the way it handles complaints and remedies poor parts issues.
Just my thoughts!
Mike

Marcusu wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 06, 2023 11:09 pm

I got it fitted this morning.
Thanks for your advice gents, the hot water tip helped a lot!
Cheers,
Marcus

Good to hear the hot water method worked for you.
Mike

That chrome trim is normally made of chromed plastic. Best way to fit is after putting the trim in hot water. It makes it bend around the corners much easier.
Mike

Maintaining an e-type in the UK is expensive. Maintaining one in Canada is MUCH more expensive due to shipping and customs. It's not uncommon to end up more than doubling the cost of items purchased from a US or UK-based supplier. I appreciate these are extremely privileged and fortunate problems t...

I have an original UK delivered TR4 registered on 28 June 1963 and it doesn't have a suffix letter.
Mike

Valvoline VR1 20W50 mineral oil for me.

Mike

According to current Hagerty valuations

E Type 1966 S1 4.2 Roadster

Fair £48,300
Good £67,100
Excellent £91,200
Concourse £142,000

The valuation app can be found online and will explain a bit more regarding condition.

Mike

Confirm Tim is correct. The accelerator pedal on the series 3 is floor mounted.
Mike

David, Do you know if the original headlining is still available for the series 3 hardtop. My one is in need of re-furbing and currently has a dog toothed type pattern on it. Not sure if it's the original or not. I have found out from the first owner that the hardtop came with the car when it was ne...

Hi Lee,
Good to hear you are enjoying the car whatever the weather.
Thanks for the photo of my C2.
I met Bill today at the meet and we had a chat, his E Type is exceptional, I hadn't met him before but have known his brother (who also owns an E Type amongst other cars) for a while.
Mike

Where were you driving Lee? Been a stunning day here in the sunny city of Southend-on-Sea. :bigrin: Was out in the C2 for meet up locally and met Bill (FlatFloor3.8) in his '63 3.8 Roadster. Stunning car! Temperature is a balmy 16 deg C and sunny! Ideal for a top down cruise to the meet and then hom...

Thanks Bill,

Will be there but probably in my Corvette C2. The E Type is tucked away in storage in Hullbridge.

Mike

There is a New Years Day classic car meet at Sutton Hall Farm in Rochford Essex. Starts at about 09.00. Free to attend and tea coffee etc on sale in the barn. Probably best to phone first.This annual event is always well attended. THE RED BRICK BARN SUTTON HALL, SHOPLAND ROAD, ROCHFORD, ESSEX SS4 1...

Welcome to the forum.
Became a twin pipe exhaust outlet from March 1973.
Mike