The 'E' Type Forum

Thanks for all the responses, yes the car was pushed up and down the drive a few times to settle it in over a couple of weeks as well as applying a downward pressure. I thought I was being smart and allowing for a little further settlement once the engine was fired !! Back to the drawing board and t...

Learned Collective, thoughts please on my series3 1971 full restoration nearing completion. 4 weeks ago I hired in the JD43 tool and managed after a few attempts to set my ride height to 6 3/4”. Having pushed up and down on the frame numerous times over the weeks to ensure the ride height returned, ...

Hi Craig, many thanks for the offer, I have managed to resolve the issue. My account with SNG is set up for a series 3, I have discovered that this limits search capability and does not expand to other series parts, I now have a series 2 set within my account and has opened up a whole new world of p...

Thanks Marek, I believe they are, I went along to the spares day recently in the hope to find one, there is a vast array of designs from this company. You have given me another search path to follow.
Regards

Hi Craig, it is the key barrel which has one of its leg that fit into the housing that has snapped. SNG do not do a replacement for this model unfortunately.
Many thanks

I have discovered that my S3 door lock has a broken barrel, I have just re-chromed the handles and do not feel obliged to buy a new set of handles and locks just yet as I prefer originality.. SNG or MR do not stock for this vehicle does anyone know of any other sources that I may find a few spare ba...

Yes it’s a S3.
From the comments I am on the right track, the engine and gearbox are out currently so there is limited down force to assist.
Many thanks

Afternoon all, there is a plethora on this subject which I have found invaluable but ! I am struggling to refit the shock absorber, having followed the manual, I know it me , it’s hot I’m flustered. Removing the setting gauge which is set at 19.25” centres, the shock does not reach the lower locatin...

Many thanks fellow enthusiasts, it has given me a few ideas to overcome my dilemma.
All the best.

I am mid restoration of my series 3 and have somehow managed to misplace a steering arm bolt, the part number is C31996 and is no longer available, with no alternative that I can find. I have found one supplier at stupid money, so there is hope that there is a source. Does the knowledge community kn...

Can anyone assist me please. I am in need of a centre console for my series 3 manual, the one in the car was trashed and beyond recovery. I did not think I would have too much trouble in finding a replacement, it would appear to be a little trickier than I thought. The recent Jaguar spares day did n...

Many thanks, it’s going to be a slow process so hopefully will get there in the end!!

Can anyone offer any suggestions for replacement door seals please on my fhc. I am at the point of fitting and checking external fittings before the paint shop trip. I have tried a sample from SNG which doesn’t work on my car, at the very top of the door I can see the seal is not touching the outer ...

Hell All, I am on a slow restoration path of my series 3 fhc, thinking a later model would have more parts available I am discovering it is not always the case. One of my track rods has a slight bend to it from 50 years of use so I thought I would acquire a new pair, the usual suppliers of these hav...

Thanks for the reassurance I’m on the right track, will carry on

I have followed a few posts about removing the universal joint from the yokes and am not being too successful. I attempted to use the vice and a couple of wrench drivers one small enough to ensure slide through of the UJ and on the opposite end a larger diameter that sits around the yoke. I have man...