The 'E' Type Forum

Can anybody recommend decent hood fitters NE London for S3 E type?, I want to buy a new hood not just fit the old one.
Thanks

Hello Carlos, I was once informed that using synthethic oil in old engines could cause bore glazing. And on that basis I would use a mineral oil. It would appear that synthetic oil can add to this problem Have a look at this website: http://coxengineering.co.uk/bore.aspx While it is aimed at diesel ...

I am restoring a V12 and I did the engine a few years ago. I was slightly worried that the rear seal would dry out so I overfilled the engine with oil (15 litres) and tilted it at about 45 degrees. After a few days I noticed a small drop of oil on one of the rear sump bolts, and after checking it wo...

Not sure I would convert. Recently had to remove a stainless steel bottle screw (boat) . It had welded its self together, could not be undone without damage to threads etc.Its called Galling . Also I think S/S need O2 so assembly with copperslip etc could actaully start to make it rust. Not an exper...

Hello, I rebuilt my engine a few years ago and now worried that the rear seal will have dried out. The engine is not back in the car yet so I thought that I would tilt it right back and overfill with oil, then after a couple of days fit the starter and crank it (fingers crossed) My problem is that I...

Hi I am restoring a S3 Azure blue Roadster. If you are local to Epping post a reply.

Regards
Sean

Hello Peter

Thank you for your offer. I may contact you after christmas. I read your post, really great.
Happy Christmas

Sean

Hi All, Newby here so go easy!. I am in the process of restoring a S3. I am converting to efi but thats for another post. A friend of mine keeps hitting his oil filter causing leaks etc, he really takes it easy on bumpy roads and speed bumps etc. Has anybody tried out the screw on type that Rob Bere...

Hi all,
I found this site as I was researching a project to convert my s3 to EFI

Looks like a good forum