The 'E' Type Forum

Hi all, since getting my S1 4.2 back on the road post engine rebuild I have been suffering from a misfire. It runs fine for around 50 miles then a misfire develops, and the only way of sorting it is a new set of spark plugs. I have a 123 ignition and am not sure if I have the correct plug/lead/coil ...

Hi all, my S1 4.2 has just had a full engine rebuild. As part of the rebuild, we fitted fast road cams and upped the compression ratio to 9.6:1. Would be interested to hear from other owners with modified engines as to which spark plugs you have fitted. We have set the carbs carefully but we are fin...

Hi all, the turn signal repeaters on the dash of my E Type have stopped working. I have used a test lamp and they are getting power, but it looks like they are not earthing properly. Is anyone aware of where the earth is for these? I cannot track it via the wiring diagram.

Hi all, can anyone advise if the seats on the S1 4.2 can be reclined any further through adjustment, or are they fixed? I couldn't see anything on the outside that would allow adjustment. Additionally, has anyone tried to lower the seats in any way to obtain more headroom in an FHC? Many thanks.

Many thanks for your reply Tim.

Hi all, I am have purchased a new frame for the radio console on my S1 4.2, as a prior owner had installed a homemade item. A couple of queries I would appreciate some advice on: - how does the metal faceplate attach to the frame? It has four pins (photo below) which engage into four holes in the fr...

Hi all, my S1 4.2 is back on the road after an engine rebuild. It has an 82 degree thermostat and an after market electric fan. Where does the temp guage tend to sit in normal running? Mine is sitting just below the 90 degree mark, is this normal? I have a standard radiator, water pump etc. I am awa...

Hi all, my S1 4.2 has just come out of an engine rebuild and now has lightly modified heads and fast road cams. The Jaguar specialist who rebuilt the motor advised me that I have non standard front mufflers which are very restrictive, and suggested changing these. Has anyone fitted a big bore exhaus...

Thanks everyone for the replies - I'll try rubbing them down and repainting before I look at new ones.

Hi all, the black rims on the instruments of my S1 4.2 are in poor shape, with bubbling paint and pitting. The instruments themselves are all in good shape. Does anyone know if it possible to purchase new rims? I have looked on line but could not locate anything. Many thanks.

Looks great. I have the same colour E Type a few steps behind you! This started off as a tune up to solve a misfire...which revealed a valve problem...once the head was off everything else looked tired so it was an engine rebuild....followed by an engine bay repaint and front suspension refresh. The...

Hi all, with the engine rebuild on my S1 4.2 FHC coming together I am looking over the front suspension while the engine is out. The front anti roll bar has been hit at some time and is bent. Would anyone recommend fitting an uprated bar - and if so, what size would be suggested? It is for a road ca...

Many thanks for the detailed response Andrew, much appreciated.

Hi all, I am about to embark on an engine rebuild on my S1 4.2. Are there any recommended mods or upgrades that I should consider when doing the rebuild? Many thanks.

Hi all, I am working through my recently acquired S1 4.2 and am interested to know what thermostats are typically fitted to S1's, and what temps the engine fans are set to come on. My car appears to have an 82 degree thermostat with the fan set to cut in at 90 - is this normal? (its an aftermarket f...

rswaffie wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 01, 2019 7:55 am

Welcome. You will find this forum invaluable as you get your fabulous S1 back on the road. Keep the pics & updates coming.
What trim colour?
It’s an incontrovertible fact that Opalescent Golden Sand is the best colour for an E-Type.

Hi, the trim colour is tan.

malcolm wrote: ↑

Tue Oct 01, 2019 8:21 am

Hi, and welcome to the forum. Where in NZ are you?

Hi, I am in Auckland

Thanks Andrew - I had no idea the wheel had any adjustment at all - but by moving it toward me that had made a big difference. I'll stick with the standard wheel for now and see how it goes.

Thanks all for your help!

Hello all, I have just purchased my first E Type, an S1 4.2 FHC in Golden Sand, here in New Zealand. It have just returned from a 2000km round trip to trailer it home - its in good order but has done minimal mileage in recent years so a trailer was the safe bet. Looking forward to learning more from...

Hi all, I have just bought my first E Type, an S1 4.2 FHC. Its original steering wheel is in poor shape and in need of refurbishment. I am quite tall and find it hits my legs. I note that Mota Lita do an E Type wood rim wheel in 14, 15 and 16 inch. 14 inch is appealing as it would make it easier for...