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by Fuel.inj
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:48 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Automatic air bleed valve.
Replies: 1
Views: 102
Wales

Automatic air bleed valve.

Does any member recommend fitting a Rob Beere Automatic Air Bleed Valve to the manifold? Seems like a good improvement or not?
by Fuel.inj
Fri Jan 05, 2024 4:34 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: The end of older car insurance?
Replies: 10
Views: 3961
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Re: The end of older car insurance?

WT* is he on?🤔
by Fuel.inj
Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Shortening IRS components
Replies: 9
Views: 1575
Wales

Re: Shortening IRS components

I second your comment Jeremy. When using any machinery metal working or wood working, safety glasses are a must and second nature to wear them. This was instilled in me as an apprentice fitter a long time ago. You only have one pair of eyes.
by Fuel.inj
Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:52 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Moisture/water dripping down my engine block
Replies: 4
Views: 713
Wales

Re: Moisture/water dripping down my engine block

A test is that if you have antifreeze in the cooling system you should easily tell if it is a leak by either wiping it with a clean white paper towel ( should show colour) or the taste test should show what fluid it is.
Just a thought ……is your garage dry/cold as condensation shows more on cast iron.
by Fuel.inj
Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Happy Christmas
Replies: 11
Views: 1462
Wales

Re: Happy Christmas

Cyfarchion y tymor a Nadolig Llawen iawn.🎄
by Fuel.inj
Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:38 am
Forum: General
Topic: Christmas lights!
Replies: 15
Views: 2034
Wales

Re: Christmas lights!

Thank you Geoff, it is very therapeutic.
by Fuel.inj
Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Dial test indicator
Replies: 16
Views: 1699
Wales

Re: Dial test indicator

I agree with you buying second hand, it’s a chance you take. Just buy carefully. Genuine good sellers, are they still in original box etc.
by Fuel.inj
Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:18 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Dial test indicator
Replies: 16
Views: 1699
Wales

Re: Dial test indicator

From experience I’d look at a second hand one of either Mitutoyo, Starrett, M&W or Baty manufacture for smooth operation and precision. Plenty on flea bay etc.
by Fuel.inj
Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: JDC JEC or E-type club
Replies: 24
Views: 2798
Wales

Re: JDC JEC or E-type club

I think you are spot on there Tim!
by Fuel.inj
Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:01 am
Forum: General
Topic: JDC JEC or E-type club
Replies: 24
Views: 2798
Wales

Re: JDC JEC or E-type club

I’ve always been keen on finding the best all round and cheapest insurance and from experience over the last few years the JEC scheme in association with Peter Best Insurance has been just that, in so much that all our family vehicles are insured with them, so it suits my needs but maybe not others....
by Fuel.inj
Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:16 am
Forum: General
Topic: JDC JEC or E-type club
Replies: 24
Views: 2798
Wales

Re: JDC JEC or E-type club

I’ve been a member of the E-type club and the JEC for a number of years and totally agree with past comments that the E-type club is expensive for what it is and very expensive tours focused, so much so that I am seriously considering not renewing membership. As for the JEC I feel it’s of benefit be...
by Fuel.inj
Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Jag Spares Day
Replies: 8
Views: 1521
Wales

Re: Jag Spares Day

Good to see it’s going back to Stoneleigh.
by Fuel.inj
Tue Nov 28, 2023 8:59 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Lazy Starting
Replies: 13
Views: 2727
Wales

Re: Lazy Starting

I find the ambient air temperature has a lot to do with starting if the car has stood for a period of time in the garage in winter months. I firstly place a small fan heater on the top of the tyre which is directed towards the carbs and manifold and once it’s warm makes starting much easier. Out of ...
by Fuel.inj
Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:16 am
Forum: General
Topic: Restorers carrying out work without approval - The bill.
Replies: 9
Views: 1331
Wales

Re: Restorers carrying out work without approval - The bill.

It’s not a very professional way to conduct business the way this company has dealt with you, but, I would speak with them and come to an agreed settlement maybe 50/50. Do you or would you use this company again?
by Fuel.inj
Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: Disappointed in parts quality
Replies: 45
Views: 9988
Wales

Re: Disappointed in parts quality

I think you have summed up the comments very well Steve. We are very fortunate to have a supplier such as SNGB who do take note of customers feedback and stock enormous amount of parts for our beloved E-Types.
by Fuel.inj
Tue Oct 10, 2023 6:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: Jag Spares Day
Replies: 8
Views: 1521
Wales

Re: Jag Spares Day

Personally I don’t feel the venue is as endearing as Stoneleigh, even though Malvern is fairly close for me. Like any Autojumble though they are only as good as obtaining the parts you need. Considering the large size of the car parking area some of the visitors common sense was lacking as a number ...
by Fuel.inj
Thu Sep 14, 2023 6:52 am
Forum: General
Topic: Battery Shop-no deliveries now!
Replies: 2
Views: 906
Wales

Re: Battery Shop-no deliveries now!

I’ve always used Tayna over the years and I find they are very competitive with a great delivery service.
by Fuel.inj
Sat Sep 09, 2023 9:03 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Lucas washer bottle connector picture please
Replies: 23
Views: 2277
Wales

Re: Lucas washer bottle connector picture please

When I first had the car it was exactly the same set up as yours Richard with the two connectors, but one was brittle so I fitted bullet connectors on the wiring joints but it still has the original on the pump.
by Fuel.inj
Thu Aug 17, 2023 6:44 am
Forum: General
Topic: Esso E5 Ethanol Free to end
Replies: 13
Views: 1841
Wales

Esso E5 Ethanol Free to end

Spotted this on another forum. An announcement from ESSO. It was inevitable this would happen. “We currently supply an ethanol-free Synergy Supreme+ 99 unleaded in some parts of the UK. From September 2023 our Synergy Supreme+ 99 will transition to contain up to a maximum of 5% ethanol at all Esso p...
by Fuel.inj
Tue May 16, 2023 5:26 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Hagerty Insurance - New rules, Not What it Was.
Replies: 5
Views: 1133
Wales

Re: Hagerty Insurance - New rules, Not What it Was.

I’ve been with Hagerty Insurance for all my classic motorcycles for a number of years and always found them easy to deal with. I’ve just received the renewal which has only increased by £3.00 from last year. I still shop around before I’ll commit though. My cars are insured with Peter James.