Installed the thermostat, filled with antifreeze, run up to temperature, showing normal on gauge, fans kicked in as required. All seems normal thankfully. Thanks for your responses.
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- Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:23 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Thermostat housing bypass.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 417
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 2:48 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Thermostat housing bypass.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 417
Re: Thermostat housing bypass.
Just checked that now Steve and it’s all clear. I will put it all back together now. Will let you know the outcome.
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 1:30 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Thermostat housing bypass.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 417
Re: Thermostat housing bypass.
Thanks for the advice Andrew. I’ve already purchased the thermostat and gaskets from SNG and after a little bit of gentle persuasion have just got that bleeder moving a little so I’ll just get it all back together and see how it goes. ATB. Paul.
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:49 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Thermostat housing bypass.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 417
Re: Thermostat housing bypass.
Hi Steve, there was no thermostat at at all. I just came across this item and part number in SC catalogue. Any suggestions? Do I just fit a new thermostat or do I bite the bullet and get one f these new valves?
https://www.scparts.co.uk/en/breather-valve/207514/
https://www.scparts.co.uk/en/breather-valve/207514/
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:07 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Thermostat housing bypass.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 417
Thermostat housing bypass.
I noticed that my S2 running cold after a lay up so this morning I decided to replace the suspected thermostat and replenish the antifreeze. When I removed the outer thermostat cover I was surprised to find that there was no thermostat installed?? and the bypass solid pipe was blocked not only with ...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:48 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Automatic air bleed valve.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 207
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?
- Fri Jan 05, 2024 4:34 pm
- Forum: Pub Chat
- Topic: The end of older car insurance?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4593
Re: The end of older car insurance?
WT* is he on?
- Tue Jan 02, 2024 7:42 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Shortening IRS components
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1720
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.
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 4:52 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Moisture/water dripping down my engine block
- Replies: 4
- Views: 794
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.
Just a thought ……is your garage dry/cold as condensation shows more on cast iron.
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 4:44 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Happy Christmas
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1647
Re: Happy Christmas
Cyfarchion y tymor a Nadolig Llawen iawn.
- Wed Dec 20, 2023 11:38 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Christmas lights!
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2270
Re: Christmas lights!
Thank you Geoff, it is very therapeutic.
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 8:57 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Dial test indicator
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1954
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.
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 4:18 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Dial test indicator
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1954
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.
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 2:55 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: JDC JEC or E-type club
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3155
Re: JDC JEC or E-type club
I think you are spot on there Tim!
- Tue Dec 19, 2023 9:01 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: JDC JEC or E-type club
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3155
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....
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 7:16 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: JDC JEC or E-type club
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3155
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...
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:33 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Jag Spares Day
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1651
Re: Jag Spares Day
Good to see it’s going back to Stoneleigh.
- Tue Nov 28, 2023 8:59 am
- Forum: Welcome!
- Topic: Lazy Starting
- Replies: 38
- Views: 5292
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 ...
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 8:16 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Restorers carrying out work without approval - The bill.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1462
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?
- Sun Oct 29, 2023 7:45 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Disappointed in parts quality
- Replies: 45
- Views: 10670
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.