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by jonhall88
Wed Sep 01, 2021 9:47 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Fuel
Replies: 3
Views: 1726
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Fuel

Is there a definite answer to the e10 fuel
Is it suitable in a 5.3 E
I suspect not but trying to find what to use is a nightmare.
Been using e5 and no running probs but the fuel bowl lower push seals have failed
Anyone else having problems
by jonhall88
Mon Aug 23, 2021 10:27 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Stromberg fuel sump plug
Replies: 1
Views: 847
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Stromberg fuel sump plug

Recently had a leak from the carb which was found to be the fuel sump plug, whipped it out And fitted a new one but the old one was so rough I did them all. Worked for two weeks and 3 of them leaking. Popped them out and found o seal eaten away. Now I'm no rocket scientist but these o seals are the ...
by jonhall88
Fri Jun 11, 2021 8:35 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Fuel pump first run
Replies: 3
Views: 1602
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Re: Fuel pump first run

for that nut (just had the saga myself ) use a medium reach socket 3/8 drive and a short wobble extension, easy peasy then. However that was a doddle compared to removing the brake cotter pin to get the master cylinder out, had to remove seat, steering wheel to get my rather large body into the foot...
by jonhall88
Tue Jun 08, 2021 8:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: master cylinder replaced ser 3
Replies: 0
Views: 947
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master cylinder replaced ser 3

Not a job I thought would give me to many problems, little hiccup getting the lower nut off but with a 3/8 slim medium reach socket fiddly but ok. However what sadistic git designed the clevis pin location, at 6 ft i had to remove the steering wheel and drivers seat then slide in on my back into the...
by jonhall88
Sat Jun 05, 2021 4:07 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: s3 brakes
Replies: 1
Views: 874
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s3 brakes

Quite well covered in here but not quite the same problem. Last year my servo unit had rusted quite badly and I replaced it and all was well until last week. My brake pedal has gone rock hard (brakes are NOT on ) I have changed the reaction valve, no difference. Good vacuum and no apparent leaks on ...
by jonhall88
Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:39 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: ser 3 driveshafts
Replies: 6
Views: 1798
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Re: ser 3 driveshafts

Next is where can I find a drawing of driveshafts with dimensions
by jonhall88
Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:12 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: ser 3 driveshafts
Replies: 6
Views: 1798
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Re: ser 3 driveshafts

Thanks for help, have been in touch with Mac propshafts, very helpful bloke, just purchased xj6 ones to be shortened by him,
Thanks again
by jonhall88
Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:03 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: ser 3 driveshafts
Replies: 6
Views: 1798
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ser 3 driveshafts

After having a severe argument with a lump of something very hard on the road one of my driveshafts and the uj is wrecked. question: does anyone know of a repair shop that can weld a gouge where the uj fits the driveshaft and then machine it to fit a new UJ. or anyone have one laying around in their...
by jonhall88
Wed Feb 05, 2020 10:06 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: gutter chrome trim
Replies: 1
Views: 1837
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gutter chrome trim

Ordered new gutter trim for my ser 3 coupe and they fit fine , but on the ones that came off the back end of the gutter was rounded but on the new ones ther are squared with what resembles a small metal tab will try and upload photo, any thoughts
Image
by jonhall88
Sat Oct 12, 2019 4:24 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: sticky engine valve
Replies: 6
Views: 3297
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Re: sticky engine valve

Thank you for the invaluable advice. Will let you know how I get on
jon
by jonhall88
Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:12 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: sticky engine valve
Replies: 6
Views: 3297
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Re: sticky engine valve

going down the road you get a misfire from one cylinder as all the fuel system and electrics are ok i suspect an exhaust valve is not opening or closing as it should hopefully caused by carbon build up and nothing more serious. Car runs fine but holds back a little when accelerating more annoying th...
by jonhall88
Mon Oct 07, 2019 8:01 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: sticky engine valve
Replies: 6
Views: 3297
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sticky engine valve

Ser 3 v12 E type Have had a niggling problem for a while which seemed to go away but now back. I have a miss on one cylinder. Fitted new plugs and leads along with dizzy cap and checked for a good spark on all 12 cylinders which there was. No fuel starvation to any cylinder. No real signs of blue sm...
by jonhall88
Fri Jul 12, 2019 2:44 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: upper ball joint circlip
Replies: 0
Views: 6858
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upper ball joint circlip

Any out there know the correct size of the front upper ball joint circlip as mine popped. Thought it was a tad small on fitting as when I did the other side when it eventually went in the groove it was a good fit.
by jonhall88
Mon Apr 09, 2018 4:22 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: radio
Replies: 2
Views: 1771
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radio

Jaguar literature states that 3 different types of radio could be fitted to a ser 3 coupe any ideas on makes as my more modern one lets the interior down
ta
jon
by jonhall88
Tue Sep 26, 2017 6:53 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: new servo fitted but all is not well
Replies: 5
Views: 3037
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Re: new servo fitted but all is not well

Thanks for advice will give the red grease a go
by jonhall88
Wed Sep 20, 2017 7:41 am
Forum: General
Topic: Massive thank you
Replies: 0
Views: 1941
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Massive thank you

A massive thank you for all advice given to me in the past year and the use of the tech database. What ithout this I would have spent triple
by jonhall88
Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:35 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Simple effective pressure bleeding for brakes
Replies: 8
Views: 8135
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Re: Simple effective pressure bleeding for brakes

found the perfect tool, my wifes turkey syringe but it would seem I have to get the big plastic syringe as she got all humpty when I asked, should have just used it and give it a clean she would have been none the wiser
by jonhall88
Tue Sep 19, 2017 9:32 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Simple effective pressure bleeding for brakes
Replies: 8
Views: 8135
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Re: Simple effective pressure bleeding for brakes

thanks all will give it a go tomorrow and let you know results
by jonhall88
Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:22 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Simple effective pressure bleeding for brakes
Replies: 8
Views: 8135
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Re: Simple effective pressure bleeding for brakes

Would this simple device work on a series three E
by jonhall88
Tue Sep 19, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: new servo fitted but all is not well
Replies: 5
Views: 3037
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new servo fitted but all is not well

I am a complete numpty, after fitting the new servo assembly I had a bit of a nightmare figuring out where the vacuum lines connected, all sorted now thanks to the tech section manuals, nice picky of vac tank and hoses. So next problem and I kind of figure this is down to the duel braking system I b...