The 'E' Type Forum

I have the SNG stainless steel braided fuel return pipes on my V12, they are said to be suitable for E5 & E10.
I just wondered what people’s thoughts were regarding lifespan.

Hi,
When do you replace the braided fuel lines?
You can’t see the condition of the rubber as it is hidden inside the stainless steel braiding.
Thanks

Have you checked the one way valve in the return fuel line? It may be sticking and not allowing fuel past.

Hi Guys, I have been offered a fully rebuit 3.8l Jaguar engine which the seller believes to be from an e type but from what I can gather the engine number doesn’t seem correct for an e type. The number on both the block and the head is RA6700-9, can anyone identify what this would have originally be...

Where should the S3 OTS jack be stowed? I cannot fit mine in the spare wheel well with the wheel correctly mounted outside up and I keep it in the boot/trunk, I would be surprised if this is how it should be.

Hi Colin,
It is a 1973 OTS.
When I acquired the car the carpets were suede green and the upholstery very dark tan.



I'm not sure what the original colours were as the car came to the UK from the US with no paperwork.

I have recently done my S3 with cinnamon carpets from BAS, below is the colour you get from them;

Here`s an idea - why not check parts before sending them out to the customer , it would save a lot of time and hassle . :roll: I run a mail order business and every order is picked by one person and checked by another before being packed, the packer also carries out a check, so every order is looke...

Hi Colin, With regards to your manifold stud I have recently had the same happen and I used a repair stud on which one end is a larger 7/16 thread, drill and tap your manifold to suit in situ. You will need a long series drill bit and a long reach tap wrench but this removes the need for the helicoi...

Bill,
Done, dusted, sorted.
I can't thank you enough for your help.

Great stuff guys
How do I know when the shot pin/steering lock pin is centred over the new hole

Thank you Geoff, I think I just heard the click of a light bulb being tentatively switched on. I haven't started it yet, it is on the bench staring at me but if I understand correctly the sequence is; Drill out the shear bolt and the existing screw holding the housing to the column. Rotate the housi...

Apologies guys, but at the risk of being stupid (what do you mean too late? :lol: ) this isn't sinking in. Am I trying to line up the currently not in use hole in the column with the blank port in the ignition assembly and drill, tap, insert the dog point screw? Bill, can you explain further engage ...

Hi all, I will be attempting to carry out the above but being a bit dim I cannot fully understand the procedure . I grasp that the existing pin needs to be drilled out and a new pin screwed into the alternative hole but can someone clarify the following; With the Ignition/Steering Lock Housing index...

Cheers Bob,
Glad I asked the question now.
Although I never understood why they were ever different I wonder what made Jaguar change to having them same both sides?

Ahhh!
I think you have cleared that up for me, and looking closer at the service manual I think you are right, the spacers do look to be used on both sides on the S3.
I had assumed they were the same as the S2(you know what they say about assuming)
Cheers Steve

Hi Steve,
You are correct, it does show 4, as do SNG & Robey's, but I can't understand where the 4 of them fit as they are only fitted on the pinion side and there are two on that side so where do the other two go?

I understand the rack of the V12 is mounted using distance tubes on the two safety bolts to the pinion side and the two bolts on passenger side have no distance tubes, so unless I am missing something obvious (highly likely), why do both SNG and Robey's indicate the need for four of the distance tub...

I recently received a renewal quote from Hagerty but I always shop around and using the exact same details I found a quote 25% cheaper with………….. you guessed it………….Hagerty!
Good to know that they look after their existing customers