The 'E' Type Forum

Of course the Heritage certificate doesn't show a registration, rather it is on the accompanying Jaguar vehicle information sheet. I also have a certificate of authenticity from the Coventry transport museum, along with a copy of the original hand written records showing the date, engine/chassis num...

Hi. I'm wondering if someone might be able to shed some light on a question I've had for years relating to my 1970 E Type convertible? I bought it knowing that it was a converted left hand drive from California. I have extensive history for the car showing that it was re-imported to the UK in 1990. ...

Danny its when the indicator is on right. It does it sitting in my garage.

Thanks for that. Just to confirm, tye indicators are working as they should, but the dashboard light for the flashers works intermittently when turning right

1970 Series 2 open top. I have a weird problem with my indicators when signalling right.. I have the indicator/horn/headlight flash stalk. Only when I indicate right, the dashboard indicator warning light flashes and you can hear the relay clicking. Then after about 15 or 20 seconds, the dashboard w...

Steve thanks for all your advice. I have already spent a couple of evenings in front of the tv fiddling with it and even got my mate who is a retired chief design engineer to have a quick butchers. I got it under a magnifier to see if I could see any register where the spring sat. I guess there is n...

Problem now sorted. I found an almost identical switch on Ebay, advertised as an E Type series 3 switch with a completely different Lucas part no. The only difference I could see, was that my switch had two yellow/white wires on a starter relay output. The smaller gauge of the two yellow/white wires...

Not so simple! Out of stock wherever I look! I will have to start looking for a second hand one.

Yes it seems obvious now! I think I will go for the new Lucas one and wire it up identically. Should do the trick.

Thanks Steve

Neil

As fitted

Hi Steve. Thanks for that. Yes, not sure that my switch is original. I have an ex California car fitted with steering lock. The switch fits into the back of the key unit. Although there are six positions on the plug, only three were in use, the others blanked. None of the wires from the loom actuall...

Hi, just removed the ignition switch from the back of the steering lock, as it has basically fallen apart. Just looking online at replacing it and came across this: https://www.autoelectricalspares.co.uk/lucas-39998-157sa-column-lock-switch-1052-p.asp Apart from having an F suffix and a different 4 ...

Thanks very much Geoff Steve and Barrie. I will source a 7lb cap and re-try with the levels.

Neil

On my S2 4.2, I seem to be losing coolant from the header tank overflow. Usually just a dribble, yesterday about a cup full. Fairly certain the head gasket is fine, looked for the usual symptoms and can't see any problem. Engine runs at the right temp and normal levels of coolant. Seems to be worse ...

Just checked online. I can get a pressure test kit for about £60 on Amazon.

Thanks all. The bulkhead return pipes and heater valve are all brand new, although I paid someone to do it for me. (Couldn't face it)! It might be that the bulkhead seal isn't seated properly. I guess that the easiest thing to do would be to have that off and re-make it to make sure. I like the idea...

Series 2 OTS Just looking for opinions before I start ripping things apart again! I have found that the carpets in the passenger footwell are wet again with coolant. Last year I replaced all of the dreaded steel return pipes and the heater control valve and O ring. All of the hoses are nice and tigh...

Hi there. I have never been a great one for forums and chats, but having bought my Series 2 open top a year ago, I have had to overcome all sorts of really taxing problems with re-commissioning my car. I have to say that I would have really struggled without constantly 'dipping into' forums and read...