The 'E' Type Forum

Gors Sorry about the late post so you may have sorted this The shims go between the steering arm and the caliper body to stop the steering arm being stressed by bending as the bolts are tightened First nip up the bolt through the caliper to Vertical Link/stub axle carrier and then the steering arm t...

Forgot to say, C7493 is now C32458/2 so search for that

Mark I managed to lose one of the spacers but used SNGB for the missing one. It was on backorder when i ordered it but came through about three weeks later. The benefit in an SNGB one is that it will be plated. I doubt a workshop would go that far. Just checked SNGB website and they are still "Backo...

Thanks Bob I had guessed it was probably made in 73 and your info narrows it right down - you have prompted me to do something I should have done ages ago; get a heritage certificate! I have the ownership history so I can complete it to “Day 1” I was aware that Jaguar struggled to sell the cars towa...

Hi Bob Mine was registered on 2nd November 74 but I suspect it was made much earlier - it is 1s2007 Its colour is Heather which is not to everyone’s taste but good for the glam rock era! - the colour has grown on me but I was more taken initially by the fact that it was Ziebarted! So sorry (especial...

Thanks Steve, that recent discussion answered one key question (whether one fastener used a captive nut)

Hello Forum Members and thanks for letting me join. I have owned my Series 3 Roadster since August 1992 and am undertaking a mechanical refurbishment of the brakes, clutch and suspension The rear axle is done and back on and I am just about to take the engine and 'box out As a heads up, I will be pi...