The 'E' Type Forum

I used Kelly Brae Steering to rebuild my rack and pump two years ago and they were excellent. I would certainly use them again. This wasn't a straightforward rebuild in the end as the tower internals had been damaged at some point and so a new part had to be sourced. In the end this was machined fro...

Richard, I have exactly the same problem as you mention. My Series III also doesnt return to idle when hot. Did you manage to find the cause? Did you change the return springs? Ive been sorting out the tuning of my car and it is now running very well but after an hour on the motorway it was taking a...

When I rebuilt my series 3 OTS last year I had the IRS out so replacing the pads was of course easy. I had also had the callipers and the hand brake mechanism rebuilt. When everything was back in I was very dismayed to find that the handbrake was still pretty much useless. Eventually I realised that...

Colin, Im not an expert but given the fact that you have the PDWA I would think it should be connected. It is a very simple short lead which just connects to the same wire that connects to the brake fluid reservoir located above. I replaced the bonnet looms on my car and this was included. I suggest...

I have the same problem with incorrect ride height. It does appear to be a common issue. Any advice would be much appreciated. Some background. The ride height on my car also measures 4" from the ground to the picture frame on both sides of the car. I have followed the ROM using a metal bar to posit...

Simon, many thanks for the advice which has really helped. I have drilled out the rivets that I had previously incorrectly fitted and started again fitting the seal first under the eyebrows as you mention. I have struggled with heating the seal using an air gun and carefully stretching the outside t...

Can anyone please advise how the headlamp scoop chrome beads shoul be fitted. I have the special rivets with tiny washers and the rubber strip but can't see what is the correct way to fit these. The rubber doesn't want to bend. Should this be warmed up first? Do the rivets secure the rubber as well ...

I was concerned about my tank and had it bead blasted to check for corrosion particularly around the sump. I took the view that if there was a problem I would prefer to find out now. All appeared good so this was then powder coated. My only possible regret is that I used a proprietary tank sealant a...

I have installed a new engine harness as part of my rebuild but just want to be certain as to the routing. It looks as if the cable to the oil pressure switch and transducer has to run through the central valley between cylinder heads and then down to the transducer behind the left had=nd cyliner he...

Ivan apologies for not replying sooner. I have been working on lots of other jobs. I eventually and very carefully managed to bend the nose trim around the tight radius, by hand around a cylinder. It isnt a great fit but better than it was originally. I still dont understand why these after manufact...

Peter, how did you set your jets to 1.4mm below the bridge. Did this require a special tool? I have rebuilt mine but am yet to try to tune the engine.

Can someone with a V12 help me with the gap that there is supposed to be between the exhaust manifolds Y piece and the space frame. I have just reinstalled my engine and mine are very close, especially on one side. I suspect that the actual manifolds may need to be remounted or swapped around to ali...

Can anyone advise how it is possible to shape the top chrome finnisher above the grill (BD39521). I can bend it so it fits the two screw hole on either side, or clip it to the two retaining clips. I just cannot do both. To say it doesnt fit is an understatement. Lots of rants about similar frustrati...

Michel, thank you so much for these. This really helps! Best regards Nigel

Can anyone with a Series 3 please help me with the correct location for where front and rear jacking points. My car has had new floors (and more) and these were no longer on the original (now cut up) floor panels. Many thanks

Can anyone help with the correct specification for the 5 bolts and nuts which attach the rear of the hood to the car on a Series 3 OTS E Type. The parts catalogue shows pn BD43233 and BD43232. I have been unable to source these from the part numbers. The nuts appear to have a black plastic cap. My c...

Marek, thank you for this. I have just realized my mistake. Cylinder 1A is on the RH bank (looking from drivers seat). I was looking at 1B. Now to put it all back together. Still learning!

I rebuilt my distributor and when reinstalling noticed that the timing mark on the crankshaft pulley appears to be about 30 degrees after tdc. I have removed the damper (quite a Job!) thinking it must be a corroded woodruff key but all is OK. At tdc on 1A the key way on the crankshaft and the key wa...

Simon thank you for this excellent explanation which really helped. I investigated both tanks to try and identify which seemed to end at the top and bottom of the respective tanks. I also still had the old hoses so with reference to the attached picture, I believe this is how it is supposed to be: h...

Steve, many thanks for the prompt reply. My series 3 does not have exhaust emission equipment fitted . I cannot find reference to how this should be connected in the manual or parts book. Can anyone please advise how this should be routed.