The 'E' Type Forum

I need to get a battery for my etype which will be used to get it running. It will have to be tough to endure trying to start up a long standing engine but I do not want to pay for a 'genuine' item just a tough battery with the right voltage and amp measures. I have had a look at County Batteries bu...

Any advice really. It turns over, has been dry stored, water has not been drained and I have conflicting views on this. Redex has been poured into bores periodically but a Citroen mechanic said brake fluid was good for freeing potentially stuck rings, I have not done this but has anyone heard of thi...

My series 2 4.2 has been dry stored for over 6 years and I whilst it turns over easily and redex has been added to the cylinders I and not sure of the best course of action for preparing to restart. I did not drain the water have have conflicting views on this. On suggestion was that brake fluid can...

Thanks Chris and Clive it did not feel right using POR15 for anything on the top side. On using phosphoric acid or zinc phosphate does this kill the rust or do I need to us a rust killer before. I have used metal ready which seems to apply a zinc phosphate coating and so just wanted to check. Clive ...

Another question I have been mulling over. My car has been dried stored for 5 years in primer and has faired OK but will need stripping back to bare metal to ensure all rust is gone before repainting. I have read plenty of horror stories of paint jobs going wrong due to moisture and tiny rust pores ...

Heard a lot about the spax adjustables, boge etc but all a bit prcey for me. Not heard of Woodheads until recently does anyone have any experience on these? Are they cheap and cheerful or a sound choice.

I have a series 2 which I am not looking to upgrade in any way