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by abowie
Thu Nov 07, 2024 11:15 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Speedo TPM for 2.88 diff.?
Replies: 6
Views: 193
Australia

Re: Speedo TPM for 2.88 diff.?

What he's after is the specific speedo number eg 1080 for a 2.88 diff.

I've suggested on Jag Lovers he contact Speedograph Richfields as it may be that there's not actually an E type speedo that is geared correctly.
by abowie
Thu Nov 07, 2024 12:20 am
Forum: General
Topic: Unknown brake calipers
Replies: 3
Views: 195
Australia

Re: Unknown brake calipers

You may be able to tell by measuring the piston diameters and comparing them to known brands.
by abowie
Thu Oct 31, 2024 12:09 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Camshaft Cover Nuts
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Australia

Re: Camshaft Cover Nuts

I do them up to 4lbft, then I will tighten them to 7lbft if the cam cover leaks.

You need to be very careful of overtightening them as you can crack the cam cover under the nut and then it will leak.
by abowie
Thu Oct 31, 2024 12:04 am
Forum: General
Topic: Chassis and engine numbers don't match
Replies: 22
Views: 771
Australia

Re: Chassis and engine numbers don't match

kevjimbryant wrote:
Wed Oct 30, 2024 5:45 am

But why avoid? What difference does it make?
Because the registration documents are for a different car.

There's no way you can prove that you own the car or that it's not stolen.
by abowie
Tue Oct 29, 2024 10:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Chassis and engine numbers don't match
Replies: 22
Views: 771
Australia

Re: Chassis and engine numbers don't match

Don’t just walk away - Run !! Tim's absolutely right. Avoid it like the plague. The J70 is an addition that they used to make in the US, but that chassis number is for a different car. The only way I'd entertain buying this car is if the auction house can provide you with a v5 with the correct numb...
by abowie
Mon Oct 28, 2024 10:26 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Brakes sticking and engine revs rising under braking?
Replies: 3
Views: 332
Australia

Re: Brakes sticking and engine revs rising under braking?

Maybe 2 problems. Brakes sticking on is often related to the reaction valve at the front of the master cylinder sticking. It has a tiny piston in it. You need to lubricate this generously with brake grease. Search the site for detailed instructions. Revs changing with brake application might indicat...
by abowie
Mon Oct 28, 2024 2:07 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Rear brake cylinders R&R
Replies: 1
Views: 122
Australia

Rear brake cylinders R&R

Just for the record it is possible to R&R Series 1 rear brakes without removing the diff from the cage or the caliper frames from the diff. We dropped the IRS, removed the front shocks and the baseplate, and were able to remove all 4 of the rear cylinders from the caliper frames, leaving the frames ...
by abowie
Mon Oct 21, 2024 9:47 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: SU Carburettor restoration
Replies: 9
Views: 710
Australia

Re: SU Carburettor restoration

Tadek it's really easy and very satisfying to do them yourself.

The only complex thing is rebushing the bodies; that you would farm out.
by abowie
Sat Oct 19, 2024 12:37 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Triple Weber settings
Replies: 5
Views: 631
Australia

Re: Triple Weber settings

I have no experience with Webers on the XK engine. My advice would be to give the car to someone with a dyno who has a good reputation for knowing the Weber DCOE. Here's some stuff I've collected over the years. No idea of its veracity. 1. There's a Mike Cassidy article https://www.dropbox.com/s/h89...
by abowie
Mon Oct 14, 2024 10:41 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Replacing engine harness S1
Replies: 5
Views: 387
Australia

Re: Replacing engine harness S1

It's entirely doable especially as you have the original wiring to show you where it goes.

Maybe try bending the tabs that hold the dashtop screws so that they clear. The 2 central ones are bolt on brackets you can remove if necessary.
by abowie
Mon Oct 14, 2024 12:41 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: lower front shock absorber bolt
Replies: 4
Views: 349
Australia

Re: lower front shock absorber bolt

I don't think I've seen a bolt with a shoulder like that. Does it actually fit in the hole in the rear wishbone arm? As long as it does it should be ok as the shocker is mounted on a steel sleeve and then rubber bush so movement shouldn't be a problem once it's tightened down and pinned. https://i.p...
by abowie
Fri Oct 11, 2024 12:07 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Ventilated discs for Volvo calipers.
Replies: 17
Views: 1763
Australia

Re: Ventilated discs for Volvo calipers.

Yes. It's an ether or situation...
by abowie
Thu Oct 10, 2024 8:41 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Ventilated discs for Volvo calipers.
Replies: 17
Views: 1763
Australia

Re: Ventilated discs for Volvo calipers.

It's a funny game here.

Adelaide's relatively small, so the guy who gave me my anaesthetic has done so before, and I've anaesthetised him as well.
by abowie
Thu Oct 10, 2024 12:07 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Ventilated discs for Volvo calipers.
Replies: 17
Views: 1763
Australia

Re: Ventilated discs for Volvo calipers.

Thanks Jack. I've got a pretty comprehensive machine shop myself and I can do what you describe. However I'd be happier of I can get discs with the correct hole spacing. I do actually have a set on my 4.2 coupe but it's in storage off site and I'm currently recovering from some surgery so I can't ac...
by abowie
Tue Oct 08, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Holes in acceleration with explosion
Replies: 14
Views: 998
Australia

Re: Holes in acceleration with explosion

Like everything on internet forums we all have different opinions based on what we've read or been told. What I do is what I was taught by Chris, who has been building and repairing 6 and 12 cylinder Jaguar engines since the 1970's and who I worked with for over 10 years, and by Brenton, our machini...
by abowie
Tue Oct 08, 2024 8:32 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Holes in acceleration with explosion
Replies: 14
Views: 998
Australia

Re: Holes in acceleration with explosion

Although this is not related to the tuning problem you are experiencing, and I agree you are probably lean, I am concerned about the running in advice you have been given. By 500ks I would happily be taking the car past 4500rpm. Limiting it to 2500 at that speed will interfere with the rings bedding...
by abowie
Mon Oct 07, 2024 8:18 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Dropping IRS to replace rear brake pads and pistons
Replies: 9
Views: 617
Australia

Re: Dropping IRS to replace rear brake pads and pistons

I suspect that experience is a highly valuable asset. . I agree. Send the diff off to a professional. Otherwise everything else is well within the grasp of a keen amateur with decent tools. If you're going to go to the trouble of stripping the IRS the sensible approach is to do everything. Then you...
by abowie
Mon Oct 07, 2024 2:07 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Ventilated discs for Volvo calipers.
Replies: 17
Views: 1763
Australia

Re: Ventilated discs for Volvo calipers.

Hi Andrew...S3 xj6 are very similar in not the same as the S2 so have a check....they are also similar to S3 E type disc Steve I had a look, and S3 E type has the same disc as S2 XJ6 etc. For some annoying reason they changed the hole spacing from 114.3mm to 111.1mm I have a set of S3 E Type discs ...
by abowie
Sun Oct 06, 2024 8:03 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Ventilated discs for Volvo calipers.
Replies: 17
Views: 1763
Australia

Re: Ventilated discs for Volvo calipers.

mgcjag wrote:
Sat Oct 05, 2024 10:30 am
Hi Andrew...have a look at a S2 xj6 ventilated disc...Steve
That looks pretty bloody close!
by abowie
Sun Oct 06, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: General
Topic: Brake booster
Replies: 1
Views: 282
Australia

Re: Brake booster

I have (had; sold the car) a similar arrangement in my TVR XJS replica.

Worked fine.