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I used Shell Spirax 80-90w GL4 -- IIRC the MT90 is a 75-80w ? --- .
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- Mon May 10, 2021 11:41 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Redline mt90 v motul 300
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1454
- Mon May 03, 2021 8:12 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Series 1 rear brakes recurring failure.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 4634
Re: Series 1 rear brakes recurring failure.
Kevin ,
You don't say 4.2 or 3.8 ?. So with both rear calipers burning up i would guess at the rear master cylinder/bellows balance bar on a 3.8 or the servo master on a 4.2.
To create that much heat you should feel the brakes drag whilst driving ?.
You don't say 4.2 or 3.8 ?. So with both rear calipers burning up i would guess at the rear master cylinder/bellows balance bar on a 3.8 or the servo master on a 4.2.
To create that much heat you should feel the brakes drag whilst driving ?.
- Mon May 03, 2021 11:52 am
- Forum: General
- Topic: Jaguar are losing the plot!
- Replies: 22
- Views: 5698
Re: Jaguar are losing the plot!
Add also the issue of the Castle Bromwich and Halewood factories being closed -
Production suspended - due to lack of computer chips apparently , not looking good.
Production suspended - due to lack of computer chips apparently , not looking good.
- Sat May 01, 2021 4:37 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Dipstick locater / bracket
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1972
Re: Dipstick locater / bracket
The longer dipstick stud in the head is to accommodate a small spacer distance piece C19706 -- the 4.2 has 5, 1 on the dipstick bracket ,2 on the gearbox breather ,2 on the alternator heat shield
- Thu Apr 29, 2021 8:34 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Tyres advice please.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4268
Re: Tyres advice please.
Thanks Richard , Vredestein have added one ply of nylon to the tread to lift H to a V rating .
- Tue Apr 27, 2021 7:48 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Tyres advice please.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4268
Re: Tyres advice please.
Richard ,
With the Vred's now having a V rating please could you let us know what is printed on the tyre sidewall re materials used and how many ply's are in the sidewall and tread , just interested as a comparison ,thanks
With the Vred's now having a V rating please could you let us know what is printed on the tyre sidewall re materials used and how many ply's are in the sidewall and tread , just interested as a comparison ,thanks
- Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:28 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Gearbox selector rod interlock
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3022
Re: Gearbox selector rod interlock
Steve , i think the part you need is C20066 ?-- with Bill's help it would be easy to make one . If you do struggle though , a guy on ebay 'morsejags' will more than likely have one.
- Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:48 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Radiator fan didn’t come on
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3788
Re: Radiator fan didn’t come on
Jonathan-- Is the temp gauge reading high ?. Electrics aside ,have you also checked and proven the operating temperatures of both the engine thermostat and the fan otter stat with a thermometer? . I have seen engine thermostats being sold specifically for the 6 cylinder E Type rated at 88 deg --bear...
- Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:53 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Clutch fork position
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3326
Re: Clutch fork position
The clutch pad heights could be the same when bolted down? , your old cover looks like an original Laycock item . The latest Borg + Beck kits now have a similar look to the Laycock. https://i.postimg.cc/nV3fGHjT/IMG-1751-4823.jpg With the amount of work involved it's good practice to prove the clutc...
- Thu Apr 08, 2021 7:59 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Car fails on full throttle
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3236
Re: Car fails on full throttle
My guess is a badly dented / creased fuel line would give those symptoms , cannot think of much else if the pump is ok and you have 4psi in the line initially.Where did you place the gauge ? between the filter and carbs?
- Thu Mar 25, 2021 1:46 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: S1 4.2 gearbox bellhousing bung
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3535
Re: S1 4.2 gearbox bellhousing bung
Also what is that pipe running through the stabiliser fixing bracket? Bryan previously asked about the brake pipe routing , someone kindly posted photos showing--so maybe it is just that instead of doing --master cylinder- right hand frame-picture frame-joint-left hand frame to servo he has decided...
- Mon Mar 08, 2021 12:26 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Stuck Slow Idle Screw
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2204
Re: Stuck Slow Idle Screw
Some have had success with the freeze spray from screwfix , you could cycle heat and cold by using a heavy duty soldering iron on the screw--
- Sat Mar 06, 2021 6:47 pm
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Series 2 aesthetics
- Replies: 309
- Views: 182653
Re: Series 2 aesthetics
They are in the lens. Sorry James it's me not being clear in post 281, i was referring to the mgb version , unless i'm missing something i cannot see a reverse light ----the mgb had 2 stand alone separate reverse lights. I've got two Lotus elans so i am familiar with the rear lights having integrat...
- Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:27 am
- Forum: Series 2
- Topic: Series 2 aesthetics
- Replies: 309
- Views: 182653
Re: Series 2 aesthetics
The choice of mgb lamps could have been made on cost not so much aesthetics ! .
New mgb rear lamps are £100 a pair ---Lotus rear lamps are £270 each --£540 a pair.
Where's the reversing lamp ?
New mgb rear lamps are £100 a pair ---Lotus rear lamps are £270 each --£540 a pair.
Where's the reversing lamp ?
- Tue Mar 02, 2021 9:24 am
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Choice of gearbox ? Help needed
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3972
Re: Choice of gearbox ? Help needed
Rob ,As said there is not really a bargain basement solution to the swb, also in contrast to using E Type components it will knock much more off the value of the car than the cost of doing the job correctly . But If keeping the cost to the minimum is your main priority , i would fit a 4 speed 3.8 -3...
- Sun Feb 28, 2021 11:02 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Powder Coating Colours
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3440
Re: Powder Coating Colours
I agree with Steve ; you may also, believe it or not, alter the overall geometry of the front of the car with the thickness of the powder coating involved Very true , but i don't think you would even get that far ---- the high build on the frames will probably stop them from entering the chassis ra...
- Sun Feb 21, 2021 8:29 pm
- Forum: General
- Topic: Coupe to Roadster DVLA Registration
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4510
Re: Coupe to Roadster DVLA Registration
Simon , Your honesty is appreciated. If you disclose to the DVLA i think same as Steve you will run into problems , my guess is they will immediately assign a temporary 16 digit chassis number to your V5 until the vehicle is inspected and decided upon--so you could end up battling over the original ...
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 11:12 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Two different round fluid reservoirs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2521
Re: Two different round fluid reservoirs
Good that the convex and concave are intentional , and the thinking one gives a residue trap ---the concave one's on a rhd would also make slightly more room for the pipe to give a less severe bend next to the spigot --clue repro's :idea: win win- Jaguar were never far wrong. It's maybe also confusi...
- Wed Feb 17, 2021 8:08 pm
- Forum: Technical
- Topic: Crankshaft Thrust Bearing Clearance
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2470
Re: Crankshaft Thrust Bearing Clearance
All options are possible I would do option 2 [ one of each ] which should give .002" end float --- that leaves you just .002" to remove to get to the .004" spec ---that could be just a thou off each one which helps to keep them nice and parallel -for that small amount it can be taken off the lead co...
- Tue Feb 16, 2021 10:29 pm
- Forum: Series 1
- Topic: Two different round fluid reservoirs
- Replies: 8
- Views: 2521
Re: Two different round fluid reservoirs
I think they would b all one piece blow moulded , only that the ones with a visible seam have a poor tooling split line with flash that is maybe trimmed off at production.
Just a guess Maikel's fluid bottle with the inverted bottom could maybe have been subjected to pressure ?
Steve
Just a guess Maikel's fluid bottle with the inverted bottom could maybe have been subjected to pressure ?
Steve