The 'E' Type Forum

Ash Wrote: I was wondering if anyone has had any success in 'touching up' the black crinkle paint on their S2 dashboard? The handles on the end of my heater and choke levers are badly chipped and I am keen to improve them. Worried that it could be a very obvious touch up if I am not careful. Just wo...

Malcolm Wrote: I've been told to use engine oil (20/50) in the gearboxx - any merit in that? Hello Malcolm, Not really. The slipperiness and load bearing characteristics of the oil is rather important with a synchromesh Gearbox; far more so than its viscosity. Use oil with too high an Extreme Pressu...

Peter Wrote:

I never ship with the stick attached. Have seen two top covers snapped off by rough handling.

Hello Peter,
The pictures were taken for the benefit of the client, so he could see his finished Gearbox. The Gear Stick is removed when finally packed.

Chris Wrote: do you use it. Hello Chris, I provide a Gearbox Repair/Rebuild service as part of my E Type Restoration business and use Redline MT 90 in all gearboxes I rebuild. Following are a couple of pictures of a completed S3 Gearbox nearing being ready ship. https://i.postimg.cc/9f0pt6zH/Gearbox...

Hello Chris,
You will get it from Super Cheap Auto, or Autobarn. You can have a one U.S. Gallon (3.785 litres) container of it delivered to your door for AUD105.00 via eBay.

Regards,

Bill

Ralph Wrote: Personally I have never heard of or seen before a "breathable" automotive topcoat. A car topcoat is supposed to be a sealed barrier. Blisters happen due to entrapped moisture or gases in the underlayers, which are precisely held by the topcoat barrier. Hello Ralph, Absolutely. Also know...

Steve Wrote: but how can you be sure it was the car cover and not the paint application contitions. Hello Steve, Air quality used in the paint application is way more likely than a Car Cover being that cause. I've spent a lot on installing a system that ensures very dry, very clean air is supplied t...

Hello Andrew,
AUD90.00 per each. 10% discount for quantities 4 and above.

Regards,

Bill

Andrew Wrote: How did this work out? I have a number of worn wishbones and I have been giving some thought as to how to reuse them. Hello Andrew, Its quite a reasonable solution, but the Tapered Pin is smaller and also needs to be sleeved. I think the best solution is the use of the Nylon Sabot and ...

Peter Wrote: I’m planning to fix the front “suspension” this winter since i found lots of play in both upper and lower ball joints and need some advice regarding the upper wishbone ball joint. The upper ones are supposed to be renovated but either the firm did a bad job with the shims or the “ball j...

I have tried all types of car covers in the workshop and the one that works the best by a long shot for keeping dust off is Paint Masking Film. A long length (not sure of the exact content of the roll - many car worth of the stuff) is AUD25.00 (that will soon equal around GBP0.10 the way the exchang...

John Wrote: The Mini rear taper roller bearings did have a spacer (admittedly built in to the inner race) otherwise applying 60 lb/ft to them as a preload would have destroyed them. Hello John, I just got to look at the bearings you're referring to. The inner race of both bearings are extended and p...

Jerome Wrote: There was no bearing adjustment available, the hubs were done up tight with a spacer between the inner races. There was no way (or requirement) to measure the pre-load. Hello Jerome, There are many vehicles that have, and the makers specify, preload for their wheel bearings. Many have ...

Christopher Wrote: Pre-loading the hub bearings is directly contrary to Jaguar's specification and is bound to increase the heat produced in the bearing . I don't wish to be rude but what is this fascination for knowing better than the manufacturers ? It crops up time and again in this forum Jaguar ...

There has been tomes written on the subject of design principles relating to bearing set up; way too much to discuss here in depth. However, the primary benefits resulting from preload bearing set up includes but are not limited to: • enhanced stiffness • reduced noise levels • improved shaft guidan...

Barry Wrote: However, with a 2.88 lsd diff, it means at 90 mph, the engine is running at 3500 revs. With so much torque in the V12, you really don’t need a 5 speed gearbox. Hello Barry, Couldn't agree more. There has been a lot written that a 2.88 is too tall for an S3, that it makes them uncomforta...

Sven Wrote: No I have to remove the rear bearing and the slip rings. Did no one do this before and can give me a hint if it is a straightforward job? Hello Sven, I've done this many times and it can be either straightforward of not. The un-soldering from the outer end is not much of an issue; the in...

Bob Wrote: I originally used Sikaflex, but one diaphragm would repeatedly let go after a few months of driving. Hello Bob, Is the Sikaflex product you used the 221 version that most recommend for E Type Bonnet assembly? If yes, 221 is a general purpose bonding agent in the Sikaflex range and is not ...

Hello Mancity8040, How often are you going to be removing the Gearbox that it would warrant mutilating the structure of the car. And I would always opt to have the convenience of being able to marry the Engine and Gearbox with space around me. Admittedly, I have a well equipped workshop, but we remo...

Steve Wrote: boot trim looks baggy....and whats going on with that wiper blade Hello Steve, I left Australia on the 16th inst. (arrived San Francisco one hour before I left Australia) attended Pebble Beach Concours d'elegance and other Classic Car related activities; flew back to Australia on the 19...