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1. A quick catchup for the last year.: (Updates); So this is probably where we started from.. Ross threw a lot in the bin. Just some of the trimmings. And what we had which looked OK..well it was crap too. But Ross soldiered on. ...; Created on 10 September 2018
2. Ronstoration: (Updates); ... which I have dubbed "Ronstoration". Ron is one of the Jag Boys. He sold used cars for over 40 years. "Paint it black and put it back" sums up the caryard approach. So today I took Rob's car up to Jaag ...; Created on 25 July 2015
3. Exhaust studs: (Updates); ... than the original stud. The minimum crush distance is about 0.65 " which I think will be small enough; if not I will run a thread die further down the stud. The manifold I chose to do the first repair ...; Created on 24 April 2015
4. Introducing...my new car!: (Updates); ... fine but was full of rust. The steering problem turns out to be (at least in part) the rack which is stuffed. So it's new rack time too. ...; Created on 14 September 2014
5. Notes on brake bleeding: (Updates); ... apparently reversed on some early 4.2s but won't affect bleeding as long as you know which reservoir serves front and rear. You can tell by tracing the metal pipes coming from the booster. If you are unsure ...; Created on 14 September 2014
6. C18737: (Updates); Which is the bracket that holds the handbrake light switch in place. Which I can't find. Anywhere. So being impatient, I thought I'd make one. How hard can that be? 2 hours and a prototype later...It ...; Created on 16 March 2014
7. Engine and JT5 gearbox installation: (Updates); ... are both 66cm long, although this is without the slip yoke fitted into the JT5 box, which adds a minimum of 6cm. The installation instructions warn against trying to install the gearbox with this fitted. ...; Created on 23 November 2013
8. Motif Bar for the coupe: (Updates); ... Firstly I had to fit the motif itself into the circular hole at the front. This is held in a circular metal backing, which in turn is secured in place by a half elliptic spring that is screwed at either ...; Created on 11 August 2013
9. Coopercraft: (Updates); One of the front hubs on my coupe has worn splines which make an annoying clunk on braking or acceleration. So I bought a new set of hubs a while back. I had also bought myself some upgraded front calipers ...; Created on 18 May 2013
10. There's always one little tiny problem...: (Updates); ... So the throttle stops, having been overbored, were loose. George at Midel rang me and said I'd need new stops, which I bought. However when they arrived, they had no holes in them. Now I was happy enough ...; Created on 02 February 2013
11. Timing: (Updates); ... has resolved but any more than half throttle produces obvious pinging. I'm using the distributor that came with the car, which as you recall had Strombergs fitted. I'm wondering if the problem is related ...; Created on 28 November 2012
12. Back together...but..: (Updates); ... to work out which light was which, but it all went easily. However after this the engine just woundn't start. Dead as. There was a good 12v at the coil but absolutely no spark. Eventually I put ...; Created on 14 October 2012
13. Pop the carbs back on, Sir?: (Updates); ... way into the airways. Realising that I had to get it all out it became obvious that I'd have to separate the manifold from the carbs and blow it out with compressed air. Which I did. After all there's ...; Created on 07 October 2012
14. Post mortem findings 2: (Updates); ... point (modern) nuts on them, but the original bolts with holes for split pins had been reused. The other main bearing journals look a bit better than the centre main which is quite badly scored. The bearing ...; Created on 21 May 2012
15. Post mortem findings: (Updates); I got the head off easily, which was a relief. The Max Jax is great for this using my home made engine lifter. Note to self; get a bit of 35mm solid round bar as the 31mm bar tilts a little too much. Looking ...; Created on 19 May 2012
16. A pleasant surprise: (Updates); ... a previously undetected vacuum leak, which has in turn allowed the servo to work properly. I'm happy enough with the brakes that I'm going to hold off fitting the front Wilwood calipers. ...; Created on 08 April 2012
17. "All the leaves are brown..": (Updates); ... to reason, bad language and a 1/2" spanner. The exhaust manifolds, which were the ones I was actually worried about, literally fell off in about 5 minutes. I had to call a friend to work ...; Created on 17 March 2012
18. Please, Sir...: (Updates); ... to make sure that all the numbers match the paperwork. If I pass that, then I can book the car in for a roadworthy inspection by the DOT, which is usually like the Spanish Inquisition without the comfy ...; Created on 07 February 2012
19. Tanked: (Updates); ... on the most inaccessable mounting bolt hadn't been broken off in the past. In the end I had to drill the top off it which took about an hour. Tank removal otherwise took around 15 mins. I have fashioned ...; Created on 14 January 2012
20. End of electrics: (Updates); ... 15 hours. At around 3pm yesterday, after final checks were complete, we connected the battery and turned the key..and she started! There was initial trouble because she wouldn't run properly which perplexed ...; Created on 06 January 2012
21. We have a steering wheel!: (Updates); ... steering column, which had different mountings on the bulkhead than the older column. But the new mounting point captive nuts were only fitted on the LEFT of the car. The RIGHT still has the four nuts ...; Created on 02 January 2012
22. Exhausting day: (Updates); ... them to the muffler. The new muffler and downpipes will get done when I put on the SUs, which involves replacing the rear exhaust manifold. This is the first time in 6 weeks the poor old girl has actually ...; Created on 31 December 2011
23. Glove Box: (Updates); ... place. And repair bits that were in place, but which broke. Getting the pressed cardboard glove box liner to stay put has been hard work, and has required some ingenuity. It's finally done though, apart ...; Created on 17 December 2011
24. Glove Box: (General); ... place. And repairing bits that were in place, but which broke. Getting the pressed cardboard glove box liner to stay put has been hard work, and has required some ingenuity. It's finally done though, ...; Created on 17 December 2011
25. Ready to start re wiring: (Updates); ... in the Jaguar so I am most grateful to have his oversight and advice. This is all very exciting; the electrics (which I have been dreading) are the last major hurdle to jump before, hopefully, the car ...; Created on 07 December 2011
26. Reassembly going well: (Updates); ... to put it back in. So it is with great trepidation that I put it back in and connected up all the new hoses. I just know that I'll end up having to take it out again, which is why I've prevaricated ...; Created on 03 November 2011
27. Heater finished: (Updates); All of the bits I needed to complete the heater rebiuld arrived this week. Included was a plastic bag of bits of foam to make seals inside the box, but it wasn't immediately apparent which bits went ...; Created on 30 October 2011
28. Front suspension finished for now: (Updates); ... shock. Their one drawback is that they are not adjustable on the car which is irritating but does keep the price down. In the past I have used Spax shocks but SNG Barratt didn't stock them, ...; Created on 29 October 2011
29. Electroplating: (Updates); ... of the original, for which they charged me about $100. Needless to say I won't ever buy anything from them again. ...; Created on 29 September 2011
30. Busy Sunday: (Updates); ... my trepidation it fitted perfectly fitted the new tie rod ends, which seem to be possibly the wrong part changed the lower steering universal joint; it was fun hammering out the old caps removed, ...; Created on 25 September 2011
31. New wheels: (Updates); Bit the bullet and ordered 5 new wheels today. The old ones are really too rusty to ever look good again. I have bought 15 x 6.5" curly hub wheels which the man says will fit my car. Hope ...; Created on 01 September 2011
32. Masterly inactivity: (Updates); ... the hoist which is far more likely to end in tears. Problem is I have visitors coming on Saturday afternoon and after a few beers the job might start to look easier... ...; Created on 31 August 2011
33. Cooling System v1.0000: (Updates); ... This would also mean that I will have a new wiring loom which should sort out any other electrical gremlins. Watch this space. ...; Created on 22 August 2011
34. Why buy this car?: (General); ... unrestored Australia delivered car. The problem is there just weren’t that many E Types delivered new to Australia which makes the local market small. Add into that the value of the local cars and ...; Created on 14 August 2011
35. The plan: (General); ... learned a lot. In 1989 I bought a Mk2 MGBGT which was my regular drive for about 3 years. I rebuilt all of the mechanicals and the car went well but the body and interior really let it down. Eventually ...; Created on 14 August 2011
36. About the Series 1.5 E Type: (General); ... was a transitional series of cars built in 1967–68, unofficially called "Series 1½", which are externally similar to Series 1 cars. Essentially these cars were built using more of the parts destined ...; Created on 13 August 2011
37. Brass for brass: (Updates); ... SU’s on the internet. Nothing but expensive rubbish about some of which looks like it has been dug up in landfill. Triple Webers are 40% the price; they might end up being the go. The little mobile ...; Created on 11 August 2011
38. The Jag Arrives...: (Updates); ... who is having coffee with the boys at Chris’s place which seems to be where E-type types congregate on a Saturday. Alan rushes home to find us manhandling his beloved. The car silly, not Gaynor! After ...; Created on 06 August 2011

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