Hello Islander, you say that smooth changes are not possible due to a lack of synchromesh? This only applies to downward changes, as there is synchromesh in second third and fourth. I would say few change down to first on the move so I don't see that there should be a problem as long as the clutch ...

Hi - if I may venture an opinion my advice would be to keep (or even refurbish?) the old gearbox and and don't make any changes to the car that you can't change back again. That way a future owner will have the option of returning the car to original and you don't have to take a hit on its sale val...

Dear all I am mulling upgrading the original gearbox of my MKII (1963), 2.4 by opting for the Tremec Borg Warner T5 gearbox conversion kit. This will entail substituting the old current gearbox for a new gearbox. I have no doubts the vehicle will become more driveable as the original gearbox does no...

Hello Grumpypete and PPV

Thank you for your useful replies. Appreciated.

Clive

Hello I intend to replace the carpet in full of my 1963 MK II. The interior trim colour is the original Suede Green matching the Dark Opalescent green exterior. Does anyone know which factory/trade name supplied the carpets to Jaguar back then? I have found a number of names producing carpets for MK...

I buy parts from most of the suppliers advertising in our magazine. Some, such as SNG Barratt, re-manufacture parts that are no longer available from Jaguar. As a consequence of this, I tend to use them. They are within an hours drive and so that helps. Alec Gurney. Thank you Alec for sharing your ...

Hi Clive, for the outside then the mazak items are the door handles, rear number plate plinth, rear light plinths, Jaguar leaper and the boot lock I think. Mazak can be rechromed if not pitted and if the rechromer can polish out the imperfections. Otherwise all other items can be rechromed. Interna...

Thank you for your valued feedback. Looks like a lot of mazak was used for the small parts, with the real metal left for the bumpers and front grill. I will re chrome these and the rest I will replace.

Thank you again for your insights. Much appreciated.

Clive

Is it better to re chrome old pitted chrome or replace with new chrome parts? ...From a quality perspective rather than cost or time....my impression is that re chroming the old parts - assuming that the re chroming is done professionally - the end result will be better (better metals used in the pa...

Without pitting autoparts sources on here, I would like to know from your experience which sourcing brand you found best in terms of quality of parts? I see that SNC Barratt are very comprehensive but not sure of the quality of their parts (never tried them so far). M&C Wilkinson look very professio...

I have recently acquired a MK II 2.4 and I intend to give it a general service i.e. replacing engine oil, gearxbox oil, coolant, brake fluid etc. Would replacing routine items (engine oil filter, air filter, petrol filter etc ) require the replacement of other ancillary parts such as seals, washers,...

Maybe this sounds too naive....I have applied Turtle Wax's Upholstery Cleaner spray to clean the interior of modern cars. It always cleaned well without damage. Perhaps one may try using it on a small patch first.