OK. Apologies for time wasting. And yes, I do feel like a plonker. After a chat with Scott at J&L Spares, it turns out that the "plug" which I described is actually the rear of the missing piston. It was seized so tightly in the bore that it may as well have been a plug. But anyway I've got it out n...

My question lies with the brake master cylinder which I've stripped ready to fit a new seal kit. The workshop manual and parts drawings show that there is a small piston fitted inside the forward end of the master cylinder. The seal kit that I got has some tiny seals and o-rings to refurbish this pi...

I'm Starting to get my 1974 V12 2+2 ready for the summer. I'll have to take the engine out as the rear exhaust manifold is cracked. While I'm at it I'll probably do the clutch as well. The car is currently 2-3 inches lower at the front than it should be. The manual says that height can be adjusted u...

I have a 1973 V12 E-Type that has been converted to Optronic ignition by a previous owner. Now that I've put a few miles on the car, I notice that she's reluctant to rev over 3000RPM. I suspected the centrifugal advance but this seems to be ok. The vacuum unit has no effect however and I can hear le...

Hi
If you have the engine out for clutch replacement I would suggest prop shaft UJ's and clutch slave cyl replacement

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Pat

Hi Neil The term refers to the numbers matching those that the car originally had when leaving the factory, thus ensuring the car is original in its major components, Engine GBox, Body, Frame. If in doubt regarding what your numbers should be you can get a heritage certificate for a few pounds which...

Hi Neil The term refers to the numbers matching those that the car originally had when leaving the factory, thus ensuring the car is original in its major components, Engine GBox, Body, Frame. If in doubt regarding what your numbers should be you can get a heritage certificate for a few pounds which...

Dave
I have started a Lightweight replica and the XKER will go towards build costs so will be available later this year. The good news being you won't have to wait the 6 years this one took to finish!

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Pat

My son loaded a vid of the XKER, from last year doing a warm up on the dyno, the following might get you there:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2bl95PF8QA

or failing that type in once in you tube XKER on Dyno

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Pat

Hi Peter Has anything changed to bring about the poor fit or has it been this way since you have had the car? If for example you have changed doorcard trim or sealing rubbers then this might be something to investigate. If the door is "out" of its aperture ie proud front and rear then hinge and stri...

Hi

Original spec for a V12 was 205 VR 70 15 Dunlops. I think these are still available from specialist suppliers

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Pat

Hi
I think I am right in saying the HD8's are the only ones with a manual choke, although it is possible to buy new lowers to convert. SU Burlen sell the complete package.
I am interested in your webbers if you want to contact me ref spec price etc pse call 07785 588999
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Forgot to add... only need to change the pedal housing if you have the early cast/fabricated housing, if the later then you will need to alter the angle of the clutch pedal

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Pat

Hi For starters: Steering Rack Both side dash panels Pedal Housing Steering col shroud (fitted on engine side of bulkhead) Headlights Brake/Clutch res' brkts I don't know if your ignition key is dash or col' mounted, if col' then it might end up on the wrong side of the col, if that bothers you. You...

Hi There were 3 cars used in the film, all 3 were very rough, the best and most abused was later bought by a friend of mine and restored to former glory.He later sold it to a club member. A picture of the car iis on one of the pages in my website when were at at an event and parked alongside. See it...