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I am in the process of stripping my S type for a respray, but I need to turn the car 180deg, the radiator has been removed so as to gain access to the front grill can the members see any issues in starting and turning the car under it's own power. I was thinking about damage caused by running the car with a a dry water pump.

john
happy new year

John,
Don't even think about it.

Perhaps a Proper trolley Jack under the axle and some mates to push it around.

Oldtimer

It will be fine to do that , the water pump may be empty BUT the the water pump bearings are sealed and still lubricated , and u still have engine oil inside ? , how long do u intend to run the engine 2/3 min ? , it wont get to be luke warm in that time . Russ

I agree with oldtimer, not a good idea to start it up without it being full of water at least.

Our MkII was a wreck so was pushed everywhere, like you I needed to turn it though 90 degrees from its storage behind the garage to the passageway and up to the front drive. A trolley jack under the back axle and I pushed it round then pushed it whilst my wife steered it, then used another car to pull it up the incline and finally into the garage.

I was younger and fitter then but as usual my tying toe rag of an ex son-in-law didn't turn up with his 'mates' to help until 4 days later (on his own)!

Yes it can be done and easier if genuine friends turn up to help.

Happy new year

Brian

Thanks for the reply's, although there is a difference of opinion I think safety is the best part of valor.

regards

john

PS to above,
I had a '66 S type back in the sixties. Possibly one of the best Jaguars I have owned.
Not quite the fun car that a 3.8 Mk2 is but certainly a more refined motor in a host of different ways.

Good luck with the restoration

Oldtimer