THE INTERNATIONAL JAGUAR 'S'-TYPE REGISTER FORUM

Hi Cass,
After a lot of investigation I thought that it would be interesting to note that I found a SERIES 1 XJ6 pair of rear brake calipers are a direct replacement for my 1968 S type old Dunlop calipers.

HI, I have removed the two Dunlop inboard rear brake calipers from my 1968 S Type as they were locking and finding it very difficult to find replacements or anyone to refurbish them. That is at a reasonable cost. I have been quoted £1300 to refurbish the two. Someone has suggested to me that it migh...

It never rains just pours ! After removing the 'smoking' head but before replacing I together with my classic jaguar consultant decided to try to find the toot problem and started removing with a compressor the valves from the head one by one]. Arriving at nos 6, all was revealed I have heard of a d...

Cass, Many thanks for your info and pictures of engine hoist, I have got a friend who had said he would lone me his hoist when I was ready. Starting the work on the engine I have seen for the first time the very small wire breather on the transmission oil filler dip stick entry access.. It is diffic...

Hi All, After some months seeking knowledge and causes of my engine smoking when hot after acceleration I have decided to change the cylinder head with a like for like 3.4 engine I bought as a possible 'spare' when I used to own an XK120. I have had this 'spare' head checked and it has it has earned...

Hi All, Could anyone help ? I am fitting a Petronix Ignition Kit for Lucas 22D6 Positive earth distributor, I have been recommended to buy a higher than 3 ohm resistance ignition coil, - that currently fitted being approx 2 ohm. SNG recommended a Lucas sports ignition coil DLB 105. My queries are - ...

Hi Rob, Many thanks for your quick reply, the problem definitely is the fuel gauge itself. For a change this was a nice quick job to remove it from the panel. Shaking it, the needle moves but still comes to rest midway between 0 and 1/4, I blew into the hole for the panel bulb and some dust came out...

My fuel guage now permanently shows a reading midway between 0 and a 1/4 full irispective of whether the car battery is connected or not and when there is no petrol in either of the tank.. When petrol is added to either tank the meter does respond both for left and right tanks. Is it posible to adju...

Hi all, Once again I am back seeking your help and knowledge, I have a problem which started with the 'starter push button' not working, - the engine not turning over. Tests have shown that the 'starter solenoid' is working - engine turning over. The W/R wire from the 'starter Push Button' to the 'S...

Hi All, I have just started the finishing touches to my S type renovation and owing to my garage/workshop being at an angle to the drive I do need to fit some reversing mirrors. Before I started the renovation I did purchase smallish mirrors to fit to the quarter lights. Having to keep adjusting the...