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Article 35 Engine Rebuild Part 2 Last month’s article addressed rebuilding the Jaguar XK engine. Since there is a lot to discuss regarding engine rebuilds we are continuing with a second article. As we discussed last month, my engine is a 4.2 litre XK engine for my 1967 E-Type 2+2. Dis-assembly of the engine revealed … Continue reading
Article 34 Engine Rebuild Part 1 Last month’s article addressed electrical wiring. For the next few articles, I am going to discuss the engine rebuilding process. As some of you may remember, last summer I tore into my engine with the hope of cleaning things up and doing the re-assembly myself using new bearings and … Continue reading
Electrical and Wiring Last month’s article addressed the installation of the radiator and related components in the engine compartment. This month we’ll look at electrical wiring. Last month I led off my mentioning that the cooling system on the E-Type had a negative reputation. Well, I am sure that the reputation of the Lucas electrical … Continue reading
Article 32 Radiator Installation This month we’ll look at the installation of the radiator and related components in the engine compartment. The E-Type has a reputation for overheating. Whether this reputation is deserved or not is the subject of much discussion amongst enthusiasts. Without personally adding to the great debate, I think it is safe … Continue reading
Article 31 Completion of Brakes This month we’ll look at the completion of the brake installation. This phase of the project was held up for quite a while as vendors completed necessary work. Joe at Sierra Specialties had my master, slave, and wheel cylinders for quite a while as he sleeved the bores to alleviate … Continue reading
Article 30 Disassembly of Engine and Receipt of 5 Speed Transmission Last month’s article addressed the installation of the independent rear suspension (IRS) unit. This month I will discuss dis-assembly of the engine and receipt of a 5-speed transmission. I’ll cover the 5-speed transmission first, as that was the easy part. You may remember that … Continue reading
Article 29 Installation of IRS Last month’s article addressed the refurbishment of the windshield wiper mechanism and installation of stainless steel heater pipes. This month we will look at the installation of the independent rear suspension (IRS) unit. The E-Type IRS represented a major technological advantage when it was introduced on the original car. Although … Continue reading
Article 28 Windshield Wipers and Heater Pipes Last month’s article addressed the installation of the rear hatch and its glass. Selection and ordering of upholstery was also discussed. This month we are going to look at refurbishment of the windshield wiper mechanism and installation of stainless steel heater pipes. The E-Type is interesting in that … Continue reading
Article 27 Rear Hatch & Upholstery Last month’s article involved getting brake system parts torn down for re-build and the installation of the gas tank. Up to this point, the rear hatch had been painted and safely stored in a corner of the shop. Now it was time to install the hatch and its glass. … Continue reading
Article 26 Brakes, Gastank I am pleased to note that most weekends recently have involved a good bit of Jaguar restoration, although a major distraction occurred when Kelli convinced me to hire someone to refinish all of the wood floors in the house. He did a great job on the floors but yours truly had … Continue reading
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