Monday 11 January 2010




Now is the time we try to get the maintenance done ready for the spring. Last week was definitely Jaguar week, firstly I had to sort out a leaking rear brake calliper on my MKII, this was fixed with a new set of seals and new brake pads. Then comes the e-type. I have had several issues with the e-type through 2009, noisy tappets, excessive oil consumption and an occasional reluctance to engage the starter motor. So it's off with the cylinder head and out with the pistons. The pistons are fine, no blow past (Engine has only done about 15k since a total rebuild so it should be fine!) The cylinder head will have to go to a machine shop for new valve guide oil seats.

The bad weather means that I cannot let any cars out for hire at the moment - classics are rear wheel drive and do not have extras like ABS. Lets hope things warm up soon!

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