Paul: Do you mean the differential is losing oil? Very common, but if you're not leaking an alarming amount I would wait until you remove the unit for another reason, e.g. rear caliper rebuild before tackling this particular problem. Regards, Jeff MacGregor 1971 SIII 2+2by Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
Ooops. Sorry for the repeat post - thought my previous post didn't make it. JMby Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
John: I respectfully disagree with your comment on the 12 cylinder engines. The V-12 is dead reliable if maintained properly. Owner's who think they can treat the engine as if it were a Chevy V-8 will have trouble, and deserve it. Regards, Jeff MacGregor 1971 Series III 2+2by Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
Helen: There are a number of books out there on E TYpes which have the production runs. You should be able to determine how many of these Series II's were manufactured from these sources. As to the car's originality the first thing I woud check is that the vehicle identification number, the engine number and the gearbox number all match. Check the ID plate on the car which has thisby Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
Beg to differ here John with your comment regarding the V12. A properly maintained V12 is pretty bullet proof. Just don't overheat it. Jeff MacGregor 1971 Series III 2+2by Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
Helen: All Series III cars which (were introduced in 1971) have the 12 cylinder engine. The car you are talking about is among the last of the Series II cars of which a limited number were sold in 1971. The value is difficult to determine without more information. Is it an OTS or a FHC? What is the condition? How many miles? How original is it? And so on. Prices can range from $15,000 for aby Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
Alberto: I have a Series III 2+2 but I would guess the seat removal is similar: The bottom cushion just slides right out, there are no fasteners. After you remove the bottom cushion you have access to two nuts that hold the seat back into place. Remove these as well as the two seat belt mounts and the seat back should come right out. Pretty simple, unlike many other things on these cars. Regarby Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
Series III 2+2's range from $US 10,000 (somewhat rough condition) to maybe $US 40,000 for a truly fine original example.by Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
I was told that it was no problem to go to silicone if you've renwewed the system, ie. new seals in the calipers and rebuilt master/slave cylinders, but if you have not done so you might have a problem with the original rubber seals not being compatible w/ the silicone fluid. Maybe it is just one of those myths that the old timers tell, if so I'll be swiching to silicone. Jeff MacGrby Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
Any DOT 3 or Dot 4 fluid should be OK. Just don't use DOT 5. I use Castrol GT LMA and have had no problems.by Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
Dan: If you were looking at an E Type the owner might have referred to it as an XKE. Three carburetors would mean that this was a Series I car which were produced from 1961 to 1967. The carburetors on the Series I cars were SU carburetors, not Webers. If, in fact they are Webers, you are not looking at an original car and I would be very wary. The owners comment that it is a "rare car&quby Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
The Series III E Types had a 60 degree V-12. An inline 12 would be pretty impractical, just imagine the length of the thing.by Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
Dave: I assume when you say "gas" you mean fuel and not exhaust. If that is the case you most likely have a fuel leak somewhere. Check the carburetors first - check all fuel hose connections and make sure they are not cracked and that the clamps are tight. Also check the plugs at the bottom of the float chambers, there is an O-ring seal in there that deteriorates over time and allowby Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
Neil: Try XK's Unlimited in San Luis Obisbo CA. I don't have their phone number with me but you can find them on the internet. Regards, Jeff MacGregorby Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
Hi Ray: Seems as if you are in the Northern NJ area, same here. I bought a low mileage 1972 Series III 2+2 in October. I'd be happy to share my ownership experience to date with you. Jeff MacGregorby Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
Although I am very much aware of the dangers of overheating these cars, I hear conflicting opinions on how hot they should run. Some say they always run a bit on the hot side and as long as you don't loose coolant the car hasn't overheated, others take the more conservative view that the needle should never go above the "O" in "NORMAL" on the guage. I have a 1972by Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum
Meehna: Must second Paul Pollock's comments. You'll have to pry my cold dead fingers from the steering wheel of my E Type to take it away from me, but they do require vigilance. One always needs to be checking under the hood to make sure that everything is as it should be. Ignoring the maintenance needs of the car will result in a very frustrating ownership experience. Jeff MacGreby Jeff MacGregor - Jaguar E-Type Forum