Forum for the discussion of the Jaguar E-Type. https://web-cars.com/phorum//list.php?2 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:53:04 +0000 Phorum 5.2.23 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,34487,44809#msg-44809 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,34487,44809#msg-44809 Due to moving, being busy and having other cars to work on the car was only recently put back on the road and unfortunately had the hood off all those years and it got a dent and some scratches.
I decided to changed the interior back to Tan which was the original color and give the whole car a fresh respray since it sat for the last 15 years in the garage and was damaged.
With the recent increase pries of E types I am questioning my decision to repaint the car in BRG because if how some seem to value everything matching the factory spec. I do not intend to show the car, sell and I don't really care at this point if the color matched the factory codes but I do wonder what others who may know more about selling a matching numbers car that has not been molested other than a color change feel.
Is there that much value added by restoring the car with the proper color that it left the factory with.
Personally I don't care if the colors matches the original since its being repainted and was not bought as a collector car. I only care that the paint job was done properly and does not have traces of older paint or colors showing.
The color changes was done complete when ever it was done, had a hard time finding any traces of the paint that it was suppose to have and can't even say 100% for sure it was yellow originally. The original owner can't be found but I have the registration but the car was bought in California and they didn't show the color on the registration.
In the end I will stay with BRG but perhaps if I were to ever sell the car would it be worth the effort and cost to return it to match whats the codes are on the door tag?]]> Sean63XKE Jaguar E-Type Forum Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:10:13 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,36151,44618#msg-44618 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,36151,44618#msg-44618
If the problem is not something obvious such as a loose plug wire, fouled distributor rotor, bad spark plug, or sticking carb float, then the camshaft timing sprocket may have slipped.

In late 1969 and early 1970, Jaguar fitted a "new and improved" timing sprocket adjusting plate to the XK engine, referred to as "cruciform", which had four projections with fewer teeth to grip the inside of the sprocket rather than the previous adjusting plate’s 360° of teeth. But the “cruciform" adjuster plate was found to occasionally slip and cause timing problems (at the best) or the valves would hit the piston crowns (at the worst).

Remove the cam covers, unbolt the adjusting plates from the sprockets, slide forward, and examine the backside of the sprocket adjusting plates to determine whether they are “cruciform” and which may have rounded off the gripping teeth.

Replace the “cruciform” adjusting plate with a 360° toothed adjusting plate (part # C30767) if you can find them. Otherwise, replace with the “new” camshaft sprockets with slotted bolt holes for making the timing adjustments (part # NBB2549AA used on 3.6 and 4.0L AJ6 engines from 1988 on) which are also becoming more scarce.

The “new” sprocket also uses a different flanged head bolt (part # JZS100082) measuring 3/8” x 24 fine thread x 5/8” length which grips the sprocket face in a way that a regular cap head bolt will not. These bolts are also getting difficult to find, but an alternate can be ordered from Fastenal (part # 0148165) which will be ¾” long. Grind off the extra 1/8” to so that it will not protrude from the back of the sprocket and grind against the cam bearing cap.

Bill Unger
1969 E-type FHC, 1997 XK8 FHC, 2007 XKR FHC]]> Jag-Nut Jaguar E-Type Forum Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:46:39 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,36151,44277#msg-44277 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,36151,44277#msg-44277 72jagetype Jaguar E-Type Forum Sat, 01 Sep 2012 13:26:03 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,36151,44268#msg-44268 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,36151,44268#msg-44268 72jagetype Jaguar E-Type Forum Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:47:40 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,44267,44267#msg-44267 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,44267,44267#msg-44267 72jagetype Jaguar E-Type Forum Fri, 31 Aug 2012 18:39:03 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,44024,44024#msg-44024 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,44024,44024#msg-44024 All the best!]]> grausch Jaguar E-Type Forum Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:21:01 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,44021,44021#msg-44021 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,44021,44021#msg-44021 455wildcat Jaguar E-Type Forum Sun, 24 Jun 2012 13:22:38 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43885,43887#msg-43887 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43885,43887#msg-43887
All other things being equal, an automatic will cost less than a four speed in the vintage of cars we are talking about here.

A/C affects performance mostly with the fact that the added weight will slow you down. As a percentage it isn't significant, so if you want comfort and live in an area where it would be often needed, go for it. The E-Type is not a lightweight race car, so IMHO, A/C is appropriate.

Replacement parts are reasonably EZ to find, but the quality ones are not cheap.

Any documentation is helpful. If you have it all going back to the original purchase, that would be great. Service records are critical here, the more the better as it can tell you a lot about your car.

Try reading my article at my article at [web-cars.com] It's geared towards Corvette purchasers, but much of the info applies. There is also [www.xkedata.com] and [www.jag-lovers.org]

Good luck.]]> paulp Jaguar E-Type Forum Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:22:02 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43885,43885#msg-43885 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43885,43885#msg-43885
I know a four speed is ideal for some but for practical reasons, it seems the automatic is what I am looking for this time around. Does the choice effect purchase price?

For creature comfort, air conditioning is another option I'm hoping to find in the same vehicle. Does the choice have any drawbacks on performance?

Is there a source that lists original interior colour options (e.g., biscuit) and exterior colour options (e.g. Regency red)?

As far as restoration, are replacements parts easily found (e.g., convertible top, seat kits)?

Lastly, if one were to buy a vehicle in excellent condition and price, what kind of paper trail/records are key to establishing value (given Carfaxing, I've been told, is not available on vehicles as old as these)?

Thanks in advance for any thoughts shared.

-DMT]]> deltamiketango Jaguar E-Type Forum Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:44:21 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,42663,43863#msg-43863 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,42663,43863#msg-43863 Jag-Nut Jaguar E-Type Forum Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:07:13 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43846,43862#msg-43862 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43846,43862#msg-43862
"Type", "Model, "Job", etc. were popular model progression designations in earlier times. Remember the Buick Y-Job, Ford Model A? But were there ever any Jaguar A- or B-types?]]> Jag-Nut Jaguar E-Type Forum Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:05:06 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43847,43861#msg-43861 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43847,43861#msg-43861
By the '60's the meaning of "SS" apparently had been forgotten as Chevrolet used the "SS" for their Super Sport models of cars, even when they may not have been so "super".]]> Jag-Nut Jaguar E-Type Forum Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:50:57 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43846,43849#msg-43849 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43846,43849#msg-43849 paulp Jaguar E-Type Forum Mon, 16 Apr 2012 18:04:26 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43847,43847#msg-43847 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43847,43847#msg-43847 frosty Jaguar E-Type Forum Mon, 16 Apr 2012 05:03:09 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43846,43846#msg-43846 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43846,43846#msg-43846 frosty Jaguar E-Type Forum Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:59:29 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43744,43744#msg-43744 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,43744,43744#msg-43744 hurlomhei Jaguar E-Type Forum Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:31:24 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,36549,43743#msg-43743 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,36549,43743#msg-43743
Brgd
Hurlomhei]]> hurlomhei Jaguar E-Type Forum Wed, 07 Mar 2012 10:25:32 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,42663,42663#msg-42663 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,42663,42663#msg-42663
Can anyone out there help this feeble minded fool overcome the problem?

Thanks in advance.

JR]]> JRR705 Jaguar E-Type Forum Thu, 20 Oct 2011 02:23:05 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,38656,38656#msg-38656 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,38656,38656#msg-38656 ckrop Jaguar E-Type Forum Sat, 23 Apr 2011 01:07:56 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,38577#msg-38577 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,38577#msg-38577 jackson1 Jaguar E-Type Forum Fri, 08 Apr 2011 06:50:13 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,36724,38570#msg-38570 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,36724,38570#msg-38570 jackson1 Jaguar E-Type Forum Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:14:51 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,36544,38569#msg-38569 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,36544,38569#msg-38569 jackson1 Jaguar E-Type Forum Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:07:32 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,37915,38336#msg-38336 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,37915,38336#msg-38336 My name is tat and New members.
Nice to meet you.

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ไม่มีใครเคยคิดมาก่อนว่าจะได้เล่น บาคาร่าออนไลน์ ในมือถือได้อย่าง บาคาร่าออนไลน์ ในทุกวันนี้สะดวกจริง ๆ]]> tattoo997 Jaguar E-Type Forum Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:50:40 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,38333,38333#msg-38333 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,38333,38333#msg-38333 Jeff]]> Jeff_15 Jaguar E-Type Forum Mon, 14 Mar 2011 22:35:05 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,36036,38202#msg-38202 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,36036,38202#msg-38202 http://etype.e-type-only.de/products/scheinwerferabdeckungen/]]> OldChevelle Jaguar E-Type Forum Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:22:55 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,38114#msg-38114 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,38114#msg-38114 The car now starts really well even when hot. There is no hint of a miss right up to near the red line.
I have done around 500 miles on it so far.

Anyone who can use a spanner and screwdriver can fit this themselves. Barratts supply a comprehensive, including photos, installation manual.

One of the best things about the barratt amplifier is that it uses a bog standard Gm part for the amplifier. I bought a spare through Amazon for around $40. It will be a simple unplug and refit if required.

One thing to note is that you must supply your old amplifier and distributor to barratts or pay a higher price. Barratts told me this was due to a shortage of original amp casings, and distributor bodies.]]> ecat Jaguar E-Type Forum Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:03:11 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,38113#msg-38113 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,28863,38113#msg-38113 brawsky Jaguar E-Type Forum Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:43:37 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,37917,37917#msg-37917 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,37917,37917#msg-37917 I am looking for a good service manual for my 1979 Jaguar Type E 2+2. One site seems to provide a reasonable download (http://www.jaguarrepairmanual.com/jaguar-e-type-3.8-4.2.php). I just want to make sure that there is solid information on dashboard instruments and how to un-mount and remount. Thanks for any help.
Steve Ruzicka]]> steve.ruzicka Jaguar E-Type Forum Sun, 31 Oct 2010 18:10:18 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,37915,37915#msg-37915 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,37915,37915#msg-37915 The black plastic like material on my 1970 2+2 Jaguar E dashboard was in too bad condition, so I decided to remove it and replace it with simili leather. I have a problem with dismounting the front panel: there are 2 turning knobs for air control which I am unable to remove. Any advise?
I also need to buy the right glue. I live in Palms Springs and during summer the temperature in the garage easily reaches 100 deg F. I thus need a glue which will be heat resistant. Any advise?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Steve Ruzicka]]> steve.ruzicka Jaguar E-Type Forum Sun, 31 Oct 2010 03:49:17 +0000 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,37676,37676#msg-37676 https://web-cars.com/phorum//read.php?2,37676,37676#msg-37676 DonK Jaguar E-Type Forum Sun, 10 Oct 2010 16:27:21 +0000