In this episode I removal all the ancillary parts from the engine ready to deliver it to Classic Engine Workshop for its rebuild. I also get organised in the workshop and start refurbishing the parts I have removed from the engine.
Ive done all those things you have to 2 e types both 3.8s. If you are completely dismantling your car,an easy way to refit the engine and box is to fit the IRS and prop shaft and sit it on blocks. Refit the frame and front suspension with its wheels. Fit the motor and box in position in the monoquoc,roll the front frame back and bolt it all together. So simple and so easy. I did it to both my E types.
just got back from the pub, wife tucked up in bed, so this was the perfect 'end of day' with a glass of wine. Great stuff, looking forward to more installments : )
thank you - i own a 1964 xke convertible (state side lingo) and its a joy to watch you do this , And you have as much class as Audrey Hepburn - well done ww
Ah, the luxury of having storage space! Not sure what I'm more envious of, the E-Type or your workshop facility. Great informative video again. I like that you show the things that didn't work as well as the things that did. We can all learn. Even second-hand experience is still experience.
Haha, great minds think alike! A cardboard box makes an excellent little spray booth. I've just got back from the workshop this evening where I've been working on a better and more permanent solution with lighting and an extractor fan. It'll feature in the next episode hopefully as I've been sandblasting a load of the engine ancillaries that need painting. Beautiful E-Type you have there! My brother's car that I'm restoring will be very similar in colour by the time it is finished. Is yours gunmetal or silver grey?
Loving this series of videos. I'm in the process of planning out the restoration of my 1970 Series 2, 2+2 Automatic, and this series is very encouraging. Looking forward to the next edition
@@fossewayclassiccarworkshop A lot!! I bought it in 2013. The car had sat, inside, and unused for 8 years, so it was a bit of a gamble. But after 4 hours of work I got her running. There is some corrosion but from what I can see nothing horrible. Of course I won't know until the body paint and undercoat is stripped off
@@colinwheeler2912 Good job getting it running without too much trouble! Good luck with the body, I'm going to start taking it back to bare metal quite soon so I also hope I won't find any nasties. My brother's car hadn't been used for about 8 years either. Hopefully yours will get lots of use when you're done!
Just about to do a rear suspension/diff rebuild so have watched the relevant episode many times. I am using Simply Performance for the diff. as they are fairly close and seem excellent.Thinking about a Fosseway Performance rear brake upgrade but staying with the standard discs. Piggy bank about to be raided……Merry Xmas to one and all.
Good choice with Simply Performance they’ll do a great job. The Fosseway Performance brake pistons will be a decent upgrade. More reliable and probably better performing with the standard disc.
Ahhh…the joys of inlet and exhaust manifold bolts. I now have an array of modified spanners for this job. Cheers. Alan, S2 Coupe restoration 👍 Hopefully your heater hose clamps are original Cheney clamps. Get them re-plated as they are worth a fortune on their own!
