Keyser Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Cheers guys, ref the threads, the bodyshop plugged those for me, but as you say did advise running a tap through again just to be sure. And glrnet, you take that back about Keyser, he's my hero! Thanks mate we need to stand up against these forum admins putting us down At least you me and DogyRev have all got proper tool boxes Mr G just has an old draw 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Cheers guys, ref the threads, the bodyshop plugged those for me, but as you say did advise running a tap through again just to be sure. And glrnet, you take that back about Keyser, he's my hero! Thanks mate we need to stand up against these forum admins putting us down At least you me and DogyRev have all got proper tool boxes Mr G just has an old draw And the bottom fell out of that!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Cheers guys, ref the threads, the bodyshop plugged those for me, but as you say did advise running a tap through again just to be sure. And glrnet, you take that back about Keyser, he's my hero! Sorry Leon, whatever you do don't mention the army 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 (edited) During the war .......................... Edited October 11, 2016 by Keyser 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted October 12, 2016 Share Posted October 12, 2016 Oh sh!t, did I mention the ***? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PageyUK Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Itching to see an update on this... Any news pal? Sent from my ONEPLUS A3003 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Unfortunately not a huge amount to report. I've been mad busy with work. The engine is away at Guy Broad Motorsports, a Jaguar Xk specialist who is also rebuilding the big valve head I acquired. It's being rebuilt to a fast road spec new internals and all balanced. Hopefully around the 300bhp mark. Given that the car is a bit lighter than a Zed it should be lively enough. I've also taken the plunge and gone for their Quaife 5 speed gearbox and AP clutch. The idea is that they return me a fully built and dyno tested engine and gearbox assembly so that I know it works before installing it in the car. The triple carbs need jetting and setting up which seems a dark art in itself. It's yet another major cost I hadn't budgeted for but in the end I just didn't feel confident about rebuilding the engine myself.(Sorry Keyser) The fact that someone posted on the Jag forum recently that they had bent 4 valves by putting a wrong shim in, reinforced this. In the meantime I'm also waiting for the 4 pot calipers and vented discs upgrade to arrive so that I can start assembling the rear axle assembly. Once some bits arrive or there's visible progress I'll get some pics up. All I can do is apologise for the lack of progress and thanks for keeping up. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) I was waiting for the engine rebuild, gonna unsubscribe now I don't blame you mate, I had my engine built for the Z and just had the new engine for the Radical built and even after building a complete basic functions wiring loom from scratch I am having the engine loom and ECU done by a pro, it's not that I can't do it but like you I don't want to melt over £3k of electronics because I put a wire in wrong or blow a brand new turbo up because I put the oil feed in backwards or something stupid like that. Keep up the good work mate, shame work gets in the way EDIT : Quaife 5 speed gearbox and AP clutch. Edited January 7, 2017 by Keyser Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 It's testament to the huge care and devotion you chaps put into projects, that you get pangs of guilt for not doing the occasional highly technical job yourselves! Many of us mortals have no qualms using a professional to do an oil change or just buy toolboxes from a shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Any news Leon? I've just seen an ad for the below on TV. Thought it might be up your street. https://www.deagostini.com/uk/collections/build-jaguar-e-type/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) Hi Chris, seen this and seems like everthing E type, bl##dy expensive. £900 by the time you have all the parts. Sorry to everyone following for the lack of updates but I've not done a huge amount because of work again. This little inconvenience called "work" does however fund the project. To bring everything up to date. The engine is still at Guy Broad Motorsports but is now built. There has been a bit of a delay while the triple SU carburettors were rebuilt but these are now done and waiting to be bolted to the engine. The inlet manifold has also been port matched to the big valve head. The engine will then be set up on their dyno, hopefully in the next few weeks. The original engines were supposed to be 265bhp but these were probably the factory tuned test cars. In reality the actual output was more like 245bhp. Hopefully with all the work on the engine we should see nearer the 300 mark. It will be interesting to see. This will give a similar output to a Zed but with a lighter car so should be lively. Anyway the bit everyone skips to.........pics! And what small bit I've done. Edited April 23, 2017 by leonk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) More pics... And cavity wax injection with boroscope guidance to make sure I'd got EVERYTHING! As always thanks for following. Edited April 23, 2017 by leonk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) Fuel tank and fuel lines in. Edited April 23, 2017 by leonk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Nice update Leon, glad to hear things are coming along I think all of us except Hugh and Colin have that pesky thing called work getting in the way . . so you are not alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Cheers Doogy! Although it would have been nice to build the engine, I think would have been well out of my depth and one mistake could have been very costly. These guys build race winning engines, whereas I fall more into the category of all the gear but no idea. Pretty excited about getting it back though. OK I admit to sitting in the car the other night making engine noises. Sad I know. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Cheers Doogy! Although it would have been nice to build the engine, I think would have been well out of my depth and one mistake could have been very costly. These guys build race winning engines, whereas I fall more into the category of all the gear but no idea. I think I would do the same if I was in your position Pretty excited about getting it back though. OK I admit to sitting in the car the other night making engine noises. Sad I know. Just one night? I would be in there EVERY night 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Great to see updates kicking off on this again, 300bhp would make it quite a weapon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Excellent to see some more progress Leon My engine is still away for the turbo mods Keep it up slow and steady wins the race 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoogyRev Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Keep it up slow and steady wins the race I can't see you taking it slow when the Radical is back on track 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrnet Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Excellent stuff as usual. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys, forgot these pics. Dash loom and rear loom in. And LOTS of foam protection Hopefully I will have a video of the engine running soon and this bad boy vented discs and four pot caliper upgrade should arrive. I've also ordered the vented rear discs and four pots along with master cylinders and servo upgrade. I want it to stop as well as it goes. These are the same ones Eagle E type use. Edited April 23, 2017 by leonk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Nice update Leon, glad to hear things are coming along I think all of us except Hugh and Colin have that pesky thing called work getting in the way . . so you are not alone I'm still working' Bro' ... got a £7 million project on the go ATM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATTAK Z Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Lovely job 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Great stuff and can't wait to see it all come together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 This is going to be soooooo beautiful when its finished 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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