Parts for e-type?

[orangeLP400]

First time on this section of PH and not sure if this appropriate and i'm sure has been covered before but please bear with me ( did search to no avail)

I want to re-commission a very original series 1 e-type i have owned for many years and not used for the last four. It needs a general service and i want to replace all the hoses and rubbers and some suspension parts and a few odds and ends.....its a special car and i dont want to mess with it.....please could some of the PH members here suggest a few suppliers ( who they have dealt with) who can provide quality parts at a reasonable price. your help would be appreciated.

[Gregor Marshall]

Not knowing where you based and willing to travel to but I'd definitely speak to these people:

Broomstick Cars, 01525 220 123, Jaguar replicas and specialise in lightweight E-Types,
Don Law Racing, 01782 413 875, All Jaguar racecar specialists (Mk2 to Group C) and classics too,
Rob Beere Racing, 024 7647 3311, specialise in classic Jaguars, especially E-Types.

Hopefully that's given you a good spread of the country and tehy might be race specialists but they are all good historic speciliasts too.

[orangeLP400]

Thanks for response but perhaps i did not explain myself....i have the mechanic ( engineer) to help but just want to source the needed parts...so its a classic jag parts supplier i am after....and if it helps i live in York but car is in Leeds...

[Gregor Marshall]

They all supply parts and even if they have changed and now don't theny can tell you who can, as they are experts with Jaguars, especially E-Types.

[orangeLP400]

Thanks for info and help Gregor.

[piquet]

The problem is that all the parts are repro and different supplies have different sources for the parts, from memory:-

body rubbers are best from either the jec or derek watson, i did try some from sng and they were like a modern silicon jelly rubber so wouldn't compress enough

for the hoses both sng and rob beere do a silicon hose set, these are the best quality and most reliable, lots of people offer the kevlar reinforced hoses but they're crap, if you want the original cotton reinforced ones, i'll need to dig to find a source

let me know what else you're looking for, it also depends on what you want to do with the car, how you feel about using modern components on the car

pk

[orangeLP400]

Hi PK and thanks for info..yes i have heard some of the modern parts are usless and dont last......the car is special as its only done 53k from new and i have owned it for 20 years or so and am the second owner....it has spent its life up till this year in sunny South Africa and has no rust and has never been restored or had the head off, the interior is as new and has never been touched....i would think its one of the most original in the world ....my objective is to preserve it but use it for high days and holidays, gentle use therefore....as you can imagine i would like to keep it as original as possible.....its needs a new header tank, window rubbers and bonnet rubbers ( two that sit on pins, and one long one on the scuttle i s'pose you call it), all service parts including brake pads, and i want to replace all hoses and rubber brake lines for safty purposes, there is slight play in the steering ( think loose where steering meets rack) and in the front ball joints and also rear universals....also needed is the rubber where the heater fan meets the bonnet, possibly brake wheel and master cylinders( nothing seems wrong but i expect trouble here) and one carb has a slight leak....i'm sure there will be more little things as i work through it......any suggestions and advice would be appreciated stephen

[lowdrag]

I'd seriously differ from the advice given above. Rob Beere and Don Law are specialists in racing cars and Broomstick in replicas. How someone came up with this advice I wouldn't have a clue. First of all I need to know what year the car is; there are so many differences between the early 1961 cars and the late 1964 cars which all encompass the series 1 connotation. If it is an early car then the parts are dear and hard to find; if a later 4.2 1964/67 then easier to find. The hoses are different, the rear light chromes are different, the seals are different, the otter switches are different, the radiator is different, the airbox is different, the cylinder head colour is different,the seats are different, the basic chassis is different, the dashboard is different, the switches are different, the header tank is different - hell I can go on further since I've judged E type concours, but please post exactly what you need and I'll tell you what you can easily find. There are specialists in the UK for such a car but I need a lot more info before I start to give advice. Email me if you think it better.

Edited by lowdrag on Thursday 13th December 20:40

[orangeLP400]

[quote=lowdrag]I'd seriously differ from the advice given above. Rob Beere and Don Law are specialists in racing cars and Broomstick in replicas. How someone came up with this advice I wouldn't have a clue. First of all I need to know what year the car is; there are so many differences between the early 1961 cars and the late 1964 cars which all encompass the series 1 connotation. If it is an early car then the parts are dear and hard to find; if a later 4.2 1964/67 then easier to find. The hoses are different, the rear light chromes are different, the seals are different, the otter switches are different, the radiator is different, the airbox is different, the cylinder head colour is different,the seats are different, the basic chassis is different, the dashboard is different, the switches are different, the header tank is different - hell I can go on further since I've judged E type concours, but please post exactly what you need and I'll tell you what you can easily find. There are specialists in the UK for such a car but I need a lot more info before I start to give advice. Email me if you think it better.

quote] Car is 1964 series 1 E-type 4.2 FHC....I thought the parts i would be looking for would be regular off-the-shelf items..have looked in the Classic car mags and seen suppliers but wanted some first hand advice from people in the know....for instance i did not know till a few days ago that some hoses available are poor quality and do not last....some of the hoses on the car are original and they have lasted more than 40 years! i am only replacing them as i dont want to break down on the motorway ....am still going through the car and the list is growing ( nothing major though) and is with the car and not to hand but will keep you posted ...... thanks

[Huntsman]

Well here is a subject...

I started the restoration of my 3.8 two years ago, I do everything my self in terms of the work, there was a great deal missing from the car.

I bought a few items from the USA, I have bought a lot of second hand stuff from ebay, a user 'carspares', Shaun, splendid chap, patience of a saint and helpful, knows his stuff too, check him out in the relevant section, he always has jag parts listed, he just got me the metal and leather inner rear wheel bearing seals in place of the rubber junk.

I have used S and C, wont do so again. Ever.

I have used SNG, they are better, good stock, honest, service is good, but track record for sending the right parts is poor....

David Manners, they were cheapest and service was good but only used them once, would be happy to buy more from them.

Martin Robey, have used them a few times, prices ok, knowledge good, service and delivery good.

Hope this helps, would love to see some pics of the car!

[orangeLP400]

Thanks Huntsman, and thanks for sharing your experiences, and i did not think of ebay but will look over the next few days....as for pic i am technologically challenged! and have no idea how to load onto this site..but can say its gun metal grey with chrome wires, and red interior, in my view a great combination to show off what is a most beautiful car......having said that the original paintwork is OK but not great, but i have no intention of re-spraying it.

[lowdrag]

I go with the names mentioned above by Huntsman. If your need is consumables then Barratts or Manners will sort you out. I've not come across poor quality hoses (I've had my E type 27 yrs) and last replaced mine 15 yrs back but some bits are worse than useless, like the oil pressure sender down by the filter. If you find a good one let me know where - I've given up after about 10 of them all misreading. Another name not mentioned is Norman's in London but I haven't seen an advert for them for a while so they might not exist any more. Antiquated, but had hard to find parts. Best of luck.

[Gregor Marshall]

lowdrag said:

I'd seriously differ from the advice given above. Rob Beere and Don Law are specialists in racing cars and Broomstick in replicas. How someone came up with this advice I wouldn't have a clue. First of all I need to know what year the car is; there are so many differences between the early 1961 cars and the late 1964 cars which all encompass the series 1 connotation. If it is an early car then the parts are dear and hard to find; if a later 4.2 1964/67 then easier to find. The hoses are different, the rear light chromes are different, the seals are different, the otter switches are different, the radiator is different, the airbox is different, the cylinder head colour is different,the seats are different, the basic chassis is different, the dashboard is different, the switches are different, the header tank is different - hell I can go on further since I've judged E type concours, but please post exactly what you need and I'll tell you what you can easily find. There are specialists in the UK for such a car but I need a lot more info before I start to give advice. Email me if you think it better.

Edited by lowdrag on Thursday 13th December 20:40

Maybe I suggested them as they are all renowned Jaguar specialists? I agree mainly racing, but also in restoring classics and in reproducing parts and if they couldn't help the original poster they would be able to recommend the companies that could, so please don't get your knickers in a twist over it.

[Huntsman]

orangeLP400 said:

Thanks Huntsman, and thanks for sharing your experiences, and i did not think of ebay but will look over the next few days....as for pic i am technologically challenged! and have no idea how to load onto this site..but can say its gun metal grey with chrome wires, and red interior, in my view a great combination to show off what is a most beautiful car......having said that the original paintwork is OK but not great, but i have no intention of re-spraying it.

Just another point it may be worth me adding, to demonstrate how much it pays to shop around, I recently was quoted £70 each for rear discs for a 3.8 (slightly smaller than the 4.2 variant). Plus vat, plus carriage.

I had a phone around and looked on the web, I got the pair for £70 inc vat and carriage.

I'm sure the quality varies, I'm sure they come from different suppliers and nations. Lowdrag makes a valuable point also, there is some real rubbish about.

[orangeLP400]

Thanks all for the replys and your help.....still drawing up list of parts required and will start the search in ernest next week. Stephen.

[a8hex]

For carb parts I found it was best to go direct to Burlen Fuel Systems (http://www.burlen.co.uk/) I've always found them to be really helpful and knowledgable. They took over SU's business. They've made up special fuel line parts for me when some of the "major" suppliers of XK bits who advertised these services wouldn't do it.

I've always had good service from SNG as well. The only thing I don't like about them is that they cybersquat www.jag-lovers.co.uk.

Another place you could take a look for info & advise is www.jag-lovers.org. I've occasionally strayed over to the E type forum there (I've got an XK150) and they've always been very helpful.

[orangeLP400]

a8hex said:

For carb parts I found it was best to go direct to Burlen Fuel Systems (http://www.burlen.co.uk/) I've always found them to be really helpful and knowledgable. They took over SU's business. They've made up special fuel line parts for me when some of the "major" suppliers of XK bits who advertised these services wouldn't do it.

I've always had good service from SNG as well. The only thing I don't like about them is that they cybersquat www.jag-lovers.co.uk.

Another place you could take a look for info & advise is www.jag-lovers.org. I've occasionally strayed over to the E type forum there (I've got an XK150) and they've always been very helpful.

thanks for info....went to jag-lovers and seems a stream of info is available so very helpful.....yes i need some SU parts, think and hope just the diaframs but we will see, .....cybersquat??? is this when they set up sites search engine close to others to leach off web traffic? or am i just making a fool of myself! stephen the luddite

[Coco H]

I've used SCparts and had mixed results. Some ok and some not. Bits of orders missing and then £100s of free parts. Don't get it.
Mine's 1 64 FHC but a 3.8 but I have gone for non-original stuff if it's an improvement. A great starter classic.

[a8hex]

orangeLP400 said:

a8hex said:

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I've always had good service from SNG as well. The only thing I don't like about them is that they cybersquat www.jag-lovers.co.uk.

Another place you could take a look for info & advise is www.jag-lovers.org. I've occasionally strayed over to the E type forum there (I've got an XK150) and they've always been very helpful.

thanks for info....went to jag-lovers and seems a stream of info is available so very helpful.....yes i need some SU parts, think and hope just the diaframs but we will see, .....cybersquat??? is this when they set up sites search engine close to others to leach off web traffic? or am i just making a fool of myself! stephen the luddite

Here they are using a modification of a well know Jaguar fan web address. www.jag-lovers.org & www.jag-lovers.com get you to the jag-lovers site. They've registered www.jag-lovers.co.uk I guess in the hope of attracting people looking for the other site. It's a bit of a common problem. Still better them that some load of crooks peddling pirated pron (mispelt to avoid network filters) or even less desirable uses of the net.

[mph]

You may find some of the service items are still available from Jaguar.

You could always ask the Jaguar Enthusiasts club for advice on specific parts as they have done quite a bit of research on aftermarket parts as I recall.

Parts from SNG Barrat are variable in quality (as I suppose they are from most suppliers)I bought a badge for my XK bonnet from them that looked like it came from a christmas cracker.