THE INTERNATIONAL JAGUAR 'S'-TYPE REGISTER FORUM

Hi to everyone who is following restoration of P1B58945DN.

I'm enclosing some pictures of restoration performed by the mechanic in my 3.8l engine.

Hope you like them.

Un saludo,

Fernando.

Hi to everyone and sorry for not updating the progress with the restoration in the last few months. I have done some bits of the front part and it's nearly finished. I sandblasted the boot interior and then I gave the primer coat. Please, see pictures of the whole process (I was only able to upload ...

Hola Nigel,

I'm sandblasting with a non professional air compressor and blast gun. So, it's not too powerful and I don't think it can distort body panels???? Am I right?

Un saludo,

Fernando.

Hi to everyone and thanks once again for your help. The mechanic has already given me the car back for starting with the sandblasting. Even though I was a bit scared, I have tried it and it works quite well and the result is just great. I have only done a small area because today it is a bank holida...

Hola Nigel, I have checked SNG Barratt's catalogue and they have the following parts available: Front crossmember - Part number: 5137 Front crossmember closing panel - 4130 Front crossmember braces - 4128 (right) / 4129 (left) Front crossmember valance - BD25969 Would it be better to buy new parts i...

Hi to all, Thanks for your kinf help once again. I have taken some pictures of the car at the local garage. Because I'm not sure about the forum rules about pictures, I have publish them on a new Facebook page. Please visit: https://www.facebook.com/LYD707E/ I would be grateful if you could tell me ...

Hola Jose,

I will have to ask the mechanic next week and I will let you know what he prefers.

I thought the engine was in the UK not in the USA. Sorry! Could you please find roughly out what the price for shipping would be?

Thanks.

Un saludo,

Fernando.

Hola Jose:

Hi again! I've been speaking to the mechanic in charge of the engine.

He has told me to ask you if the following issues are in good state:

crankcase
crankshaft
oil pump
connecting rod

Thanks.

Un saludo,

Fernando.

Hola Jose, Thanks for your recommendation. I won't do the wealding. As you said it can be dangerous. That's why I'm looking for help. However, I would like to do the body work. I think I can manage to do that and I would like to show off with my friends. Hahahahaha! Regarding the engine block, I wou...

Hola Chris, I would love to have you here! Yes I am able to put an MK II front instead of the S-type one Hahahaha! You would be more than welcome to visit us whenever you want to and we would appreciate it. At the moment, I am clearing the garage where I am going to do all the work (I'm finishing it...