Originally Posted by
garrycol
My New Years resolution was to get mine back on the road - as it has been for the last 10 years but something else always comes up. There is really not much in them other than being aware that the tub requires substantial reinforcement if any work is done on the body. Their strength is in the sills and any work there means the body twists unless braced.
The other problem with the V12 is the rope main crank seals. My engine has not run for a couple of years so the seal has probably dried out - so when it is first started it will burn the seal. I am tempted to buy some cheap thin oil and fill the engine right up so the level is above the seal and leave it a few months to soak but the E-Type Club people in the UK did not think that was a good idea. So it looks like when I have done the body I will have to drop the bottom end of the engine and do the seals - not an easy job.
Jags are a bit like landies, have some of the same parts, have some odd design and leak oil everywhere.
Garry
