1967 Jaguar E-Type - 100 hour IRS rebuild in 9 minutes!

In this episode over 100 hours of work removing, disassembling, refurbishing and rebuilding the '67 E-Type IRS (Independent Rear Suspension) is condensed into 9 minutes. Partly for fun, but also for a quicker insight into what it takes as at this speed it gives an interesting perspective on the process.

[@jamesrickerby2756]

Real nice video attention to detail, excellent!

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thank you very much ☺️

[@gregorynicholls7144]

Most impressed with your video and descriptions. From Ballarat, Australia. Will follow further with interest.

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thanks Gregory, very kind of you! The car will be heading to my brother in Melbourne when it’s finished so not too far from you! More to follow soon..

[@carlitox3113]

Amazing video!

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thank you, very kind I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@stev3548]

Pulling apart my XJ's IRS and your videos were extremely helpful. Good stuff.

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Really glad you have found it useful, thanks for watching! 😀

[@rogerpritchard]

Almost a shame to hide it underneath the car.!! Great video and perfect job.

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Yes it is! Thanks very much, glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

[@s3v12bill2]

Think you very much for this excellent video. The Best IRS rebuild video I ever saw. I am currently overhauling the IRS on my 1987 XJ12, because of a broken brake bleed screw being stuck in one of the calipers. The video is of great help. Watched it in slow motion to make sure i didn't miss anything. I bought the Fosseway Remote Bleed Kit, to ease rear brake bleeding in the future. I saw that you installed it also. I noticed that your brake calipers are different from mine, in yours the pistons seem to be mounted separately on the caliper housing. Is that a modification or original spec for the E type? I note that removing the bolts fixing the calipers to the differential is a real hassle, space is so tight. Thanks again, I subscribed to your channel.

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thanks very much. I’ve got other episodes going through the strip and rebuild at a slower pace which you should find useful too. The original (older) E Type calipers were separate pistons bolted onto a carrier. Jaguar pioneered disc brakes with Dunlop so these are kind of generation 1 brakes! Albeit I have upgraded to a better and more reliable Fosseway Performance piston as you’ve seen. Thanks for watching, more on the way..

[@user-qd5rr7gv4b]

hey mr. cool thank you !.

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thank you. You're welcome!

[@garynicklen8579]

great video by a master

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Very kind of you Gary, always learning!

[@gregorynicholls7144]

The part I refer to is a sound insulating pad under the gearbox cover (S&G BARRETT) PART NO. BD 27833. This sits on top of the gearbox and should be quite visible. Regards, Greg N.

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thanks for letting me know Greg, that’ll come in useful 😊

[@mechanknuckle]

Stunning work!

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@berwhaletheavenger]

Nice job!

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thank you :)

[@keefer12360]

Hi…superb video….most useful for when I do my e type IRS rebuild…one question…did you refurb and refit the outer u/j water shields?

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thank you very much. I have a new set to refit closer to when I refit the IRS to the car.

[@swedishmansion8262]

Very Good

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thanks very much :)

[@Daimler68]

Great job , did you also refurbished the final drive ? from my experience , it is better to renew the 3 oil seals because they are often dry due to the age and the heat , I forgot this when I rebuilt the IRS of my 420 20 years ago , and now , I got small oil leak on the outside shaft ( not so good for the brake ! ) thid video will help me for the new overhall needed to replace the seals ( and check the shaft where the seals lip seats )

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Hi Philippe, thank you. I sent the differential away to a specialist for rebuild, I mention it in one of my longer videos. I’d have been fine replacing seal and bearings but I think it’s good to get the limited slip differential checked and serviced by someone who has an experienced eye for what to look for. I’m hoping this will now be good for many years! Thanks for your comments and for watching 😊

[@lionel66cajppppp0]

I watched the vid but why on earth have you not used any greese in its build? The whole thing will be covered in rust and siezed up if left for any time Not to mention dry joints and squeeking

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Hi Lionel, I have greased everything from fulcrum shafts to brake and handbrake pivots, it might not come across in the video.

[@calvinlau6533]

What's that red fluid you use in the parts washer?

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

It’s called Jizer and made by Swarfega. Really impressive degreaser. Thanks for watching! :)

[@WilfChadwick]

This is a bloke's version of a make-up vid.

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Haha, yes that’s a good observation!