Jaguar E-Type - 1966 OTS Roadster - Episode 9 - Header Tank

[@larryayres4592]

Great videos! People today don't realize that when E-Types were in production the only place to get parts and often service was at the Jaguar dealers and the prices were astronomical ! I bought a used 63 in the mid-70's for $900. It had some rust and needed a lot of little things. I used to work on my own British sports cars, but just getting the parts was prohibitive and where I lived there weren't any independent garages that I was aware of at the time. I sold that car quickly, feeling I was in over my head. Shortly afterward I discovered a wonderful mechanic who loved British cars and charged reasonable prices. He could have fixed the problems my car had reasonably. This sticker shock on replacing the radiator tank might be why the owner mothballed your car. At the time, I'll bet that tank cost at least $250 at the time which was a lot of money then. We saw that he had tried to repair it once to avoid the cost. Ironically most of the parts are available today at modest prices.

[@tedwarren6600]

I used Evaporust on my 65 gas tank. Filled it up with 15 gallons. Let it sit 3 days and flushed out with water and immediately filled with gas to avoid flash rust. Also sucked up the Evaporust through the fuel pump u to the bowl. Amazing how clean it got without having to remove the tank. Also rebuilt the fuel pump and used the Evaporust. Worked well!

[@michaelgrain2304]

Hi Chuck I have really enjoyed following this story of archeology. Brilliant work. I always dreamed of finding and E type for restoration but now I am convinced this is a professional job and so important for our British motor industry history. I hope that you will find time to complete this project and get the motor purring........

[@hughtube1]

Great attention to detail as always.

[@johndavey72]

Hi Chuck . Just checking in to see you 're OK . Take care

[@johndavey72]

Chuck . I'm going to have a VERY close look at my header tank !!!

[@alastairmulholland-cox345]

Nice. I’ll be round later for a cup of tea and give you a hand getting those parts up onto the shelves. I wish ….. !

[@barthtagstrom8207]

Hey Chuck. Another great video on etype s. Moss motors has a article on how the etype cooling system works and about how the header tank works. It's called Etype cooling and overheating. I suggest you read it. Thanks for the great videos.

[@thatsawesome9870]

Hi Chuck, I’ve use similar stuff in Australia and it does a great job but does need some warmth to work rapidly. You’ll find the tan coating is calcium and mineral deposits similar to what you get in urns and kettles. Try a kettle cleaner to get rid of that .

[@hughbishopnh]

Have a great Thanksgiving Chuck.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Header tank restoration? Nicely done. Martin Robey sell an all-brass header tank for $$$. Could that think tan build up in the cooling system be stop leak?

[@tedwarren6600]

A friend of mine who does exhaust makes his own penetration oil using brake fluid, tranny fluid and oil. Use a syringe to apply. Works 100% better than spray oil!

[@ianopenshaw8643]

Try some molasses 10 parts water to 1 part , leave soaking for a week. works a treat, use the old stuffed one as test.

[@keefer12360]

Is there an episode 10 where the engine is started etc?

[@monocoquemetalworks88]

There are 8 new episodes on deck to be released over the next few weeks - stay tuned! 😉

[@keefer12360]

Excellent…look forward to watching….am just now looking to buy a 1969 s2 2+2……. Have learnt a lot watching you work…regards Keith …England

[@allenoshana7461]

I have a new old stock header tank.

[@joemorgan636]

Do you still have it