It's been awhile since the last post but Jennifer has been driving 'CD' this summer and now it's time to address some things that we didn't last time. I asked Jennifer if there were any issues and the only thing she mentioned was that the clock wasn't keep time. Dang, I sent that off to have it reworked so it should work! I'm hoping it the battery and I won't have to send it back to Mike Eck.
If you recall, when I replaced the clutch hydraulics last spring the clutch was so far gone that I had to adjust all the play out of it, a short term 'fix' that allowed Jennifer to enjoy her car this summer. Now's time to replace the clutch and take care of a few other things along the way.
Replacing a clutch on an E Type is a big undertaking as the engine and transmission have to be removed from the car which means the bonnet has to come off as well. Over the next couple of weeks I'll chronicle this process. One of the first things to do is a compression test to get a feel for the health of the engine
I would have liked to see higher readings but they are within 10% of each other on both sets (typically if the pressure goes up with a couple of teaspoons of oil it suggests that the rings are worn). I'll have to think on this but part of me thinks leave well enough alone....
The plugs looked pretty good too
So, tomorrow I'll have to move cars around and I'll remove the bonnet weather permitting.
Cheers,
Lynn
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Do you get help removing the bonnet or do you do it all by yourself? I usually get help, but you may have a better process in place. And, of course, you have the great garage. I agree with your assessment of the compression readings.
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DeleteI do it by myself following David's approach. I bring the car up close to the wall, raise the car up about 4-5 inches tip the bonnet up to 90 degrees and then with the bonnet braced and padded against the wall, I release the the pins pull the car back and it's done....
Appreciate your thoughts on the compression readings.
Cheers,
Lynn
I have a tool chest in front of my car and really need one on wheels so I can roll it away and remove the bonnet. Most of the time I can jack up the front, unbolt the hinges from the bonnet frame and tip it to allow for greater access. But not for an engine out. That, of course, requires removing it entirely.
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