S1 E-type gearbox rebuild

[427James]

Hello all. I need the gearbox rebuilt on a 1965 E-type and possibly the shells replaced (fairly low oil pressure but bores look good - replaced the pump, sender unit etc).

The car is in Cambridgeshire so anyone close-ish to there would be a bonus, but I really want someone who knows e-types well to do it.

Any recommendations? I would normally PM Lowdrag but he's in the wrong country for this.

Also, any ideas on cost (if anyone has had this done)?

[427James]

Hi Klunk - I mean both. Gearbox and also the shells for the crank. The guys you mentioned are in Wales, which is quite a long way! Anyone got any recommendations following personal experience?

[427James]

Thanks guys. Angus - I pm'd you and thank you. I will also try Paul Roach.

[427James]

Thanks all - I am in touch with Angus in the hope that its not too much and he can squeeze it in.

[427James]

Thanks guys - with regard to cost, this isn't the first car I've had recommissioned and I know how it feels to be looking down the back of sofa for spare change after the latest unforseen bill!

The oil pressure is a bit of a mystery as the bores and the shells looked fine when I had the engine out of the car in Dubai - thick classic car oil has given vaguely respectable oil pressure, but it is nothing like the pressure I enjoy with my other Jag.

[427James]

lowdrag said:

Tried a wet gauge? Might just be the sender - as usual.

Yep - changed it and tried a wet gauge which shows the same. I am getting about 30psi at 2000rpm so its OK, but not ideal! Other Jag is 50-60 at 2500rpm (cold/warm).
Ho hum. Not dangerous but intrigued to know why when it all looks pretty good.

[427James]

Thanks Huntsman - will also have a poke about and have a look at that!