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Suspension > steering rack question (4 replies - 9201 views)

Ordered new boots and tie rod ends. Going to button it up and fill it with GL4. Then see what happens Thanks for the help ...   07-19-2016 01:17 am

Suspension > steering rack question (4 replies - 9201 views)

I read that. Didn't see where it addressed the inner seal issue I'm lost on. Thanks for the link though. ...   07-18-2016 11:52 pm

Suspension > steering rack question (4 replies - 9201 views)

Please forgive my ignorance, but I am confused over the rack lubrication. I did a search and didn't find my question addressed. The boots failed on mine, ...   07-18-2016 09:22 pm

Body & interior stuff > Rust Converter (2 replies - 5542 views)

Anybody use those rust converters from Eastwood or POR15 or Rustoleum? Going to try one of them on the surface rust in the trunk and floors.  ...   07-03-2016 10:54 pm

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

I've hit a snag...let's just say it's not always easy to get the engine out by yourself. Anyway, I'm waiting for approval for the ...   07-03-2016 03:40 am

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

Nope, I was wrong. The ape that was in here before me saw the need to strip 4 of the bellhousing attaching bolts. ...   06-29-2016 11:56 pm

Projects > More "bling" for the Jensen Healey (18 replies - 66114 views)

That is one good looking car. Good color. Good luck with it. ...   06-24-2016 10:40 pm

Fuel Stuff > fuel hose routing in trunk (10 replies - 20754 views)

Thanks for all the pictures...still haven't gotten to the trunk. Hate when life gets in the way ...   06-18-2016 02:41 pm

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

rear main seal pressed in and instALLed. Flywheel and clutch in. Tomorrow, hopefully, bellhousing and transmission. ...   06-07-2016 11:25 pm

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

Checked all the valve clearances, thankfully within spec. Valve covers were a Bitch to clean, but finally got the silicone sealer off. Think I'll try ...   05-21-2016 02:50 pm

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

water pump in, bypass hose and thermostat included in that. slow progress.. ...   05-18-2016 11:35 pm

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

Tried to replace the rear main seal today. The seal in the holding plate was installed at inconsistent distance, between .135 and .105 from the ...   05-01-2016 12:17 am

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

Took a look under the front suspension today...the suspension bushings are crumbling like shredded wheat. All of them. I'm not emotionally prepared for this. Calling ...   04-17-2016 12:14 am

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

msg sent ...   04-01-2016 02:00 am

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

sure...I'll look now...stand by ...   04-01-2016 01:43 am

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

Yes, the shop got the parts from BMW. They had to order them from Germany but everything was available. I wasn't on top of ...   04-01-2016 01:32 am

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

Got the transmission back. Going to use 75W-90 synthetic. Either Mobil 1 or Valvoline. Hopefully will be able to use it by summer. ...   04-01-2016 01:06 am

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

Trans done. Pick it up tomorrow. He got the parts from the local BMW dealer, took about 4 business days (OK, a week) to get ...   03-27-2016 07:08 pm

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

transmission to a respected transmission shop locally. He opened it up and will be putting synchroes, and a reverse slider in it. Everything else ...   03-12-2016 07:38 pm

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

Transmission, flywheel. clutch and release bearing all being inspected and repaired as needed. I'm giving serious consideration to having the driveshaft balanced. Has anyone had ...   02-29-2016 03:45 am

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

The pump is one of the real garbage autozone type electric black boxes...forget the name, it self regulates to 3 psi per my gauge. ...   02-21-2016 03:09 am

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

Latest update, transmission out. Clutch and flywheel out. Throwout bearing was growling. Going to check the trans for sychroes and overall condition. Trans ...   02-12-2016 05:46 pm

Engine & Transmission > Oil Cooler hoses (11 replies - 15776 views)

I'll just googled the ID of 5/8 BSP and go from there. I see no need for a remote filter on this car. As I ...   10-29-2015 09:50 pm

Engine & Transmission > Oil Cooler hoses (11 replies - 15776 views)

subwoofer wrote: Bfitz241 wrote: It's my understanding that the fittings are 5/8 BSP, and I was having difficulty translating that to NPT or AN sizes. This just ...   10-27-2015 09:39 pm

Engine & Transmission > Oil Cooler hoses (11 replies - 15776 views)

thanks for the tip. Just out of curiosity, what's the ID of the hoses? It's my understanding that the fittings are 5/8 BSP, and I ...   10-26-2015 07:39 pm

Engine & Transmission > Oil Cooler hoses (11 replies - 15776 views)

Hmmmmmmmmmmm....I don't like the sound of this. Do these things generally back out or am I about to ruin the front case of ...   10-25-2015 05:32 pm

Engine & Transmission > Oil Cooler hoses (11 replies - 15776 views)

Just curious- is there a recommended service life on the oil cooler hoses? Do they break down internally or just hang in there.  Mine don't ...   10-25-2015 04:34 am

Engine & Transmission > 5 speed longevity (20 replies - 30454 views)

That's good to know. Everything I saw said it was a 235....interesting ...   09-07-2015 03:01 am

Miscellaneous > Jensen's spotted on Long Island (1 reply - 5263 views)

Today I saw a white GT at the Mobil on Merrick Rd in Merrick. I have also seen a Yellow JH at a repair shop on ...   08-30-2015 04:15 pm

Ignition > oil in distributor 1975 Jensen (13 replies - 25218 views)

Thanks for the reply.  If I understand you correctly, the center of the distributor drive gets  a small o ring installed and then the assembly ...   08-20-2015 06:38 pm

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

AH! I see. Will do ...   06-23-2015 01:45 pm

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

You got me with that...Can't remember if I did or not...is that something that needs to be done to get it back together? ...   06-23-2015 02:53 am

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

As I mentioned in the Brake forum, I took the booster and master out. Had them rebuilt by Apple Hydraulics in Riverhead NY. Looks ...   06-22-2015 04:01 am

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

Thought I give an update. Haven't done much to the car due to some unexpected health issues, so hopefully I'll get to it soon. BUT, I went ...   06-16-2015 09:13 pm

Cooling > fan clutch (18 replies - 29136 views)

Good to know. The Spal electric looks more and more like the way to go. ...   06-13-2015 07:53 pm

Cooling > fan clutch (18 replies - 29136 views)

"Finally I used a SPAL electric fan" Do you remember which Spal you chose?  I was looking at the 30102042 14". ...   05-23-2015 03:23 pm

Cooling > block drain (1 reply - 6306 views)

http://www.jensenhealey.com/forums/view_topic.php?id=739&forum_id=3 I found this old thread and am curious to know if anyone has taken that plug out of their engine. My engine has that plug ...   04-14-2015 11:06 pm

Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107001 views)

Had a productive day today. Radiator out, and it's starting to fall apart, has scale on the inside and some green corrosion at the ...   04-14-2015 10:36 pm

Fuel Stuff > fuel hose routing in trunk (10 replies - 20754 views)

Jim Ketcham wrote: Pictorial in the parts manual offers an excellent view of fuel lines. Do not forget the hidden check valve in the anti-syphon ...   04-06-2015 03:14 am

Electrical & Instruments > auxiliary relay box (1 reply - 5606 views)

I'm thinking about adding an auxiliary relay box to trigger the high load systems like the headlights and fuel pump to preserve the wiring harness ...   04-03-2015 03:12 am


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