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Suspension > steering rack question (4 replies - 9313 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 - 9313 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 - 9313 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 - 5586 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 - 107700 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 - 107700 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 - 66463 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 - 20954 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 - 107700 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 - 107700 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 - 107700 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 - 107700 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 - 107700 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 - 107700 views) msg sent ... 04-01-2016 02:00 am Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107700 views) sure...I'll look now...stand by ... 04-01-2016 01:43 am Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107700 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 - 107700 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 - 107700 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 - 107700 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 - 107700 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 - 107700 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 - 107700 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 - 15924 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 - 15924 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 - 15924 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 - 15924 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 - 15924 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 - 30677 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 - 5307 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 - 25331 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 - 107700 views) AH! I see. Will do ... 06-23-2015 01:45 pm Projects > Got it started (76 replies - 107700 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 - 107700 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 - 107700 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 - 29422 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 - 29422 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 - 6394 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 - 107700 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 - 20954 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 - 5646 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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