Classic Jaguar

E IS FOR EBULLIENT

The above title implies this latest Running Report will be imbued with positivity, rather than the hitherto diatribe of preceding months, which monotonously announced the endless failings uncovered on my “fully restored” E-type. Future bulletins may revert to norm but for this month I have only good news to deliver. After perpetual gloom it appears the light at the end of the tunnel may not this time belong to that of an on-coming train. For now, at least!

Last time, the outstanding mechanical thorn was the rear brakes that were choosing to apply themselves vigorously when warm. A brake clamp had served effectively as a running repair, the

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