Ep 25 - 1967 Jaguar E-Type re-machined 4.2 litre engine

In this episode I visit Classic Engine Workshop again to see the 4.2 litre XK straight six engine components just before the rebuild is about to start. Acid dipping and cleaning, detailed measurement and machining has all been completed. The parts are now freshly repainted and some upgraded components have been selected. It's great to see the level of finish and attention to detail Roger and his team have put into it. We discuss some important upgrades that will make this classic engine perform better and more reliably in future.

[@RichPober]

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Jaguar e-Torque in the US make a twin spark XK cylinderhead with extra camshaft bearing housings added to give further support to the camshaft.

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

That sounds great, I’ll have a look out for it. Thank you

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Top E-Type video. Roger is such a pro! All new tappet guides very fancy!

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thanks Richard, he really is! Nothing being left to chance with this engine. Leaves me a lot to live up to with the rest of the car! 😳😅

[@steveroark4023]

Super work - thanks so much for the video. Can't wait to see it come together!

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thanks Steve, you’re not the only one! 😅

[@mickg6480]

As a Canadian bombarded by butchered speech from closer to home, it's refreshing to hear proper English spoken. And this from "mechanics" no less 😊.
Great videos. Great results. Great series!

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thanks Mick, Roger is doing a fantastic job and is a great bloke too!

[@randalhuseby]

Awesome work and video! Always great to learn more and see great craftsmanship.

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thank you Randal, yes I’ve learned so much from Roger through this process, it’s very kind of him to give us this insight into what it takes to properly restore these engines.

[@omarks]

Excellent, thanks!!

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thank you ☺️

[@housepumpinpc3983]

That engine is going to run great and look new. How much are they hosing you for this work if I might ask? I took my meds so I won't have a heart attack.

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Hi, my brother is paying for it as it’s his car so I’m not really able to say other than it’s a substantial investment in an extremely well restored engine that will give him the best possible chance of reliable, leak free and enjoyable E-Type ownership for many years!

[@housepumpinpc3983]

@fossewayclassiccarworkshop yeah. That's what I thought...it's that much. Thanks.

[@allenoshana7461]

The engine blocks were painted Low gloss black, not glossy. I have a NOS block and head.

[@fossewayclassiccarworkshop]

Thanks Allen, you’re probably correct about the gloss level. Roger restores engines for some of the top E-Type restoration specialists and clients in the UK so I’m comfortable with having the same finish.