Jaguar XKE Rear Carrier

  • Painting and Prepping for Reassembly

    The differential was painted in the same Red Glyptal anti-wear paint that the factory originally sprayed them with. Normally it is used inside engine blocks, but for unknown reasons Jaguar decided it was perfect for the outside of the differential!   We’re sending the large parts off to sandblasting and then to powder-coating. Rebuilt original…

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  • More cleaning and disassembly

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  • Arrival, cleaning, and disassembly

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.8.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ text_text_color=”#000000″ sticky_enabled=”0″]This rear carrier arrived in the back of an SUV for a complete rebuild and restoration. It was covered in grease and road grime. This picture is actually AFTER the first round of scraping and cleaning. \  …

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