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Originally Posted by P.C.
The car probably sat for a long time, allowing the rope seal to dry out. Then a new enthusiastic owner romps on the car a bit, allowing the spinning crank to abrade the dry seal and allow the engine to reprise the grounding of the Exxon Valdez...
If I had the funds, I would definitely put some money into this car, particularly if it is confirmed that the engine and paint color are original to the car. 1966 and 1967 were arguably the best years of any generation of the E-Type (Series II? Yecch!), and a 1966 BRG roadster has nowhere to go but up in terms of value.
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These rope seals will last a long time. I can see why the auto makers quit using them as they have to be hammered into place by a skilled worker.
Jag would have such people then. I know Mercedes must have had such folks because the rear seal on my 6.3 was a rope seal. And it lasted for 160,000 miles.
But replacing it was $$$$$$$.