I've had 2 XJS's with 350 conversions for over 10 yrs 85.86... Lots of maintenance items for me to consider after watching your vids.... but now I have purchased the original w the v12 thanks so much for your vids to give me the confidence to own. bought a beautiful Purple 86 Seneca South Carolina..
That will be me in a month or so! That is my exact dream car and has been since I was in high school...that color paint and interior, those Starfish wheels, the V12, everything. Only real change I want to make is a manual gearbox swap. That's it. I live in a warm area that rarely sees snow, so I want to drive it year round...
I have got this Jaguar XJ12 (1984) from a friend. It did not drive for about 3 years or more. I think this is a good job to start with😅. Thank you for posting these video's.👍
I love your videos. You are making a great job for all Jag users. I am always waiting for you new movie in a meantime coming back to the "old" ones. Cheers from Poland, Rafal
Have you considered removing those bulky accessories? The goal is to get air freely flowing through the engine compartment and incidentally show off that beautiful engine. That bulky heavy air compressor blocks a lot of air and makes changing spark plugs really hard. My go to is the Sanyo. But others are good too. Alternator I use the smaller GM. The power steering pump is just a GM so I buy the racing version where the tank is remote. I also use the Rob Beere pressure regulator because I hate the over assisted feeling the stock one has.
Well it’s a customer car so I’m doing what the customer wants. Usually I like to keep my cars stock and use oem parts. However on some of my personal cars I have upgraded the AC to a new Fen Air system with a Sanden compressor
@@LivingWithAClassic Just from these two most recent videos alone I feel like I have a solid understanding over this notoriously "complicated" car. You make it seem like a reasonable goal.
Adam, have you seen the modern EFI system made by Mobeck for the Jag V-12? I’d love to know your thoughts on it, especially in the context of wanting to use the V12 as a daily driver for many years. It’s expensive, but the idea of having modern engine management with no vacuum lines on the V-12 intrigues me to say the least. Their stock high-mileage XJ12 test car put down 300hp on the dyno.
Yes I’m aware of it and I’m often in contact with him. It’s a very neat system however when making a daily I prefer to keep things stock. That way it’s easy to diagnose and issue and fix it with normal parts.
just found your channel, great work! 20 years ago I was looking at buying an XJS and followed a jag forum. The consensus in that group was to get Kirby Palm's "TheXJS book" - which is actually a pdf.. I believe he was a helicopter mechanic in the NYC area and very carefully researched many of the XJS problems and tracked them down to poor maintenance. For example the overheating cats and fires were due to bad rotors and misfiring. It might be an interesting read for you. Good luck with your project! You may convince me to look at an XJS again.
I’m well aware of his book. Some of the advice is good and valid today and some is not. I work on these for a living so I’ve found my share of tips and tricks. I try to share them here on the channel. Thanks for watching!
Oh man, an Adam addendum/rebuttal to the The Book would be gold!! Kirby hangs out on the jag-lovers forum, which is cool. You can ask him questions about his book directly. No doubt, his opinions aren’t always shared by the other very knowledgeable people there, and I don’t think he has changed his mind on anything in 20 or more years. That’s not a criticism of him, just my observation.
I like Jay Lenos philosophy, it’s better to have a bunch of cars and come home smelling of transmission fluid than to come home smelling of cheap perfume
Hi again Adam, Are you managing to remove the cam covers (to replace the gaskets) without having to de pressurise the air con system, or does it need de pressurising. Cheers. Andy G.
Hi Adam, another great video on a very technical subject. The close up shots are great for people like myself "a complete novice" (especially as I have an identical car, also stood for 19 years, WHICH I AM HOPING TO RE-COMMISION), Thanks for doing these videos, I really enjoy them, but do appreciate how long it takes to film from different angles and distances (then edit all the shots into a film (as I do it with my "Masterpieces In Miniature" channel)). Please keep up the great work.
Summer daily? The air conditioning on these will never be up to snuff for daily summer driving unless you live somewhere where the climate is super mild. I use mine mostly in the fall for looking at leaves, and nice Sunday drives when it's about 55 degrees out. They're lovely for that.
It really varies to be honest. Some parts are better and some are worse. Modern coils are not as good as the original ones. The modern gaskets for these engines are better than the original ones
Good and interesting videos, but slight problem is that you can’t see half of it! You have a serious lighting problem - please use some good lighting, so we can see what you’re doing! Thanks a lot - Martin
Do you know of any way to make it easier to access the front three oil pan bolts on an mgb? I just redid my oil pan gasket and oil pump and had a bit of a time with the front three oil pan bolts.
Recycled food continers are great for storing removed parts. Xo much these days comes in perfectly reusable containers , for which many people would actually pay,
@@LivingWithAClassic Thanks Adam - I know it sounds like a silly question, but all the forums seem to point in completely different directions when trying to do something simple like locate a relay... Loving your videos mate - I'm slowly learning more and more about my XJS V12 - and she's slowly getting more and more reliable (I'm not quite there yet though!).
Some constructive criticism. It’s frustrating to watch you in a distant dark engine bay. Please put some light on the subject and bring the camera closer. The second half of video were some good shots. We don’t need to see you, just your hands and the object you’re working on. Your explanation is excellent but better if you slowed your speech. Some words are a blur.
A jag, the way it’s supposed to be and here you go converting it to LHD 🤦♂️ only thing this v12 “needs” converted is that dreaded auto. Xjs manual RHD. That’s a true xjs.
I've had 2 XJS's with 350 conversions for over 10 yrs 85.86... Lots of maintenance items for me to consider after watching your vids.... but now I have purchased the original w the v12 thanks so much for your vids to give me the confidence to own. bought a beautiful Purple 86 Seneca South Carolina..
I’m always impressed by your attention to detail and the amount of energy you find to work on your projects.
Thank you! Now when I do it for a living it’s even easier to find the energy
That will be me in a month or so! That is my exact dream car and has been since I was in high school...that color paint and interior, those Starfish wheels, the V12, everything. Only real change I want to make is a manual gearbox swap. That's it. I live in a warm area that rarely sees snow, so I want to drive it year round...
Adam. We're all adept at taking things apart . It's putting them back together when things go astray !!! Thanks Adam .
No wonder to see Adam repairing Jaguars, I wonder to see a right hand drive car becoming a left hand one. Looking forward too watching it. Good luck!
You've been killing it with the uploads lately. Excited to see how much your channel grows!
Your way of working is giving me confidence to work on my XJ40 myself. Thanks!
Hi Adam. This is great information and timely too. Thanks for doing this series!!
I have got this Jaguar XJ12 (1984) from a friend. It did not drive for about 3 years or more. I think this is a good job to start with😅. Thank you for posting these video's.👍
Thanks for watching
I love your videos. You are making a great job for all Jag users. I am always waiting for you new movie in a meantime coming back to the "old" ones. Cheers from Poland, Rafal
Awesome - thanks! Helps me understand how my XJS works and to not be so intimidated by it. - Scott
A great start making a classic reliable for everyday use great vid Adam all the best donny
Have you considered removing those bulky accessories? The goal is to get air freely flowing through the engine compartment and incidentally show off that beautiful engine.
That bulky heavy air compressor blocks a lot of air and makes changing spark plugs really hard. My go to is the Sanyo. But others are good too.
Alternator I use the smaller GM. The power steering pump is just a GM so I buy the racing version where the tank is remote. I also use the Rob Beere pressure regulator because I hate the over assisted feeling the stock one has.
Well it’s a customer car so I’m doing what the customer wants. Usually I like to keep my cars stock and use oem parts. However on some of my personal cars I have upgraded the AC to a new Fen Air system with a Sanden compressor
Looking to nab an XJS soon, for the exact purpose of a reliable daily. Gonna be needing this guide.
Great idea to daily one!
@@LivingWithAClassic Just from these two most recent videos alone I feel like I have a solid understanding over this notoriously "complicated" car. You make it seem like a reasonable goal.
Adam, have you seen the modern EFI system made by Mobeck for the Jag V-12? I’d love to know your thoughts on it, especially in the context of wanting to use the V12 as a daily driver for many years. It’s expensive, but the idea of having modern engine management with no vacuum lines on the V-12 intrigues me to say the least.
Their stock high-mileage XJ12 test car put down 300hp on the dyno.
Yes I’m aware of it and I’m often in contact with him. It’s a very neat system however when making a daily I prefer to keep things stock. That way it’s easy to diagnose and issue and fix it with normal parts.
Thank you so much for your reply, Adam. Your videos make owning an old Jag much easier and more pleasurable! My car and I thank you!!
Thanks for the tip -
This is going to be a very interesting series. I'm liking this V12 work, also I'm intrigued as to how you are going to do this conversion !
just found your channel, great work! 20 years ago I was looking at buying an XJS and followed a jag forum. The consensus in that group was to get Kirby Palm's "TheXJS book" - which is actually a pdf.. I believe he was a helicopter mechanic in the NYC area and very carefully researched many of the XJS problems and tracked them down to poor maintenance. For example the overheating cats and fires were due to bad rotors and misfiring. It might be an interesting read for you. Good luck with your project! You may convince me to look at an XJS again.
I’m well aware of his book. Some of the advice is good and valid today and some is not.
I work on these for a living so I’ve found my share of tips and tricks. I try to share them here on the channel. Thanks for watching!
Oh man, an Adam addendum/rebuttal to the The Book would be gold!!
Kirby hangs out on the jag-lovers forum, which is cool. You can ask him questions about his book directly. No doubt, his opinions aren’t always shared by the other very knowledgeable people there, and I don’t think he has changed his mind on anything in 20 or more years. That’s not a criticism of him, just my observation.
I like your taste in music. My wife said I could get a V12. I told her she wasn't ready for me to take a mistress.
I like Jay Lenos philosophy, it’s better to have a bunch of cars and come home smelling of transmission fluid than to come home smelling of cheap perfume
Hi again Adam,
Are you managing to remove the cam covers (to replace the gaskets) without having to de pressurise the air con system, or does it need de pressurising.
Cheers. Andy G.
Hi Adam, another great video on a very technical subject.
The close up shots are great for people like myself "a complete novice" (especially as I have an identical car, also stood for 19 years, WHICH I AM HOPING TO RE-COMMISION),
Thanks for doing these videos, I really enjoy them, but do appreciate how long it takes to film from different angles and distances (then edit all the shots into a film (as I do it with my "Masterpieces In Miniature" channel)).
Please keep up the great work.
Summer daily? The air conditioning on these will never be up to snuff for daily summer driving unless you live somewhere where the climate is super mild. I use mine mostly in the fall for looking at leaves, and nice Sunday drives when it's about 55 degrees out. They're lovely for that.
i really like this car, great video. Do you find modern parts for classic cars are a poor quality compared to original parts
It really varies to be honest. Some parts are better and some are worse. Modern coils are not as good as the original ones. The modern gaskets for these engines are better than the original ones
Respect!
Thanks!
Like # 42! You got it Adam.
Thanks David!
Good and interesting videos, but slight problem is that you can’t see half of it! You have a serious lighting problem - please use some good lighting, so we can see what you’re doing!
Thanks a lot - Martin
Adam, you'd get things done quicker if the music played faster, lol. Best to you, I enjoy your videos
Nice job Adam, do you plan to remove the camshafts and reseal the cam carriers to the cylinder heads?
Not on this one. It hasn’t been leaking there really at all
Do you know of any way to make it easier to access the front three oil pan bolts on an mgb? I just redid my oil pan gasket and oil pump and had a bit of a time with the front three oil pan bolts.
Recycled food continers are great for storing removed parts. Xo much these days comes in perfectly reusable containers , for which many people would actually pay,
It’s a great way to reuse something you’ve already purchased
Hi Adam. How do you disconnect the fuel pump to get rid of pressure? Thanks.
I remove the fuel pump relay and crank the engine
@@LivingWithAClassic Thanks Adam - I know it sounds like a silly question, but all the forums seem to point in completely different directions when trying to do something simple like locate a relay... Loving your videos mate - I'm slowly learning more and more about my XJS V12 - and she's slowly getting more and more reliable (I'm not quite there yet though!).
It is next to the battery in the back. To the right of the battery
I presume because the car is already registered in Sweden the headlights have already been changed from RHD spec ?
Yes they have been swapped a long time ago. One is broken but we have a replacement.
How do you know if all the cylinder are firing?
When you work on them for years you know how they sound and feel on different numbers of cylinders
Maybe get a rust free us car seems a shame to change this one from original , love the show 👍😀🇫🇷
It’s a fun challenge
Some constructive criticism. It’s frustrating to watch you in a distant dark engine bay. Please put some light on the subject and bring the camera closer. The second half of video were some good shots. We don’t need to see you, just your hands and the object you’re working on. Your explanation is excellent but better if you slowed your speech. Some words are a blur.
A jag, the way it’s supposed to be and here you go converting it to LHD 🤦♂️ only thing this v12 “needs” converted is that dreaded auto. Xjs manual RHD. That’s a true xjs.
Depends where you live. RHD is a pain here