Been here, done that. You need get it fully stripped and have a screen fitter remove the bonded in screens before you buy any panels. If the metalwork around the screens is rotten it really is game over. Good engine though - put that into a really tidy car with engine problems.
Looks so much better with those chrome arches off. Used to use the emissions sniffer in the coolant reservoir to detect exhaust gasses. Make sure you have a full bottle of Argon gas and a spare roll of mig wire and Good Luck.
That's excellent news, there's life in the old girl yet! The long cranking points to it needing a good going through the fuel lines and sparky bits, especially as it sounds like it's firing on 5 at the moment. I'd also have a look first at the coolant temperature sensor as the gauge should have moved up a bit faster than it did.
@@MarksWheels The good bit is it's pretty much all old school stuff and just cleaning up dirty contacts and checking vacuum hoses can cure all manner of silly niggles. Good call on replacing fuel lines btw, I'd forgotten that and you could well be living on borrowed time with the old ones. The transmission lurch when going into gear is a bit much, an oil/filter change will smooth that out. The rear mount is probably toast as well but take a bit of care when removing it, jack up the box into the tunnel to take the sting out of the compression in the spring!
Get some brake cleaner. Not easy start. and a long tube into air intake. Mount can in car. Give it a couple of shots if long starting. Maybe exhaust restricted.
A 1000 pound car with 6000 invested. Stop now brother. Fill it full of kitty hair. Powder coat the stainless arches and stick them back on. It's a mechanics car. Save your money buy a good one. Blast underseal all in there. It's rotting from the inside moisture. Good luck. I'd weld the rest of the wagon first. Fix the head.😂 👍👍✌️🇬🇧☃️
I had a 3.2 XJ6, well actually two of them . This starting issue was the first sign of a Crank positioning sensor on the way out, so maybe check that. It may only need cleaning, but when they eventually fail, it wont start at all. I love these cars, so comfortable and quick. I think the new ones for the 4.2 car are still available and not very expensive. ruclips.net/video/5IIx2XnNGQg/видео.html
Mark why are spending money on that heap of!!!!? Mate sorry its too far gone! I know it makes a good viewing but the amount of time and money required just to get that rust fixed you could buy the best example ever especially in the UK. I know you will do a lot yourself but I say ditch it! Not trying to be insulting just positive helpful!
I shared your joy with the headgasket. Nice one.
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Been here, done that. You need get it fully stripped and have a screen fitter remove the bonded in screens before you buy any panels. If the metalwork around the screens is rotten it really is game over.
Good engine though - put that into a really tidy car with engine problems.
Front screen is ok, rear screen has a little bubbling but will get that sorted with the paintwork on the rear
My grandad had one of these new in 1980. It was a mustard colour. By my third birthday in 1985 the home vids show it was already full of filler 😂😂
Lol. Got to love the colour palettes of the 70's
Looks so much better with those chrome arches off.
Used to use the emissions sniffer in the coolant reservoir to detect exhaust gasses.
Make sure you have a full bottle of Argon gas and a spare roll of mig wire and Good Luck.
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That's excellent news, there's life in the old girl yet!
The long cranking points to it needing a good going through the fuel lines and sparky bits, especially as it sounds like it's firing on 5 at the moment. I'd also have a look first at the coolant temperature sensor as the gauge should have moved up a bit faster than it did.
Thanks for the tips. I will probably replace the temp sensor for piece of mind. I also want to replace the rubber fuel lines and change over valve too
@@MarksWheels The good bit is it's pretty much all old school stuff and just cleaning up dirty contacts and checking vacuum hoses can cure all manner of silly niggles. Good call on replacing fuel lines btw, I'd forgotten that and you could well be living on borrowed time with the old ones.
The transmission lurch when going into gear is a bit much, an oil/filter change will smooth that out. The rear mount is probably toast as well but take a bit of care when removing it, jack up the box into the tunnel to take the sting out of the compression in the spring!
Get some brake cleaner. Not easy start. and a long tube into air intake. Mount can in car. Give it a couple of shots if long starting. Maybe exhaust restricted.
I think its an issue with the intake as the idle speed is a little high too. Something for a later video maybe
@MarksWheels if it ain't broke don't fix it. Just give it a shot or two. May have a intake leak.
A 1000 pound car with 6000 invested. Stop now brother. Fill it full of kitty hair. Powder coat the stainless arches and stick them back on. It's a mechanics car. Save your money buy a good one. Blast underseal all in there. It's rotting from the inside moisture. Good luck. I'd weld the rest of the wagon first. Fix the head.😂 👍👍✌️🇬🇧☃️
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I had a 3.2 XJ6, well actually two of them . This starting issue was the first sign of a Crank positioning sensor on the way out, so maybe check that. It may only need cleaning, but when they eventually fail, it wont start at all. I love these cars, so comfortable and quick. I think the new ones for the 4.2 car are still available and not very expensive.
ruclips.net/video/5IIx2XnNGQg/видео.html
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I Had This Model
Mark why are spending money on that heap of!!!!? Mate sorry its too far gone! I know it makes a good viewing but the amount of time and money required just to get that rust fixed you could buy the best example ever especially in the UK. I know you will do a lot yourself but I say ditch it! Not trying to be insulting just positive helpful!
I don't find your comment insulting. I appreciate the honesty. I am definitely a sucker for a project and to be honest, quite enjoy it.