Congratulations on the removal and reinstall of the screws - shame we didn’t film the number plate install - keeping everything crossed that the H/G is ok
Funny, I discovered your channel from your Saab 9-3 post. Back in 86 (yes I’m old) I bought my first car. An XJS V12 H.E. Great fun. Albeit, it was thirsty. It was reliable as my daily driver ( only car) was not a practical car for an 18 year old kid. Of course I didn’t see it that way at that time. Now years later, I ended up with a 9-3 convertible that is a third car. So, it’s okay if it has to be played with to keep it in proper working order. Any, I’ll check to see if you ad more on your Saab. Good luck with the Jag! I’m toying with getting another ... you never forget your first and always lust after her.
Check the injectors are all clicking by listening with a mechanic's stethoscope or a long screwdriver touching nearby on a metal part whilst holding the handle to your ear. It is obviously when they are clicking
When you have the time, check out Living with a Classic on RUclips. Adam, the young man that post the videos, is really great at dealing with problems that come up with his collection of vintage Jaguars. It is amazing that such a young person has invested so much of his time and talent maintaining, fixing and restoring his cars. You two have a lot in common. Good luck with your beautiful car.
Great fun these videos. Thank you Jimbo. For the engine misfire etc, it may be just a case of the car sitting idle for a long winter period. I have a V12 which damaged a cylinder (right bank at front i.e. No 1) through an unfortunate ingress of something and I thought the end had come. I even had the car advertised for sale as spares but I stuck at it and the engine was repaired so - chin up! H/G failure would throw some white gunge into the oil filler cap, but you´ve probably had a look there. Looking forward to the next chapter.
It's worth getting a friend who can teach you a lot of the hands-on work yourself if you're so inclined. Running cars is expensive enough as it is without having to take it to a garage for everything that needs done. There are certain things on certain cars that definitely need that expert touch but most things on most older cars is manageable at home. Most spannering isn't difficult, but there is definitely a degree of technique and finesse to be learned - it's mostly not all about gorilla strength and brute force contrary to the evidence of some peoples' past DIY attempts!
Hi jim its louie andrews son just so you know we still are open during lockdown give andrew a call and we can get that misfire and possibly investigate the sludge if need be 👍🏻
It's unusual for mayonaise to leak out of an engine like that. I really doubt it was made inside the engine. Oil is under higher pressure than coolant, so usually it finds its way into the coolant first. Dip the coolant and have a look at it. Should be nice and clearish blue. If it's brown or mayo then you've got issues. Check the oil too. The level should be good and it should be nice and clean both on the dipstick and down the oil filler area. If there's no mayonaise in the oil, the coolant isn't brown, and you're not losing coolant or gaining "oil", don't worry about it. You're much more likely to have an oil leak from the top of the engine like the rocker covers, that has dropped onto the ground and mixed with all the winter moisture and slime over months the car has sat. I've just been fixing this on mine, it's never had the covers resealed in its life before.
Thanks and I’ll be checking all of the above as soon as the snow’s gone and I can get the cover off! I already know there is a leak from the rocker-cover gaskets and although only slight, could well be collecting on the drive and mixing in the puddles. I will update again when had a proper look.
Hi Jimbo, sorry to be late to the party but I just found your channel today! I’m a confirmed XJS nut having owned five over many years, though I now run a 2013 SLK55AMG. Re your wiper motor, there’s supposed to be a plastic cover on top of the motor between it and the intake grille, it’s shaped to cover the motor and stops the ingress of water (up to a point!). From what I could see yours appears to be missing? I don’t know if they’re still available, maybe 3D printed or aftermarket but it would be worth looking for one. Best Regards and I’m off to the next vid…….. TonyS
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten entire fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing petrol stations to only one state operated central gas station per city. From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime.....so beware of such cars in the future.
Jimbo, a most excellent video! I enjoy all your videos! Sincerely, Christopher Charles, Colorado Springs, USA
Thanks Chris, really glad you enjoy the vids and great to hear from viewers across the pond.
@@JimbosDriveway You are welcome Jimbo!
Good luck Jimbo. My fingers are crossed for you.
Congratulations on the removal and reinstall of the screws - shame we didn’t film the number plate install - keeping everything crossed that the H/G is ok
Another excellent video, as per usual. My uncle is quite good friends with the owner of simply performance, thoroughly good chaps.
Funny, I discovered your channel from your Saab 9-3 post. Back in 86 (yes I’m old) I bought my first car. An XJS V12 H.E. Great fun. Albeit, it was thirsty. It was reliable as my daily driver ( only car) was not a practical car for an 18 year old kid. Of course I didn’t see it that way at that time. Now years later, I ended up with a 9-3 convertible that is a third car. So, it’s okay if it has to be played with to keep it in proper working order. Any, I’ll check to see if you ad more on your Saab. Good luck with the Jag! I’m toying with getting another ... you never forget your first and always lust after her.
Check the injectors are all clicking by listening with a mechanic's stethoscope or a long screwdriver touching nearby on a metal part whilst holding the handle to your ear. It is obviously when they are clicking
When you have the time, check out Living with a Classic on RUclips. Adam, the young man that post the videos, is really great at dealing with problems that come up with his collection of vintage Jaguars. It is amazing that such a young person has invested so much of his time and talent maintaining, fixing and restoring his cars. You two have a lot in common. Good luck with your beautiful car.
How have I missed this!? I’ll check it out, thanks!
Great fun these videos. Thank you Jimbo. For the engine misfire etc, it may be just a case of the car sitting idle for a long winter period. I have a V12 which damaged a cylinder (right bank at front i.e. No 1) through an unfortunate ingress of something and I thought the end had come. I even had the car advertised for sale as spares but I stuck at it and the engine was repaired so - chin up!
H/G failure would throw some white gunge into the oil filler cap, but you´ve probably had a look there.
Looking forward to the next chapter.
It's worth getting a friend who can teach you a lot of the hands-on work yourself if you're so inclined. Running cars is expensive enough as it is without having to take it to a garage for everything that needs done. There are certain things on certain cars that definitely need that expert touch but most things on most older cars is manageable at home. Most spannering isn't difficult, but there is definitely a degree of technique and finesse to be learned - it's mostly not all about gorilla strength and brute force contrary to the evidence of some peoples' past DIY attempts!
Heh one summer both my visor clips broke two days apart, im cheap so I used some steel rod I had lying around and shapped it into a two new hooks!!
Hi jim its louie andrews son just so you know we still are open during lockdown give andrew a call and we can get that misfire and possibly investigate the sludge if need be 👍🏻
Do forgive the name lol its and old account😂👍🏻
Ha ha, that did make me smile! Have had a chat with Andrew and will be revisiting at some point.
Please please please don’t let it be the head gasket 🤞
Just a quick question...why the gold spoked wheels? Chrome may be the better way to go? What do you think Jimbo?
I picked those up as an eBay bargain, but having had them on for a while am changing soon. The gold is too garish. Chrome is too blingy for me.
It's unusual for mayonaise to leak out of an engine like that. I really doubt it was made inside the engine.
Oil is under higher pressure than coolant, so usually it finds its way into the coolant first. Dip the coolant and have a look at it. Should be nice and clearish blue. If it's brown or mayo then you've got issues.
Check the oil too. The level should be good and it should be nice and clean both on the dipstick and down the oil filler area. If there's no mayonaise in the oil, the coolant isn't brown, and you're not losing coolant or gaining "oil", don't worry about it.
You're much more likely to have an oil leak from the top of the engine like the rocker covers, that has dropped onto the ground and mixed with all the winter moisture and slime over months the car has sat. I've just been fixing this on mine, it's never had the covers resealed in its life before.
Thanks and I’ll be checking all of the above as soon as the snow’s gone and I can get the cover off! I already know there is a leak from the rocker-cover gaskets and although only slight, could well be collecting on the drive and mixing in the puddles.
I will update again when had a proper look.
Hi Jimbo, sorry to be late to the party but I just found your channel today! I’m a confirmed XJS nut having owned five over many years, though I now run a 2013 SLK55AMG. Re your wiper motor, there’s supposed to be a plastic cover on top of the motor between it and the intake grille, it’s shaped to cover the motor and stops the ingress of water (up to a point!). From what I could see yours appears to be missing? I don’t know if they’re still available, maybe 3D printed or aftermarket but it would be worth looking for one.
Best Regards and I’m off to the next vid……..
TonyS
I think it’s there now, but shall check! Thanks for the heads-up!
Sadly the greens also forbid car washing in the public :-(((
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten entire fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing petrol stations to only one state operated central gas station per city. From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime.....so beware of such cars in the future.