Magazine Jaguar World February 2024 : XJS swansong Buying the last of the line

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Saving Grace

Saving the XJ-S…from Car Feb 1988…interview with Mike Beasley of Jaguar. An interesting read.

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Car Magazine February 1988 - Will Porsche and Mercedes ever beat the XJ-S

 Would love to get the complete article from this magazine. Does anyone has a digital copy?

Well, quick as anticipated I found it online:

https://porschecarshistory.com/porsche-s4-vs-jaguar-v12-xjs-car-mag-021988/

But a better scan is still welcomed ...

Dutch roadtax

 A bit late but just for the records. Last month I received a letter from the Dutch tax authority. And in January my XJS will become roadtax free by January 2024. Hurray!

Dutch Magazine : Klassiek & Techniek - readers submission - Jaguar XJ-S Lynx Spyder (1978) - Cooling upgrade

Last saturday I was provided a free copy of this Dutch magazine when picking up my Fiat 130 coupe at Classic Paradise. By surprise I hit this article about a XJ-S which suffered from a cooling issue. A very nice well written article (sorry, Dutch only) So I reached out to the owner and apparently another article update will be coming up in a future edition. And another surprise, he knew about my blog as it helped him in finding the correct radio :-)

A good tip in this article (at least for me - but to late now) was using the liquid gasket kit/paste "Pylomeer Blue" for the waterpump.

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Replace Your Fuel Hoses Before Your Jaguar V12 Bursts Into Flames

 Guess what, the Swedish guy posted another Youtube regarding the fuel rail refurbishment:

And as can be heard he's promoting the same supplier again and this time around with a small discount.
Unfortunately for me as I ordered the kit about 2 weeks ago and it arrived earlier this week. So yes, as soon as I have time I will finally make an attempt to fix this item. I'm slight annoyed about the high import duties, in total this package costed me € 162,95 + € 18,95 shipping + € 51,88 !!! = € 233,78  I think it's much cheaper to order these items locally. On the other hand, it's less hassle and you will be guaranteed all is according to the wanted specs. 

Discount Link: https://www.mrinjectoruk.co.uk/products/complete-overhaul-kit-jaguar-v12-he-bosch-0280150161-fuel-injectors-2mtrs-hose

Discount Code for 5% off: ADAM5

The kit also comes with a set of instructions and tips, which is more or less shown by Adam on the YT video. The following link also provides other insights and methods to get this done:

https://erwinxjs.blogspot.com/2023/10/clean-and-test-jaguar-xjs-v-12-fuel.html

My kit and the instructions. Click the photo to enlarge:

Instructions and tips:

Supercat - the new XJS-H.E.

Yes, you can see I spotted this and others on https://www.thenostalgiashop.co.uk/ 

A very nice website. Just use the search option to find your choice / brand / etc.

Automatic gearbox knocking sound

The last magazine article that I posted had an interesting comment regarding a potential issue on the automatic gearbox:

I recognized this instantly, it was one of the points I highlighted when doing a buying inspection as per blog item 4, although I sensed is was coming from the front right.

https://erwinxjs.blogspot.com/2016/09/the-hunt-part-ii.html

1) Steeringpump noise and occassionly playing up.

2) Moving the gearstick into position (P/R/N/D) did not went smooth.

3) Engine idling high when running stationair in N.

4) The front right making noise, suspension? wheelbearing?

5) Airco not blowing cold air.

6) gasmeter not working (known already).

7) bonnet gasstruts failing

Can't believe it this was in 2016, times flies! In any case, the article describes it well, it's a knocking sound that manifest when firmly accelerating. At the time I figured it might be a suspension issue or a bad wheel bearing. I think I ruled it out already some time ago and I had bought cross couplers for the cardan as I suspected these to be worn out and causing this knocking sound. But I never replaced them. But reading this article I'm now more inclined this is the real issue. I definatly need to crawl underneath to car to see how and where this mount is fitted, likely it will be a tough job to have it fixed.

Also the fix of the ballpoints did not solve this knocking sound:

https://erwinxjs.blogspot.com/2017/03/upper-and-lower-ball-joints-replacement.html

Interestingly in this same blogpost I had also been in contact with the first owner, who happened to be a Jaguar car dealer. And back then he informed me that the gearbox was replaced at some point. I would expect he also replaced the gearbox mount - but maybe he didn't. 

Thinking about it, this might also explain item 2, which is fixed but still not to my satisfaction. 

HURRAY for the internet and other hobbyists. I couldn't wait and I hit this article instantly. So another item on my todo list:

https://bernardembden.com/xjs/transmount/index.htm

And one more great solution to remove gearbox mounting bracket:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xjs-x27-32/v12-5-3-he-gearbox-mount-easy-safe-removal-refitting-145478/

Magazine Classic jaguar Decc/Jan 2024 - Buying an XJ-S V12

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more adverts

Not sure if  I have published them before. So adding them just for the records.

Clean and Test Jaguar XJS V-12 Fuel Injectors with a $40 Tool

You can tell I'm gearing up to tackle the fuel rail overhaul as per blog:

https://erwinxjs.blogspot.com/2022/05/back-to-life-again.html

I now also bumped in this Youtube channel which has some useful episodes regarding this activity. I have not watched everything entirely but am sure it will come in handy. Including the other video's listed on their channel/

Adding here their Youtube channel and website as well

https://www.youtube.com/@thecampchaoschronicles9567

https://jaguarpreserve.com/

And I also spotted this one on FB:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/95551564184/permalink/10160720749629185/

And the actual fuel rail build up

Garage floor sweeping

Yes! Today I cleaned out the garage again. It was perfect weather. Just like last year the XJS started up in a second like it was driven only a hour ago. It runs so smooth. And this year no smoking from the manifolds. Of course I had to drive a little, about 1 km up and down on the street. Love it. A complete different character than the 400.

I truly hope in the coming year I get more time and money available so I can progress the work on the XJS. Although I know already the 400 requires a bit of funding on the rear suspension. Oh well. 

The Greatest Jaguar advertisement that never was.

 Dudley Moore and Paul Reiser from the 1990 film, Crazy People :

Italia junction

 just a nice piccie. Couldn't find more about it or the source ...

Jaguar F-Type - The 40-year Itch

 A nice docu about the F-type and it covers a large portion about the XJ-S as well, hence posting here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcfXb-sQQS4

UK Classics Monthly Sept 2023 - Jaguar the XJ-S 1975-1996

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Jaguar XJ-S Guy Salmon Jubilee edition

 This tweet was brought to my attention. Not seen this before, don't like it either:

A 1987 Jaguar XJ-S Guy Salmon Jubilee edition, sells for £8,500 plus fees from no reserve.

What do you think of the modifications (bodywork is all metal from what I remember). Hot, or not? pic.twitter.com/vveiNKNd1z

— LUDEN Automotive (@LUDENClassics) July 22, 2023

Concepts and prototypes : Jaguar XJ-S

 An older article I ran into

https://www.aronline.co.uk/cars/jaguar/xj-s/concepts-and-prototypes-jaguar-xj-s/

Steve Reeves - Hercules

 I catched this one on Facebook:

The mighty Hercules himself drove an XJS V12!!

Actor, Steve Reeves poses with pooch and his 1976

I'd say thats a STRONG endorsement

Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wNB7PY6_Xo

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Reeves

The grand touring tradition: vivid response, effortless grace. refined luxury.

 

Simply the best

 

Autobild Klassik - XJS vs 928 - Rückblick 1986

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Born Beautiful. Bred to Perform

 

The Jaguar XJ-S is a V12 GT That Has Matured Spectacularly

 A lengthy but actually quite a good review:

The XJ-S had an unenviable task. Replace the E-Type while taking Jaguar into a whole new market segment, take on the best Mercedes-Benz had to offer, and succeed in spite of its British Leyland birth. In time, it did just that. Twin-Cam is proudly supported by Bidding Classics, where this XJ-S is to be auctioned: https://bit.ly/BiddingClassicsTwin-Cam

British Leyland Chronicles - Jaguar XJ-S - the early days. Can you help?

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