Jaguar XJS

Tuesday, 7 November 2023

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.

Monday, 6 November 2023

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/

Friday, 3 November 2023

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

Now available in the download folder:

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

more adverts

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

Wednesday, 11 October 2023

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

Saturday, 7 October 2023

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.