You Gotta Say Yes To Another Excess ... uh erm, XJS
Sunday, 29 March 2020
Tuesday, 17 March 2020
THE 80S CLASSICS THAT STILL WON'T BREAK THE BANK
Surprisingly this blog still attracts lots of daily visitors whilst I'm not doing any work on it. Yes, I'm still around and busy with lots of other stuff I won't bother you with.
I just hit this article and thought it was worthwhile mentioning:
https://drivetribe.com/p/the-80s-classics-that-still-wont-SeEl1QIqQ6GKn708vuMYrA
I just hit this article and thought it was worthwhile mentioning:
https://drivetribe.com/p/the-80s-classics-that-still-wont-SeEl1QIqQ6GKn708vuMYrA
Tuesday, 18 February 2020
Press photo Jaguar XJS HE Coupe 2 / 1984
I suspect this is a press photo - the date on the back mentions 2/84.
In any case I like it so adding it here just for the records.
In any case I like it so adding it here just for the records.
Monday, 17 February 2020
Saturday, 23 November 2019
UK / British Police
Yes, it has been a while. But I have been busy with many other things, so no time for the XJS. It's nice to see in the stats this blog still get frequently visited on a daily basis. I don't expect much activity on my XJS in the coming weeks either ...
So for now hereby a nice piccie. The UK police really seem to have used these in the past. The peppermill wheels looks nice (click to enlarge):
So for now hereby a nice piccie. The UK police really seem to have used these in the past. The peppermill wheels looks nice (click to enlarge):
Saturday, 7 September 2019
Coolant leakage check
It has been a while but today I had a little time to inspect the coolant leakage. And it has been identified at the lower hose. One of the clamps was somehow not tightened up, you can see two small green drops at the end of the hose. When checking this a small drop hit my lips. Never tasted coolant before but it had a sweet sense, wicked. The other clamp was very tight and couldn't adjusted any further. You can see some traces of spill though but that might be from a previous time (I believe I had that already tightened up).
I will refill it next time and check if the leaking is cured now.
I will refill it next time and check if the leaking is cured now.
Monday, 19 August 2019
Jaguar XJ-S V12 | The Brave Pill
Whilst I'm occupied with other things hereby a fairly new online article about the XJS:
https://pistonheads.com/regulars/ph-spottedykywt/jaguar-xj-s-v12--the-brave-pill/40796
https://pistonheads.com/regulars/ph-spottedykywt/jaguar-xj-s-v12--the-brave-pill/40796
Monday, 12 August 2019
Monday, 22 July 2019
Sunday, 21 July 2019
quadruple leaking : Coolant / Power steering / Transmission / Engine
It has been a while. Basicly busy with other cars and other things. And now it's holiday season. So not much will happen coming weeks either.
By now I noticed there is still a small coolant leakage. I hope it's not the radiator itself but I suspect the lower hose connection at both ends. It's such a hassle to inspect and reach the hoseclamps now everything is build up.
Another items I need to tackle is the steering rack oil leakage. Which I more or less now identified by this video. It's a great tutorial made by "living with a classic". A channel I already promoted earlier on this blog.
Whille at it, I also need to reconsider to replace the transmission oil. Despite the oil used looks fresh the filter like has not been replaced recently. Besides there are small oil drops at the pan indicating the gasket is in need of replacement as well. Again a great tutorial video is released by the same guy:
And last but not least I need to consider to replace the motor oil as well. Well, mostly because of some oil drops at the pan, indicating this gasket needs replacement as well. Again this shouldn't be an overcomplicated job. But once more, a supportive video is available
Despite this all might look like "straightforward" jobs I'm impressed how he managed all of this without a car lift. It's all done laying on the floor. And on top of that he nicely films the activity and creates great small video releases. Something that should not be underestimated as that takes up quite a bit of time as well. Besides it's nicely and clearly presented in well spoken English.
Another reason why I'm moving at a slow pace is that I'm saving up for a car lift but maybe I need to consider to work in the same fashion as this guy. Then again, I don't fancy it though. And since I have other cars as well this comes in so nice. I really need to rethink my options and how to spend my money wisely.
For now enjoy this Youtube channel, Living with a classic:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyxaZ4U7122r_aA66Y7MYnA
By now I noticed there is still a small coolant leakage. I hope it's not the radiator itself but I suspect the lower hose connection at both ends. It's such a hassle to inspect and reach the hoseclamps now everything is build up.
Another items I need to tackle is the steering rack oil leakage. Which I more or less now identified by this video. It's a great tutorial made by "living with a classic". A channel I already promoted earlier on this blog.
Whille at it, I also need to reconsider to replace the transmission oil. Despite the oil used looks fresh the filter like has not been replaced recently. Besides there are small oil drops at the pan indicating the gasket is in need of replacement as well. Again a great tutorial video is released by the same guy:
And last but not least I need to consider to replace the motor oil as well. Well, mostly because of some oil drops at the pan, indicating this gasket needs replacement as well. Again this shouldn't be an overcomplicated job. But once more, a supportive video is available
Despite this all might look like "straightforward" jobs I'm impressed how he managed all of this without a car lift. It's all done laying on the floor. And on top of that he nicely films the activity and creates great small video releases. Something that should not be underestimated as that takes up quite a bit of time as well. Besides it's nicely and clearly presented in well spoken English.
Another reason why I'm moving at a slow pace is that I'm saving up for a car lift but maybe I need to consider to work in the same fashion as this guy. Then again, I don't fancy it though. And since I have other cars as well this comes in so nice. I really need to rethink my options and how to spend my money wisely.
For now enjoy this Youtube channel, Living with a classic:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyxaZ4U7122r_aA66Y7MYnA
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