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Restoration XJS V12 manual gearbox 1978

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Old 03-22-2016, 02:21 AM
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Some picture of where and how the vehicle I found none.





 

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As well advise me to the car and I've replaced all engine fluids, spark plugs, belts, I have reviewed the operation of mechanical and electrical fan, I repaired the master and slave cylinder clutch. I've checked the brakes and I replaced the brake fluid. I cleaned the tank and I have replaced all the rubber lines. I have disarmed all the front suspension and I changed all rubber elements and also of the stabilizer bar.
Now I'm with the rear axle, and I have replaced all the rubber elements of the stabilizer bar and I am due to receive a new radius arms to install them.
 
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Brilliant!
 
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Terrific job, really sensible to get stuck in like that and do the lot. Congratulations
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Its really great to see one of these brought back from a near death experience!
 
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i like to see the 70s XJS being brought back to useful life!

how are the floors and box frame sections,any rust there?
 
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Old 03-23-2016, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ronbros
i like to see the 70s XJS being brought back to useful life!

how are the floors and box frame sections,any rust there?


The points where I found rust are on the right rear fender, behind the rear bumper and on the rails rubbers doors in its lower area. It also has a little rust on the floor of the trunk and soils the cabin but are superficial, with clean rust and protect enough once removed.
I'll put photos of the process.



 
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Old 03-28-2016, 01:20 AM
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Now I have new radius arms, install them now.

 

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Radius arms were already installed and I went to spend the technique inspection vehicles, mandatory to legally run, the last time that happened was in 1998 so you adivinareis long the vehicle has been out of the game. ITV has been passed correctly to 100%. Then I made a route of about 100 km and the car behaves to perfection, no strange noises, brakes are effective stability is very good and suspensions are comfortable. The engine is powerful and responds forcefully from low r.p.m.
It is a quick car even for today's vehicles. Thinking about his time contemporary vehicles circulating on the roads, this must be as fast and refined that one could find.
'A real wonder !!!













 
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Old 03-29-2016, 02:11 AM
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Now I'll go slowly repairing the problems to be repaired car body, the photos are not seen but I assure you have them.
 
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Congratulations, superb result.
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Originally Posted by Javier Mena
Now I'll go slowly repairing the problems to be repaired car body, the photos are not seen but I assure you have them.
good work looks very nice.

i see your Q7 Audi, do you know any Audi Q7 with V12 TDI engine??
 
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Originally Posted by ronbros
good work looks very nice.

i see your Q7 Audi, do you know any Audi Q7 with V12 TDI engine??

Mine is a V6 TDI. I've never seen a V12 TDI, are very rare. If ever I meet one try to give a picture
 
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Repair rust guide door seal left and door seal assembly .



























 

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Reparado, engrasado, pintado y lavado!!


Perfectamente.


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Looks great, awesome job!
 
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did you just clean and paint over the rust, but not remove the rust?
 


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