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Looking for XJS Specs - 5/30/2008 6:37:28 AM

porschegonzo

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ive been trying to find some more info about this car and have had very little luck. does anyone have a link or a site that gives the specs (performance and/or stuff like whether or not it has limited slip, general maintenance info like how much oil this thing takes)

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Jeff

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RE: Looking for XJS Specs - 5/30/2008 8:25:15 AM

ken@britishparts.com

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Need more info. Start with what year is it?

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RE: Looking for XJS Specs - 5/30/2008 8:35:28 AM

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its a 1985 XJ-S with the V12

Jeff

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RE: Looking for XJS Specs - 5/30/2008 9:51:07 AM

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still trying to get it to start. motor is turning but not as fast as it should. is there a good and easy way to check for spark?

Jeff

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RE: Looking for XJS Specs - 5/30/2008 1:35:44 PM

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I don't think slow cranking would have anything to do with spark. Have you checked the starter?

To check sparg, pull a spark plug and check like any other car. Don't zap yourself. That never feels good.

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RE: Looking for XJS Specs - 5/30/2008 1:38:58 PM

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im going to check for spark a little later but it is a posability that the fuel pump isnt working. the owner didnt mention it, but in the trunk there is a new lucas fuel pump still in the box.

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RE: Looking for XJS Specs - 5/30/2008 4:10:40 PM

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If the starter is turning slowly, it might be due to a bad ground between the engine and the frame. Try running an auxillary ground.

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RE: Looking for XJS Specs - 5/30/2008 4:28:30 PM

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i tried running arother ground wire and its doing the same thing. i think the problem is the main battery in the car is long gone, and will not charge, so im trying to jump start the car and i dont think the porsches alternator is strong enough to do it. i need to go buy a real battery and be done with it

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