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Hello
I've been a visitor to this site many times, joining now to get some advice.
Since 1980 or so I have owned a total of 6 Jaguars, among other marques.
I have a little issue with automobiles. Something like an addiction to the mechanical mysteries. If I had the means and the space I'd still have them all.
1974 XJ6 SWB. In many ways a favorite. Primrose yellow, black leather.
The previous owner had removed various emission controls one by one as they gave trouble. I rebuilt the top end, made everything functional.
1976 XJ12L. The Green Dragon. Almost all the rubber had gone bad, hoses, tubes, fittings. I ran out of patience and money. I had never seen a vehicle with so many mechanical fasteners.
1976 XJS Coupe. Blue. Hot. Well, it looked sharp.
1989 XJ6. Had it for 6 months until a woman in a Honda rear ended it at 45 mph, my wife was properly stationary at a crosswalk waiting for pedestrians. Totaled. Noble sacrifice.
1994 XJS Convertible. Red with tan. Great car. No issues. Sold it to a lawyer. He bought it sight unseen.
2000 XK8 Convertible (current car). Just completing chain tensioners replacement, head gaskets. Had the heads inspected, valve clearances.
I live in the SF Bay Area. My wife is extremely patient.
Since 1980 or so I have owned a total of 6 Jaguars, among other marques.
I have a little issue with automobiles. Something like an addiction to the mechanical mysteries. If I had the means and the space I'd still have them all.
1974 XJ6 SWB. In many ways a favorite. Primrose yellow, black leather.
The previous owner had removed various emission controls one by one as they gave trouble. I rebuilt the top end, made everything functional.
1976 XJ12L. The Green Dragon. Almost all the rubber had gone bad, hoses, tubes, fittings. I ran out of patience and money. I had never seen a vehicle with so many mechanical fasteners.
1976 XJS Coupe. Blue. Hot. Well, it looked sharp.
1989 XJ6. Had it for 6 months until a woman in a Honda rear ended it at 45 mph, my wife was properly stationary at a crosswalk waiting for pedestrians. Totaled. Noble sacrifice.
1994 XJS Convertible. Red with tan. Great car. No issues. Sold it to a lawyer. He bought it sight unseen.
2000 XK8 Convertible (current car). Just completing chain tensioners replacement, head gaskets. Had the heads inspected, valve clearances.
I live in the SF Bay Area. My wife is extremely patient.
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From: Durham, UK
Welcome to the forum izaak,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
It sounds like you probably aready know your way around here but if not, follow this link XJS - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XJS forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also visit the USA Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/western-us-ak-ca-nv-ut-hi-wa-id-38/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
It sounds like you probably aready know your way around here but if not, follow this link XJS - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XJS forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also visit the USA Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/western-us-ak-ca-nv-ut-hi-wa-id-38/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Joined: Oct 2007
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums izaak,
Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.
If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.
If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
Hi and welcome aboard, its good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums
Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, using the
search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Using JF "How To"
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
Regional - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Need a Manual, a TSB, or General Info' about your Jag? Check out our >> DOWNLOAD AREA <<
I've manually upgraded you to Full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features.
Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, using the
search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Using JF "How To"
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
Regional - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Need a Manual, a TSB, or General Info' about your Jag? Check out our >> DOWNLOAD AREA <<
I've manually upgraded you to Full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features.