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Old Oct 18, 2011 | 10:53 PM
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Default New here 7 year owner of '88 XJS

Glad to have found this site. I live in the four corners and have a 1988 black XJS. Overall it runs well and of course needs some work. Hope I don't become too much of a pest with questions. I've done minor fixes over the years and want to get the car to where I should be and I want it to be.

The first thing I want to address is a gas smell inside the car and especially in the trunk. I've been told it could be the fuel filter, hoses, gas cap, and a lot of things over the years. Lately it has gotten worse (cold weather?). Any ideas or directions to take.

I love this car. I bought it for around $6800 seven years ago, and it's probably the best purchase of anything I have ever done.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 12:08 AM
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Good to have you on board :-)

XJSs usually need extra love but they're worth it :-)

Cheers
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 12:59 AM
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any performance mods?!?
 
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 03:06 AM
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Welcome to the forum.

Avoid beans.

Pics of your XJS would be good.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 06:11 AM
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Welcome to the forum,

Good to have you with us, any pics?
 
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Old Oct 19, 2011 | 06:56 PM
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Welcome to the forum. Take Richards advise, stay away from the beans!!!

Should find helpful information in the XJS Section.

Enjoy all the site has to offer!
 
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