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Old Oct 10, 2017 | 05:33 PM
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I am the proud new owner of a barn find 1988 XJS V12 with 32,000 original miles in Nashville TN. Its been sitting for about 5 years now and currently won't start but will if you spray brake cleaner in the intake. I've already downloaded the amazing writeup "so your he V12 won't start" and it's great! I'm now looking for somebody to point me in the correct direction for general maintenance before I even begin to try and get it running. I'm sure I'll change the oil (any suggestions on type and viscosity for this age of engine), probably needs the gas removed from the tank and radiators flushed. But I'm not sure if there are other things. Oh and it was in good running condition when parked. Any links to threads would be greatly appreciated
 
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Old Oct 10, 2017 | 07:08 PM
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Congratulations on your Barn Find XJS!
We have some of the Greatest XJS Gurus and Experts on this site, you can find them here:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xjs-x27-32/

Those guys will tell you Everything you need to know how to get your Cat back on the road safely.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Old Oct 10, 2017 | 09:36 PM
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Welcome aboard.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 03:53 AM
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Welcome.

Well done on that find.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 04:18 AM
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Welcome to the forum CrackerJack,

(I've deleted you other posts from YOUR SALVATION's Intro)

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xjs-x27-32/ to the XJS forum for help, advice and information.
The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information 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 US Southern Midwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/u...rn-midwest-67/
to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 05:29 AM
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Welcome aboard. You got any pics?
 
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 06:28 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Cracker Jack,

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.
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 06:19 PM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!
 
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Old Oct 15, 2017 | 02:56 AM
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Welcome to the forum.
 
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