Hello
I am Robert, and purchased a 1982 XJS- it has about 78K miles on it. And the person we got it from had started to replace some parts- and 'got tired' of it. Looking at getting it going- I do have some mechanical experience, but I am having some issues and looking forward to some ideas/help. So onto some basics....

I am in the U.S. Northwest- Idaho to be more specific. I will add photo and more info as I get used to this. I am not sure the exact series, I do have a Haynes repair manual- but its the fuel injected 5.3 V-12, has to run on premium gas. I think its the series 3... but again, I am not positive.
Actually bought the car as a project for my son and I... so we could work on it, and get it going. Most of my friends just joke about my son driving it when we get it running. He is only 16 right now.
The engine was partly disassembled.... intakes off, A/C missing, new injector hose kit, wiring, new distributor cap, plugs and wires. Oh- and the air pump is gone too. Former owner said he was on a forum and learned it was not really needed- so he planned to take it out. The A/C- I did not realize it was missing until I got going thru the box of parts he gave me.... and he has moved, so I can't ask him about it.
Right now- airpump inlets to the exhaust I have plugged. Intakes are back on. Distributor seems all set- new cap and wires in place. I have new air filters to put on it. I have redone the injector wiring and replaced a bunch of the wiring that is brittle and heat damaged.

Now where I am... is figuring out wiring... everything was unplugged and having issues determining what plugs into where... as an example- the ignition booster has 4-wires coming out of it... plus the 3-on the plug. The Haynes manual only shows 3-wires coming off it... so.... I am a bit confused.

Thank you- looking forward at learing and getting this red beauty going. I openly joke the hood will sleep 6... there is nothing like it in town. Thank you again

 

My apologies... last line tried to type, 'learning and getting'.... and I typed 'learing'.... oops...

 

Welcome aboard Robert.

 

Welcome to the Forums.

Sounds like it is what is known as the HE spec car. 1982 is right on the cusp of the change.

Giveaway is the "Black Box" AB14 Ignition Amp bolted to the B Bank (LH) Inlet manifold.

If that is so, I suggest mentioning that as part of your Sig, so we older V12 people dont forget the beast you are sorting.

They are SIMPLE, so time and TIME is all that is needed.

I have several stickies at the top of the XJS Tech Section that will help, and many more available on request.

Your market HE is 11.5:1 comp ratio, the rest of us got the 12.5:1 beast, and premium fuel is preferred for sure.

Good luck

 

Hello, Robert,
You and your son will have Such fun getting this car on the road!
You'll find all the help you need from Gurus here who know these cars inside out and front to back.
If you haven't already found your way there, someone will be along shortly to direct you to our XJS section.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Robert,

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

 

Welcome to the forums Robert,

Good to have you with us.

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. You can also use the US Northwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-northwest-64/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

thank you.... I wondered about the ignition amp... the manual has it bolted, center, behind the A/C compressor- and the bracket for it is gone. The bolt holes in the intake are same space as the amp... I was going to bolt it there. I will do Left side since you mentioned it. THank you!

 

thank you

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!