Hi, my name's Bob and I joined the forums several weeks ago. I figure it's time to say hi to all. I've already culled some good info here and am sure it's a great place for a Jag owner, enthusiast, lover....whatever!

So, I've wanted a Jaguar since I was a wee lad and now that I'm decades beyond that, I finally purchased a '97 VDP. Windsor Blue with 72k on it. I bought it out of state and absolutly loved driving it all the way home! At one point I had to get a feel for what it could do (was already convinced this is a powerful machine) and on a steep incline e a s i l y slid right up to 100 mph. I mean no effort on the beast! There was plenty of room to go...I had to back off to keep it at 100...not knowing my new car I didn't want to spoil it foolishly. But I was impressed! Still am of course!

I've worked on cars since high school...all the way down to the internals; so am not worried about taking care of my baby. I do need to get used to some new engineering but have enjoyed getting into it a bit already. Here's what I learned on my drive home and since:

- Telescoping steering needs a look into; motor energizes, but does not engage.
- Driver's seat does not raise/lower.
- Heater doesn't heat...took care of that today and will post in the X300 section shortly.
- Front wheel shimmy...took care of that several weeks ago.
- Radio or speakers need attention. I'm leaning toward the radio at this point.
- Started running rough...new plugs & a quick, in place cleaning of the throttle body worked wonders. Will need to do a proper TB cleaning by removing it still. Also had some oil in the SP wells. Will take care of that and check valve clearances at the same time.
- Lower Ball Joints need replacing.
- Right rear shock or spherical joint needs replacing.
- Trunk and hood clear coat is all cracked.

That seems like quite a laundry list, but you know, it is a great and fun car to drive! And as I get through my list, it will only get better!

 

Welcome to he forum mailshack, I had already noticed that you were getting along with fixing things.

Just take your time. You will find great help in the X300 section.

 

Welcome, I think you will be liking your ride more than ever once everything is fixed

 

Thanks Translator & cadillac. Lots of knowledge here!

I do look forward to getting my Jag smoother and smoother though it's not so bad as is with that laundry list!

 

Hey mailshack, welcome aboard, good to have you here with us
You're already a full forum access member so get some pics up and show her off some!
Looking forward to some of your posts, as you sound very knowledgable too....Hope you enjoy the site