Hi all
Bought my first Jag during the week. Picking it up next week. I'm the 3rd owner of this 4.2L Burgundy beauty. Hoping to replace the seat covers soonish but otherwise it runs well. It has twin SUs rather than the original CDs (I understand those are standard and problematic). Looking forward to giving it some TLC but there's not to much to do because it has been well looked after by the previous owners.

 

Welcome to the forum Zook,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow this link XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XJ6 Series I, II & III forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

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You can also visit the Australia - Queensland Region forum by following this link Australia - Queensland - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Thanks for the welcome Graham. I have found the XJ6 forum and saved it in my favorites. I'm in the ACT / NSW region and hope to catch up with like-minded individuals whenever possible.

 

You haven't put an entry under 'Location' so I took a guess at Queensland from your IP Address.

Here's the link to ACT/NSW Region:

Australia - New South Wales / ACT - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

Graham

 

Welcome.

Graham has done well, as usual.

The SU's are SIMPLE compared to the CD's.

NICE looking Series 2. The XJ-S will sit nicely in the shed with that.

 

look nice . welcome

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Zook,

Good to have you with us.
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Thanks guys, I'm happy to be here. I can't wait to bring the car home so I can learn more about it. And yes I'm still looking for an XJS V12

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!

 

What a Wonderful example you found, of the best looking model Jaguar ever made!! And it's RED!
I'll look for you over in our Xj6 playroom.

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

 

Welcome aboard Paul, I've added you to the Aus NSW,ACT roll ....see you there and in the series xj6 section.

 

Only 24hrs until we pick it up, very excited! I am becoming more familiar with the site too - its great.

 

Ahh to have such problems! was looking for an XJS but ended up with a nice S2 :-)

Been looking around for an XJS with dead engine for a while. Seems there are too many people that look after them.

Welcome , hope you enjoy the forum

 

Ha ha, thanks Steve. Was a bit of a spur of the moment decision to buy this one but my wife likes it so why not hey?

 

Pickup has been delayed. Rego transfer issues within the family that own it, crappy weather and that it is an old Jag mean I've had to cool my heels a bit. Should have it here soon.

 

I have picked her up now and am very pleased. The starter motor failed on the day of pickup wouldn't you know it so the owners replaced it and I drove it home a couple of days later. Once warmed up it runs very well, lots of pull from the big 6! It won't set the world alight performance-wise but that's ok as I have a fuel injected turbo charged 13B series 2 RX-7 for that. But it does provide beautiful stately motoring which is what I expected. And it handles quite well as long as there is time to set up for a corner! I knew I would love owning a Jag.

 

Pleased to hear the delays and setbacks are over.

If it's especially skittish on corners, check the four metalastik Vee Mountings (item 6) connecting the Crossbeam (item 1) to the body.


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If these have separated, the rear suspension can float around.

Graham

 

Thanks Graham, but no, it handles well. It's just that spearing into a corner and then banging it onto its side, to use some bike parlance, is not its forte.
I have a rego inspection next week. It's only some minor, typically British, oil leaks that will bring it undone. Wish me luck!

 

Success! Passed the rego inspection with the only recommendation being to replace the front lower control arm bushes. Very happy with that. Will drive it until the registration runs out and then will put it on historic I think.

 

Good news!

I've had a few early XJ's and used to work for an Indy servicing and repairing them. Never did come across a fully oil tight example.

Graham