I have just purchased a 1993 XJ 220. I thought I might introduce myself and possiblly start a thread detailing the major service of my XJ 220. It might save someone else the headaches that I am sure I will encounter. I purchased the car from Ferrari Of Atlanta. It is in near perfect condition but has not had any service preformed in the last 10+ years. So, before you start beating me about the cost, I am not new to this ( I collect Ferrari's) and the cost of service was figured in to the sale price . It will be an interesting project to get the car updated and serviced. So far I have managed to get the license plate and insurance done. Not off to a screaming start but off to a start. By the way Ferrari of Atlanta will be doing the work so it will be a professionally done. I have great faith in Wade! So, if anyone is interested I will document the process here online as well as for myself.
Regards
George

 

Welcome to the forum. Awesome car. Saw it online when it was for sale. I know maint. is an issue as few if any mechanics were trained in the car or possess any of the tools since it was not a car that was imported here...at least I don't recal that it was slated for the US.

Enjoy it and best of luck with your rare cat

 

Welcome aboard.

Speaking of XJ220s....

I finally got back to the one I've been horsing around with. I was dreading a complex problem so I was pleasantly surprised when a new set of plugs was all that was needed to make the engine purr again. The plugs it had were the wrong type, fouled, and wayyyyy incorrectly gapped.

Yes, please post back with your experiences regarding repair/servicing.

Cheers
DD

 

Hello George and welcome to jaguarforums.com. I know that you are anxious to get started and we are anxious to meet you and talk about your car. We have a baseline / criteria that must be met before full access can be granted. Please enjoy the forum and be patient once the baseline has been satisfied full access will be granted. Please continue to post and accept my welcome to the forum.

Oh one other thing you need to put your car details in your signature. I am speaking of the Year, Make & Model. Without it you may not get the input you are looking for.

Please take a moment and read the information provided to you explaining the rules. Be patient and enjoy the site.

 

Thanks, I will update my info. The XJ 220 is vin... SAJJEAEX8AX220725. 1993 Jaguar XJ 220.

 

+1 on the rest of welcomes to the forum George
Wow....congrats on the 220 and looking forward to many many pics posted here!
Also posting up the process of getting her updated / serviced etc will be something to savour......

You might find the off topic good for fun, maybe check out the mug shot thread and add yours?

Some good guys and great techs, top vendors and more to come....all good

In the meantime I've upgraded you manually to full forum access so you can better view the site

 

Welcome to the forum, GGamble! There are few XJ220's lurking around here, so any thing you can document will come in handy…and it would be really cool for the rest of us mere mortals who can only dream of owning one I'm looking forward to hearing about the trials and tribulations, as well as the joy of driving it.

 

Welcome to the forum,

I agree with the others, lot's of pics and info as you progress please.

 

GGamble
Welcome to the Forum, What a great car. A true super car. Please post as many pics. as possible we'll greatly appreciate it.

 

Welcome GGamble and congrats on your purchase. I'd love to see pics as well!

 

Welcome to the forum good to have you with us. Please do give details of your life with the 220, most of us will never see one in the flesh.

 

Hi George,

Welcome to the forum and a great ride! You and Wade might want to contact Don Law as he is considered the XJ220 guru. His shop is in England though.

DON LAW RACING - Specialists in XJ220, Group C and Historic Jaguars