As I’m new to this forum and I I’ve only just became the proud owner of a 1983 Jaguar XJ6 Series 3, whats is the best additive for adding to the petrol tanks now that the petrol In the U.K. is unleaded as my last Jag was a X-Type 2.2L Diesel Sport and haven’t had the need to buy petrol in quite sometime

 

You don't need to add anything to the petrol as all XK engines have accepted unleaded fuel for many, many, years because US regulations insisted on unleaded fuel. So the valve seat inserts were of the hardened type from about the mid-sixties or so. If you want to put something special in your tanks, the engine may run better on 97 octane fuel, freely available in the UK and has no ethanol in it. The only car I have that I add something to is my MG Midget where I add Castrol Valvemaster, which I get from the MG Owners Club spares department. I also use 97 octane petrol for that car. I never added anything to my old 1980 XJ6 Series 3 and I had that for 14 years.

Very nice looking car, BTW !

 

Thank you Fraser Mitchell I was reading something on google about the XJ6 and it was saying that the early 1980’s models would lack power because there engines where made to take leaded fuel and that the lead helped the valves, and that the ethanol can damage the valves god knows how like, but it was saying to buy fuel with the least amount of ethanol and to use an additive like Petrol Redex in both tanks as a substitute but the V Power Fuel in the U.K. already has stuff like that in it so just wanted to know for sure so thanks for the help much appreciated 👍🏻

 

+1 on the car's wonderful appearance! I'm sure passing MoT won't be an issue if she looks as good underneath.

At some point it may be a good idea to remove the wheel nave plates and inspect the condition of the steel wheels, which typically rust quite badly.

 

Will do and I’m looking to buy Pepper pot alloys but not sure wether to just keep her all original but either way i have them restored and I’ve already booked her in for waxoly and then have the wood dashboard and around the clock restored to and just got all the coolant hoses and belts which will be fun thanks again for the advice 👍🏻

 

If you have the service history, check to see if the exhaust cam tappet buckets have locking plates installed to keep them from rising up and being struck by the cam lobes. You can have a look through the oil filler cap to see if they're installed.

If the tappet bucket locks have not been installed, that's something to add to your list and they can cause substantial damage if a piece breaks off one of the buckets and enters the timing case.

 

Thanks I was watching about that on a YouTubers channel called XJ Jesse and he was saying the same well worth having them added if there not already on thank again really appreciate the help and tips 👍🏻

 

Welcome and good luck. Since you mentioned XJ Jesse, be sure to check out "Living with a Classic" on YouTube. Lot's of good XJ maintenance guidance.

Jeff

 

Hi everyone does anyone know why I can’t upload pics from my iPhone I used to be able to upload pictures but when I’m clicking on upload from device nothing is happening would appreciate if anyone has the answer thanks

 

it happens to me too as of lately, but if I retry and retry, it gets to the correct screen.

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Mines having none of it I’ve just sent a message to the Admin team to see if they have any suggestions as my iphone is uploading Pictures and working properly to other sites so my phones not the issue 🤷🏼‍♂️

 

I really think this forum would benefit with less advertising and more concentration being spent on the software for the uses can actually use the site properly 4 weeks now without being able to upload pictures, and no response from the admins over the situation it’s not on, not how I run my website pppfffttttt

 

Check the New Member rules, maybe you cannot add photos until you have made a certain number of posts.

 

I’ve already up Loaded Photos and have 3 photo Albums it’s just weird that all of a sudden around 5 weeks ago it just stopped giving me the option to upload from Device but it still giving me the option to upload from website links for pictures I’ve tried everything with no result

 

yes I think there is a bug at the manage attachments link.

 

Surely not my area of expertise. My phone is dumb. It has a camera. but, I've not the slightest as to how to move the images anywhere.

I would suggest moving the pictures from the camera to a lap top or desk top. Then up load to here.

Carl

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DefaultWhat’s the best oil for a 1983 Jaguar XJ6 Series3 4.2L mineral or synthetic, as I’m getting mixed opinions that with Synthetic being a thinner oil it causes or is prone to cause leaks then I’m being told that only the early synthetic oil’s caused leaks but that has now been resolved by the oil companies. I will only be doing around 1500 miles a year so would really appreciate your help on this one and thanks

 

20W50 mineral oil for normal ambient temperatures.

in extreme cold temps you can use different grade mineral oil.

Mine is a 1984 built in 1983 and I would never use synthetic oil.

 

What is the best ATF for a 1983 Jaguar XJ6 Series 3, I know Type F is now the replacement ATF for the original ATF, but what make Is the best THANKS

 

I have used Castrol, but any well known brand would be okay.