Take the spark plugs out first as this makes it much easier to turn the engine over.

 

Whats the saying??? work smarter not harder!!! Its good advice! i didnt think to pull the plugs when i did it, but all i needed to do was see if engine moved! crank maybe moved an inch, but was all i needed to see!! still, would have been easier sans plugs!!!!

 

It's a good idea to rotate the engine (in the correct direction) for at least one turn or two by hand before trying it on the starter.
If you've got an endoscope have a look inside the bores, you can buy them quite cheaply on ebay either stand alone ones or ones that plug in to your laptop via usb.
Take the rocker cover off and check for rust and gunge in there as well.

Sounds positive so far though!!

 

Congratzz on the purchase <> Looks nice

If all else fails, pull the motor / trans / fuel tank / radiator / A/C coils and sell them on E-bay and Amazon.

I imagine the engine parts individually would put some change in your pocket.

Now, Phase II

Install electric motor / controller and battery array.

Then cruise around in an all electric Jag.

That would create a lot of attention.

Maybe even some interviews with the media.

Just a thought.................

Wally C.
03 XJ 8 X308

 

Gonna take a lot of salesmanship to sell an engine that will not turn.


Gonna take a lot of bucks to buy enough batteries and a couple of fork lift motors to propel that heavy car.


But, interesting for the VW based semi derelict sand buggy on my driveway!!!


Carl

 

Electric powered instead of silky straight six? Perish the thought! No it will be jaguar straight 6 powered eventually. Im gonna leave her sit for a few days until i get time to really have a look see. Ill start up a new thread in relation to freeing her out and recomissioning her and we will see how it turns out. Cheers jj.

 

Pull the plugs and put about two ounces of oil in each cylinder.

Let it soak in for a couple of days before you turn the motor over.

I would suggest the following formula.

Don't forget the April 2007 "Machinist's Workshop" magazine comparison test.

They arranged a subjective test of all the popular penetrants with the control being the torque required to remove the nut from a "scientifically rusted" environment.

Penetrating oil ......... Average load
None ..................... 516 pounds
WD-40 .................... 238 pounds
PB Blaster ............... 214 pounds
Liquid Wrench ............ 127 pounds
Kano Kroil ............... 106 pounds
ATF-Acetone mix............ 53 pounds


The ATF-Acetone mix was a "home brew" mix of 50 - 50 automatic transmission fluid and acetone.

Note the "home brew" was better than any commercial product.


Wally C
03 XJ 8 <> X308

 

Agree!!!


Yup, as I "learned" some time ago, the famed WD40 is an excellent dessicant, but only so/so as a penetrant.


Although, I've seen WD40 advertisements on anew product to be used as a penetrant.


But, good info to recall if and when.


Carl

 

Oh, oh hit the wrong spot.


Jag start issue figured out. works, but needs final hook up. Rain today, so probably not today.


Carl