Preparation touch-up for track days ahead.
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We have two track days coming up over the next few weeks. Jaguar National Rally track day(Regularity Event) at Lakeside International Raceway on the 17th, then Euro Day at the same track on 1st May(All in speed fest if you want to). Not that an XJ6 is good for that, but I'll give it a good go.
So this weekend has been put aside to give the old girl a once over. The rear shocks are being replaced and give the uni joints a lube and have a bit of look at everything else while she's in the air. I have had a couple of occasions where I haven't been happy with the engine temp( not over heating, but getting up around 1/2 or gnats dick above a couple of times), so going to swap the thermostat for another new one(old one 3 weeks old) and replace radiator cap. The trans pan has a bit of a leak so the fluid will get a freshen up and pan re-sealed. We are thinking the power plant should be ok since it hasn't done 1000 miles from new yet. First things first, safely up on stands. Notice the helper...meet Salem. Attachment 127559Attachment 127560Attachment 127561Attachment 127562 |
Good idea.
I reckon that the slight temp is more than likely that "tight" engine. Some do it, some dont. It takes about 3000km+ for a properly built engine to settle. Also check that timing now the chains, mainly the lower, have settled. A tad of retard will run it hotter for sure. |
Originally Posted by Grant Francis
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Good idea.
I reckon that the slight temp is more than likely that "tight" engine. Some do it, some dont. It takes about 3000km+ for a properly built engine to settle. Also check that timing now the chains, mainly the lower, have settled. A tad of retard will run it hotter for sure. Timing will be checked. |
Is it possible you've developed a slight blockage somewhere....rad? Is it going up at idle......just a thought.
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Originally Posted by Daf11e
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Is it possible you've developed a slight blockage somewhere....rad? Is it going up at idle......just a thought.
Not enough heat to be a concerned about overheating, just not used to it moving around. As Grant says, may be just the tight engine. Drove to the Gold Coast and back yesterday doing about 70 mp/h all the way...no issues at all and it was a hot day. I love it when boxes of goodies arrive from Jagdaim! |
Hi Clarke
Salem's Lot in the flesh....Great! Don't work on the car in the dark on your own though..... :) I had a black cat called Satchmo but he wasn't into music. Changing radiator cap is prudent. I posted last year about coolant loss which took a while to pinpoint. Poor seal of said cap was the culprit. Personally not into regularity events, but getting a run on any race track should be good fun in these most capable GT sports saloons. Have fun & cheers, Nigel |
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Originally Posted by Jag-o-nomic
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Hi Clarke
Salem's Lot in the flesh....Great! Don't work on the car in the dark on your own though..... :) I had a black cat called Satchmo but he wasn't into music. Changing radiator cap is prudent. I posted last year about coolant loss which took a while to pinpoint. Poor seal of said cap was the culprit. Personally not into regularity events, but getting a run on any race track should be good fun in these most capable GT sports saloons. Have fun & cheers, Nigel I changed the radiator cap when you did last time after reading your coolant loss thread. But I was still losing a bit, may have been the early signs of the failing head gasket. I won't be driving the regularity event, my mate Phill will be driving that day, and both doing sessions at the Euro day two weeks later. As you say, always fun to get a run on a race track. Trans cleaned up ready for Greymaxx sealant, just got to attack the pan now and leave the trans to drain over night. Attachment 127567Attachment 127568Attachment 127569 |
Lots of heat in a confined space in these car's engine bay. Racing will
exacerbate it! The timing that counts in racing is what is "all in" vacuum and mechanical advance. As Grant says, a tad late will make the engine run a bit hotter. Good for emisons, not power!!! The forward hinged bonnet offers a way to assist the hot air's departure from the engine bay. Don't close it all the way.... Old tech in various critters way back!! If it makes you feel better, attach a third opening stop. A short chain at the rear. Sounds like barrels of fun coming up!!! Keep the shiny side up, keep safe..... Carl |
Originally Posted by JagCad
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Sounds like barrels of fun coming up!!! Keep the shiny side up, keep safe..... Carl |
Sounds like its going to be fun! Would love to find something like that here, its more fun driving it than washing it!!!
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I'll soon be taking on similar jobs, Clarke.
May 6&7 is coming up a Show & Shine in a town only a few miles away, and I've decided to enter Nix. We happened upon the competition part last year, and we said to ourselves, "Nix would wipe up the floor with these! They would cower and shrink back in fear at her very shadow! Judges would Dismiss ALL those lesser entries and show them the gate!" But she was up on stands at the time so there was No Way! This year, however......... (';') |
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Clarke doesn't know it yet but I'm going to drive it like I stole it. payment for the hours of hard labour, mwahahaha. I promise I'll look after his baby.
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Originally Posted by o1xjr
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Clarke doesn't know it yet but I'm going to drive it like I stole it. payment for the hours of hard labour, mwahahaha. I promise I'll look after his baby.
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The Dr doesn't hold back. Clarke doesn't know what he's in for. Can someone explain this gentleman's agreement we are ment to have. I don't own it so I don't care.lol. would never do it to him.
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Scared Dr Phill?
Originally Posted by o1xjr
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Clarke doesn't know it yet but I'm going to drive it like I stole it. payment for the hours of hard labour, mwahahaha. I promise I'll look after his baby.
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Originally Posted by Lilyjagsit
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Hi new to this, but Dr Phill sounds scared. Can he handle your jag?
Since we don't know you yet, I'll assume that's a serious question and you're not just funnin' us. Reports to date indicate that Dr. Phill fears Nothing and can handle the car at least as well as Clarke can! (';') |
Just wondering Clarke. Refreshed rear end , new engine, suspension updates, track days how far are we away from a manual conversion. Big job or out of reach for a lot of us but for you and the Dr? coupla days.
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Originally Posted by yarpos
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Just wondering Clarke. Refreshed rear end , new engine, suspension updates, track days how far are we away from a manual conversion. Big job or out of reach for a lot of us but for you and the Dr? coupla days.
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Ok people, the Drs in the house. Love the thought of going manual but I don't think Holenger do a 6 speed for a XJ6 yet. Nor do I feel Clarke could afford it.will keep dreaming for the time being, Dr Phill
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The Drs in the house
Hi to all, finally got my own post so I can keep Clarke in check.
I charge like a wounded bull so think twice before asking any tech based questions however the beer economy does work well up here,lol Enter clinking beer mugs here,hahaha. |
A fellow on another forum described his travail with a starter and ring gear on his XJ6. It had a home brew or small shop conversion to a Mustang style T5.
Slick. The bell housing was formed by sawing off the needed portion from the BW. An alloy adapter plate was welded on to accept the transmission. Not sure of the origin of the flywheel. redrilled Mustang??? Drilled and welded pedal box to add the needed additional pedal. He loved it. I have a vague recollection of another around here somewhere. Details not recalled, except for the adaptation of the auto pedal box. Carl Carl |
Originally Posted by Dr Phill
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... so I can keep Clarke in check. ...
Welcome to our playroom, Phill. (';') |
Hey Clarke,
Im starting to get an itchy right foot. Know what that means dont you. Hope the cars ready for me,lol. |
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Originally Posted by Dr Phill
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Hey Clarke,
Im starting to get an itchy right foot. Know what that means dont you. Hope the cars ready for me,lol. Attachment 128113Attachment 128114 |
Dr. Phil:
AW!!!! Clean and shiny looks good, but doesn't win races..... (In about 1960, I lived and worked in California's Imperial Valley. It had a great one mile track for horses or cars at the Fair Grounds. The California Racing Association came to town. Racing roadsters of all descriptions and all out sprint cars. No limits on the power plant. On that Sunday, a raggedy a..'d sprinter powered by an outlaw Offy 270 CI or better beat all comers. Carl |
your absolutely correct there Carl. Always nice to look good at the start of the day but.
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Just a small example of my driving skills Clarke. hahahaha
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Phill, it's called "hitting the apex"!
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So hitting the apex is only a figure of speech and not a physical thing right. I will see how I go tomorrow. keep the shiny side up huh.
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Looking forward to seeing Dr Phill in action. Hopefully will get an idea of what Jags are all about. See you there! Lily
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Lily, come and see us in the pit garage. We will have a few members there.
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Have a great day tomorrow Clarke, Doc and all....
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Track day done and dusted!
34by151(James) XJR
Dr Phill (Phill) S1 XJ6 o1xjr (Clarke) Photographer and water boy. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...d98851fca3.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...dc3045f87e.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...99684c5912.jpg |
Lakeside
Really great seeing ur car on the track today, Dr Phill certainly handled the car well. I stand corrected on any doubts I had on his ability. Pity didn't get to chat to you guys, but was great seeing some great cars.
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A great big thanks to Clarke ( o1xjr) for entrusting me with his pride and joy to treat it with a little disrespect at Lakeside Raceway today. A bit different to pedalling a purpose built car around a race track. Pretty sure I gave his heart a couple of reasons to skip a beat or two.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...48dc09db99.jpg Trying to work out the racing line going into Hungry'. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...054e15448a.jpg Don't lift, don't lift. coming onto the main straight from eastern loop. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...029f9dfafb.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...204904a807.jpg A little celebration at the end of the day. Two cars going home as they arrived. |
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Looks like a great day and some good pics......thanks for sharing with us.
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Originally Posted by Daf11e
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Looks like a great day and some good pics......thanks for sharing with us.
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