Classic "use what you got" in a most positive way. Very nice.


Messing with the Jaguar only on a limited basis. Other stuff attracts my attention. Drove it to market and it purred. Durn, the rubber pad came off the brake pedal! I thought I fixed that years ago! Applied some badge cement and wiggled it back in place. Ooooh, wide shoes
and limited space clash. Must keep "clod hopper" well to the right.


Although, I am a brake left, throttle right guy!!


ATT to Comcast swap getting there. Old email address no longer viable!!! New one also via Yahoo works fine. Notification of switch in progress. A glitch in that there?? What else, glitches abound...


Carlf

 

Getting down to the last few bits before making noises....but suffered a bit of a set back. I was filling the cooling system and it was running out onto the floor almost as fast as I was pouring it in.

Radiator leaking!

Fortunately the radiator is pretty easy to pull with the hood removed.

I had the radiator rodded out a few months ago. Not sure if they left a seam un-soldered or some such...or if it got damaged while in storage. Or perhaps I injured it on installation? Anyhow, out it will come ! The problem will likely be evident once I have it out and on the work bench.

I still have some odds and ends to tend to so no big deal. I'll get them done while the radiator is being repaired.

Cheers
DD

 

And "use what you got" is appropriate for the budget-conscious aspect of this project


Cheers
DD

 

Doncha just Hate it when stuff like that happens?

I was just thinking while I was looking at that picture, about what an elegantly simple engine that is. HA!!
(';')

 

I was a bit chapfallen for a few minutes but ended up grateful that I found out there was a problem now rather than later....on the side of the road with the hood open and steam spouting forth.

Gotta be philosophic, right?


Tee hee. yeah, lots of 'stuff'. But once you dig in you discover it is nowhere near as intimidating as it seems at first blush. By the time you're on your *second* V12 Jag, as I am, you're not even fazed. If anything it forces a careful, deliberative, methodical approach to repairs...which isn't a bad thing. You can't do anything fast...so you might as well enjoy going slow.

If the project turns out well I'd like to go back in a re-organize some of the wiring. The original harness layout leaves a huge octopus-like tangle of wire bundles between the engine and the firewall. There really isn't any way to make it look sanitary....except entirely changing the layout.

Cheers
DD

 

The same thing happened to me just last week. Frustrating! I had just replaced the coolant from a job of condenser replacement and some new hoses, and Blup, Blup, a generous trickle of Prestone's finest all over the floor and quickly making its way to the stack of brooms in the corner.

I decided that, with a 30-year-old radiator, most prudent to have it re-cored. There are much cheaper aluminum and plastic radiators around, but I like the idea of fixing and reusing stuff, so opted for a (much heavier) original-type copper and brass core.

The rejuvenated rad has kept all its anti-freeze, so a good result for now :-)

 

Yeah, take the best view.


1. During the lumping process the shift cable busted. Oh well, console open and in the driveway! Far better than in a SF parking garage!!
Or out in the hot central valley!!


2. Whatever side one takes in the alloy/plastic radiator vs copper brass, I like my four row copper/brass unit in the lump. It cools just fine. And if need be, it can be soldered. And, it is within my skills.


But, I did have my under bonnet harness' neatly bundled. In the
starter travails of late 15, some were opened. Redo on the horizon.
Tried wire tie. OK, but taped was cleaner.


DD: So close, huh!!!
NEAR....


Other: Agree. Over the years, I've learned of the under bonnet functions and how they work and their logics. LOGIC has always
been a guiding light. How and where, so to speak.



Carl

 

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LNB the V12 looks simple to me!

its just an engine with more parts!

 

I *did* injure the radiator. I don't recall snagging it anywhere on installation...but I surely did.

Plus, the radiator shop also said one of the tanks was leaking at a solder joint when pressurized

In a sense, me damaging the radiator was a blessing in disguise.

Looks like both of us flubbed up!

Cheers
DD

 

As one of our long-time V12 Gurus, ronbros, you would say that, wouldn't you.
(';')

 

UPDATE:

It runs and drives !

Had some difficulties with the injectors. Here's the long story....


https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-grant-167093/


The short story is that all the injectors were stuck from sitting in the trunk of the car too long.

Anyhow I'm pleased to report that it started right up after the injectors were fixed (thanks to Dave at Jaguar Fuel Injector Service) and runs very s-m-o-o-t-h .

No leaks, no smoke, oil pressure came right up, instruments work, charging system works. Bled the cooling system, runs cool...although it has hardly been put to any sort of test.

Still have lots of non-engine fix-it stuff to tend to (brake system overhaul, charge the A/C, and the like) but the heavy work is done.

It isn't insured right now so I drove it only for about 1/2 mile on private property but it feels great, transmission shifts, etc

Cheers
DD

 

BTW, I ended up with a good deal on a new radiator core


Cheers
DD

 

I know you're not totally done yet, but CONGRATULATIONS on reaching that milestone. It can only get better day by day.

 

+1 on getting this far.........sounds great!

 

Great result and well earned.

 

Doug:


Congrats. The pay off for lots of mental and physical effort. Reminds me of the day my son and I discovered the msssing converter bolts. Car was up on 4 jackstands and the transmission was coming out It had refused to move the car!!!


Dropped it down and took a victory lap around the block. Exhaust not yet in!!! VICTORY!!!


One of the satisfying moments as a man travels the path of life!!!


LnrB;


I was enjoying my new 39" VIZIO while recliner potaoeing, "GAS MONKEYS" was on. I think the name is a sanitized version of an older term. A 72 Ford Pantera was acquired. Decent looking but time worn.
Although the 351 Cleveland and ZF transaxle looked sanitary. Body prep revealed a ton of rust and poor repairs. Familiar???


The transplant power to be a Ford V6 Ecotech. It was removed from a running long bed F150? That "little" six matched the big V12 in "stuff" everywhere. The monkeys predict 600HP after modification.
Mostly I think in two larger turbo's.


Engine management has become quite complex, Jaguars included.


Extract the "nuttiness" and the show often has great nuts and bolts stuff. A couple of Jaguars made brief appearances??? An E type and an XJS, each in great distress!!!


Carl

 

Congrats Doug, you've sure done well, looking forward to hearing more.

Ford Pantera... I'm sure that would be a De Tomaso Pantera... I do stand to be corrected though.

 

Nathan:


Correct!!! Indeed, a de Tomaso Pantera. Kinship to our Jaguars, oh definitely.


Gas monkey boss, Richard Rawlings found another "historic" Pantera.
In 75, panel beater and customizer, Sam Foose redid a much mangled 72. Vague resemblance to the original.


Rawlings now had two!!! His and the Foose modified Pantera .


Sam's son "Chip" has furthered the "Foose cause".


Richard and accomplice, "Aaron", got a start with Chip's show.


Result.


A Richard/AAron revisit with Chip!! Return the "Sam Foose" Pantera to it's roots???


Absolutely:


Two XLNT Foose cars offered in swap.


1. Perfect restoration of a 42 Buick Super Convertible. Wine red and black.


2. 41 Lincoln Zephyr Cabrolet. Black, all the way and repowered.
Unique Foose wheels included. In the style of the 30's classics!!!












Swap done. Chip's parents elated. Chip proud. Richard and Aaron drive away with visions for the 41 Lincoln repowered Zephyr!!


Gotta get after the chores for today....


Carl

















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