I tried to search and find the best places to buy parts. Im having a hard time here in New Orleans finding the parts for a general tune up. Plugs, wires, cap and coil.

So where do you get your parts from?

Thank you.

 

RockAuto.com has most of those parts.

For the ignition coil, I'd retrofit a 12v coil like the Accel 8140. It's doesn't need a ballast resistor and runs on a constant 12v. This way you can eliminate the ballast resistor and a few troublesome connections. Just give the coil a full ignition switched 12v and your done. Many of the standard coils are poorly made at this point and dont last.

 

If you haven't got one already contact us for a free hard copy parts book. We also have a digital copy here:

www.sngbarratt.com/us/#!/English/Downloads

 

Get accustomed to ordering parts in advance . It would be very unusual for a typical neighborhood parts store to have anything 'on the shelf' for our older Jags.

I've had good luck with SNG Barrat, FCP Euro, Oscaro, Engel Imports, Coventry West, Rock Auto, Welsh Jaguar, and others.

Watch out for inaccurate claims of "OEM".

Lots of quality variances. If in doubt any specific part or brand, give a shout here before buying. There's usually someone here that has direct experience to share

Cheers
DD

 

We've got good parts from SNG Barrat, Parts Geek, Rock Auto, Jagbits, O'Reilly, Welsh, JEGS, NAPA.

Believe it or not, Amazon and eBay are good sources of parts IF you know for sure what you need.

Basically, parts are where you find them (GOOGLE knows where all Jaguar parts are), and sometimes in the most surprising places.
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I've had good luck with SNG Barratt - their aftermarket parts are still good quality. Can say the same for Parts Geek and Rock Auto.

The locals (O'Reilly , AutoZone, etc.) can get you some of the things you need but they usually have to order them. If they have to so can you - for a fraction of the price, usually.

Everyday XJ can help with a number of parts and assemblies.

No affiliation, just have had good luck with all those mentioned.

 

I did find front brake pads at the local Kragen, now Autozone. Name brand, as well.


I would add the following to the parts sources:


1. Johnscars in Fort Worth, Texas. AKA "broken kitty".
2. Andrew Weinberg's Jaguar-specialties.


Each have treated me just fine.


I've sourced 4 pin Bosch type relays at the local parts places.
Pricey at the counter. But, as driving light kits, much less.


Carl