Hi,
I need a replacement air flow meter for a 1985 XJ6 4.2L Australian delivered car.
I've noticed several second had units on ebay in the US but can anyone tell me if there was any variation between countries or are they all the same?
Thanks

 

Hi Marke,

The actual unit has the same part number in Australia and US (EAC3821)

That doesn't mean that the setting aren't different though

There are a couple of suppliers in Melbourne who have second hand / reco units which are cheaper than new

They may even have changeover deals?

Jag Prestige in Ringwood

Jag Ayre in Cheltenham

JagDaim in Moorabbin


Keep in mind the unit is bulky, so postage won't be cheap from US

Also, if there is a problem, back to base is a long way away

Cheers,

Nigel

 

No worries. If the settings were different, the part number would be different....such as the EAC3820 which is listed for the 'other' countries

Cheers
DD

 

Thanks for the replies. I'm just looking for a second hand unit out of a running car to see if it improves the running of a vehicle. I can get a second had units including shipping from the US for A$140.
Jag-o-nomic, thanks for the list of aussie sellers

 

Hi Marke,

I know that if you take your xj6 - assuming it is driving OK - to either Jag Ayre or Jag Prestige, they will probably let you fit a second hand unit on their premises to see if the Air Flow Meter is the culprit.

Just as long as you do the right thing and spend some money with them if yours is found to be faulty.

Ring them first and have a chat, they may even diagnose something else entirely.

At least if your AFM is OK, you wont have an unnecessary spare part on hand if you have sourced one from the US just to find this out

Cheers,

Nigel

 

Jag-o-nomic has a good idea, although I have an extra one that has a sligtht hiccup. the flapper drags ever so slightly, and causes a little problem when your starting it after it gets warmed up. I will send it to you for postage if your intersted. I can't find it in my heart to toss it and if I could give it to someone else, I'd feel better about parting with it.