hi all,
My first post of many I hope!I have purchased a complete inlet manifold with sensors, injectors etc all set up as if just taken off a scrapper. On closer inspection I observe slight differance to the set up on my 1986(jan) series 3, 4.2 . There is an extension water housing jacket to the front with a rad cap on it that is not on the one in the car, and a small diaphram housing near the throttle butterfly. are the basic castings the same, or does this set up come from an earlier car, and is not compatible.? Hope someone with far more knowledge than me can throw some light on it. I have been offered the engine and box that this manifold came off. I am told it's all series 3 but are there any major differences between say early and late series 3's that make parts unswappable? Thanks

 

Welcome to the forum Neil,

I've moved your question from General Tech Help to XJ6 Series I, II & III forum. Members here with the same model will be able to help.

When you get a minute, please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see.

In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

Graham

 

I have an 86 series 3 and a spare engine from approx 81, the fuel rail is different and so are alot of the attachments, the water pump is different.