Hello, I'm checking out a local XJS this weekend. I've got a few photos of the engine bay and wanted to ask if anything looked out of the ordinary. It's a 1991 with about 70k miles on it. I'll take a close look at the fi hoses, wiring harness, vacuum hoses, etc when I see it in person. I haven't heard it run yet.

I've done some work on a friend's 92 V12, which also has the marelli ignition, but has a slightly different setup without the short injector FI hoses, no fuel cooler, and just the single fpr.

Thanks for any input.

 

Can't see anything too obvious but I am no expert.
I have to say though that (compared to mine anyway) it looks remarkably clean.
Check around the shock absorber mounts for corrosion in the supporting structure.

 

Looks pretty good. Here are some more suggestions:

1) Get a new rotor. Terry's Jags has the Marelli. When the rotor fails, you will lose one side of the engine. If this has already happened, it may have melted one or more of the four catalytic convertors, which causes the EGR hoses to blow. Replacing the cap and coils makes sense while you're replacing the rotor.
2) Check the fuel rail hoses and injector wiring harness. Engine fires spoil your day.
3) If the brake light or ABS light come on, you probably need an accumulator for the ABS. They run about $200 and are an easy install.
4) Check the cooling system for leaks, non-working fans, cruddy coolant and a rusty overflow tank.
5) Check the steering rack bushings.

 

Thanks for the replies. The owner sold it on Saturday before I had a chance to go look at it.

 

Keep looking there is a car out there with your name on it.