barn find tune up?
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barn find tune up?
just pulled a 1988 xjs v12 out of a yard it sat for 4/5 years what should be done too it first and in what order? it already fired up second tap of the key. ran decent for bad gas going too flush it out and check the fuel lines. brakes ? wires? any service procedures? posting a few pictures in a bit. the only rot spot is the floor behind the driver. love too get her too a car show by august .
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seriously though i would change the engine oil and filter, close inspect the hoses and drain and flush the rad dont forget the antifreeze, and give it a 20,000 mile service
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thanks! i think it is too! i would love too build it for 750 to 1000hp but thats far off currently . next year or this winter is possible. twin turbo build is likely definitley going for a elctonic ignition and fuel injection will be aftermarket. but right now this big cat needs some tlc before it gets the catknipp lol
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After sitting outside for that long, I'd suggest pulling up all the carpets and inspecting the floors carefully for rot.
As I mentioned, the fuel injector hoses need replacing even if they look good. They're known for bursting and causing engine fires.
Transmission filter/oil is a good idea. It may have absorbed some water, so no sense finding out the hard way.
If you check out some of the other posts in this forum, you'll see there are numerous discussions of adding horsepower/turbos/superchargers to the V12. All are a major undertaking and require the ability to print money with your home computer. Still, we're always willing to help if possible!
As I mentioned, the fuel injector hoses need replacing even if they look good. They're known for bursting and causing engine fires.
Transmission filter/oil is a good idea. It may have absorbed some water, so no sense finding out the hard way.
If you check out some of the other posts in this forum, you'll see there are numerous discussions of adding horsepower/turbos/superchargers to the V12. All are a major undertaking and require the ability to print money with your home computer. Still, we're always willing to help if possible!
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Don't fiberglass, that's just a temporary fix. Cut out the rust and weld it up. I wouldn't use stainless either though. It has different properties than the metal you'll weld it to and will cause problems later. Stainless is tough, but doesn't like to flex. The unibody design of the XJS is designed to allow some torsional flex and a stainless patch would eventually develop micro fractures and fail. Not to mention trying to weld stainless to regular steel would be like trying to nail jello to a tree.
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coventry Rhode Island, United States of America lol my boss has had over 100 of these cars he still has a few in the junk yard I might go look at this weekend and see if I can find a decent set of rims. started it again today purrs like a big cat should! not alot of time right now so i dont get too play with her much.
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Ahhh, you aren't too far from me then, just a few hours. I met and married my wife in Cranston. I sure miss the authentic Italian food down there!
If you can't find rims let me know and I'll snap a few pics of the ones I have. You can decide if its worth a trip!
If you can't find rims let me know and I'll snap a few pics of the ones I have. You can decide if its worth a trip!
Last edited by JameyXJ6; 05-22-2013 at 07:42 AM.