Curiosity, a gentleman here in Vancouver BC, is parting out his 1986 XJS. Prices are just too reasonable. What I'm looking at are the intake manifolds. I don't need them but here is a chance to buy and spend the time to improve their looks. ( smooth and polish ) Install when done. Probably rebuild what ever should be done. But will they fit, are they the same as on my 89 Marrelli ign model ? Seems like a great opportunity. The " amateur " type finish on these have always bothered me. probably a few other parts that I should be looking at, but one at a time.
Incase anyone out there is in need of compatible parts for their XJS craigslist, vancouver, BC, auto parts, type in jaguar. His prices are very reasonable.

Thanks ahead of time.

 

They are the same. Functionally, the 6 litre are also identical and will bolt in.

 

Hahahaha,,,,
what is the condition of his LH middle muffler?
Jeeeeze Louise,,, I am losing my mind...!

 

I have two v12 cylinder heads I bought 2yrs ago... Shipping was cute. To date, I have disassembled one, bagged and oiled valves, springs, etc,,, have yet to lap a single valve... BUT I have big plans, lol

I would say,,, get some stuff! Especially if you have room for it. I'm struggling with limited room in a NYC one bedroom - at Max capacity, lol

 

back a few years , when decided to move to Texas, a had three (3) complete Jag V12 engines , two FI, one carby, advertised to sell, NO sale,well when finally moving out of building , loaded into truck went to scrapyard/recycle, and watched them be ripped to shreds in machine(i almost cried)!
and two GM 400 trannys, yup gone also!
lets not forget , old JUNK is just junk!

 

I was forced to do the same with the left overs from the remnants of 50V12’s I had. I had a little more time and stripped them. Selling all the aluminum as “clean”” ( that simply meant all steel and iron removed, pressure washed big gobs of grease and oil) the cranks rods etc just became scrap steel.
I wound up keeping only 3, two pre HE and 1 HE engine and Trans.

 

Those are MY manifolds damnit! I'm sure we're gawking at the same ads on craigslist?

I have a spare set, one day I intend to have the interior sandblasted and/or extruded to smooth out the flow, a shop in California will do this for $1500 US on a set. Then coat in chrome-like ceramic heat resistant coating for a minor HP boost and proper look.