New on here and shopping for a XJS
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New on here and shopping for a XJS
Hi folks,
I am new here. I am interested in finding a XJS coupe in-line six and 5 speed Getrag in good mechanical and body order. Willing to pay the correct price for the right car. I own several classics and the XJS attracts my attention due to its low profile design, but it has to be an in-line six. I feel the six will allow me to repair and TShoot issues more easily than the V12, due to the simplicity and extra room. I don't want the V12 XJS for the extra 30 or 35 horses, I have other toys for that, but I enjoy being able to "see" the six block and would like to work on the car when necessary. (I have a 4 post lift)
Also, other forums I belong to typically contain a section related to "what to look for when shopping for your XXXXXX car". I did not see one on the XJS in this forum. am I looking at the right section? am I missing where is it located? I want to thank you in advance for advice and leads. All the best.
I am new here. I am interested in finding a XJS coupe in-line six and 5 speed Getrag in good mechanical and body order. Willing to pay the correct price for the right car. I own several classics and the XJS attracts my attention due to its low profile design, but it has to be an in-line six. I feel the six will allow me to repair and TShoot issues more easily than the V12, due to the simplicity and extra room. I don't want the V12 XJS for the extra 30 or 35 horses, I have other toys for that, but I enjoy being able to "see" the six block and would like to work on the car when necessary. (I have a 4 post lift)
Also, other forums I belong to typically contain a section related to "what to look for when shopping for your XXXXXX car". I did not see one on the XJS in this forum. am I looking at the right section? am I missing where is it located? I want to thank you in advance for advice and leads. All the best.
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Go to this page there is a buyers guide link.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...k-links-20089/
Factory manual cars are pretty rare at least in our part of the world. If you want something that will become collectable the last of the XJR-S 93/94 model or very early V12 cars 76 model.
Even though the 6 is slightly down on power it's not really any slower than the V12.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...k-links-20089/
Factory manual cars are pretty rare at least in our part of the world. If you want something that will become collectable the last of the XJR-S 93/94 model or very early V12 cars 76 model.
Even though the 6 is slightly down on power it's not really any slower than the V12.
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Hi Aquasition
You are not the only one who thought that the XJS V12 was complicated to work on, because when I opened the Bonnet/Hood of the first V12 I bought, all I wanted to do was to close it again!
By any means I am not a Mechanic but once you overcome your fear of all those wires and gizmos underneath the Bonnet/Hood, apart from something major like getting a dropped valve.
The V12 is a deceptively very easy engine to work on.
So something to consider if you can't find the Straight Six that you are looking for.
You are not the only one who thought that the XJS V12 was complicated to work on, because when I opened the Bonnet/Hood of the first V12 I bought, all I wanted to do was to close it again!
By any means I am not a Mechanic but once you overcome your fear of all those wires and gizmos underneath the Bonnet/Hood, apart from something major like getting a dropped valve.
The V12 is a deceptively very easy engine to work on.
So something to consider if you can't find the Straight Six that you are looking for.
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OB is far more advanced than I am, and I'll second his comments.
Really not bad once you remove the throttle pedestal, coils, distributor, and AC compressor. Sounds like a lot but easy peasy once you've done it. And I only did it out of financial necessity or expedience.
Really not bad once you remove the throttle pedestal, coils, distributor, and AC compressor. Sounds like a lot but easy peasy once you've done it. And I only did it out of financial necessity or expedience.