Finally found the XJS of my dreams, brought her home last night. She's an '83 V12 Coupe. She seems pretty well sorted, I bought the car from a Jaguar and Rolls Royce collector who's replaced a lot of parts. The leather is a little worn and it will need a respray, but it's completely rust free believe it or not, with just over 100,000 miles. I put 100 more on driving it home and enjoyed every second. It even has a "JG 200" Radar detector made specifically for the XJS and installed by the dealer that still works.



I'd really like to replace the fuel hoses on her ASAP, the PO says they were inspected when he had the fuel pump replaced last year, but I'd rather err on the safe side. My question is, Would it be advantageous to just but EFI fuel hosing and cut/fit them myself? or should I buy V12Performance's kit? Is there any other hardware I'm going to need if I just go the bulk EFI hose route? Any other tips on this particular job?

Is there a source for a new shifter ID plate? Mine is cracked around the cruise control switch and it's gonna drive me insane, but I can't seem to find a replacement anywhere.

I'd also like all of your input on what else I can do to as far as preventative maintenance goes? The fluids were recently changed, and it was tuned up. I've ordered contact cleaner to get started on that project and I'm planning on doing an LED upgrade. Am I missing anything? Advice? Thanks so much.
Best Regards,
Brendan

 

Why do you want to replace the fuel lines? When they did the inspection, did the test come back bad?

 

Test came back fine, but it's been about 7-8 years since they were replaced and I'd like to be on the safe side

 

I (personally) wouldn't worry about it. Replace the fuel filter. Lines mostly likely don't need replacing. Fuel filters do a great job of keeping the lines clean.

 

You're car is beautiful by the way!

 

Contact S.D. over at Jaguar Injector Service;

Jaguar Fuel Injector Service

He has all of the parts you need and pre-cut hoses. S.D. is very knowledgeable and he ships quickly.

I have purchased several kits from him and have been very satisfied.

Mark

 

Good idea to replace the hoses, yes, and agree with Safari's recommendation of Jaguar Fuel Injector Service. Top notch service.

Beside the actual injector hoses you also have the 4 supply/return pipes....which have rubber sections. The rubber sections can be cut off, however, and new hose pressed on. Easy. Dave (SD Faircloth) can fix you up.

Or.....

Buy the fuel injection hose locally and do the job yourself. You'll need to buy the hose 'ferrules' from SD or some other supplier, though.

Cheers
DD

 

Is not so much a matter of dirt. It's a matter of the hoses becoming dry and brittle......and then cracking. Worth worrying about !


Cheers
DD

 

Thanks so much. Will I need to replace the Intake Manifold gaskets at the same time like it says on SD's site? Also, is it all just 5/16" EFI hose?

 

The hoses are EFI 5/16, I did my own and reused the old furrels. the way I got mine off was to cut the as close as possible to the fuel injector and rail, then used a soldering iron to "slice" down into the furrels. may be a bit time consuming and smelly but works. as for the furrels, I I heated them up a bit and used an exato knife to scrap any residue left ( used vise grips or plyer to hold while heating with propane tank or son other heating source) Then used a wire brush installed in drill to clean and buff the outside

Great looking car, I have a 84

 

for the shifter bezel, check on Ebay, sometimes they become available, I found one that was NOS at a great price. on some adds from there you may find an auto salvage selling parts from one, just drop them a line about one also, never know they may have one in decent shape

 

I replaced all my fuel hoses last year when I replaced nearly everything else on the motor, from memory it took nearly 3m of hose. I did a lot of research and I ended up using Gates Barricade hose, http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rc...97653015,d.dGY
I have seen what these modern fuels do to fuel lines and as I’m a biodieselist if such a word, I know the effect that certain additives that are present in fuel that can destroy or weep through lines.

 

Another good option is the aeroquip 400 series fuell line. Available in a variety of sizes so you can do the whole car with it if you choose.
Rated for 200 psi and E100 compatible.

 

If the hose was replaced 7-8 years ago with a proper high pressure fuel hose, I would worry about it, maybe about another 7-8 years. or longer. The hose should be in very good shape if it is only 7-8 years old. Nobody who is driving a 2008 vehicle is replacing their fuel hose.

 

Alrighty. Got my fuel hose and I'm waiting for Injector O-Rings, Ferrules and Pintle caps to arrive. Thanks for all your help everybody. Has anyone painted their fuel rail? I've found some green metallic high heat paint that I think would look swell on it, thoughts?

 

Don't have a picture of it yet but did paint mine, I used a gold Hi-Temp paint with ceramice in it