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Larger diameter tube still clears driveshaft tunnel with no BFH modifications needed.
Larger diameter tube still clears driveshaft tunnel with no BFH modifications needed.
0 2026/04/10 17:37:26
Good clearance all around at the rear as well.
Good clearance all around at the rear as well.
0 2026/04/10 17:37:24
Sonax flange for the Jaguar rear diff, adapted from a different GM model. Needed only the pinion locator hole to be slightly enlarged.
Sonax flange for the Jaguar rear diff, adapted from a different GM model. Needed only the pinion locator hole to be slightly enlarged.
0 2026/04/10 17:37:20
One of two pics that show what a properly made, $1,600 driveshaft looks like. Sonax flange to attach to the 6L80E output flange.
One of two pics that show what a properly made, $1,600 driveshaft looks like. Sonax flange to attach to the 6L80E output flange.
0 2026/04/10 17:37:16
Support bar was perfect way to hold engine while swapping the mounts.
Support bar was perfect way to hold engine while swapping the mounts.
0 2026/04/10 17:31:37
This shows how the poly mount eliminates the need for the stacked washers the JS kit specifies when the rubber mounts are used.
This shows how the poly mount eliminates the need for the stacked washers the JS kit specifies when the rubber mounts are used.
0 2026/04/10 17:31:34
Second broken engine mount.
Second broken engine mount.
0 2026/04/10 17:31:31
One broken engine mount...
One broken engine mount...
0 2026/04/10 17:31:24
Finished look is exactly what I wanted. Lots of ambient heat released when car is off.
Finished look is exactly what I wanted. Lots of ambient heat released when car is off.
0 2026/04/10 17:31:20
0 2026/04/10 17:31:17
And then cut the holes, as you're committed at that point.
And then cut the holes, as you're committed at that point.
0 2026/04/10 17:31:12
Measure 3, or even 33 times for proper alignment...
Measure 3, or even 33 times for proper alignment...
0 2026/04/10 17:31:08
This is how the wiring was resolved using the existing Jaguar fan relay module.
This is how the wiring was resolved using the existing Jaguar fan relay module.
0 2026/04/10 17:26:06
Here's the toasted connector for the high speed fan. Looks like the clip broke off and the connector vibrated loose until it melted.
Here's the toasted connector for the high speed fan. Looks like the clip broke off and the connector vibrated loose until it melted.
0 2026/04/10 17:26:04
Original LF upper came out like it was new.
Original LF upper came out like it was new.
0 2025/04/07 09:49:27
0 2025/04/07 09:49:18
0 2025/04/07 09:49:13
Gaiters were toast and open even before I separated the balljoint from the knuckle.
Gaiters were toast and open even before I separated the balljoint from the knuckle.
0 2025/04/07 09:49:07
0 2025/04/07 09:49:03
0 2025/04/07 09:48:58
Bushings on both left and right looking like this. I was surprised they were this intact.
Bushings on both left and right looking like this. I was surprised they were this intact.
0 2025/04/07 09:48:55
0 2025/04/07 09:48:52
Here's a (so-so) pic of the tool in place within the spring, holding the front part of the lower control arm/plate in place. The jack was "there" but not actually doing anything.
Here's a (so-so) pic of the tool in place within the spring, holding the front part of the lower control arm/plate in place. The jack was "there" but not actually doing anything.
0 2025/04/07 09:48:49
Pic from with new arm in place...
Pic from with new arm in place...
0 2025/04/07 09:48:45
And everything all back together. Upper arms w/new bushings, ball joint, sway bar end links, out tie rods and complete lower control arm (rear section).
And everything all back together. Upper arms w/new bushings, ball joint, sway bar end links, out tie rods and complete lower control arm (rear section).
0 2025/04/07 09:48:42
0 2025/04/07 09:48:12
0 2025/04/07 09:48:07
0 2025/04/07 09:48:03
And a view of the collar wrapped with heat tape. Fingers crossed this slows the deterioration.
And a view of the collar wrapped with heat tape. Fingers crossed this slows the deterioration.
0 2025/04/07 09:21:29
Here's where I added another layer of heat wrap, the clearance is really tight. You can see the hard line that I rewrapped too.
Here's where I added another layer of heat wrap, the clearance is really tight. You can see the hard line that I rewrapped too.
0 2025/04/07 09:21:18
This is the collar that I noticed as getting heat damaged, and the visible side faces the downpipe when the steering wheel/gear is oriented for straight ahead travel.
This is the collar that I noticed as getting heat damaged, and the visible side faces the downpipe when the steering wheel/gear is oriented for straight ahead travel.
0 2025/04/07 09:21:06
0 2025/04/07 09:20:27
Pic of left side lower contol arm on a 2000 X308 at a local pull and pay yard this weekend. Shows bolt inserted from the rear, just ahead of the steering linkage.
Pic of left side lower contol arm on a 2000 X308 at a local pull and pay yard this weekend. Shows bolt inserted from the rear, just ahead of the steering linkage.
0 2025/01/06 08:48:13
Exactly 3,030 miles from swap starting point of 109,971...
Exactly 3,030 miles from swap starting point of 109,971...
0 2024/12/04 14:51:01
0 2024/09/20 09:31:34
I'm pretty happy with the finished product. It closes things up nicely. Next step is to have to the tune adapted to accommodate the revised intake characteristics.
I'm pretty happy with the finished product. It closes things up nicely. Next step is to have to the tune adapted to accommodate the revised intake characteristics.
0 2024/08/18 14:47:42
After measuring 3x, I made one cut to allow the intake tube to pass into the closed off area. The piece along the wheelwell is screwed to the inner fender and also the wheel well, hidden under the wiring loom in this pic.
After measuring 3x, I made one cut to allow the intake tube to pass into the closed off area. The piece along the wheelwell is screwed to the inner fender and also the wheel well, hidden under the wiring loom in this pic.
0 2024/08/18 14:47:38
I made the longitudinal piece such that it slid between the crush tube and fender well, and extends under the radiator support out towards the back of the headlight. It ends right next to the headlight adjuster knob. It's riveted to the piece that curves on the wheel well.
I made the longitudinal piece such that it slid between the crush tube and fender well, and extends under the radiator support out towards the back of the headlight. It ends right next to the headlight adjuster knob. It's riveted to the piece that curves on the wheel well.
0 2024/08/18 14:47:34
I made templates from cardboard that followed the contour of the passenger fender well and up to the height of the existing bodyline/weatherstripping for a close seal to the hood insulation. I then transferred to sheet metal. (I forget what gauge I used, but I could cut it with my jigsaw and metal scissors).
I made templates from cardboard that followed the contour of the passenger fender well and up to the height of the existing bodyline/weatherstripping for a close seal to the hood insulation. I then transferred to sheet metal. (I forget what gauge I used, but I could cut it with my jigsaw and metal scissors).
0 2024/08/18 14:47:28
The new driveshaft has a MUCH bigger stub/slip joint.
The new driveshaft has a MUCH bigger stub/slip joint.
0 2024/08/18 14:36:11