1978 Jaguar XJ6 | Barn Find | Part 5
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- Опубліковано 5 січ 2024
- 1978 Jaguar XJ6 Series 2 | Barn Find | Part 5
Welcome to our 1978 Jaguar XJ6 Series 2 barn find. The Jag was stored in a garage not far from us, only a couple of miles away, since 1999, 24 years ago, when it was taken off the road for maintenance by it’s previous owner.
In this episode we discover a very loud rattle on the engine. After diagnosis the problem we got to stripping the engine down to and make the repairs.
The challenge we have set ourselves in this Jaguar barn find series, is to revive the Jag and to get the car back on the road again, after its long 24year period off the road.
So let’s crack on, We hope you enjoy the episode
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Great video, no drama and great attitude. Only reason we work on old cars is the pleasure in getting something working right!
Great job! Yes to seeing the brake overhaul
Thanks for great content guys
You'll look back in later years and have treasured memories of working with your dad, fantastic content.
Lovely job boys, let's crack on.
very good work. i like👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Can’t beat the garage bar. Love it. Cheers to you both. 🍺🍻
Another great episode from you two gents. Great to see you continuing to work on the Jaguar. You two certainly have been putting the hours in, starting in daylight and finishing in the dark. Fantastic viewing as always. Can’t wait for the trip out on the road in the upcoming videos.
Great to see u both enjoy tinkering with cars, a well deserved beer 🍺 Great stuff
Nice one 👍
Great video, really enjoyed ,wish could do work with my dad ,looking forward to next installment
Being a lad originally from the Durham area your accent of got me homesick
Turned the jug round so your Dad can pick the beer up with his right hand.
Cracking job,older cars,so easy to work on...well done lads..
In 1984 I bought a lovely admiralty blue 3.4 from Captain Eric Davies virgin’s chief pilot and had three years of wonderful reliable and extremely comfortable motoring . Watching you bringing this one back to life has rekindled memories of those happy days .
Some lovely cleaned-up parts going into the Jag there - is it only me that wishes the whole engine bay had a tidy-up too?
Crackin' job gents.
Blue hylomar is the best we used it all the time in the shop.If you don't have one you need a sand blaster.
Bit of good luck on the water pump. I have an older Jag and I am rooting for you. Nice to see the rear end cradle being dropped, a job I have contemplated and now will get round to!
Nice to see the two of you working together.
Great work lads and as a Jaguar enthusiast myself I'm enjoying this and respect to you both I'm still on the spanners myself at 61 a 45 year adventure so far that's taken me around the World.
Love this project. Love the XJ6.. hope to have one in the future. Great series.
great that the pump came with the correct pulleys already on it
Thoroughly enjoyable. The highlight? The quality bottle opener mount on the garage door. Pure class.
Looking forward to seeing the look on your dads face when he’s behind the wheel 👍
Epic video gents!
Top work lads, can’t wait for the next one!
Top Job
A nice job done on a rare 3.4 motor…… I think the drink at the end says it all …cheers!😂👌🏽
Great episode with good result.
I had a similar issue with the oil gauge, turned out to be the sender unit on the engine.
Great episode as always..!! Two gentlemen are working on gentlemen´s car..I enjoyed every minute..!!
OMG you even colour matched the gazebo to the car! lol
Years ago on the series 2, 3.4 engine the same as yours, I had water in the oil and I found that the guide on the lower timing chain had broken off due to hammer and rattle from a worn chain and the chain had been rattling against the alloy casting for so long that it had worn right through it into a waterway on in the timing cover, letting water into the chain gallery behind the water pump. The broken off guide was laying at the bottom of the gallery, just where the chain goes down to the crank sprocket. It was very lucky it hadn't fallen into the sump and got caught in between the chain and crank sprocket on the way down - that would have been game over for the engine! So check the long guide on the lower chain if you've got a rattle.
Thank you for the heads up on the chain guide, will definitely check that.
Regards Mark.
Nice tipple 'old craft hen'!
Nice one chaps the jag sounds like a rolex watch now, doing small things painting the air Box etc makes a big difference 👍
Good evening Gentlemen ! I was genuinely surprised how much noise the water pump was making ! But l think my most important observation was the bottle opener on the garage door ! 🤣🤣🤣 Cheers guys !
Nice work as always. Great bit of fettling on that tank. Keep ‘Em coming lads.
When I was in my late twenties, I bought an "M" reg (1973/4) short wheel base 4.2 Series 2 XJ6. It had a lot of issue but it was my first Jaguar. My dad bought a 420G when I was 8yrs old and that set me on the Jaguar road so to speak. I had four Series 2 XJ's in various states of condition, one of which was a Daimler 4.2. Changing the air filter was a pain in the backside and watching this brought back many memories. I had a 1977/8 "S" Reg in British Racing Green and yours reminds me of that car. I have many photos of it and great memories as my daily car in the early 1990's.
Top stuff young man, looking forward to the next installment.
Great video yet again guys, really interesting. Thanks for sharing !
Always used hylomar in the army, still use it for my mini 👍
I would have loved for you to have striped the carbs down, On a car that's been standing for so long that would have been my first port of call, There's nothing to fear on an SU Carb. A twin choke Webber well that's another kettle of fish.
One of the best youtube channels down to earth honest work lads ,them shirts look warm. You dad is a real charater 👍
Thee engine sounds so sweet well done both of you
Great work …. Looking forward to see it back on the road … Cheers 🍺
Great work guys
Great Work on THE JAAAG TEAM wonderful to see you guys keeping a lovely car on the road 👍👍
You are right the gasket goo doesn't set but what it does do is congregate on the oil pump scavenging filter reducing oil flow. Nissan years ago had issues with it as they used far too much of it on the sump pan joint.
looking forward to the rear end strip down
Great video, I've had a few of those.
Great video gents . I'm doing a renovation on a triumph spitfire at the moment,I wish my dad was still around to be involved, he would of been in his element . That's going to be a cracking Jag when it's done 👍
Great show. Really enjoyed it.
Great work gentlemen, I would love to own that Jag! I believe the rad fan is on backwards though!
Great job lads !
Nice one lads
Great show you two...
Brilliant really good to see you getting on with that old girl
Great job, crack on! 👍👍
Cheers lads, great to see you back in action
Love the videos lads and love the way you both work great together all memories you will never forget especially when the bar opens lol
Well done cheers boys
Hi from Brooklyn nyc
Another great video keep up the good work
Hi, just subscribed very enjoyable to watch so many family friends had these cars when I was a young boy the double six was one of them.Keep up the great videos.
Well done. If by chance the engine does get hot. Although you have had the radiator out you might think of having the tanks removed and having it rodded and cleaned. Lets wait and see. The xj6 is sounding pretty good. 🙂
"Absolutely love witnessing father and son duo at Upbuild working together on these old cars - truly heartwarming! This latest video is another gem, showcasing a great attitude and dedication. The pleasure you find in getting things working right is palpable. The Jaguar restoration is a highlight, and it's clear you both put in the hours, from daylight to dark. Fantastic viewing, and I can't wait for the upcoming road trip episodes. Great work, guys - you've earned your bear in this episode! Quick question: I've noticed you mentioning the Jaguar has no choke - any insights into the issue? Looking forward to seeing the old girl back on the streets. Keep up the excellent work, and all the best!"
Hi, thank you so much. The choke is part of the carb set up which is missing from the car, it’s called an AED (automatic enrichment device). We’re on the lookout for one but they’re quite pricey. Hopefully find one soon to get it set up back to standard. Regards, Mark.
It might be worth investigating a manual choke conversion kit which could be cheaper than trying to reinstate the AED. I have no experience of them yet, although AED on mine is in situ. Rumour has it they can be a bit troublesome.
Excellent work boys, top results!
Fantastic as always guys. You two know your stuff and are very handy. Impressive.
Enjoyed every minute as always, and can't wait to see you and the Jaguar out on the open road.
Good video. I wondered it the scraping sound was caused by the small metal flap that you can see at about 8:22 that could have been against the wheel when it rotates and the water pump could be fine. The job's done now. What's next? Some bodywork or some fine tuning with the engine?
Great video, keep up the good work 🍻
Clean the entire engine bay and change the hoses and rad recore
Another great video well done with the welding looking forward to the next one Happy New year to you both Andy Allen.
Well earned beer there guys. Another lot of good progress. Keep up the great work.
Superb work lads 🍻
I really love your videos, so glad you’re back again. Really look forward to each episode.❤
Great work, always nice to have a well deserved drink to the progress.
Happy New Year Gents
Nice job all round and great to get things clean and painted. But I would stay with that water header tank as any others you find will probably be as rusted as yours was. The bottom of that tank isn't going to rust through for a very long time and its out of sight. Top job.
you can get new ones for a reasonable price but there are several variations between the 6-cylinder and V12 and the various years or production. Mainly to do with different vent pipes and positions of them and filler-neck
Much respect from the US! Can I ask about the age of your father? He is like my father who passed at 82! I miss him terribly!
Great work as always guys, you've earned your bear in this episode!, you keep saying the jag has no choke? what's the issue? be far easier to start with one! can't wait to see the old girl hit the streets again, all the best
Hi, thanks for the question. The choke is part of the carb set up which is missing from the car, it’s called an AED (automatic enrichment device). We’re on the lookout for one but they’re quite pricey. Hopefully find one soon to get it set up back to standard. Regards, Mark.
Subscribed from Australia. I LOVE Jags and your channel adds to my enjoyment. Cheers to a nice 2024 gents!!@@upbuild4397
Great video as usual but your sounds keeps breaking up?
Did you see the Wheeler Dealers episode with the XJ6 Coupe where Edd just changed the waterpump bearing ?
The engine did sound sweet running with nothing attached.
Is there a drain plug on tge engine block ?
You could try locking the viscous fan up to see if that cures your overheating If it's free-wheeling when hot it won't be drawing enough air in through the rad. You should notice a sound diferance also.
I don’t think they are temperature controlled, probably just slip at higher revs which is correct.
I would have cleaned it though !
Valid point John, I would still try and lock it to ensure it's getting full airflow through the rad. It won't cost anything to try just a bit of time. The headache would come if they had to take the head off. @@johnmoruzzi7236
@@alansimpson432 Surely that would only mask any underlying problem ? The fan should only be needed while idling for a period of time….
So you would replace the head gasket and get the head re-skimmed at a considerable cost first without trying something that costs nothing. That's all well and good if you have very deep pockets.@@johnmoruzzi7236
I am just trying to put an idea in their heads that won't cost them a penny to put in place. On the other hand, removing the cylinder head and all the challenges that that job encounters would make for a very watchable UA-cam video or 6@@johnmoruzzi7236
Hi lads its great to see the old cat being restored can you run it on unleaded or do you need a additive?
Hi, yeah we add a lead additive to the fuel.
That is my favorite model Jag the best ever as far as I concerned .
Are you going to do more work on the mini ?
Couldn’t agree more, I absolutely love the series 2 as I grew up with my dad having a series 2 v12 which he did weddings with. Back on the mini early this year.
for de-rusting things like the airboxes and the expansion-tank you could try electrolysis or a big tub of diluted vinegar. both work well and are cheap and effective
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Hi Guys, great videos, is the reg on the Jag still on that car ...
Hi fellas, really enjoying your posts, I used to have a 1986 xj6 series 3 loved it, but I seen your reg plate while watching this post and thought would check it out for any I'm formation and it says it is a red vauxhall, do you have any idea why, but keep up the good work looking forward to the next episode take care 🎉
Hi, the reg went back to the previous owner as it was there personal reg.
@@upbuild4397 fantastic news, basically I was a bit worried for you both incase there was something dodgy lol, but as long as it's all good excellent, I'm in Darlington and obviously think you are round the Newcastle area, the engine is sounding sweet and honestly really appreciate your posts and the work you are doing on the car keep having fun dad and son precious definitely
Looks well. Can I ask who owns the workshop it's a lovely setup
Hi
It’s our workshop. We’ve done quite a bit of work to get it to where it is now. Here is a link to the playlist of videos on it.
Regards Mark.
ua-cam.com/play/PLE04nF6RY_VHw1uulHk9f-BdDz_nT2QwC.html&si=q7GlvlwECOtCbpaQ
@upbuild4397 I'll have a look thank you.
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Could not help noticing that the fan is bolted back to front on the viscous coupling.
Nice work gents . Where in the northeast are you.
Thank you. We’re in County Durham
What fluid did you use in the air gun washing the grease off…
It was some of my Dads secret potion, no idea what it was, something from years ago that he still has lying around.
Trying to figure out your accents... I can't figure out where in Ireland you lads are from. Not broad enough to be from Cork but... Dublin maybe? Nice job on the Jag. I'm binge watching the series :)
Hey Mark - great video again!! Thank you. What was the blue can on the end of your airline that you used to clean the engine? I could do with one of those on my Mini!
Hi, yeah it’s a very handy bit of kit. It’s a Compressor spray gun, link in the video description for it.
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Over heating get the rad cleaned it is likely to be clogged with rust judging by the colour of the water that came out of it.
Is there still a metal gauze that can be cleaned out while ya there,in the housing above the w,pump?
Yeah think there is for crankcase ventilation, worth a look👍
Hopefully get to this in the next vid, I need to remove it to tension the top timing chain.
@@upbuild4397 just a shame about the rotten weather
When are you getting back to the mini ?
Why not hard solder your header tank? I did that to one of my old Jag's and it never failed.
What did you use to spray clean the engine..I need to get the same for my mini engine
I then found the link below your video, purchased one straight away 👌
Ash the Korean manufacturers how many dome nuts they use in their cars. Jaguars were built on an assembly line but they were designed by someone who cared.
All that crud is everywhere that has coolant in it and you didn't flush the block with a hose pipe