Another great video Adam. I was surprised to see the clock in the centre consol though. I thought all HE XJSs had the trip computer where the clock was. At least mine does.
Ahhhh!.... Snake Oils! I found very few miracle liquids but I've also found many that did a good job cleaning the junk out of a otherwise sound machine. And its usually cheaper than parts. And I love that old Alpine in the console.
Very nice Adam . The cars responding very well in your expert hands. Do you want me to see if l can get a headlamp ? I know a Jaguar specialist who may have one . Let me know . Cheers .
Hi Adam. Great video. Can you share the part numbers please as the likes of DMG have many options available for the likes of water pump for the V12. Thanks
Glad to see that this car is responding well to that fuel injector cleaner in the fuel tank! Thanks for a good & informative video, this car will work well.
I suspect a couple tanks of fresh clean fuel will have it ruining smooth. The car really just needs a good basic servicing, the reliability related parts you've outlined, and some regular use.
I had a beautiful 84 XJS that cost me a fortune to keep on the road. The last straw for me was the wiper motor. The only place you could get it from back then was the dealer or Moss. Both wanted over a grand. I just did RainX and drive fast until I sold it.
At jaguar we used an injector cleaner direct into the fuel rail whilst engine was running , it smoked!!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍ITALIAN SERVICE WAS REQUIRED.....dishwasher soap required on sticky electric windows great content
Hi Adam. Have I noticed correctly that the fuel rail temperature sensor is missing on this car? Does this make a big difference to running? The reason I ask is I suspect mine needs replacing but I can't find one. Thanks, Ian.
One of the things various classic mags have quoted for the V12 , is the “ Italian Tune Up”. In other words warm her by starting off slowly , bringing everything up to proper working temperature, then hold her in 2nd gear at fairly high revs , to clear the cobwebs out so to speak . In other words take it out and “Cane the Thing “ !!! Sure she will be smooth as silk after !
Yes, I use it preventively on both my cars twice a year, and it keeps them purring. Any brand of fuel injector cleaner will work, it is just a matter of preference for a brand or another.
Adam, you may want to consider adding both cam cover and the jack cover gaskets to your shopping list, worth doing whilst everything else is stripped out. Also, is there any sign of oil leakage from the rear crankshaft seal, those rope seals were notorious for leaking if the car had been stood idle for a length of time, if so, you may need to pull the engine out.
@@PeopleDoMinecraft111 My comment says "may need to pull the engine out", it will depend on the amount of leakage and whether there is improvement or worsening once the car is put into regular use. As a V12 owner, the rear seal is made of 2 pieces of rope which will dry out if the car has stood for a long period, the seals can become problematic when the car is put back into use.
@@paulb1034 fair enough didn't read it well enough. I also own a jag v12 and mine is leaking slightly from its rear main, not even on my bucket list right now for this reason
@@PeopleDoMinecraft111 Agreed if the leak is small, which is very subjective, then best to leave it until the engine has to come out for another reason such as clutch replacement or gearbox overhaul. Owning a V12 you become an expert at identifying the source of fluid leaks just by looking at the puddles on your garage floor, still a pleasure to own one though.
20W 50 Castrol Classic is not a good oil for this engine. Its low on spec and too thick for cold weather climate. a 10W40 or even a 5W40 would be more appropriate. What does the Jaguar manual say?
Great progress. Looks like it's still chilly there, but at least the sun is out.
Another great video Adam. I was surprised to see the clock in the centre consol though. I thought all HE XJSs had the trip computer where the clock was. At least mine does.
I can confirm my 89 HE has the trip computer where the clock is. I presume early cars didn't have a computer.
1981 -1983 had a clock
All great news about this car!
Ahhhh!.... Snake Oils! I found very few miracle liquids but I've also found many that did a good job cleaning the junk out of a otherwise sound machine. And its usually cheaper than parts. And I love that old Alpine in the console.
Very nice Adam . The cars responding very well in your expert hands. Do you want me to see if l can get a headlamp ? I know a Jaguar specialist who may have one . Let me know . Cheers .
Hi Adam. Great video. Can you share the part numbers please as the likes of DMG have many options available for the likes of water pump for the V12. Thanks
Glad to see that this car is responding well to that fuel injector cleaner in the fuel tank! Thanks for a good & informative video, this car will work well.
I suspect a couple tanks of fresh clean fuel will have it ruining smooth. The car really just needs a good basic servicing, the reliability related parts you've outlined, and some regular use.
It does want to run so that’s good. With every start it runs better and better
Good to see the XJS coming back to life. Letting a car sit for months or years is really asking for trouble. Ask me how I know.
I had a beautiful 84 XJS that cost me a fortune to keep on the road. The last straw for me was the wiper motor. The only place you could get it from back then was the dealer or Moss. Both wanted over a grand. I just did RainX and drive fast until I sold it.
Loving the cookie monster jacket lol
It's very comfy!
At jaguar we used an injector cleaner direct into the fuel rail whilst engine was running , it smoked!!!!!!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍ITALIAN SERVICE WAS REQUIRED.....dishwasher soap required on sticky electric windows great content
Hi Adam. Have I noticed correctly that the fuel rail temperature sensor is missing on this car? Does this make a big difference to running? The reason I ask is I suspect mine needs replacing but I can't find one. Thanks, Ian.
Makes hardly any difference. It was to help with vapor lock in hot climates
@@LivingWithAClassic Thanks Adam. I think I'll simply remove it then (England hardly had a hot climate!) All the best.
One of the things various classic mags have quoted for the V12 , is the “ Italian Tune Up”. In other words warm her by starting off slowly , bringing everything up to proper working temperature, then hold her in 2nd gear at fairly high revs , to clear the cobwebs out so to speak . In other words take it out and “Cane the Thing “ !!! Sure she will be smooth as silk after !
I would say you needed to go for a good long run for the cleaner to do it’s job .
What happened to the number 68 ? Is it still running ?
The early XJ-S? It’s at the body and paint shop. Will be picked up before the winter.
Is this XJ-S an import from the UK? Not only is it right-hand-drive but it looks like a speedometer in miles-per-hour.
Yes it is, sometime in the 90’s it was imported
I use injector cleaner on a regular basis, I have found the best results are from Chevron Techron and Lucas
I have never seen those brands here so can’t try them. I’ve had good luck with STP and Red Line
Yes, I use it preventively on both my cars twice a year, and it keeps them purring. Any brand of fuel injector cleaner will work, it is just a matter of preference for a brand or another.
Try millers it's very good
Adam, you may want to consider adding both cam cover and the jack cover gaskets to your shopping list, worth doing whilst everything else is stripped out. Also, is there any sign of oil leakage from the rear crankshaft seal, those rope seals were notorious for leaking if the car had been stood idle for a length of time, if so, you may need to pull the engine out.
No one's gonna pull a jag v12 engine for a slight rear main leak it just doesn't make sense
@@PeopleDoMinecraft111 My comment says "may need to pull the engine out", it will depend on the amount of leakage and whether there is improvement or worsening once the car is put into regular use. As a V12 owner, the rear seal is made of 2 pieces of rope which will dry out if the car has stood for a long period, the seals can become problematic when the car is put back into use.
@@paulb1034 fair enough didn't read it well enough. I also own a jag v12 and mine is leaking slightly from its rear main, not even on my bucket list right now for this reason
@@paulb1034 very slightly tho and it has gotten better so good signs. Anyways sorry did not mean to be abrasive
@@PeopleDoMinecraft111 Agreed if the leak is small, which is very subjective, then best to leave it until the engine has to come out for another reason such as clutch replacement or gearbox overhaul. Owning a V12 you become an expert at identifying the source of fluid leaks just by looking at the puddles on your garage floor, still a pleasure to own one though.
Yes, both STP and redline are good. I tend to over maintain my cars, I use it every 3 mos.
Saw the fuel sample from the injector rail the colour is reminiscent of Irn Bru
20W 50 Castrol Classic is not a good oil for this engine. Its low on spec and too thick for cold weather climate. a 10W40 or even a 5W40 would be more appropriate. What does the Jaguar manual say?
I’d do old school 15/40 personally if you can find it… I’m sure Comma did one. Castrol GTX was 15/50 for quite a while.
11 out of 12 should be more than enough to run