Still loving these videos, they couldn't be more different from the majority of similar American channels. Like The Great British Bake Off of Car fixing UA-cam 👍
Great video, and fascinating to watch from start to finish! Your entertaining personalities should lead to a proper TV programme, meantime I eagerly await the next instalment!
Using a Venn diagram analogy - this channel represents the perfect intersection of excellent video production values, mechanical expertise and sharp wit. Great work, Chris - and Ben [and Mark], of course. "I've got an endoscope...buy you a drink first?" - oustanding!
So glad you guys have got this old barge running. I see a guy near me who has a habit of buying these then letting them sit rotting on his drive. He had an old Double-Six that rotted into his garden over about ten yrs, now has an XJ8 doing the same the last 4 yrs or so. I feel like knocking his door, then knocking him out.
I worked a lot at these cars back in the day, if you need any help just ask. The cut parcel shelf does work and getting those fuel lines out is a mare. One test for pump failure is to take off the air filter spray in some ether in and prod the starter if it fires and stops its fuel related. A pressure gauge on the fuel rail will show low pressure as well. Sounded a bit bore washed at first but good cough and splutter and good stuff. One of the sweetest drives ever made these cars but there like a high class mistress, when she wants to be nice she'll make you the proudest guy at the ball, when she decides to be nasty she'll bankrupt you. GOOD LUCK.
As a bloke who loves-hates-loves-hates-loves (probably hates) working on classic cars as a hobby your Daimler series is totally immersive documentary film making… genius. Keep them coming!
Owned the non Daimler version for 9 years and it never missed a beat. I only sold it as its too low for me otherwise it would still be on the road. Really nice old and (despite what some say, usually those that never owned one) very reliable.
Great video, and I feel your pain after a lot of lying under the back of a Carlton chasing fuel problems, it's great when it finally runs! Looking forward to the next video.
Genuinely well done & serious fair play for doing it the 'right' way. that looked an absolute swine to do! But the look of sheer unbridled JOY on your face when she fired up was an honour to see! xXx
Chris, you and Reuben bounce off each other. I enjoy the banter (and innuendos) between the 2 of you. Also you keep it real with the struggle with the fuel filter being a case in point. I was in a similar situation with a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa C and ended having to replace the fuel line from the tank to the filter. I suspect you might have to do the same if you can't get the filter lines unscrewed. White grease is your friend when reassembling and will make it a LOT easier for the "next guy". I like your "trying to do it properly" approach which will pay you back in spades. I recently changed the fuel pump on my 1991 Toyota Celica and it was a breeze compared to the Daimler.
I’ve never enjoying watching two men groan, play with tools and tug on their bits quite so much as this 😂 there was even some finger poking into brown rusty holes too 🥵😂
@@Qmark78 shit, wow. I've just read Deb's post on Twitter, what an absolute shitbag he turned out to be. Thanks for the heads-up, I'm unsubscribing (as should everyone else!)
With comedy patter like this, you could do a summer season comedy tour of the south coast. Only problem is, you'd need a different vehicle to get there 🤣
Every credit for your perseverance! At least at BOM they built the tank to fit the shell rather than Daimler building the shell around the tank - And I always thought they started with the heater matrix during car assembly!?!
The level of badinage absolutely made this video - I was grinning from ear to ear all the way through! I'm trying to think where I've seen Reuben before though?
Awesome result - 'IT LIVES!" - But why didn't Jaguar simply design & install a removable access panel in the rear parcel shelf to allow 'easy removal / fitment' of the fuel pump assembly - a critical 'Failure to Proceed' part?
Your channel really does capture how much of a pain in the arse working on cars often is. What you think is a 30 minute job can take days... and often does.
This video is really fun. It was lovely to watch such a great car get one stop closer. And I think we all felt your pain and joy during the process. Really nice work.
Lovely video Chris , nice to see re-u-ben back getting dirty under a Brit barge. What's happening with this are you saving it to move on or keep it for runs to the village church on Sundays? Can't for part 3. much love.
Top video Chris , getting down and dirty but a great result . Very interested to see how the MOT goes . About to take my XJ8 round to Keeeef to see if once again it will be worth pushing through the MOT or whether its going to be "f***in' fousands"
i did this same job a few weeks ago on my super V8. absolute nightmare. i removed my tank totally so i could clean it underneath and sort any potential problems. i can tell you that tugging away at the tank you would have damaged the two fuel lines. some clown at jaguar thought it would be a good idea to conceal the fuel lines with the suspension. so almost impossible to access the connectors to the tank. why they couldn't have made an access panel in the tanks is beyond belief. you should have primed the pumps two or three times before starting. you don't want to be doing that same job over again. i made new fuel lines up so tank removal in the future would be a doddle. glad to see the old girl back up and running.
Don't worry, what you don't see on camera is that when the tank was moved fully back, and when it was refitted, I was under the car with my hand on the fuel lines. I could touch them, but didn't have the space to undo them. I mad sure the lines were okay, and we did it very gently.
I had similar filter problems on my later 4.2xjr. I found the best freeing agent was warm water and a little shock, mole grips to turn. I was scared to set my daily on fire so avoided heat and came across the water trick. It also worked on two seized & rounded lambdas- to my surprise! I also had to change fuel pumps, but access is easier on later cars under the rear seats, but instead having to route pipes through a saddle tank full of gas
Great to see Ruben!!! Sorry R U Ben? Chris where's your workshop from the Rover Project? Chris & R U Ben can you not find yourself a little space somewhere. Your faithful followers will find a 2 post lift. Got one the other month for not a lot of £'s. You 'll probably find Bendpak and Teng will help you out!
I just looked at the mot history & it did 116 k in its first 3 years of life & it sounds as sweet as👍 well done for not giving up on the impossible task
Still loving your videos . Always takes me back when we always had the spanner’s out on the wk end . Old capris and cortina’s . Love it and miss it .. keep it going lads …..
Wonderful video and such a well deserved end result to your labours👏👏👍. What a healthy sounding engine. The look of relief, delight and joy on your faces said it all. Can't wait for the next episode!
I have changed so many of them pumps and I didn't remove tank or cut the car just a matter of studying the job in front of them remove fuel gauge lift up the pump you get it up 2 or 3 inches fuel gauge hole becomes you veiw point with a light you can see to remove it working you tool from top of tank with one hand and replace it quite easily use magnetic tools so you don't drop screws simple
Loved this video !!! And also - having had similar days working under cars (Jags and Land Rovers mainly) - your face as she fired for the first time in so many years. I look forward to seeing more ...
Still loving these videos, they couldn't be more different from the majority of similar American channels. Like The Great British Bake Off of Car fixing UA-cam 👍
exactly
Great video, and fascinating to watch from start to finish! Your entertaining personalities should lead to a proper TV programme, meantime I eagerly await the next instalment!
Using a Venn diagram analogy - this channel represents the perfect intersection of excellent video production values, mechanical expertise and sharp wit. Great work, Chris - and Ben [and Mark], of course. "I've got an endoscope...buy you a drink first?" - oustanding!
So glad you guys have got this old barge running. I see a guy near me who has a habit of buying these then letting them sit rotting on his drive. He had an old Double-Six that rotted into his garden over about ten yrs, now has an XJ8 doing the same the last 4 yrs or so. I feel like knocking his door, then knocking him out.
I worked a lot at these cars back in the day, if you need any help just ask. The cut parcel shelf does work and getting those fuel lines out is a mare. One test for pump failure is to take off the air filter spray in some ether in and prod the starter if it fires and stops its fuel related. A pressure gauge on the fuel rail will show low pressure as well. Sounded a bit bore washed at first but good cough and splutter and good stuff. One of the sweetest drives ever made these cars but there like a high class mistress, when she wants to be nice she'll make you the proudest guy at the ball, when she decides to be nasty she'll bankrupt you. GOOD LUCK.
Proper chuckles listening to you and Reuben. And such a result after all that ballache.
YAY! Seems to settle in nicely! My Uncle Rog loved his Daimlers.
As a bloke who loves-hates-loves-hates-loves (probably hates) working on classic cars as a hobby your Daimler series is totally immersive documentary film making… genius. Keep them coming!
What a magnificent episode of innuendo bingo! And oh, getting the old girl to run, too…
That was pure quality diy mechanics..Loved it...Fortune favours the brave
So great to see this lovely old bus fire up. I think you have every right to feel a bit pleased with yourselves.
Always a treat watching the comedy stylings of Pollitt & Re-u-ben.
Well worth the wait Pickle well done 👏
As Chris said; "What a fight that was!" Victory is all the sweeter. As sweet as the purr of that V8 engine.
Never has a video so perfectly shown what it's like to work on ones own car 😆
Another benefit of the 3 Jerry can handles is that you can hold two (presumably empty) cans with 1 hand so a man could carry 4 at a time. Great vid!
What an enjoyable moment I’ve had watching this. Thank you because I hate crawling under cars and that’s why I don’t do it
Absolutely love this channel, if ever a channel deserves to be on mainstream Television its this one .keep up the Amazing work Chris 👍🇬🇧
well done gents - a pleasure to watch other people fight with an old car
Owned the non Daimler version for 9 years and it never missed a beat. I only sold it as its too low for me otherwise it would still be on the road. Really nice old and (despite what some say, usually those that never owned one) very reliable.
I'm just here for the army fuel can knowledge . I had no idea!
Loving The Simpsons references! Im glad it's not just my projects that always end up like this. The joys!
Reuben - the beard is definitely the way to go.
Amazing! Top work
Great video, and I feel your pain after a lot of lying under the back of a Carlton chasing fuel problems, it's great when it finally runs!
Looking forward to the next video.
Genuinely well done & serious fair play for doing it the 'right' way. that looked an absolute swine to do! But the look of sheer unbridled JOY on your face when she fired up was an honour to see! xXx
Chris, you and Reuben bounce off each other. I enjoy the banter (and innuendos) between the 2 of you. Also you keep it real with the struggle with the fuel filter being a case in point. I was in a similar situation with a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa C and ended having to replace the fuel line from the tank to the filter. I suspect you might have to do the same if you can't get the filter lines unscrewed. White grease is your friend when reassembling and will make it a LOT easier for the "next guy". I like your "trying to do it properly" approach which will pay you back in spades. I recently changed the fuel pump on my 1991 Toyota Celica and it was a breeze compared to the Daimler.
I’ve never enjoying watching two men groan, play with tools and tug on their bits quite so much as this 😂 there was even some finger poking into brown rusty holes too 🥵😂
I could watch hours of Re-u-Ben going about his daily life - what a brilliant chap
Yes.
Chris’s daily life not so much 😐
@@Qmark78 what's Chris been up to?
@@nickshootsminis He’s in prison for domestic violence
@@Qmark78 shit, wow. I've just read Deb's post on Twitter, what an absolute shitbag he turned out to be. Thanks for the heads-up, I'm unsubscribing (as should everyone else!)
Chris its Lawrie (I use to work a Williams Morgan). I'm hooked mate, excellent channel. Keep up the great work mate.
With comedy patter like this, you could do a summer season comedy tour of the south coast. Only problem is, you'd need a different vehicle to get there 🤣
Well done man ! - Great effort ! - Can't wait for the next video !👍
Well done on that. I'm looking forward to seeing the next video in the adventure
Every credit for your perseverance! At least at BOM they built the tank to fit the shell rather than Daimler building the shell around the tank - And I always thought they started with the heater matrix during car assembly!?!
Congratulations on getting it to go!
Can't wait to see what you do with this now
Well done! I admire you for not taking the jigsaw to the parcel shelf a few hours in!
Well done. Mine went at 40k miles. They are a joy to drive.
Mine is a 2002 se so rust is going to be an ongoing issue!
That, is quite THE most beautiful video I have seen in a long time.
Thank you, Ruben & Chris - I have laughed & cried throughout x
Really enjoyed this and the interaction between Rueben and yourself. Def worth saving. Would love to have it.
Another brilliant video and the joy of success was clear. Looking forward to the next one.
Great video lads very interesting
That jaguar sounds good 👍 buddy I had to do that same thing with mine and put in a new fuel pump and it was a big job
One smooth V8! Bet you can’t wait to get it on the road!
Remarkable! Great to see that it was only the fuel pump... ONLY! ;)
With you all the way there. Wonderful videos. Love it !!!
Congrats.
Great video and a very satisfying watch, well done Chris, great result. Looking forward to see this one shape up!
Fantastic!!
I love watching you two, can't wait for more videos
Well done
...hard work but sounds glorious...thanks for the great vid 👍
The level of badinage absolutely made this video - I was grinning from ear to ear all the way through! I'm trying to think where I've seen Reuben before though?
Really well filmed and edited video, TV quality. What a fun duo you make too.
I am also so fond of fuel pump removing without dropping the tank of my X-type. Good luck with your repairs!
When i clicked to watch this didn't think I would hear, I have an endoscope but I salute you, entertaining and informative as always. Top job!
Awesome result - 'IT LIVES!" - But why didn't Jaguar simply design & install a removable access panel in the rear parcel shelf to allow 'easy removal / fitment' of the fuel pump assembly - a critical 'Failure to Proceed' part?
This was done deliberately so that you had to put it int the main dealer and they then charge you an absolute fortune in labour a minimum of 6+ hours
What a battle! Well done in the end
Your channel really does capture how much of a pain in the arse working on cars often is.
What you think is a 30 minute job can take days... and often does.
Relaxing. And funny! Looking forward to more project videos. Good audio good video.
This video is really fun. It was lovely to watch such a great car get one stop closer. And I think we all felt your pain and joy during the process. Really nice work.
Enjoyed that - liked and subbed 🙂 Looking forward to further videos
Brilliant stuff. Nice to have another pair of hands there with you. On your own these things can overcome us!!!
What a lovely video, what a great team (in front and behind the camera). Enjoyed every single minute. Cheers, Chris
Very entertaining and great result. These V8’s are lovely engines. I have a 2001 Daimler. Lovely cars.
This reminds me of so many frustrating jobs undertaken on old cars. Why do we put ourselves through it? Because, despite all the moaning, we love it.
We don’t all love it. Sometimes lack of money necessitates 😢
Fantastic. Wonder how many good cars went into the crusher for the want of a fuel pump and some patience
Love the look of frustration that comes over you , we've all been there lol
Absolutely brilliant watch, I'm becoming addicted to old cars, and the musings of Pollitt and Reuben,
Lovely video Chris , nice to see re-u-ben back getting dirty under a Brit barge. What's happening with this are you saving it to move on or keep it for runs to the village church on Sundays? Can't for part 3.
much love.
Top video Chris , getting down and dirty but a great result . Very interested to see how the MOT goes . About to take my XJ8 round to Keeeef to see if once again it will be worth pushing through the MOT or whether its going to be "f***in' fousands"
Great content Chris. Funny and informative. Happy anniversary 👍🏼
i did this same job a few weeks ago on my super V8. absolute nightmare. i removed my tank totally so i could clean it underneath and sort any potential problems. i can tell you that tugging away at the tank you would have damaged the two fuel lines. some clown at jaguar thought it would be a good idea to conceal the fuel lines with the suspension. so almost impossible to access the connectors to the tank. why they couldn't have made an access panel in the tanks is beyond belief. you should have primed the pumps two or three times before starting. you don't want to be doing that same job over again. i made new fuel lines up so tank removal in the future would be a doddle. glad to see the old girl back up and running.
Don't worry, what you don't see on camera is that when the tank was moved fully back, and when it was refitted, I was under the car with my hand on the fuel lines. I could touch them, but didn't have the space to undo them. I mad sure the lines were okay, and we did it very gently.
@@PollittsProjects yep. i made all sorts of tools to try and release the connector. a right pain in the backside.
I had similar filter problems on my later 4.2xjr. I found the best freeing agent was warm water and a little shock, mole grips to turn. I was scared to set my daily on fire so avoided heat and came across the water trick. It also worked on two seized & rounded lambdas- to my surprise!
I also had to change fuel pumps, but access is easier on later cars under the rear seats, but instead having to route pipes through a saddle tank full of gas
A symphony of delightful old man grunts and sweat can get you far! Congratulations for such an inspiring labour of love! 🎉😂
that was an amazing struggle but well done for getting it running again - and sounds so smooth :)
Im here and im with you all the way, lets get in there. From Auckland, New Zealand.
Another great video. Keep em up!
Wasn't expecting a Jerry can history lesson 👍 excellent video 😊
Great to see Ruben!!! Sorry R U Ben?
Chris where's your workshop from the Rover Project?
Chris & R U Ben can you not find yourself a little space somewhere. Your faithful followers will find a 2 post lift. Got one the other month for not a lot of £'s. You 'll probably find Bendpak and Teng will help you out!
I just looked at the mot history & it did 116 k in its first 3 years of life & it sounds as sweet as👍 well done for not giving up on the impossible task
Still loving your videos . Always takes me back when we always had the spanner’s out on the wk end . Old capris and cortina’s . Love it and miss it .. keep it going lads …..
It lives!! Nice Chris
That BDX is great stuff
Mate, that's made me proper laugh. Keep it up now we need more
Well done. Never easy.
Loving the comedy, doing a great job!
Runs very smooth! Good job.
Well done sir, it's a beautiful car that well worth saving!
Good work gents. Good luck with the MoT I hope it doesn’t reveal too many expensive surprises. Worth saving and enjoying when it is fully road worthy.
Great work can't wait to see if she drives
You and Re-u-ben really are the double act I didn't know I wanted 😅 fantastic stuff, keep it up 🙂
Just a seriously well done video. From the production to the actual content. More like this please
Wonderful video and such a well deserved end result to your labours👏👏👍. What a healthy sounding engine. The look of relief, delight and joy on your faces said it all. Can't wait for the next episode!
Interesting video you can feel the frustration
New subscriber to your channel and I have loved watching every single one of your videos 👏👏
That smile at 22:20, the face of achievement!
Must be a middle aged chap thing.... really enjoyed the struggle...😂 Great job Amigo, quality Video..👍
Congrats on not just dropping a Match in the tank , what a design
I am really enjoying watching your content.
I have changed so many of them pumps and I didn't remove tank or cut the car just a matter of studying the job in front of them remove fuel gauge lift up the pump you get it up 2 or 3 inches fuel gauge hole becomes you veiw point with a light you can see to remove it working you tool from top of tank with one hand and replace it quite easily use magnetic tools so you don't drop screws simple
Fabulous. Love this. 😍
Sounds fantastic, great vid 👏👏
You're looking rather trim Mr Pollitt! Love the vids keep it up!
Loved this video !!! And also - having had similar days working under cars (Jags and Land Rovers mainly) - your face as she fired for the first time in so many years.
I look forward to seeing more ...
Fine job man