I DID THIS ON PURPOSE! Fixing My Cheap Jaguar XJR - Pt3
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
- Reggie needs an awful lot of love.. in this episode I fix the front seat, use smoke bombs to find a leak, fix the central locking and rebuild the torn front seat!
Thanks to Tom and Reece, if you need to get your Jag fixed check out: www.tomlenthall.co.uk
and to Andy at AutoReserve, brilliant for second hand parts: www.autoreservejaguar.com
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How refreshing to have a UA-camr making content about ‘real’ cars so much more interesting than somebody seeing how fast the latest M car can launch to 62mph! Which in the real world is totally irrelevant, definitely one of the best channels 👍🏻
Oh yes, I’m sick to back teeth of CarWow doing needless burn outs or telling me about his feckin 911 GT3 Rs that us normal could never buy
@@jonathancollard3710 theres a chap on here who wanted to buy a new gt3 from porsche and apparently you have to build up a portfolio with them before they let you buy the top stuff ,proper rackett i tell thee
@@jonathancollard3710 He will 9only have it for a couple of videos then sell it. Its all about gaining subscribers
Or other UA-camrs who've just bought a Porsche GT3RS and wonder wether the dayglo pink decals go with the ppf front windscreen.
@@vincemarshall8550yes I saw that and came to the conclusion Porsche and Ferrari buyers are literally being taken for a ride 😂
These style of video are absolute gold-dust, much more my preference than review type content. Seeing that old Jaaaarg having some TLC invested into it warms the ❤️.
As a former upholster I think you did well recovering the seat it is not a straight forward job. It was good that you used the correct sealer on the boot not just the bathroom sealer. With those PCB's it isn't worth trying to fix them, so time consuming, unless of course they are no longer available. Now you have central locking heated seats and new shocks on the rear end. Funny how cats don't really like water but they will play with a garden hose! All in all a very productive video Jack and Pistachio, thank you both (well he did help, bless him). 👍👍
Hi Jack I worked with JLR for 10 years and we used to put a duck bill grommet in the boot floor. It was a technical bulletin. The duck bill would suck water out of the boot as air would flow over is. It would replace the grommet you found in the floor pan. This meant if your water leak returns it would not corrode the fuse box or locking module.
great advice for all owners - thanks.
Can't tell you how wonderful it is to see dad's car getting the tlc it deserves Jack. To say I'm rooting for you would be an understatement! Absolutely gutted about the potential gearbox issue, I genuinely thought that had been taken care of but sounds like it needed more than just a service. Can't wait to see the progress ❤
Ok, it drives me crazy the “experienced” Jaguar mechanics using spring compressors to remove the rear shocks on the X308/X100, simply remove the bolts on the bottom plate of the Diff with the exception of the two opposite the side you are working, use a pry bar to bend the plate down (use a wedge of wood to hold it open) then the lower control arm will swing enough for the spring and shock to simply fall out, no dangerous spring compressors, easy-peasy, I’ve done 6 sets this way and takes no time at all. Simple, safe and a HUGE time saver.
Great video. Glad the smoke bomb worked. Thanks for mentioning me.
What Ferrari do you have? I didn't see that video.
430. Jack compares it to his 308.
Loved it when Pistachio gave you a helping hand you finished the seat in no time, who said dogs are mans best friend 🤣👍👌
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Watching your DIY work made my day! I imagine that just the replacement driver's seat makes such a difference, let alone fixing the leaks and keyfob etc.
It's great to see your work on Reggie, all keeping within a budget.. and in the good company of Pistaccio!!👍
Good stuff Jack and good to see Pistachio lending a paw, you make a good team
Love your cat,…both the Jag and the four-legged one 😂😊
One of your better videos with good fault finding and repair info. Thanks. 👍🏻
Great work Jack! i love this type of video you do as it shows what a normal person can do on their cars ❤
Thanks Carl!! Enjoyed making this one and working on the Jag..
Excellent content, back to the good ol’ Jack doing what he’s good at, some proper DIY grafting. More of this please Jack 👍🏼
Frantic pace, Jack. And hyper music? Take it easy fella, and give us a relaxed 35 minutes of car troubles to enjoy 😅 ❤
Pistachio! - I love your Italian references. I lived 6 years in Italy and still - 6 years after I returned back, I enjoy everything italian very much!
My cat is just the same - has to investigate thoroughly what's going on. 😂
the segments with your cat were adorable!
Always love seeing these older (but basically decent) cars being brought back up to standard. It's something I've enjoyed doing myself over the years.
Great to see the big jag gradually coming back to life.
Ah, Jack... I crown you the King of the DIY universe. You have undoubtedly saved a ton, although I don't know how many of your viewers could have accomplished this work. I do all my own mechanical work and have a proper workshop to affect it, but body and trim work is not in my expertise. AWFUL lot of trouble to replace dampers...and Reggie is looking more like a disaster to me. I'm glad he's in your garage and not mine, but you seem to love him, so I suppose all is well.
great to see a 'fix it' video on the channel again! lovely stuff
Jack, that's one cute "Pistachio" you have there to help with the job.
Fabulous, interesting content with the Jag, every step is an improvement.
Its that INTREPID spirit, along with your fun loving nature that keeps me coming back.
Drill a small hole in the base of the boot man, i have a 98 xjr , at least the water can escape if the various leak holes persist
Always good to see you crack a problem so easily. You attack them with such positive enthusiasm and energy it makes it worth watching. Keep up th good work
Reggie from last year's video helped me to decide on getting my own XJR. I should be driving it this weekend. Nice to see those diagnosis and fixes in this video.
i had one of these XJR's, probably the best drive i have ever had but the cost of keeping it on the road and in good condition was just beyond my income level. I love that you are putting so much effort into one of these beautiful cars
Coming along nicely 👍🏼. Top tip for those waste seals, the xj40 ones are much better quality and don’t corrode like the later ones, they are only slightly different to the x300 and x308 ones so can be adapted to fit very easily.
Love the Champion Spark Plug sign. Established right here in Toledo, Ohio, USA!
Great content, love to see normal people solving car issues. Here's a tip , for faded plastics just paint with Sfixx, it's brilliant...
Lovely to see good progress with Reggie, Jack. It's so good to watch you do some good DIY and I really enjoy your genuine enthusiasm.
Love it! “I’m forced to do things properly”
This series is brilliant I have the pleasure of a bmw 635d and I try to do as much work as I can, and watching this makes think this is the way forward to owning an expensive car
Sounds like even more fun than my cheap project XF. I had an xjr a few years back, they are a superb motor albeit somewhat thirsty. Great idea with the smoke bombs, there is plenty of evidence of water in my boot.
From the thumbnail, I thought your boot was on fire! Glad to see it wasn't. Good luck with all the work on Reggie. It's great to see modern classics like this being kept on the road.
Wonderful to see a proper car being put right.
Loving seeing Reggie getting a new lease of life
This is very succinct & well presented. 👌
Imagine if a 'good willed' neighbour phoned the fire brigade!?
I've had my fair share of project cars with mixed results. It can be an emotional roller coaster at times. The lack of a garage prevents me from doing another. Watching videos like this is a double-edged sword. Entertaining, motivating, and yet a reminder of heartbreak at times.
Awesome handywork Jack, learned a lot here, thanks.
My Dad used to sell Captain Tolley's creeping crack cure in his shop. The name always made me chuckle.
5:41 cats and water. Like Jags and water 😊
Very impressive with the water leak repair and I love watching anything with Jags as a project car. Keep up the good work.
One of the most honest car channels ! Good job! ⭐⭐⭐⭐. Greetings from sunny Greece
Those water leaks can be annoying Jack. Glad you got it sorted. Sometimes I wake up with a couple of litres of water in my footwells, need to get it properly sorted.
Great car Jack and video, one of my favourite you've owned from the beginning.
So pleased you've brought lovely car back to almost its best. So satisfying when things get fixed without spending a fortune. Well done Jack, it's inspiring content
You're an obstinate so and so.
Kudos to you for being so obstinate and giving this rocket of a car a new lease of life.
Nothing much in life gets done unless someone has a go.
Well done.
Hope the timing chains are okay.
If there is a more interesting average guy aimed car channel I have yet to see it. Thank you !
I like the smoke test - never seen that before. Am looking forward to future instalments. It's a car I can relate to.
Great video. It’s great seeing Reggie getting put back to being one of the best Jaguars on the road. I drove an XJR many years ago and thought it was an amazing car. Keep up the good work 👍🏻
That cat is having so much fun , so cute .
Oh the white one
When I had my XJR I bought a lot of stuff from Eurojag up in the North East, and found them really good.
Good to see Reggie receiving some much needed TLC.
Love how many fixes were done in the diration of this video! And you are doing pretty much all of it yourself, Jack.
Lol, at the help you get with the seat
Jack you need to do more of this. This is what makes you stand out against other channels. This was really interesting!
Really glad you enjoyed it Adam! I do like to do a bit of DIY but the reviews generally get more views.
Thanks for sharing. Is a joy to see a competent mechanic doing a tricky shock job. I would not try myself but I would have to find a trustworthy mechanic, which can be difficult these days.
The sleek lines on that Jag is something to behold
Pistachio made me laugh every time. cats rock
Great update film. Snappy editing, great info and u are getting very handy! Bravo😂
Great fixes!!! Looking forward to whatever is next on the channel =D
Loving cats as well makes the introduction (first time I heard of Pistachio at the end of the first video of this series) to this car even the more attractive.
Really looking forward.
Cheers from Belgium 😊
Great content there Jack. Thank you for not stretching it to four or five videos like most You Tubers would have done
My pleasure! Thanks!!
That's a beautiful cat at the start of the video!
Jack. Great video of you problem solving on reggie the Jag. He is looking super smart already.
Great to see you fettling cars again, more please!
Thank you for this latest Jaguar video. Good practical information! 🙂
Great video. Love seeing you getting positive results! 👍👍
Loving this chanel, ... Love watching the progress of this XJR as I have exact same model so I can relate to everything that's going on. Can't wait for the next one, thanks for sharing.
Really enjoying this series......hope it goes smoothly for you.
Great series, Jack! Very informative. I’ve wanted one since they were new. Can’t wait for more.
Dealing with the same issue on my LS400. Serendipitous video subject!
Thanks for all the content. Have a wonderful day.
Loving the jag refurb Jack keep at it 👍👍👍
Love this video!
Next job, throw those 4D number plates in the trash! 👍🏼
The English aew awesome at mending things. Love Reggie, beautiful car.
You have the patience of a Saint. Great show you do. Many Thanks Pete from Kiwiland.
First time I have seen you work on cars on this channel. Great work
Enjoyed that, thanks. Good to see some problem solving going on.
How could you not love this channel? Terrific content.
Great video Jack, nice to see you working on a car again, took me back to the Influenzo days!
Good to see you tinkering again!
Great vid, great to see progress on the issues
In my opinion your best video ever. Superbly edited, all the information is there, but it does not drag on. The smoke bomb what a superb idea, I have taken this on board.
I had an MG-ZT with the full nav tv system that had water leaking into the boot, the problem was I did not know it. I only found out when the nav stopped working and I found a puddle of water around it. At the time it was a £3000.00 bill to replace the whole lot. The tech for the whole system was mounted in the bottom of the boot. Why they did not put a drain in the bottom of the boot I will never know.
The leak was easy to find, it was the window trim close to the boot.
The cracks in the leather in the new seat in my opinion does not look fantastic.
Again a great watch, cheers.
This is so clever! I will definitely use this on my BMW E12 as I have a leak that I find it impossible to trace!
Same here on the E28..
Well done mate,great progress and no influenzo type grief 👍
Great video and I will try to seal the boot on mine using this method, as it needs it! Thank you!
I have an ancient Hyundai Elantra and I use silicone to seal up leaks and even hold body panels in place. The clear kitchen/bath silicone by GE works really well.
I like your style, Jack. Move the living room furniture to one side and get on with the car seats!! See you at Bicester on 21st. C
Mad scientist of DIY auto refurbishment with budget consciousness. A+ work.
Some excellent progress, some quite tricky things sorted already. Brilliant stuff
Now in my mid 70's I recall many years ago having worked in a new car dealership and attending to repairs of new vehicles with water leaks in the boot area, although not Jaguar in particular I expect this method of identifying the fault would be much the same regardless of make,
follow these simple steps: First confirm if the water ingress is definitely coming from above the car as with rain or by water leaking in from a car wash and not from driving over or through irregular large wet areas such as very large puddles or low flood waters thus eliminating the need for observing the unlikely upper body areas, clear the boot of all unnecessary luggage and anything likely to impede observation of otherwise normally covered or hidden areas, then armed with a fully charged battery flashlight enter the boot and have an accomplice with a hose at the ready close the boot and apply water force around the likely suspect areas and listening while you visually look for water entry, after determining the water entry point exit the boot and proceed to repair the fault. This may seem like a long explanation however in practice it is rather simple and effective, often the problem is resulting from a poorly sealed rubber seal around the boot lit itself or a failed gasket surrounding taillights or other similar fittings.
I like it when you get your hands dirty doing a job, and its a success!
A brilliant way to recolour plastics is spray them with SEM plastic paint. Easy to use permanent fix. Just done all of the exterior black trim on my mk3 MR2 and it looks like new. Nationwide Smart Repairs in Slinfold are uk distributors.
I recently bought the MR2 as a project and to have fun in as these are such underrated cars. Poor man Elise 👍🏻. Your videos inspired me to do this, thankyou 😎
Nice one Jack, love seeing you back on the tools 👌
Well done on the leak detection and a good week’s work.
Big smiles.
One of the best looking cars ever made..
Loving this series! I'm almost hoping you find more problems to keep the series going as long as possible.
Next, I need you to buy and work on an X350! Cheers
great to a new project going well...lots of your previous experiences coming back to help
Great stuff, love these sort of videos 👍👍👍.