Inspection Time for our V12 Jag! - 1989 Jaguar XJS Convertible

Today we get the Jag up on the lift, and bring you along for a deeper dive mechanical inspection. Note that we've already spent time under the bonnet in prior videos, so today is all about going underneath the car.
Also, I cut out a fair bit of parts and next steps chat - because we've got another video posting in a day that will show some of the work going on since this video was shot. Stay tuned!
In video, I reference some links:
Oil Leaks Post: www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj...
Original Full Thread (not my post): www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj...
Kirby Palm's book - "Experience in a Book": www.jag-lovers.org/xj-s/book/

[@Konformation07]

I just bought a Series 3 XJ V12 from Canada. Man these V12 will put hair on your chest and test your mechanical mettle with such a tight engine bay.

[@howardgilbert5008]

Great video! Great info!

[@hardit359]

On mine, I discovered 2 issues, firstly the oil pressure sensor was broken and the heater valve was slightly leaking from the bottom; occasionally I would get the oil lamp warning light on the dash even though I knew it was fresh oil and topped up correctly. When the engine was hot a very small spray of oil would emit from where the wire spade connector fitted onto the sensor, this combined with a small amount of coolant leaking from the base of the heater valve equated to the splodgy mess under the car. Hope this helps!

[@crasbee]

With a british car, you will always have a well lubricated garage floor :)
You'll probably have to clean everything and see where the oil comes from and then address the issues one by one.

[@alexpittman3632]

Oh I just came across your channel! Love it. Where is your shop located? I'd love to bring my car to you. I have an extra Jess that needs a few things. Just go with any tire you want. Originally they came with a ZR rated tire which are super expensive and hard to find. But who is doing 150 mile an hour in these cars. I prefer the Indy fire hawks but there's lots of great tires if you just go with an R rated instead of ZR rated.

[@NewtonInDaHouseYo]

Regarding the 15 inch wheels: I think the correct tire size is actually 215/70/VR15. And there aren't many high quality options: Pirelli P5 (J), Dunlop Sport Cassic, Michelin XWX. And they are very pricey ... might be an option to look into a set of 16 inch lattice wheels (not easy to find, but more tires available). Thanks for the interesting series!

[@NewtonInDaHouseYo]

17:16 oh, and that resonator is in fact the secondary catalytic converter, I believe.