Jim, Really like the work they do at SE Jaguar. All original brings big $$. Your video’s give me motivation to finish my XJS. 95% complete. Always that last bit that takes forever. I would like to get a set of those 16” rims. TTFN
Wow, I remember trips to the mechanic with my dad and his xjs ten years ago, and now at 18, I'm tryna get it running again. Really amazes me that its been that long since me and my dad were where you and your daughter are. Beautiful car best of luck!
FYI there is a UA-cam channel called Living with a Classic. He shows a lot of the smaller but important jobs with these old V12s. Worth a watch even if you don't want to tackle the tasks yourself. Good luck with that great looking XJS.
Your best video yet Jimbo. So glad the xjs is ok and it's not the head gasket. Yes more of these videos please. Andy looks after my xk8 so what's going on at SE JAGS is of particular interest to me.
I am happy for you Jimbo. Your XJS has a sister Maxie with her driver's seat on the left side who lives in Glenside, PA just north of Philadelphia. Truly a labor of love and a way of life. Very best to you and yours...
I really like your channel and I'm glad having watched this episode that it doesn't appear to be "Game Over" for the Jag! I'm slightly obsessed with the XJ-S and am thinking about finally scratching the itch I have with a 4.0. I'm not brave enough for a V12......yet!
You have a beautiful car I noticed on your video you should attend to the fuel rails the hoses start to become dry and can spray also to unplug an injector very common from sitting the repair could be as easily as disconnecting the lead installing a ground wire being careful not to touch the two together momentarily touch 12 volts rapidly and listen to the tone of the injector this usually will free them up a long thin screwdriver held up to your ear will give you that tone that you need to listen to also the distributor cap is a big culprit if your spark plug gaps are not correct
“Every time I come to the car something else has gone wrong”. I feel ya! My 1982 XJS has the same personality. 7years I’ve owned it, bought as a project, I’ve driven less than 1,000 miles. Currently, the fuel tank leaks, the power steering pump is groaning loudly, and it’s now hovering over small puddles of transmission and brake fluid. A bit discouraging, it almost as if it wants to be done with life.
i have been down this road the past 5 years with my V12 XJSC. Ist replaced Ignition leads, plugs, fuel lines, hoses, repaired oil leaks on cam covers, timing cover, replaced water pump, shock absorbers, brakes all round, water pump, oil cooler, water header tank. Now have a great rust free mechanically reliable car. Not replaced any lucas wiring, so far so good. Car only done 119000 KM since new 1987
You have a fitting missing on your distributor cap. It's the vent fitting that connects to a hose that goes to a filter on the right hand inner fender via the bulkhead to inner wing support bar.
i like this channel, but, 1st bit of advice, never by a xjs unless you are abit mechanically inclined. you shouldn't own one unless you like paying out $150./ hr. once you get your head wrapped around, that like most V12's they are " 2 6 cyl " theyre fairly easy to work on. Have a miss ? Put your hand at they exhaust. That will tell you wich bank it is. Hell, need a spark plug lead,replace all. Injector not working, rebuild them all. Preventive maintenance ! One of mine, 2nd day of ownership, ran on 6 cyl. Just to cover all bases, I simply decided to replace plugs, lines to the plugs, rebuild the injectors, replace fuel lines. Cost, approx $300.00 in parts ( Rock Auto ) and probably 15 hrs while sipping beers. But i learnt about the car/ motor. With all the help available on jaguar forums, youtube etc. it is fairly easy and enjoyable.. Do not be afraid of these V12s. They are magnificent ! i own 2,
Sounds like its your injectors. Im having the same issue, misfiring with foulled spark plugs and all. I replaced the leads a year ago so the injectors must be getting stuck open. Also, the leaking oil cooler happened to me as well. They are not hard to find. Ordered one off of SNGBarratt.
enjoyed your video, as a Jag lover and owner, I have just subscribed to your channel, it would be great if you also go back to the Jag Garage and do updates..
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing petrol stations to only one state operated central gas station per city. From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime.....so beware of cars in the future.
Love watching you videos and that you have the BALLS to admit you don't know the fuck about cars, I have owned and worked on many XJS's and love them, my current channel (Jagvette1) is more leaning towards classic Jaguars and other pieces of shit, but you might like it, I will now subscribe yo your channel :)
Love to see more of the other Jags restoration plus your XJS as well.
Love how the hood release is on the passenger side on the RHD jags
Nice XJS V12. They are a stunning design with probably the worlds best V12 ever designed. Would be interested to see the progress of the e-type
Jim, Really like the work they do at SE Jaguar. All original brings big $$. Your video’s give me motivation to finish my XJS. 95% complete. Always that last bit that takes forever. I would like to get a set of those 16” rims. TTFN
Such a good looking Jag , look forward to further updates.
Excellent video,more on the restoration projects please.
More jags! More jags!!
Wow, I remember trips to the mechanic with my dad and his xjs ten years ago, and now at 18, I'm tryna get it running again. Really amazes me that its been that long since me and my dad were where you and your daughter are. Beautiful car best of luck!
FYI there is a UA-cam channel called Living with a Classic. He shows a lot of the smaller but important jobs with these old V12s.
Worth a watch even if you don't want to tackle the tasks yourself. Good luck with that great looking XJS.
Hi, I’ve recently discovered it and it’s great!!
That's it, peel back the sheath to reveal the throbbing goodness!! 💪
Since you’ve ordered that new bike of yours you’ve gone sexual pun crazy! Ha ha
The young lady is a great addition to ur channel. I suspect she will be wanting to start her own channel soon. She seems to like vlogging
Great video mate, love Connie’s involvement in the narration… Wish I could get my one interested in cars
Your best video yet Jimbo. So glad the xjs is ok and it's not the head gasket. Yes more of these videos please. Andy looks after my xk8 so what's going on at SE JAGS is of particular interest to me.
Really glad it wasn’t the head gasket such a lovely looking xjs you have there thanks for sharing
Thanks Rick. You and me both! 😰
I am happy for you Jimbo. Your XJS has a sister Maxie with her driver's seat on the left side who lives in Glenside, PA just north of Philadelphia. Truly a labor of love and a way of life. Very best to you and yours...
I really like your channel and I'm glad having watched this episode that it doesn't appear to be "Game Over" for the Jag! I'm slightly obsessed with the XJ-S and am thinking about finally scratching the itch I have with a 4.0. I'm not brave enough for a V12......yet!
You have a beautiful car I noticed on your video you should attend to the fuel rails the hoses start to become dry and can spray also to unplug an injector very common from sitting the repair could be as easily as disconnecting the lead installing a ground wire being careful not to touch the two together momentarily touch 12 volts rapidly and listen to the tone of the injector this usually will free them up a long thin screwdriver held up to your ear will give you that tone that you need to listen to also the distributor cap is a big culprit if your spark plug gaps are not correct
Hi Brand, thanks for the input. In fact we have discovered someone along those lines and will be addressing in a forthcoming video.
“Every time I come to the car something else has gone wrong”. I feel ya! My 1982 XJS has the same personality. 7years I’ve owned it, bought as a project, I’ve driven less than 1,000 miles. Currently, the fuel tank leaks, the power steering pump is groaning loudly, and it’s now hovering over small puddles of transmission and brake fluid. A bit discouraging, it almost as if it wants to be done with life.
i have been down this road the past 5 years with my V12 XJSC. Ist replaced Ignition leads, plugs, fuel lines, hoses, repaired oil leaks on cam covers, timing cover, replaced water pump, shock absorbers, brakes all round, water pump, oil cooler, water header tank. Now have a great rust free mechanically reliable car. Not replaced any lucas wiring, so far so good. Car only done 119000 KM since new 1987
Loving the personalised gloves - are you going to be selling merchandise?
😂 never say never!
You have a fitting missing on your distributor cap. It's the vent fitting that connects to a hose that goes to a filter on the right hand inner fender via the bulkhead to inner wing support bar.
Good spot!
Hi Jim,
Have a battery cut off switch fitted …….save all that battery discharge grief, especially if the car is being used intermittently.
Keep your vids coming. You are easy to listen to. The mini starlet is a great addition. E-type progress also.
i like this channel, but, 1st bit of advice, never by a xjs unless you are abit mechanically inclined. you shouldn't own one unless you like paying out $150./ hr. once you get your head wrapped around, that like most V12's they are " 2 6 cyl " theyre fairly easy to work on. Have a miss ? Put your hand at they exhaust. That will tell you wich bank it is.
Hell, need a spark plug lead,replace all. Injector not working, rebuild them all. Preventive maintenance ! One of mine, 2nd day of ownership, ran on 6 cyl. Just to cover all bases, I simply decided to replace plugs, lines to the plugs, rebuild the injectors, replace fuel lines. Cost, approx $300.00 in parts ( Rock Auto ) and probably 15 hrs while sipping beers. But i learnt about the car/ motor. With all the help available on jaguar forums, youtube etc. it is fairly easy and enjoyable.. Do not be afraid of these V12s. They are magnificent !
i own 2,
The vacuum is missing off the top of the dizzy cap 👍
It’s a 5 speed, Phantastic!
Check the weights are lubricated in the dizzy
Sounds like its your injectors. Im having the same issue, misfiring with foulled spark plugs and all. I replaced the leads a year ago so the injectors must be getting stuck open. Also, the leaking oil cooler happened to me as well. They are not hard to find. Ordered one off of SNGBarratt.
Great car. can change the steering wheel soon. I bet it will look much better with the XJR wheel. Keep it up
I think so too!
Sounds great what exhaust is on it
It’s a full stainless steel sports exhaust from AJ6 Engineering. Was a great addition by the previous owner.
@@JimbosDriveway Sounds lovely I would like to see the progress of that E-Type and more work you may have done on the XJS
Please don't use the car cover after having had it detailed 😭
I’d rather not, but a necessary evil until I get a garage to keep it in. Not too much longer I hope. 🤞🏼
I had one on my 911 during the winter and it caused blisters all over the bonnet.....never again. Lovely XJS BTW@@JimbosDriveway
enjoyed your video, as a Jag lover and owner, I have just subscribed to your channel, it would be great if you also go back to the Jag Garage and do updates..
I will do, thanks for subscribing and commenting. Glad you’re enjoying the channel.
@@JimbosDriveway I hope your channel does well , good luck
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025 on by reducing petrol stations to only one state operated central gas
station per city. From 2027 on in the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems, turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of crime here, called emissions and smoke crime.....so beware of cars in the future.
Love watching you videos and that you have the BALLS to admit you don't know the fuck about cars, I have owned and worked on many XJS's and love them, my current channel (Jagvette1) is more leaning towards classic Jaguars and other pieces of shit, but you might like it, I will now subscribe yo your channel :)