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Erratic fuel level readings Hi! Does anyone have erratic fuel level readings? On my 3.6 XJ-SC the sender is acting up, showing much too low fuel level. Can it be repaired? If I need to replace it, I believe SNG Barratt have the ...
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- 6 years, 11 months ago
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flushing oil?? Hello guys, I've been told that over time by servicing my 3.6 cab without using flushing oil, I can end up with slush/gunge in the bottom of my sump. Is this correct? If so, what is the procedure when...
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- 6 years, 11 months ago
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Wind deflector for XJS Convertible In response to an Enquiry about an hour ago from our new Converible member, Bob Flint, we've just nipped out and put the roof down on our Converible to take these photos [photo 561] It easily folds...
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- 6 years, 11 months ago
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Coach lines Hi, I have a 1985 xj-sc and just had a respray. I want to put coach lines on it as it was originally, as I didn't have before. Can any one post some images of the type of coach lines, wide or narrow, ...
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- 6 years, 11 months ago
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Gearbox problems Hi All, I have what seems to be a gearbox problem on my '83 model 5 speed manual 3.6 Manual xjsc (speedo drive gearbox). I've been told it could be the lay shaft. Not finding 5th gear any more and a ...
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- 7 years ago
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Ignition/battery warning light on VERY bright. Hello guys I have a 1985 3.6 Cabriolet & I am having a little starting problem. At cold start the engine turns over great but refuses to tick over. I can keep it going with the pedal & after 3...
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- 7 years ago
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LHD V12 Convertible – punctured oil cooler Hi, Last Tuesday I was spending some time running and airing my LHD drive convertible when I suddenly saw it crying oil down the drive :-( [photo 513] After taking a look I could see oil bubbling o...
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- 7 years, 1 month ago
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Windscreen Chrome Hi, The windscreen chrome on my Cabriolet has come loose :-( Is this glued or clipped in place - or fitted as part of the windscreen fitting (i.e. do I need to take get new windscreen rubbers) [phot...
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- 7 years, 1 month ago
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Loss of power. My XJS starts & runs well for about 6ish miles then it loses power & eventually stops. This is a new one on me, if I wait 30 mins or so the Jag will start & run perfectly for a few miles t...
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- 7 years, 1 month ago
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radio philips RN 712 i saw a request for original radio. have a spare Philips orginal radio i could sell. cassette not working. anyone who knowes where to have these fixed as on my radio in the car it is not working eithe...
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- 7 years, 1 month ago
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Windscreen wipers – which side does yours park on ? I can't seem to find why some XJS are built with thier windscreen wipers parking on different sides. Perhaps if I explained you might follow what I meant. I have a RHD Convertible, where the wipers ...
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- 7 years, 1 month ago
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Brakes squishy after not using for a few weeks The brakes have faded and gone a bit squishy on my RHD XJS Convertible, after the car’s been sat for a month. [photo 201] so it’s of to the garage after work for some remedial work.
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- 7 years, 2 months ago
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Drivablity improvement Having now completed 600 miles on my newly restored Cabriolet (with only a snapped bonnet release cable causing an issue) I have some niggles to resolve. When the car is cruising at a constant speed ...
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- 7 years, 2 months ago
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Drawing of the rear ragtop parts What I need is a drawing / part view of the rear canvas tops, If anyone has good part list it would be nice. Is this something I need a pair of ?
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- 7 years, 2 months ago
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Front ride height I've recently put some different springs in the front end of the car to lower it slightly (was meant to be about 20mm) but it has had little effect. I'm now talking to the supplier about this - they r...
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- 7 years, 2 months ago
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Soft top cleaning and treatment Hi, all I wonder if somebody knows good procedure and detergents for cleaning and treatment of soft top. Br. Jyrki Kulmala
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- 7 years, 2 months ago
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New wood, photo by Thorleifur Asgeirsson I saw this picture of new wood amongst the photos that Thorleifur has posted into his Gallery over the weekend [wppa type="photo" photo="243"][/wppa] They look spot on for what I need to tidy up the...
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- 7 years, 2 months ago
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Front wheel bearing renewal How easy is it to replace the front wheel bearings on a 1986 3.6 XJ-SC. Can it be done with out a ramp?
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- 7 years, 2 months ago
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Driver widow and seat belt XJ-SC LHD 1988 Hi folks I hope someone can help cos getting any advice in the Dubai, UAE is nearly out of the question as there are only a very very few XJ-SC. In fact i haven't seen even one! Maybe i have the on...
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- 7 years, 2 months ago
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V12 Fuel Supply Issue I have what appears to be a fuel supply issue that I could do with some thoughts on please The car happily cruises between motorway petrol stations at 80mph for hours on end. However we're on a tr...
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- 7 years, 2 months ago
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