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Old 12-05-2017, 02:02 PM
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Greetings! Just purchased a 1985 XJ6 with almost 100K miles, very nice interior, and a little rust. Broke down momentarily on the 1 hour ride home -after about 20 minutes the car just stalled out - and I coasted to the side of the highway. Waited 5 minutes and it started again and I proceeded home. Next day took it for a short ride in town and stalled after 3 miles or so and this time couldn't restart. Towed home. Later in the day, changed the fuel filter and got it started again but not at all sure I cured the problem. Time will tell. Lots of connections to clean up but other than that does anyone have an thoughts about my cars symptoms?
 
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Old 12-05-2017, 03:50 PM
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Oh, and by way of introduction, I have two other British machines, a 68 BSA Lightning and a 67 Triumph "Choppa". Then there's my Italian baby, 1977 Fiat Spider.
 
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Welcome to the forum Nanonevol,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

I can see you've already found your way to the XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III forum so there's no need for a link to it from me.
The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

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Old 12-05-2017, 05:28 PM
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Congratulations on your First Jaguar!
I'll look for you over in our Xj6 playpen where Graham has directed you. Some of our Series 3 experts will be able to tell you what's up with your car.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome aboard. Sure sounds like fuel. Could be a fuel pump on it's way out. I helped my Dad with a car once, it would run perfect for about a half an hour then just die. Five minutes later it would start and run fine. It finally got down to about 5 minutes of running and die. It was very consistent, turned out to be the filter sock on the intake in the gas tank. It would let gas flow for a little bit and then collapse and choke off the engine. Good luck with it.
 
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