Hey Team
#1
Hey Team
New member to the site, and jaguar in general. Just picked up a barn find. 1980 XJS v12. Wondering how hard they are to work on.. and being fuel injection, what sort of steps do I need to take before trying to start this car. It was last driven in 1994!
it was parked in neutral, rolled out fairly easy.. I.aired up the tires and she loaded up easy.
I am a mobile mechanic so I should be able to handle most things. Any help is appreciated in advance.
it was parked in neutral, rolled out fairly easy.. I.aired up the tires and she loaded up easy.
I am a mobile mechanic so I should be able to handle most things. Any help is appreciated in advance.
#2
Welcome to the Forums.
Good find.
It is known in V12 talk as a PreHE, it will become clearer as you get into it.
26 years is going to test you a tad.
They are SIMPLE to work on, methodically is the key.
At the top of the XJS Tech Section, there are a number of stickies that will answer most of your questions.
After that, ask away, and we will sort it out.
Good luck
Good find.
It is known in V12 talk as a PreHE, it will become clearer as you get into it.
26 years is going to test you a tad.
They are SIMPLE to work on, methodically is the key.
At the top of the XJS Tech Section, there are a number of stickies that will answer most of your questions.
After that, ask away, and we will sort it out.
Good luck
#5
Welcome to Jaguar Forums V12CAT,
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Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.
If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
#6
Welcome to the forums V12CAT,
Most start with battling extensive rust on an XJS (especially here in England) but that looks a very solid example.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xjs-x27-32/ to the XJS forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the US Mid Atlantic Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-mid-atlantic-65/ to find other members in your region.
Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Most start with battling extensive rust on an XJS (especially here in England) but that looks a very solid example.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xjs-x27-32/ to the XJS forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the US Mid Atlantic Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-mid-atlantic-65/ to find other members in your region.
Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
#7
Thanks
Not trying to get WAY into my pockets with this... but what are cars like this worth? Is it somewhat rare, or just an average car of this time period. I don't want to drop alot of cash into it, and not be able to get much from it later on. There is minimal cancer, overall looks to be a very solid car.. hood shocks are no good, and hood won't latch closed.. but other than that its a solid car from what I can see so far. Clear title, and 2 sets of keys.
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#8
The XJS had a mixed reception when it was introduced and values of used examples were on the floor for many years. They have started to rise in recent years and good examples will always sell but don't expect them ever to reach E-Type levels. A used Jaguar is not a way to make money.
Jaguar expertise comes at an expensive hourly rate. Your big advantage is the ability to do repair and maintenance work yourself but parts prices may still be a shock.
Graham
Jaguar expertise comes at an expensive hourly rate. Your big advantage is the ability to do repair and maintenance work yourself but parts prices may still be a shock.
Graham
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#9
I've moved your question about the fuel line to XJS forum. Here's the direct link to it:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...g-left-245117/
Please post technical questions in XJS forum. Many members read Intro's but don't return to them again. If you post technical questions here, they could be missed.
Graham
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...g-left-245117/
Please post technical questions in XJS forum. Many members read Intro's but don't return to them again. If you post technical questions here, they could be missed.
Graham
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#12
Car info
So after looking over the car a little more, I've come across info showing this car has 74669 actual miles.. as per speedometer and the inspection paperwork in the glove box. Any good estimates on what this car may be worth? Motor isn't locked up...as I accidentally bumped the key too far when rolling up the cracked windows...as now its not in a garage. Wrestling over the idea of getting it running... and just posting it as it is, as I don't have a garage to keep it in.
thanks again in advance.
Passenger side
Trunk
Drivers side
Drivers fender rear
thanks again in advance.
Passenger side
Trunk
Drivers side
Drivers fender rear
#13
Congratulations; looks like a cool Jag.
Being an '80 it might be one of the rare hot rod, high-compression pre-HE engines that were used for just a short while. With the last six of your VIN we can find out.
As for "How hard to work on?", well, that's as much a frame-of-mind thing as anything else . As Grant says, being methodical is important. The slower you work, the faster the job gets done. The car will fight you if you try to take shortcuts or get frustrated. You know what I mean, I'm sure.
Post in the XJS section to get into the real nitty gritty of things
Cheers
DD
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#16
Looks like you have one of the hot rods
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...trivia-240065/
You have 104749
The hot rod motors began with 104235 for LHD cars
Cheers
DD
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...trivia-240065/
You have 104749
The hot rod motors began with 104235 for LHD cars
Cheers
DD
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