New to here...1988 XJ40
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03-12-2018, 08:17 AM
New to here...1988 XJ40
Hey everyone,
I'm Will from Guilford, CT and I just bought a 1988 XJ40 Vanden Plas! It is in pretty good condition, but I am going to be doing some work to it and maybe a few tasteful mods (give me some recommendations for what I should do!). Right now, the trip computer and the square screen to the right of the instrument cluster does not work, the door handle on the rear drivers door is snapped (of course), and the central locking is not cooperating on the rear doors. Also, the washer fluid leaks from the front right corner, but I don't know what is broken: a hose or the reservoir itself. FINALLY, the exhaust sounds a little loud and once in a while, a super loud "farting" noise is made, but goes away quickly. Anyway, it's super cool, clean, and comfortable! I'm looking forward to this online community and your help!
Thanks!
PS: If anyone has the double round headlights or the Lattice wheels for sale HMU
I'm Will from Guilford, CT and I just bought a 1988 XJ40 Vanden Plas! It is in pretty good condition, but I am going to be doing some work to it and maybe a few tasteful mods (give me some recommendations for what I should do!). Right now, the trip computer and the square screen to the right of the instrument cluster does not work, the door handle on the rear drivers door is snapped (of course), and the central locking is not cooperating on the rear doors. Also, the washer fluid leaks from the front right corner, but I don't know what is broken: a hose or the reservoir itself. FINALLY, the exhaust sounds a little loud and once in a while, a super loud "farting" noise is made, but goes away quickly. Anyway, it's super cool, clean, and comfortable! I'm looking forward to this online community and your help!
Thanks!
PS: If anyone has the double round headlights or the Lattice wheels for sale HMU
#2
03-12-2018, 08:36 AM
Welcome to the forum Will,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Twin headlights were European specification for the base models. US specification came as standard with the rectangular ones. I always preferred the twins which I had on my XJ40. Lattice wheels - you could get injured in the stampede on the rare occasions a set come up for sale!
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj40-xj81-25/ to the XJ40 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also visit the US Northeast Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-northeast-35/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Twin headlights were European specification for the base models. US specification came as standard with the rectangular ones. I always preferred the twins which I had on my XJ40. Lattice wheels - you could get injured in the stampede on the rare occasions a set come up for sale!
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj40-xj81-25/ to the XJ40 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also visit the US Northeast Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-northeast-35/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Will,
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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.
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