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Hello everyone! My name is Spencer and I live in Cincinnati. I am a student of mechanical engineering and love tinkering with machines to see what makes them 'tick'.
I recently aquired a 1989 XJ-S V12 coupe with 143k miles from a family member (knows nothing about cars). It was parked after overheating and has been sitting for 6 years. The engine turns but compression is iffy.
Here is my wishlist:
Pull/rebuild engine
5 or 6 speed manual swap
DIY intake similar to the brass AJ6 plenum style (in archives)
DIY headers and side exhaust (optimized for sound)
electric fans
...
Hope this post is not too lengthy/inappropriate for this section. I would like to make a thread with pictures/videos explaining what I am doing but do not know if this is appropriate.
I DO NOT want to be a bother to people, I just want to share my knowledge and learn from others experience.
I recently aquired a 1989 XJ-S V12 coupe with 143k miles from a family member (knows nothing about cars). It was parked after overheating and has been sitting for 6 years. The engine turns but compression is iffy.
Here is my wishlist:
Pull/rebuild engine
5 or 6 speed manual swap
DIY intake similar to the brass AJ6 plenum style (in archives)
DIY headers and side exhaust (optimized for sound)
electric fans
...
Hope this post is not too lengthy/inappropriate for this section. I would like to make a thread with pictures/videos explaining what I am doing but do not know if this is appropriate.
I DO NOT want to be a bother to people, I just want to share my knowledge and learn from others experience.
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JimC64 (10-23-2014)
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Welcome to the forum Spencer,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link XJS - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XJS forum for help, advice and information. This is the place to start a thread about your project. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info 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 USA Mid West Region forum by following this link USA Mid West - IL IN IA MI MN MO OH WI - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
Follow this link XJS - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XJS forum for help, advice and information. This is the place to start a thread about your project. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info 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 USA Mid West Region forum by following this link USA Mid West - IL IN IA MI MN MO OH WI - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Hi and welcome aboard, its good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums
You will not bother people here, trust me, we're all here to help each other, some amazing guys on site, very friendly and helpful, so please post away and enjoy.
Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, using the
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There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
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You will not bother people here, trust me, we're all here to help each other, some amazing guys on site, very friendly and helpful, so please post away and enjoy.
Any useful site information you may need such as how to post pictures, edit signatures, add videos, using the
search facility etc, can be found here within the following link Helpful_information
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
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Cliff_tbrdog (10-23-2014)
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Spencer,
We DO NOT consider it a bother when members share their experience! In fact, we like it when that happens. No one knows everything, and everyone can learn something new.
When you qualify, we will LOVE to see your pictures!
You'll really enjoy our XJ-S section too. Most of us are a little nuts, but those guys are Out There as you are probably well aware!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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We DO NOT consider it a bother when members share their experience! In fact, we like it when that happens. No one knows everything, and everyone can learn something new.
When you qualify, we will LOVE to see your pictures!
You'll really enjoy our XJ-S section too. Most of us are a little nuts, but those guys are Out There as you are probably well aware!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Spencer,
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
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
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