Cherry Blossom - Restoration 1990 XJS V12
#221
The following 2 users liked this post by Daim:
orangeblossom (10-19-2016),
paulyling (10-19-2016)
#224
The following 2 users liked this post by Daim:
orangeblossom (10-19-2016),
paulyling (10-19-2016)
#226
Dinosaur Juice
O.B absolutely loving this post! (I like to think I am laughing with you and not at you ha ha ha!)
Mate good on you yet again. A true warrior on the wrench!
Mate you probably already know about this but just as much as there is "Growler vs Leaper" debate there is also a small "Pre-Fill vs No Pre-Fill" of the oil filter debate. I asked the same question earlier on in the year and there was a few schools of thought. I ended up not pre-filling the oil filter and she was fine but as they say there is a few seconds of utter terror when you go to start it up and look at your oil pressure lol.
Oh and also, whilst we are on the subject of oil, here is an interesting fact:
Mate good on you yet again. A true warrior on the wrench!
Mate you probably already know about this but just as much as there is "Growler vs Leaper" debate there is also a small "Pre-Fill vs No Pre-Fill" of the oil filter debate. I asked the same question earlier on in the year and there was a few schools of thought. I ended up not pre-filling the oil filter and she was fine but as they say there is a few seconds of utter terror when you go to start it up and look at your oil pressure lol.
Oh and also, whilst we are on the subject of oil, here is an interesting fact:
The following users liked this post:
orangeblossom (10-20-2016)
#227
Hi Bro
Either way is fine by me (Lol)
But I never quite realised how much Oil that Filter actually holds and when you've filled it up with Oil it feels very heavy and since the retainer thread on the Car is offset, you really have to stretch your arm to try and get it on.
Followed by moments of Panic when you can't locate the thread, because within seconds your arm starts feeling dead coupled to the fact you cannot see, as one wrong move will fill your eyes with 'crud' and wearing Safety glasses just steamed up on me.
Its almost a 'rite of passage' of sorts and I did get Instant Oil Pressure, which makes it all worth while and everything would have been Ok if I hadn't had that bowl of Oil behind me, which was one of those enamel ones with a narrow base and a wide rim.
Which was an accident waiting to happen and it did!
GF refused to allow me anywhere near the Washing Machine and just stood there in front of it with Arms and legs outstretched, which made her look like a demented Spider as the 'itinerant dirt caked Wrencher' with Oily Clothes in hand unsuccessfully tried to advance towards it.
Exibit 'A'
The Bowl was right behind me as I leaned back to 'High Five' The 'Jaguar Gods'!
Who were a bit less helpful than they could have been on this occaision.
Exibit 'B'
Favourite 'T' Shirt All it needs now is a Wash!
Exibit 'C'
Scene of the Grime
Just when you think its Safe to go back in the Water!
Either way is fine by me (Lol)
But I never quite realised how much Oil that Filter actually holds and when you've filled it up with Oil it feels very heavy and since the retainer thread on the Car is offset, you really have to stretch your arm to try and get it on.
Followed by moments of Panic when you can't locate the thread, because within seconds your arm starts feeling dead coupled to the fact you cannot see, as one wrong move will fill your eyes with 'crud' and wearing Safety glasses just steamed up on me.
Its almost a 'rite of passage' of sorts and I did get Instant Oil Pressure, which makes it all worth while and everything would have been Ok if I hadn't had that bowl of Oil behind me, which was one of those enamel ones with a narrow base and a wide rim.
Which was an accident waiting to happen and it did!
GF refused to allow me anywhere near the Washing Machine and just stood there in front of it with Arms and legs outstretched, which made her look like a demented Spider as the 'itinerant dirt caked Wrencher' with Oily Clothes in hand unsuccessfully tried to advance towards it.
Exibit 'A'
The Bowl was right behind me as I leaned back to 'High Five' The 'Jaguar Gods'!
Who were a bit less helpful than they could have been on this occaision.
Exibit 'B'
Favourite 'T' Shirt All it needs now is a Wash!
Exibit 'C'
Scene of the Grime
Just when you think its Safe to go back in the Water!
Last edited by orangeblossom; 10-20-2016 at 07:38 AM.
The following 2 users liked this post by orangeblossom:
Greg in France (10-23-2016),
paulyling (10-20-2016)
#228
The following 2 users liked this post by Jonathan-W:
orangeblossom (10-20-2016),
paulyling (10-24-2016)
#229
The following 2 users liked this post by ferraripete:
orangeblossom (10-20-2016),
paulyling (10-24-2016)
#230
The following users liked this post:
paulyling (10-24-2016)
#231
Lots of Fun working on these Cars but after having done so, I can understand why so many Garages/Shops don't want to go near them.
If they Priced it by the hour, which of course they do, then it could cost a potential Owner a Fortune.
As its so it so much easier to do the job yourself, even if it seems to take forever with some little jobs.
#232
Hi Pete
Lots of Fun working on these Cars but after having done so, I can understand why so many Garages/Shops don't want to go near them.
If they Priced it by the hour, which of course they do, then it could cost a potential Owner a Fortune.
As its so it so much easier to do the job yourself, even if it seems to take forever with some little jobs.
Lots of Fun working on these Cars but after having done so, I can understand why so many Garages/Shops don't want to go near them.
If they Priced it by the hour, which of course they do, then it could cost a potential Owner a Fortune.
As its so it so much easier to do the job yourself, even if it seems to take forever with some little jobs.
The following 3 users liked this post by Daim:
#233
Only time my XJS has stranded me was when I let a shop (a Jaguar specialist) work on it.
Do everything myself now. I think it's a right of passage in owning a V12 Jaguar.
It took me 2.5 years to replace the rear shocks..........lol ended up in a bare metal respray and full (except engine and trans) rebuild.
Do everything myself now. I think it's a right of passage in owning a V12 Jaguar.
It took me 2.5 years to replace the rear shocks..........lol ended up in a bare metal respray and full (except engine and trans) rebuild.
The following 2 users liked this post by warrjon:
orangeblossom (10-21-2016),
paulyling (10-24-2016)
#234
Only time my XJS has stranded me was when I let a shop (a Jaguar specialist) work on it.
Do everything myself now. I think it's a right of passage in owning a V12 Jaguar.
It took me 2.5 years to replace the rear shocks..........lol ended up in a bare metal respray and full (except engine and trans) rebuild.
Do everything myself now. I think it's a right of passage in owning a V12 Jaguar.
It took me 2.5 years to replace the rear shocks..........lol ended up in a bare metal respray and full (except engine and trans) rebuild.
Too far out of my comfort zone for me.
#235
Only time my XJS has stranded me was when I let a shop (a Jaguar specialist) work on it.
Do everything myself now. I think it's a right of passage in owning a V12 Jaguar.
It took me 2.5 years to replace the rear shocks..........lol ended up in a bare metal respray and full (except engine and trans) rebuild.
Do everything myself now. I think it's a right of passage in owning a V12 Jaguar.
It took me 2.5 years to replace the rear shocks..........lol ended up in a bare metal respray and full (except engine and trans) rebuild.
Where that 'it'll be fine' has ended, can been seen regularly here...
The following 3 users liked this post by Daim:
#236
I really take my hat off to you guys who persevere with repairing and restoring your cars. Don't worry if you make a mistake this is just a learning experience
I painted my car myself in my garage, this took me 18 months to get it right, that for me was a challenge. I ended up painting it 3 times (blocked back each time) as I was not satisfied.
The following 3 users liked this post by warrjon:
#237
I've been repairing electronics all of my life so that part was easy. This is why I chime in with help on electrical issues as much as I can.
I really take my hat off to you guys who persevere with repairing and restoring your cars. Don't worry if you make a mistake this is just a learning experience
I painted my car myself in my garage, this took me 18 months to get it right, that for me was a challenge. I ended up painting it 3 times (blocked back each time) as I was not satisfied.
I really take my hat off to you guys who persevere with repairing and restoring your cars. Don't worry if you make a mistake this is just a learning experience
I painted my car myself in my garage, this took me 18 months to get it right, that for me was a challenge. I ended up painting it 3 times (blocked back each time) as I was not satisfied.
The following 3 users liked this post by orangeblossom:
#238
Nothings Gonna me stop me now!
So what better time to fit a New Set of Calipers!
Thanks for pointing it out guys!
But its the wrong arm on the wrong Caliper with the Bolts the wrong way round!
This is a Big improvement for me, as last time I put the Calipers on upside down! Doh! (No wonder I couldn't get to bleed all the Air out)
So trying to Airbrush that incident out of my mind for a moment, don't they just look good enough to eat!
Only £100 for the pair, bargain or what!
But first some preparation in the form of a bit of a Clean up of the Back Plates.
Back Plate before Cleaning and Painting.
That piece of kit on the right hand side is one of the best things I have ever bought.
Take a closer look at my Mini Sander, one of the best pieces of kit I've ever bought!
all over ebay for around £35
My Amazing Mini Sander!
So useful for all sorts of jobs, cleaning off rust detailing and all sorts of stuff.
Back Plate Cleaned and Painted.
Test Fitting of Steering Arm before Fitting Shims and Caliper.
As the Steering Arms were already off, after I Trial Fitted them I measured the Gap for the Shims then got the right amount of Shims together to fill the Gap.
Then Fitted the Shims on the 'Long Bolt' between the Arm and the Caliper.
It was So much easier doing it that way.
Steering Arm Trial Fit
Next time to Check out the Brake Pipes
Nuff said they really need to be renewed!
Rusted Solid
Time to get the Angle Grinder out!
Brake Pipe Nut is also Stuck on the Inside
This Brake Nut has got to come off without damaging the Pipe, or it could be a nightmare to replace.
No Dice with a Spanner, its time for the 'Nuclear Option!'
Heating Nut with my Mini Gas Blow Torch
Also used for Browning the Top of 'Creme Brulees' apparently (Whatever they are?)
The Nut came undone No Problem after that.
Amazing Mini Blowlamp!
So useful for all sorts of stuff, available from all Cookery Stores but I nicked mine off the GF.
What would make anyone think I don't like 'Leapers!'
Time to Fit The New Calipers and Yes! I got them the right way up this time.
Oh Yeah!
That looks more like it!
Next on the list: Cut off the Old Brake Pipes.
Thanks for pointing it out guys!
But its the wrong arm on the wrong Caliper with the Bolts the wrong way round!
This is a Big improvement for me, as last time I put the Calipers on upside down! Doh! (No wonder I couldn't get to bleed all the Air out)
So trying to Airbrush that incident out of my mind for a moment, don't they just look good enough to eat!
Only £100 for the pair, bargain or what!
But first some preparation in the form of a bit of a Clean up of the Back Plates.
Back Plate before Cleaning and Painting.
That piece of kit on the right hand side is one of the best things I have ever bought.
Take a closer look at my Mini Sander, one of the best pieces of kit I've ever bought!
all over ebay for around £35
My Amazing Mini Sander!
So useful for all sorts of jobs, cleaning off rust detailing and all sorts of stuff.
Back Plate Cleaned and Painted.
Test Fitting of Steering Arm before Fitting Shims and Caliper.
As the Steering Arms were already off, after I Trial Fitted them I measured the Gap for the Shims then got the right amount of Shims together to fill the Gap.
Then Fitted the Shims on the 'Long Bolt' between the Arm and the Caliper.
It was So much easier doing it that way.
Steering Arm Trial Fit
Next time to Check out the Brake Pipes
Nuff said they really need to be renewed!
Rusted Solid
Time to get the Angle Grinder out!
Brake Pipe Nut is also Stuck on the Inside
This Brake Nut has got to come off without damaging the Pipe, or it could be a nightmare to replace.
No Dice with a Spanner, its time for the 'Nuclear Option!'
Heating Nut with my Mini Gas Blow Torch
Also used for Browning the Top of 'Creme Brulees' apparently (Whatever they are?)
The Nut came undone No Problem after that.
Amazing Mini Blowlamp!
So useful for all sorts of stuff, available from all Cookery Stores but I nicked mine off the GF.
What would make anyone think I don't like 'Leapers!'
Time to Fit The New Calipers and Yes! I got them the right way up this time.
Oh Yeah!
That looks more like it!
Next on the list: Cut off the Old Brake Pipes.
Last edited by orangeblossom; 10-23-2016 at 12:35 AM.
The following 3 users liked this post by orangeblossom:
#239
The following 2 users liked this post by JLBolen:
orangeblossom (10-23-2016),
paulyling (10-24-2016)
#240
The following 2 users liked this post by Greg in France:
orangeblossom (10-23-2016),
paulyling (10-24-2016)