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Old 06-10-2017, 12:16 PM
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So it appears my P1121 only shows up on the weekends. You know, when I want to use the car for PLEASURE instead of work. All week it was fine. This morning, had to work for a bit before I get to go home and prep it for a group cruise tomorrow. And wouldn't you know it, as soon as I got to town where work is, tripped. Reset, tripped, reset, tripped. 4 times, in a half mile stretch. Grr. Friday can't get here soon enough.
 
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Old 06-10-2017, 12:32 PM
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Well car's back from paint, I'm very pleased w/ the paint work. But not so pleased that he did not keep my car on the tender. Now I have restricted performance w/ PO327 (knock sensor). I'm hoping it's just a residual from the battery drain. I have it on the charger now , we shall see.



I'll get more pics once I clean it up & sort my battery back out. Of course it rained as soon as I pull it from the garage lol.
 
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Old 06-10-2017, 02:00 PM
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Looks amazing in that color!
 
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Old 06-10-2017, 02:29 PM
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Thanks , I've got the chrome mirror & door handle covers to install along w/ the BRG center caps & she'll be ready for summer !
 

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Old 06-10-2017, 05:10 PM
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VERY nice! Post pics with the chrome & caps when you are done.
 
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Old 06-10-2017, 09:12 PM
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Been a while since I've given it a nice cleaning. Certainly not flawless, but still cleans up well.

 
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Old 06-10-2017, 09:24 PM
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Indeed seems the Charles' clan is batting a .1000 w/ sexy Jags this evening lol. I must say, dusk loves these cars.
 

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Old 06-11-2017, 06:35 AM
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Damn Charles' looking good!!!
 
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Old 06-11-2017, 06:55 PM
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Default Thought I'd try the Montreals on the 98...

They need new rubber but hard to put Penta's back on..
 
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Old 06-11-2017, 09:22 PM
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After getting it shiny, drove it about 350 miles around the local scene, lakes and parks for a local car cruise. Completely trouble free, in temps that were 90 and above, and my P1121 didn't show up once. Thank goodness, because I would've felt embarrassed to have my passenger see that sorta thing! But the car performed perfectly, allowing me to plenty impress my lady friend with a perfect day!
 
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Old 06-12-2017, 01:23 PM
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My car got today Brembo discs, Ferodo Premier pads and Brembo brake fluid.
Old discs were toast and the car vibrated and shook when braking from highway speeds. Now silky smooth.
 
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Old 06-12-2017, 02:32 PM
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Welding all done... Next step: when I'm okay again (off sick) innwith the axle...
 
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Old 06-13-2017, 06:50 AM
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Test spray of my new colour Holy moly is that bright! And I like it!

 
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Old 06-13-2017, 10:40 AM
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"Well car's back from paint, I'm very pleased w/ the paint work."
Hi Charles and so you should be,looks fantastic my friend good luck with the restricted performance hope it's easily sorted,hope you are well.
Take Care
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Old 06-14-2017, 08:33 AM
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Yes Daim it is BRIGHT but it's alright my friend,have fun.
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[I]My '01 XJR is factory mica Emerald. Like the rest of the car, the paint has held up superbly. It's a California car, never commuted in, and garaged nightly. I like the new-generation XJs and am aware what a bargain they are on the used market. But my current car has a far more comfortable ride and with 148k miles on the clock, it continues to run like a train. This coming fall I'm planning a 5,500 mile road trip to my home town in Eastern Ontario.
 

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Old 06-14-2017, 10:08 PM
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That's a nice color John !
 
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Old 06-16-2017, 03:30 PM
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Replaced both fuel pumps AGAIN. Swapped them both out about a year ago due to faulty secondary, then Monday the primary s#!t the bed. FYI don't go with HFP brand pumps like I did unless you enjoy playing with those delightfully easy to reach fuel lines.
 
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Old 06-16-2017, 04:31 PM
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Engine, tranny and subframe are in...
 
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Old 06-16-2017, 04:55 PM
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And here a picture from below

 
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