1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas, any info would be helpful please!

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06-21-2010, 10:49 AM

Augustine

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1988 Jaguar Vanden Plas, any info would be helpful please!

Im going to take a look at a 1988 Vanden Plas today and I was wondering what is know to fail on this car/require frequent attention? I know the door handles, wiring and fuel pump are know to go out but is this model know for more serious mechanical problems?

Im having a very difficult time finding reliable info on this car so any impute is greatly appreciated. Also if there is already a thread on my subject feel free to direct me to it, though I wasnt able to find one.

Thank you very much!

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06-21-2010, 02:57 PM

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WElcome, I am moving yourt querry off to the proper forums since your main thread is related to question .
Late model XJ40s are more reliable than pre Ford ones . Mineral hydraulic system was a nightmare for my '88 .Tranny was nowhere being more functional as my '93
4.0 AJ6 engine is also more powerful than 3.6 liter version

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06-21-2010, 03:17 PM

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Exterior door handles break commonly and are not cheap.
The self leveling suspension and brake booster run off mineral oil and are prone to failure.
Blower motors die, and are not cheap.
Random electrical glitches.

They are very comfortable cars that are quite and extremely enjoyable on long road trips. I love mine. It's a 89

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