Put a couple new thermostats in and amature-houred it. Didn't let the rtv set.. filled the coolant and ran it to temp. And now it's leaking

 

Purchased a Mirrelli Rotor and Distributor Cap. I want to carry a spare in the trunk along with a complete set of fan belts so I never get stranded on the Prairie. I had to replace the rotor this year and also replaced the plugs and plug wires. It is beautiful when the spark plug gaps are correct and the motor purrs.

 

me too... I ended up with two sets of front anti-sway bar bushes

 

I just painted the s.a.v to make the collars and cuffs match, taking advantage of the new Tecalemit decal and grommet, available now on a popular auction site.

 

already to refit
that didn't take long collars and cuffs now match
I recently got a best detailed engine at a v8 mentalist show (no mean fete when you saw the opposition) the only thing that was mentioned was the dull looking sav so I've sorted that now, cant wait for next august...

 

My 1988 XJS had the entire cooling system (except for the radiator) replaced. Now my mechanic is a rich man and and I am a happy camper with a literally 'cool' car.

 

Put the car away for the winter. Topped up the antifreeze to -35, filled her full of Premium Gas, filled the tires to 45lbs and put two packs of mothballs in trunk and interior. It was a crappy year over here with all the forest fires and never got to enjoy her this summer like I would have. A lot of British Columbia sadly burned, but I saved my car. First time, I am happy to see frost on the ground.

 

 

Oh no! Nooooooo! Sorry to hear that! Hope it's minor!

 

Hi JigJag

Pilot error! just drove her over the side of the Car Lift

'like you do'

Too dark to see what damage was done, or how I can get her back on 4 Wheels so I can drive her off the Ramp again.

 

NO NO NO...... I hope you find that there is no damage........

 

I am so sorry to hear that, glad you were not hurt.

 

I bought some tools yesterday. Tools to take the Harrison A6 compressor apart and reseal it. Also make it look a little tidier. You know, I don't like dirty things on my clean engine. I also ordered a new cylinder head for the compressor, as they only cost about €5 from Jaguar as a new part. So I'm happy with that.

I am dieing to see how the A6 looks inside... I have watched some videos of how to take them apart and how to reassemble them, and it isn't anything weird... Quite a unique piece of (heavy) kit. Mine doesn't rattle nor does anything grind BUT the compressor doesn't pump 'regular', seems like, when hand spun, one of the 3 double pistons on the tumble disc isn't compressing...

 

All in pieces now. Fascinating piece of kit. No play at all. I love servicable compressors. Now to order the other parts required to rebuild this second motor! Could easily make more power than a Trabant 601!

 

Hi Daim

This is interesting ! Mine needs some love as well, and as I have this car as a hobby I might as well just try to rebuiild mine.
Charge has become too low now for it to activate this this season, and I suspect it to be leaking at the axle sealing as it is making a spray of liquid/oil from the compressor clutch area.
Do you make a description of what you have been through, or have you found a good description online ?

 

I'l be uploadivg pictures this weekend. You just need a special tool, which is easily sourced.

The best part about these compressors is the independant oil supply. It doesn't need oil in the freon to lubricate. Which is why it is rather large and heavy (sump, pump, etc.).

 

Hi Warrjon

I cannot even bear to look, even though I am trying to prepare myself for the worst.

 

Hi Chris

I think we'll need more than 'The Jaguar Gods' to sort this one out, just look at what She may have landed on.



The Front Wheel just dropped down a One Foot Deep Hole!



A pictures worth a Thousand Words, if She landed on that 'Big Blue Sticky Uppy Thingy' then I don't think the damage will 'Buff out'

 

I turned this:


Into this:


More here:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...2921-new-post/

 

Looks a million $ Daim. I bet you can't wait to get it up and running.