Thanks for the replies, guys. I was thinking carbon deposits, but I didn't want to lead the witness, so to speak.

As for the bids... you're getting close, but if you're interested in vehicles that need minor work, might I direct your attention to this gem.

https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/inventorylisting/viewDetailsFilterViewInventoryListing.action?sourc eContext=carGurusHomePage_false_0&entitySelectingH elper.selectedEntity=d288&entitySelectingHelper.se lectedEntity2=&zip=84405#listing=159452835

It's local to me, so if anyone is interested, I'll go have a look for you and report back if it has any chain or supercharger rattle on cold start.

 

Can you believe they are advertising it as a 'one owner' and want to sell you the history report.

It shows that so few Jaguar owners bother checking in with this forum. we could have prevented that engine fire.

wonder what caused it?