The "What did you work on today" thread.
#802
www.topsonline.com was excellent for my needs this month. Many options for our X100 models, as well Bentley, Porsche, Mercedes, Jensen Interceptors among others.
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#803
I looked at the web site and was impressed. Thank you. I don't know how difficult it is to change, but one of the installers listed, is in the next town. I have to use the old glass which is in excellent shape, has me thinking to have it installed. My top is in good shape just faded. I have been trying to find a company that makes a dye in tan, but no luck. The car is an everyday driver. I intend on getting it repainted so I want to dress up the top.
Thanks Again
Mitch
Thanks Again
Mitch
#804
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#810
IRS
My IRS on XKR 2000 has ran 330000km and on its last legs..(noises everywhere)
So I found a replacement with less operational experience😉 and have rebuild it.
Not much new parts were needed as it turned out to be in very good shape but little surface rust.
Now it is a confirmed good IRS and I can swop it into my car to cure the dreadfull noises.
Thats what I worked on😁.
So I found a replacement with less operational experience😉 and have rebuild it.
Not much new parts were needed as it turned out to be in very good shape but little surface rust.
Now it is a confirmed good IRS and I can swop it into my car to cure the dreadfull noises.
Thats what I worked on😁.
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#811
I hexed my 01 XKR, since I changed the oil to Mobil 1, I smell the stench of burning oil. I put about 1000 miles on the oil that was in when it delivered, changed to Mobil 1, had the stench since about fifty miles in. Now I've got the scent of antifreeze with no fluid level change. Just need to get a couple client cars gone so I can get it inside and work on it.
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#813
Yes all is in top condition. The old diff was shot and all other stuff too but now replacing the entire thing for inspected very low mile good stuff.
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#814
I don't understand how it was running?!
Been working on my new to me 02 XJR. Misfires across the entire right bank, flashing Check Engine, Codes 300 -304, it feels like this was a disaster purchase...
Decide to pull the plugs and check for fouling and found this
The other three plugs were smashed completely flat with the insulators broken?!? I have compared the depth to the new plugs and they are the same. I scoped the pistons and there is no sign of contact so I have to believe that someone did this intentionally?
8 new plugs later and things are improving dramatically but I still can't understand how it was even running??
Decide to pull the plugs and check for fouling and found this
The other three plugs were smashed completely flat with the insulators broken?!? I have compared the depth to the new plugs and they are the same. I scoped the pistons and there is no sign of contact so I have to believe that someone did this intentionally?
8 new plugs later and things are improving dramatically but I still can't understand how it was even running??
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Timeisrelative (02-14-2021)
#815
Right tensioners, same as mine before
Just a guess here. More sage 'tensioner pros' need contribute adding their experience.
Prior to my custodianship, my 01 experienced mild tensioner failure at 51k. Right bank only. Repairs were over 9300 all tolled.(have the receipts) That is one way all four plugs can collapse. What that means for you, I've not a clue!
Prior to my custodianship, my 01 experienced mild tensioner failure at 51k. Right bank only. Repairs were over 9300 all tolled.(have the receipts) That is one way all four plugs can collapse. What that means for you, I've not a clue!
#816
With ALL oil leaks (our valve covers particularly 'offensive' in this regard) there will be the initial stench, when achieving critical flow rate. Evidences as being a 'burning' migrating into the cabin. Replace valve cover gaskets and sensor gaskets. Cured mine! They were replaced at 54k, then many years later at 65k needed again.
The prior owner decided to sell; I decided to fit new 'blue' gaskets from eBay. Carefully fitted.
Failing gaskets are like bankruptcy: imperceptibly at first...then all at once.
The prior owner decided to sell; I decided to fit new 'blue' gaskets from eBay. Carefully fitted.
Failing gaskets are like bankruptcy: imperceptibly at first...then all at once.
Last edited by GT'thusiast; 02-09-2021 at 04:28 PM. Reason: Carefully fitted!
#817
cooling reservoir
Hi, I had a leak on my 2005 Jag XK8 coolant reservoir and heater hose. I had them replaced. However, it seems like a hose is missing on one outlet on the reservoir. Please see attached (I'm sorry having trouble uploading photo). I can figure out if there was one or not or if its needs one. Can someone send me a photo so I can see how it should look like. Thank you
#818
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I pushed the lower ball joints for the front suspension. I made up an 'adaptor' from a piece of old steel scaffold pole to fit the angles of the lower control arm. One for each side as the profiles are mirrored
and a jig from some square section 5mm steel tubing. Mostly copied from Davebc's design.
Why on earth Jaguar couldn't have allowed for a flat on the arm forging is anyone's guess. It is the same part for both sides, just machined as appropriate. A couple of extra ounces of unsprung weight surely wouldn't hurt.
Now just waiting for the bush special tools that have been held up by Brexit/Covid/Xmas/Murphy since mid-December
and a jig from some square section 5mm steel tubing. Mostly copied from Davebc's design.
Why on earth Jaguar couldn't have allowed for a flat on the arm forging is anyone's guess. It is the same part for both sides, just machined as appropriate. A couple of extra ounces of unsprung weight surely wouldn't hurt.
Now just waiting for the bush special tools that have been held up by Brexit/Covid/Xmas/Murphy since mid-December
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