New XJS-er V12 Kent, UK

[Dannyplum]

Hi all,

new to the forum and figured I`d share what I learnt and no doubt pick a few brains and share the stories!
Picked up my Solent Blue XJS 1988 V12 HE with 78k genuine, couple months back in alright condition, considering the horror stories I`ve heard(!) and have since rebuilt the back end, front suspension/brakes, and cooling system plus a few upgrades along the way.

Back end is all standard, all parts removed, powder coated
Front end has uprated discs and pads, all parts removed, powder coated when necessary
Cooling system has twin electric fans, uprated/cooler fan thermostat switch, cooler thermostats, new pump with bearing and seal upgrade
Exhaust, lets say a bit sportier!

Lots more still to do, and sure I`ll be speaking to some of you guys soon enough!

[db.08]

Welcome to the forum. You'll find lots of useful info on here.
Looking forward to some photos.
Dave

[Dannyplum]

Hi Dave,
Will hopefully get some pics up next week, at the moment just doing some bodywork and it`s covered in dust and primer, (not the best for a photo shoot!) so will get some up when I`ve finished this leg.

Must say, getting very excited now, apart from up the drive (approx 5 metres with seized brakes) after the low loader dropped it off, this will be the first time I`ve actually driven the beast. Actually first time I`ve driven an XJS!

Can`t wait!

[db.08]

Hi Dave,
Actually first time I`ve driven an XJS!

!

That was the same with me! My car was the first time I'd driven one too.

[Admin]

Welcome to the fold!
Look forward to seeing some photos and your expertise and experience will be most useful for other users!

[Dannyplum]

"expertise and experience", very kind of you, although I know there`s alot more people with a lot more experience as I`m only 27, but anything I love and learn is there for the sharing! Gathering my Jag experience as I go, but i`d say my main fields of knowledge are Land Rovers, Porsches. Land Rover`s because I`m addicted to them, first car was a 1976 series III which I`m still trying to hunt down! One day...

[Admin]

Well i hope you find your Landy!
Funnily enough an old flame of mine turned up on eBay today, sadly not in a position to buy her back, but isnt it nice when you see them again
And we all have something that can help others, no matter your age

[db.08]

"expertise and experience", very kind of you, although I know there`s alot more people with a lot more experience as I`m only 27, but anything I love and learn is there for the sharing! Gathering my Jag experience as I go, but i`d say my main fields of knowledge are Land Rovers, Porsches. Land Rover`s because I`m addicted to them, first car was a 1976 series III which I`m still trying to hunt down! One day...

You have good taste I must say!

I love Land Rovers too - I don't own one now and have only ever owned one in my life, a mid-eighties County V8 station wagon, but I love to get a Discovery one day.

Dave

[Dannyplum]

They are great, and great to work on, could just sit in the engine bay working away. And it was a good lesson in electrics too. Driving home one night and all my lights just failed, and yes, the car behind was a police car. Happy days!

The Discoveries are great when they work, and amazing cars in the snow. I had the TD5 version a couple years ago, there`s a few things to look out for, but one of the best for comfort and capability. Would very quickly have one again! Especially with our winters, only owning two wheel or rear wheel drive vehicles, and living up a hill, I think I`m going to have some issues this year!

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