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Awesome videos!!

You probably already know Gary that the suspension bushes were really bad on the xjs iv changed hundreds over the 47yrs iv been doing them

Hi Gary just come across your videos enjoyed what I've watched so far . Is there a reason why you haven't got a car lift installed from what ive seen on your videos you could certainly use one keep the great videos coming please

Don’t go for aftermarket oil cooler or rad on your XJS, Gary. I tried them, most are badly made rubbish. They start leaking after about 15 months. Thank you for your videos, I very much enjoy them.

Ah yes, the life of driving numerous old cars. They will always fill the weekend with chores (albeit rewarding ones...most of the time).

The weather is, unfortunately, being rather obviously manipulated at the moment and has been for at least the entirety of 2024. The skies have looked weird & alien quite often. I look up & think “Until recently, I’ve never seen a sky like this”.

when are you doing the legendary jaguar 420g?

I’m wondering what hairdresser he’s using ……. Better than the mechanical’s

Iv recently brought another 76 shadow after 25 with only 17k on the clock the cars been in storage for many years & looking forward to doing a few bits on it. Keep up the great work

As usual a great vid Gary, thanks, appreciated 👍

Your phrase "A bucket full of Legionnaire's Disease" must be just about the MOST DESCRIPTIVE thing I've heard for years! I'm just wondering HOW all the water/moisture got in?? I'd be putting my money on a screen or door seal. I once used a wet vac on the carpet, settee and armchair in a cabin on a ship I used to sail on. We always carried coal or iron ore, so lots of orange or black dust got inside. I "got stuck in", wet-vacced it then pulled the muck out the carpet. HOLY MOLEY!! Like yours, it was orangey-black, but there was about 1/2 inch of sludge at the bottom of the tank.....which I filled no less than 4 times (carpet) and 3 times (settee and armchair). Afterwards, the carpet felt much better to walk on and was about 5 shades lighter in colour. The furniture felt much better to sit on too! Great video, very informative.

Hi Gary, A first time comment……I discovered your channel a few months ago and I honestly love every episode . Your attitude and methodical approach is great to watch. I lost my old man last year, and it’s because of him that I have a love for cars and all the oily bits. I would help him as a young boy, but we invariably had the wrong size tools or missing bits and pieces. Changing the subframe on a 1964 mini, outside in the west of Scotland rain wasn’t my favourite experience I can tell you. Anyway I wanted to write this and say how much I enjoy these videos. The cars are a joy to see also. Many thanks ,..John.

Nothing like a nice relaxing refresh, catchup and broken spring repair...

Monroe struts? You'll soon regret that purchase.

Glad the spring on E46 went on the driveway. I wanted to pick ur brains…. Anyone you’d recommend in the Liverpool area / Northwest who would repair some e36 / Z3 rear panels ?? They’re original to the car and would like some dreaded tin worm removed and fresh steel welded to make good again . Would much appreciate a recommendation which would help future proof the car . Thanks in advance 🙏. Love the content hope the videos come thick and fast 👍

Thought it was that self lubricating Chassis British cars were know for.. (sorry I had to Gary lol ) Shame NRS can't make a set of Pads made up for that car, Galvanized pads made here in Toronto.

Another lovely video Gary I don't now about the xjs but the xj40 used to leak from the heater matrix usually on the passenger side

Thanks Gary...just shows things are either not maintained or deteriorate on

I own a '94 Merc W124 500E that has a passion for breaking front (500lb/in) springs and it is nothing to do with the quality of the springs but the design of the spring pan and the fact that Merc decided to form a helterskelter shape in the lower wishbone to house the spring that is merely cut off the coil rather than having a proper pigs ear with a ground and flattened end. The result is that stones get caught in the pan at one particular point, create a stress riser in the spring and because of the design all the stress in the spring is concentrated initially at that stress point and the spring snaps. My solution is to create a flat spring pan and get some new springs coiled up with a pigs ear and then ground flat.

Good video so was the water leak on the XJS caused by leaves cloggging the drain holes I have a XJS so I will have to keep a eye on this thanks Best regards Andy Allen.

So you forgot the dust/dampet on the shock 😅👍 Nice work 😊👍

What caused the leak in the interior, of the XJS, Gary? Don’t own a XJS myself.

How come the writing on the gun is reversed. Are you shooting off a mirror reflection?

Saw your xjs track rod ends and thought I can do that... thanks for the tutorial

I always show up for videos on the XJ-S 😁

I really enjoy this videos. Thanks, I would really like your subscriber numbers to increase. You deserve a wider audience.

Evaporators common on the XJS...not usually the condenser but possible.. Also those hoses ( if original) are not bonded to retain R134 refrigerant ( post 93) ...inject uv dye with the recharge..if it goes again inpect the rubber hoses with a uv lamp..its likely you'll see spotting.

Great catch-up video, thanks Gary

104 comments the channel is growing. For the air con get a uv light of a black torch as some folk call them. The air con gas has a uv tracer in it. At night time using the torch u will see the leak

The Ball Joint Centre in Bootle are the best in the area for tracking. South African guy. Brilliant.

Wowww, those rear brake pads - never seen anything like that before..!

Great vid Gary,thank God for modern electric cordless impact ‘rattle ‘ guns to help things along ,glad to see your still enjoying yourself ,keep,it going

Very good Gary, your vids are so cool. But what it the tinkly paino music you use on them please? It is also very pleasant.

The XJS is a high-maintenance bride. Beautiful but I couldn’t live with her.

Frank Spencer what a legend 😂😂

I think i remember from another episode when Gary showed an older picture of India in his arms while he was seated in his 2000 Porsche Boxter convertible. She definately took a love of her father's passion for restoring old classic cars. Nice to see she was willing to help him on this project as well. Great video. 🤗

Great video Gary, we are victims of our passion sometimes. At least if we get through the mundane jobs then that clears the way for the more interesting ones.

You should grease the spring compressor tools next time. Makes it work a lot easier and safer

Hi Gary -.Really enjoy you videos. One thing that struck me in this episode was the damp carpet issues. Are you sure that the aircon drain tubes aren't blocked. I've experienced similar over many years of XJS ownership. Hope it helps. All the best Nick

Brilliant episode, Thanks Again!

Another master class your brilliant love your way you do things iv learnt so much and now i slow down on my own job /career and iv been able to do so much more thanks to you really appreciate it sir did the ac work on the rolls

Jeez need some better music.reminds me of a funeral directors

I really enjoyed this episode, thanks! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

I would love to see more Xjs content

BMWs notorious for broken springs. The paint isnt flexible enough , it cracks and the spring rusts through .

really fab

Hi Gary, you mentioned the XJS should smell like a new car again. I find that the majority of car air fresheners (horrible perfumes) are dreadful IMHO. I can highly recommend a product call New Car Smell from Chemical Guys. It’s spot on. I just spray a little on a microfibre cloth and place it under the driver’s seat. Next morning it’s just like a new car.

Even today, the average wealthy person with several special vehicles would benefit from hiring an expert chauffeur/mechanic to look after them. Most of the monied class do not have the time, patience, and expertise 'Our Hero' demonstrates.

If you're keeping the BMW it would be better to replace the other front spring as well.

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