Thanks Tom! Pretty stoked on how it's turning out! I would definitely scoop a series 1 XJ6 if you get the opportunity; really cool chassis, ride is amazing, handles good, drives great!
Just a little tip for you that you might be unaware of. One should always close the bonnet of an XJ6 from the middle at the front. Repeatedly closing the bonnet from one side can, over time, slightly distort the bonnet. Not that it is noticeable visually, but one of the bonnet latches will let go when going over bumps and one side will pop up. It’s really, REALLY annoying when it keeps happening. But I’m really envious of your car. It’s what I would have, even with no money limits. Cheers
Thanks! I actually didn't know that, and have been frustrated with shutting the hood more than once. I am pretty happy with this thing right now! Better find more wood to knock on, but yeah, it has great specs for an XJ6!
@@ADDvanced No problem. If it persists, try favouring closing it from the side you haven't been closing if from. Probably the passenger side, i'm guessing. That may correct the 'twist' in the meantime. But once fixed, get used to closing - actually, no slamming it! - from the front. I've had about eight XJs, but your one, a Series 1 with a manual gearbox and a triple carb set up is my ultimate. I currently have an XJR, which is great, but in my ultimate fantasy, I would have an XJ6 like yours to travel from New York to California. I continue to dream.
@@citizenx2422 How do you slam from the front? Lift the grill area? Or slam by reaching over the edge of the car? Don't let dreams be dreams! Series 1s are still relatively affordable for some reason.
@@ADDvanced Sorry, I should have been clearer. Standing in front of the car, with one hand, grab the top of the grille where it meets the top of the hood and place the other hand somewhere in the middle of the hood. As you close it, use this hand to slam it shut. The central pressure should keep the hood square as it shuts. To complicate things, if the car has been owned by someone who hasn't done this, they may have been tempted to 'adjust' the springs on the hood catches. You'll have to work that out, Im afraid. Series 1s ARE (relatively) expensive in England. My impression is that America didn't really LOVE the early XJs in the way that they did E-Types, which may acoount for the lower values. Do you think that's true?
@@citizenx2422 Yeah, I think XJ6s in general are not worth much, because people associate them with being unrelialbe, expensive, complicated, and slow. For the series 2 and 3 cars, I think they're probably more correct as the cars just had more and more BS, which I think has affected the Series 1 pricing and kept it low.
Love watching videos like this. I bought a '97 XJ6 Van Den Plas in January. I've never been much of car mechanic but I've be plugging away on it. New power steering rack, water pump and alternator so far.
My Series 1 manual was stolen off my driveway the very day that they stole £51 million just three miles away from me in Tonbridge. I like to imagine it was used in the getaway!
@@ADDvanced it is an was when it came out a superb car they drive like a dream you have the best looking version as well mind you the xj12 is something else again!! a decent paint job and wood resto on that car will make it a keeper!
They may have been all autos in the US, but here in the UK manuals were available. However, from reading many years ago, the XJ6 was said to be not well suited to the manual. In any case, autos were overwhelmingly the most puchased versions. Lovely to see this car being driven. Thanks for posting this video.
You can buy the head rest foam from SnG Barrett, wrap the new foam in a bag and form a seal with a shop vac, suck them down to install. Makes a big difference on the interior with fresh headrest foam.
@ADDvanced pull the headrests out (mine where stuck in there lol), there will be a plastic cover over the bottom,, usually very brittle, I covered them I a layer of resin and seems to have worked, 2 screws hold that in, the cover will be stapled, mine where at least, the foam ain't cheap but worth it,
Great vid, keep at it! Just a heads up, you might want to consider proactively rebuilding the clutch slave cylinder which on these cars are notoriously prone to failing and will also leave you stranded at an in opportune time. The Jag lovers forum has a thread about replacing all the slave cylinder internals with an Isuzu Trooper piston. I just finished doing it on my E-type and it’s a dirt cheap fix that works great.
@@ADDvancedYep. It’s just one more step in the process of getting it bulletproof. Jaguars can be reliable and enjoyable and getting them there is all part of the ownership experience. Just like any other car.
@@Plodalong-allday Yeah, teething problems. When I restore boats they're usually problematic the first season, decent the 2nd season, and 3rd season they're bulletproof :)
Greetings from across the pond! Many moons ago I was a police officer here in the UK. Working in what would be your equivilent of Highway Patrol, the XJ6 4.2 litre was our vehicle of choice when it came to comfort, handling, and reliability. As for power and speed? Our engineers worked their magic, and 150 mph was certainly very doable, but I was very thankful that I wasn't asked to pay for the fuel they consumed. I have owned a couple of modern Jags, but in my humble opinion they don't come halfway close to offering the same driving experience that came with the old XJ's. Don't you just love driving a car where you press a button and something happens rather than scroling through a menu on a touch pad?
Thank you for taking the time to write such an awesome comment! Yeah, I really like driving this car, it's old.... but it feels good, it doesn't feel like a floaty jello suspension american classic car; it feels planted! The XK engine is superb and very smooth; very happy with how this car is turning out so far!
Brilliant update on the Jag. Still it goes to show the degree of mechanical sympathy/understanding you have to have with these types of classic English cars these days, especially the SU/Stromberg carb/fuel setup. Most if not all service centres/garages these days cannot/will not service these systems. I concur re the bonnet closing procedure of these cars.
They've been around for a very longtime - since 1904 and patented in 1906. Once set up correctly they last for ages without adjustment and they are not in need of some black art or Satans touch to tune them! Quite simple really!
I had a series 1 4.2 back in the '70's ..Even though it was an automatic it still drove brillantly . The XJS used the same SWB chassis /floorpan. Later Jaguars had a longer wheelbase which ruined the handling ! When you shut the boot /trunk just drop it gently until it's nearly shut and then simply use your body weight to shut it . When shutting the bonnet/ hood place one hand in the centre , the other place under the front edge of the grille and then firmly shut the hood . There's less chance of the hood shutting out of alignment . Manual XJ 's normally had overdrive on 3rd and top . As you pointed out yours must be out of an "e" type as they never had overdrive (not enough room ) . Oh ! And by the way old boy . Your first pronounciation is the best . TALLY HO ! 😊
Hi Rob Great to see you guys over the ditch starting to love this old Jags. She's a beauty.! What gearbox does she have? Thanks for the positive comments on my channel Looking fwd to the next episode Brett
nice Jag. I had the Daimler Double-Six it was chauffer driven for 20 years for the one owner. I rebuilt the motor and added a few tuning parts it was just effortless to 100mph but the MPG was awful. Add to that filling BOTH tanks was boring and the people behind were less than impressed when you fill one tank close the cap up, they think your done.... nope another tank to fill. 🤣🤣
Interesting that it’s an XJ Series 1 but it appears to have a Series 2 bootlid…the plinth is a Series 2 item. Series 1 cars had small ‘winglets’ either side of the turn latch. I would also suggest the triple manifold is from a later 4.2 litre Mark X or 420G saloon, not an E-Type. Love the fact it’s a manual. Had a few of these, one a V12. They’re a sublime machine when they’re properly looked after. Mine were my mistresses, always needing lavishing with cash even though they were a beautiful and intoxicating machine…
Design intent is important. It's wild how regulations mess things up, and make the original intent fall apart. This is also why lowering almost every car is a huge improvement; the concept sketches of the car by the transportation designers likely did not have that much wheel gap. Lowering it gets it closer to the original vision.
Welcome to vintage British car ownership, where you spend almost as much time with a tool in your hand as the steering wheel. Have you checked to see if you have an overdrive on your gearbox? They were pretty common in the US. My '72 MGB GT has one. It makes a huge difference on the highway. It would be attached to the tail housing of the box.
Getting anything reliable after a long period of not being road worthy tends to have a period where things fail in quick succession until it reaches a happy reliable equilibrium
@ADDvanced Generally speaking, that's true, and I had good luck mechanically with my MG, which had been mostly sitting for about a decade when I acquired it in 2011. But Jag's seem to suffer more issues than MG's of the same era. That said, no cars like to sit and the key to a happy vintage car from any maker is regular use. The XJ is one of my favorite 4-door sedans ever and the rare (in the US) 2-door version is even more beautiful. I would love to own either.
If that's a 4.2 litre that's the best but try and get a V12 it's 2 of the 2.8 litre engines combined so sounds glorious , early ones had 6 carbs .... Glad you like the Torque that's the point of these cars it's effortless , imagine that in a racing alloy D or E type ...
Mixing vinnegar and baking soda just neutralizes both and makes a salt solution. Foaming is the only effect of this mixture, it's totaly and absolutely useless otherwise. Placebo effect is the most you get from it. Vinnegar did it's job, you're good with that.
Front end looks a lot better !!! I can't believe you got those carburetors to work good . I wonder what parts they used for the clutch pedal and linkage when it was change to a manual transmission ? Mechanical or hydraulic linkage ? Can you give a idea of what you played for it ? I don't have any idea $3500 or $15000?
Yeah, staying true to the designer's original vision makes the thing way more attractive. Carbs tend to work well if you rebuild them with all new parts! Those bumper overriders were so bad. The clutch is a Nabco 5/8 hydraulic master cylinder, which from what I can tell, was used on a lot of Datsuns/Nissans. I got a good deal on it, because it wasn't running when I bought it.
Are you familar with Harry's Garage on TH-cam? He's got an XJC V12 and he's put a manual box on that! It's a gorgeous car pushing an honest 350bhp, check it out.
@@ADDvanced oh I love the straight six too - in the 70's my Dad had an Aston Martin DBS with the 4 litre 6 on triple Webbers and 5 speed box - my first word was "car" I'm loving your Jag, think you should keep it! In the 90's I had a BMW 635 CSI, chrome bumper model, with the dog leg cose ratio box and lsd. That was my daily driver for 6 years, I was 23 when I got that. I was a low paid office worker, it took everything I had! I didn't care, it was a total rocket that handled and stopped really well. Driving for fun! The point is, 20 years later, I still miss it! :)
And now the car won’t start…get used to saying that :) They say if you can afford a jag you can afford another car and driver to follow you for when it breaks down
Hello from germany.There is a metalfilter on every side,where you put in gas!This things are rusting away and clug up the fuel system!May be,you should take a look at it.Sorry for my bad english.
Prost! Since fixing the fuel pump the second time, I haven't had any other issues with the fuel system, and the inline filters are staying pretty clear now! Fingers crossed to no more issues, but I will keep adding 2 stroke oil occasionally when I fill up. Extra lubrication won't hurt anything :D
@@ADDvanced we storaged a xj-c 12 cylinder for around 10-12 years.Both Filter are gone and the metalflakes are in every part of the fuel system!we have to celan every line,every part.Even it ok now,check the filter,so nothing can happen in the future.At the gas station you are the coolest guy parking in the middle and with two pumps on,lol!Was a great time as a child in the backseat of our 2 jags,both 12 cylinder,one coupe and one limo!Im missing them.
I don't understand why you wouldn't just use some vise grips on that brass nut? And of course you're going to replace that with a different bolt I assume
WIth the valance on, I couldn't get the vice grips on; there wasn't enough clearance. With the valance off, I tried, but all it did was further round off the brass. They were installed so long ago, the only thing convincing them to come off was the air hammer. Replacements were $40 each so I just refreshed mine with fresh seals.
Yeah, the compressor is still in there. The system wasn't working, and the lines across the top of the engine were horrible looking. The windows roll down AND it has vent windows, so I don't think I need AC anyway.
Hope you've replaced all the non-metallic fuel lines/filters? Even if they look OK, they'll not standup to modern fuel with it's ethanol content. So many classics have discovered this by being engulfed in flames.
A lot of them, I didn't do the ones that required fittings on the end, but they were also wrapped in stainless, so .. yeah those are staying. I'll keep an eye on it but no leaks or fuel smells for now.
@@ADDvanced Wrapping in stainless just protects from external damage, but does nothing to stop rubber degradation through age or ethanol presence. You cannot keep an eye on such pipes until the failure has already occurred and maybe the firemen are extinguishing your car. Huge problem in classics, as the materials used are just not suitable for ethanol.
I'm sorry, but I think you have placed the front overriders in the incorrect position. If I remember correctly they should be in line with the bonnet opening shutlines.
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Do you realize that we drive on the other side of the road here in the uk - so your uk headlights (unless they are from a left hand drive car) will have the wrong beam pattern and will blind oncoming traffic and probably get you a ticket!
Twin tank caps so a gentleman can fill up from either side without dragging a nasty ass hose across the rear of the car. Jaguar thought this was important.
@@RobertPirtle-q9g Thanks Robert! I hope to do a trip with it at some point; definitely going to Elkhart lake with it, but the dream would be to drive to Cali with it
Yes, never noticed that before. Don,t see to many XJ6 in the UK nowadays. Most have rusted out, but that 6 cylinder sounds superb. Persevere with it, great car.
Now I know why my tool box has cranked imperial spanner’s. It’s in case I accidentally buy a Jaaaag. Great job fella, that car looks sooo good. 🇱🇺
Thanks Tom! Pretty stoked on how it's turning out! I would definitely scoop a series 1 XJ6 if you get the opportunity; really cool chassis, ride is amazing, handles good, drives great!
Just a little tip for you that you might be unaware of. One should always close the bonnet of an XJ6 from the middle at the front. Repeatedly closing the bonnet from one side can, over time, slightly distort the bonnet. Not that it is noticeable visually, but one of the bonnet latches will let go when going over bumps and one side will pop up. It’s really, REALLY annoying when it keeps happening.
But I’m really envious of your car. It’s what I would have, even with no money limits.
Cheers
Thanks! I actually didn't know that, and have been frustrated with shutting the hood more than once. I am pretty happy with this thing right now! Better find more wood to knock on, but yeah, it has great specs for an XJ6!
@@ADDvanced No problem. If it persists, try favouring closing it from the side you haven't been closing if from. Probably the passenger side,
i'm guessing. That may correct the 'twist' in the meantime. But once fixed, get used to closing - actually, no slamming it! - from the front.
I've had about eight XJs, but your one, a Series 1 with a manual gearbox and a triple carb set up is my ultimate.
I currently have an XJR, which is great, but in my ultimate fantasy, I would have an XJ6 like yours to travel from New York to California.
I continue to dream.
@@citizenx2422 How do you slam from the front? Lift the grill area? Or slam by reaching over the edge of the car? Don't let dreams be dreams! Series 1s are still relatively affordable for some reason.
@@ADDvanced Sorry, I should have been clearer. Standing in front of the car, with one hand, grab the top of the grille where it meets the top of the hood and place the other hand somewhere in the middle of the hood. As you close it, use this hand to slam it shut. The central pressure should keep the hood square as it shuts.
To complicate things, if the car has been owned by someone who hasn't done this, they may have been tempted to 'adjust' the springs on the hood catches. You'll have to work that out, Im afraid.
Series 1s ARE (relatively) expensive in England. My impression is that America didn't really LOVE the early XJs in the way that they did E-Types, which may acoount for the lower values. Do you think that's true?
@@citizenx2422 Yeah, I think XJ6s in general are not worth much, because people associate them with being unrelialbe, expensive, complicated, and slow. For the series 2 and 3 cars, I think they're probably more correct as the cars just had more and more BS, which I think has affected the Series 1 pricing and kept it low.
Jaguar's motto was 'Grace, Pace and Space' and the XJ6 really brought those elements together.
A 4 door E Type no less.
Love watching videos like this. I bought a '97 XJ6 Van Den Plas in January. I've never been much of car mechanic but I've be plugging away on it. New power steering rack, water pump and alternator so far.
Hey man, gotta learn somehow. I didn't know anything about these engines when I bought it, now I do. :)
Proper Bank Robbers car , very popular with the criminal element back in the day .Great content, Greetings from the U.K 👍
Thanks Stephen! I don't know about robbing a bank in a bright yellow car, but hey it does scoot pretty well lol
My Series 1 manual was stolen off my driveway the very day that they stole £51 million just three miles away from me in Tonbridge.
I like to imagine it was used in the getaway!
@@ADDvanced Point taken about the colour 😄
@@citizenx2422 WOW !
I thought the front end looked funny! - I'm in the Uk and have never seen those headlights before! It looks much better now. Great episode, thanks. :)
The lights and those horrible bumperettes ruined it; not it looks like it should again
That car is absolutely beautiful and that front end is just something else. Those things drive way better than most people know
They sure do! It surprised me, I thought it would be floatier
@@ADDvanced it is an was when it came out a superb car they drive like a dream you have the best looking version as well mind you the xj12 is something else again!! a decent paint job and wood resto on that car will make it a keeper!
Like your optimism. And good to see the 911 in action.
Thanks! 911 has been pretty solid for the most part, knock on wood
These cars are awesome. Those who know know. The others don't!
Def way underrated, and undervalued. Meanwhile old BMW values are crazy.
Great series. Seeing and driving a classic Jag is always a special occasion.
I live in a boring area so most people don't even notice, they're all just content driving their crossovers :\
Absolutely, more Jag!!!!
I'll try!
I like your videos. Maybe because i am jaguar xj lover😅 keep going!
Right on! I wasn't really an XJ guy but I guess I am now :D
Great video my friend! You have the coolest car in the area and it’s a Jaaaaaag!🤣
Thanks John!! It’s funny because I live in a boring area so nobody really even notices it
Beautiful car. Always loved the way jag used to design their cars.
XK120 is striking, would definitely jump on a project version if the price was right
They may have been all autos in the US, but here in the UK manuals were available. However, from reading many years ago, the XJ6 was said to be not well suited to the manual. In any case, autos were overwhelmingly the most puchased versions. Lovely to see this car being driven. Thanks for posting this video.
It's not the best shifter; big long throws and whatnot, but it's def more fun than a 3 speed auto. I love it!
Cool history on the dealership
Right? Stoked about this car!
A nice old Cat, and a nice old Dog too !
The best. Almost died earlier this year, came back way weaker but still plays frisbee!
Cool hack on the roof lining. Respect
Thanks bro! LMK what you want to see more of!
Nice one...she's a beaut ....coming back to life thanks to you...great vid ❤
Thanks Jonathan! More to do, more updates planned, but the weather has turned here, so not sure when the next episode will be.
The xj did come with a manual from the factory with overdrive and a lsd. That's what made it so famous at the time because it was so advanced
Not in America. All automatic
Beautiful work.
Thanks! Hope you dig the next one too
Great episode.
Thank you Grey One! I want to believe 👽
Really loving your Jag videos!
Thanks man! Appreciate it!
Such a genuine, authentic video. Nice job! 💪🤙
Thanks Chris! Glad you dug it! Cheers!
Great content!!!
Thanks Richard! What do you want to see more of?
Keep the faith. Once you have all the bugs worked out, you'll have a great, rewarding car to drive.
Good luck.
Will do! Love it so far
You can buy the head rest foam from SnG Barrett, wrap the new foam in a bag and form a seal with a shop vac, suck them down to install. Makes a big difference on the interior with fresh headrest foam.
Is there a zipper on them? Or do you slice the leather on a seam and restitch? Haven't looked yet but that is a good idea
@ADDvanced pull the headrests out (mine where stuck in there lol), there will be a plastic cover over the bottom,, usually very brittle, I covered them I a layer of resin and seems to have worked, 2 screws hold that in, the cover will be stapled, mine where at least, the foam ain't cheap but worth it,
@@ADDvanced just a thought maybe try source some from everydayxj a company over there good priced too.
This is just so cool! Thanks guys- Loving this 😊
Thanks Sean! Appreciate it!
Great vid, keep at it! Just a heads up, you might want to consider proactively rebuilding the clutch slave cylinder which on these cars are notoriously prone to failing and will also leave you stranded at an in opportune time. The Jag lovers forum has a thread about replacing all the slave cylinder internals with an Isuzu Trooper piston. I just finished doing it on my E-type and it’s a dirt cheap fix that works great.
Thanks! Car is current inop because master cylinder failed. Just rebuilt it w fresh internals and hooking it back up
@@ADDvancedYep. It’s just one more step in the process of getting it bulletproof. Jaguars can be reliable and enjoyable and getting them there is all part of the ownership experience. Just like any other car.
@@Plodalong-allday Yeah, teething problems. When I restore boats they're usually problematic the first season, decent the 2nd season, and 3rd season they're bulletproof :)
Greetings from across the pond! Many moons ago I was a police officer here in the UK. Working in what would be your equivilent of Highway Patrol, the XJ6 4.2 litre was our vehicle of choice when it came to comfort, handling, and reliability. As for power and speed? Our engineers worked their magic, and 150 mph was certainly very doable, but I was very thankful that I wasn't asked to pay for the fuel they consumed. I have owned a couple of modern Jags, but in my humble opinion they don't come halfway close to offering the same driving experience that came with the old XJ's. Don't you just love driving a car where you press a button and something happens rather than scroling through a menu on a touch pad?
Thank you for taking the time to write such an awesome comment! Yeah, I really like driving this car, it's old.... but it feels good, it doesn't feel like a floaty jello suspension american classic car; it feels planted! The XK engine is superb and very smooth; very happy with how this car is turning out so far!
Brilliant update on the Jag.
Still it goes to show the degree of mechanical sympathy/understanding you have to have with these types of classic English cars these days, especially the SU/Stromberg carb/fuel setup.
Most if not all service centres/garages these days cannot/will not service these systems.
I concur re the bonnet closing procedure of these cars.
Tbh the SUs were simpler than I originally thought. Pretty cool carb design
They've been around for a very longtime - since 1904 and patented in 1906. Once set up correctly they last for ages without adjustment and they are not in need of some black art or Satans touch to tune them! Quite simple really!
I told you you’d fall in love with that engine. If you can imagine it pulling around 700 fewer pounds, then it’s an E-type.
Yeah, the drivetrain is great, the chassis is great as is; with a lot less weight it'd be ridiculous :D
Clarke Gable's XK120 was sitting Years unrecognised here in my Neighborhood in Switzerland. Was discovered and restored a view Years ago.
Wow that's awesome! I’ll look it up
I had a series 1 4.2 back in the '70's ..Even though it was an automatic it still drove brillantly . The XJS used the same SWB chassis /floorpan. Later Jaguars had a longer wheelbase which ruined the handling ! When you shut the boot /trunk just drop it gently until it's nearly shut and then simply use your body weight to shut it . When shutting the bonnet/ hood place one hand in the centre , the other place under the front edge of the grille and then firmly shut the hood . There's less chance of the hood shutting out of alignment . Manual XJ 's normally had overdrive on 3rd and top . As you pointed out yours must be out of an "e" type as they never had overdrive (not enough room ) . Oh ! And by the way old boy . Your first pronounciation is the best . TALLY HO ! 😊
lol I caught flak on pronunciation last time so I figured I'd try to hit all of them this episode :D. Good point about the hood!
Cool man!👍👍
Thanks buddy!
I'm in the UK and that's a nice S1 XJ mate, I've got a tidy 1973 S1 2.8 auto {😪) Buried away in a Barn!
Thanks Scotty! I think it's about time to get that thing going again! Or sell it to someone who will!
Hi Rob
Great to see you guys over the ditch starting to love this old Jags. She's a beauty.! What gearbox does she have? Thanks for the positive comments on my channel
Looking fwd to the next episode
Brett
nice Jag.
I had the Daimler Double-Six it was chauffer driven for 20 years for the one owner.
I rebuilt the motor and added a few tuning parts it was just effortless to 100mph but the MPG was awful. Add to that filling BOTH tanks was boring and the people behind were less than impressed when you fill one tank close the cap up, they think your done.... nope another tank to fill. 🤣🤣
haha, yeah I bet. I'm a fan of the XK I6; I don't think I'll ever get near a V12.
Great vid Thanks
Thanks Steve!
Interesting that it’s an XJ Series 1 but it appears to have a Series 2 bootlid…the plinth is a Series 2 item. Series 1 cars had small ‘winglets’ either side of the turn latch. I would also suggest the triple manifold is from a later 4.2 litre Mark X or 420G saloon, not an E-Type. Love the fact it’s a manual. Had a few of these, one a V12. They’re a sublime machine when they’re properly looked after. Mine were my mistresses, always needing lavishing with cash even though they were a beautiful and intoxicating machine…
73s were weird. Lots of rolling changes during production so yeah some of them came w series 2 bootlids.
@ …must have been a US market thing as I’ve never seen an S1 XJ here in Australia like that and I was in two Jaguar clubs all up 26 years…Interesting…
@@OrnumCR Maybe? Check 1973 only
I spy some Carlson parts! Congrats man this thing is sick!
There's so much cool stuff there.... and dude is barely selling or fixing any of it. Blows my mind.
Brilliant front end improvements😎 best of all a supportive wife😒
Design intent is important. It's wild how regulations mess things up, and make the original intent fall apart. This is also why lowering almost every car is a huge improvement; the concept sketches of the car by the transportation designers likely did not have that much wheel gap. Lowering it gets it closer to the original vision.
Great video - it looked as if there were some new oil stains on your garage floor - a natural accompaniment to British cars - but worth it!
Yeah, I haven't cleaned under there yet, and slowly solving all the oil leaks. I'll get there!
Nice work again! Your wife has a big cat..literally that's not a euphemism..lol
looking forward to the next one.!
Thanks, that was our little buddy who just recently passed. It's been hard. Life is short.
@ADDvanced Oh man! Sorry to hear that! Pets are family and it's definitely not easy.
@@chadburud5681 Do cool things! Everything is temporary.
Welcome to vintage British car ownership, where you spend almost as much time with a tool in your hand as the steering wheel. Have you checked to see if you have an overdrive on your gearbox? They were pretty common in the US. My '72 MGB GT has one. It makes a huge difference on the highway. It would be attached to the tail housing of the box.
Getting anything reliable after a long period of not being road worthy tends to have a period where things fail in quick succession until it reaches a happy reliable equilibrium
@ADDvanced Generally speaking, that's true, and I had good luck mechanically with my MG, which had been mostly sitting for about a decade when I acquired it in 2011. But Jag's seem to suffer more issues than MG's of the same era. That said, no cars like to sit and the key to a happy vintage car from any maker is regular use. The XJ is one of my favorite 4-door sedans ever and the rare (in the US) 2-door version is even more beautiful. I would love to own either.
If that's a 4.2 litre that's the best but try and get a V12 it's 2 of the 2.8 litre engines combined so sounds glorious , early ones had 6 carbs .... Glad you like the Torque that's the point of these cars it's effortless , imagine that in a racing alloy D or E type ...
No thanks, that V12 seems like a nightmare. And yeah, this drivetrain is fun and would be fantastic in a lighter car!
Had a S1 v12 with down draft Webbers insane car
I bet that sounded wild
according to Top Gear the best ride ever (Jaguar)
I would agree, but I have never driven an Citroen SM, so I don't know.
I like your channel ...and komment from wife. you are on the right way.keep it rolling kitty purrs good...
Thanks Nic! Cheers!
Mixing vinnegar and baking soda just neutralizes both and makes a salt solution. Foaming is the only effect of this mixture, it's totaly and absolutely useless otherwise. Placebo effect is the most you get from it.
Vinnegar did it's job, you're good with that.
Correct. The point of the baking soda was to neutralize the effects of the vinegar. That was the point. Then a lot of water.
What is the acceleration like? How powerful is it? I ask because I have the same engine and I’ve considered making it a triple carb like this.
It scoots pretty well, in the next video I'll try to get some numbers, and do more burnouts :)
Front end looks a lot better !!! I can't believe you got those carburetors to work good . I wonder what parts they used for the clutch pedal and linkage when it was change to a manual transmission ? Mechanical or hydraulic linkage ? Can you give a idea of what you played for it ? I don't have any idea $3500 or $15000?
Yeah, staying true to the designer's original vision makes the thing way more attractive. Carbs tend to work well if you rebuild them with all new parts! Those bumper overriders were so bad. The clutch is a Nabco 5/8 hydraulic master cylinder, which from what I can tell, was used on a lot of Datsuns/Nissans. I got a good deal on it, because it wasn't running when I bought it.
Are you familar with Harry's Garage on TH-cam? He's got an XJC V12 and he's put a manual box on that! It's a gorgeous car pushing an honest 350bhp, check it out.
@@robinfoster7597 Yeah, saw that! Sounded cool, but end of the day, I still like the giant inline XK over the V12.
@@ADDvanced oh I love the straight six too - in the 70's my Dad had an Aston Martin DBS with the 4 litre 6 on triple Webbers and 5 speed box - my first word was "car" I'm loving your Jag, think you should keep it! In the 90's I had a BMW 635 CSI, chrome bumper model, with the dog leg cose ratio box and lsd. That was my daily driver for 6 years, I was 23 when I got that. I was a low paid office worker, it took everything I had! I didn't care, it was a total rocket that handled and stopped really well. Driving for fun! The point is, 20 years later, I still miss it! :)
13 seconds in you accidentally said Jaguar correctly😂
I'm going to say it as many different ways as possible for the lulz
And now the car won’t start…get used to saying that :)
They say if you can afford a jag you can afford another car and driver to follow you for when it breaks down
If something hasn't been on the road in 35 years, it's bound to have some hiccups. I'll get it sorted
Hello from germany.There is a metalfilter on every side,where you put in gas!This things are rusting away and clug up the fuel system!May be,you should take a look at it.Sorry for my bad english.
Prost! Since fixing the fuel pump the second time, I haven't had any other issues with the fuel system, and the inline filters are staying pretty clear now! Fingers crossed to no more issues, but I will keep adding 2 stroke oil occasionally when I fill up. Extra lubrication won't hurt anything :D
@@ADDvanced we storaged a xj-c 12 cylinder for around 10-12 years.Both Filter are gone and the metalflakes are in every part of the fuel system!we have to celan every line,every part.Even it ok now,check the filter,so nothing can happen in the future.At the gas station you are the coolest guy parking in the middle and with two pumps on,lol!Was a great time as a child in the backseat of our 2 jags,both 12 cylinder,one coupe and one limo!Im missing them.
I don't understand why you wouldn't just use some vise grips on that brass nut? And of course you're going to replace that with a different bolt I assume
WIth the valance on, I couldn't get the vice grips on; there wasn't enough clearance. With the valance off, I tried, but all it did was further round off the brass. They were installed so long ago, the only thing convincing them to come off was the air hammer. Replacements were $40 each so I just refreshed mine with fresh seals.
The XJ6 Needs lead free petrol additive as the valves are set for leaded petrol of the 60s and 70s Jeff in UK.
Hey thanks I haven’t been adding any but I will now!
Back on the JAG😂
JAAGGGGGGG
You took the a/c out? Did you replace it? No idea what your plan is for it.... Maybe I missed something
Yeah, the compressor is still in there. The system wasn't working, and the lines across the top of the engine were horrible looking. The windows roll down AND it has vent windows, so I don't think I need AC anyway.
You keep saying “assume the position, bend over” use a JACK and bring the car up to you!😉
Hey, there's an idea! I will try that next time
Hope you've replaced all the non-metallic fuel lines/filters?
Even if they look OK, they'll not standup to modern fuel with it's ethanol content.
So many classics have discovered this by being engulfed in flames.
A lot of them, I didn't do the ones that required fittings on the end, but they were also wrapped in stainless, so .. yeah those are staying. I'll keep an eye on it but no leaks or fuel smells for now.
@@ADDvanced Wrapping in stainless just protects from external damage, but does nothing to stop rubber degradation through age or ethanol presence. You cannot keep an eye on such pipes until the failure has already occurred and maybe the firemen are extinguishing your car. Huge problem in classics, as the materials used are just not suitable for ethanol.
If you want to donate to pay for the replacements I'll do it! :) I am poor right now though
I'm sorry, but I think you have placed the front overriders in the incorrect position. If I remember correctly they should be in line with the bonnet opening shutlines.
They can only go here. This is a 73.
Also sorry to upset you, but if you imported used headlights from a UK car, they'll be for RHD and dip in the wrong direction.
Just imported the buckets. They’re fine I aimed the lights on my garage to spec
Did I miss the boat content this year or is it on another channel?
Not sure how you missed them, they were some of my most popular videos ever. I can't tell you how to use youtube in the comments, please check out my channel page.
The point of the XJ6 is long distance high average speed driving , it doesn't notice highway gradients ,
It drives great!
Next time just try a reverse cut socket on that drain nut
Hey that’s a good idea
Do you realize that we drive on the other side of the road here in the uk - so your uk headlights (unless they are from a left hand drive car) will have the wrong beam pattern and will blind oncoming traffic and probably get you a ticket!
The headlights are from America. Only the buckets are from Europe, and those have plenty of adjustment.
Hi how much do you want for the jag.
No idea. If I sell it, it'll be at auction.
@ADDvanced I am in Australia
Twin tank caps so a gentleman can fill up from either side without dragging a nasty ass hose across the rear of the car. Jaguar thought this was important.
Haven’t had that problem w any other car I own; I just park w the filler next to the pump.
Are you planning to sell?? May be interested.
I don't know yet. I have too many cars at the moment, and I need to thin the herd at some point.
I’m going to finish this video tonight
Lmk what you think
@ I bet that’s a trip taking car and good video brother man .
@@RobertPirtle-q9g Thanks Robert! I hope to do a trip with it at some point; definitely going to Elkhart lake with it, but the dream would be to drive to Cali with it
I'm a glutton for your punishment Rob...
Not s'bad, all things considered. Repairing the clutch master cylinder, however....
there is nothing goofy about the cams on a jag xk engine!!
Way more shaft than lobes, they look empty!! I'm used to Honda and V8 bumpsticks
Btw it’s jag-u-ar hope this is helpful
JAG-u-arr
JagWIREEEEE
Nice video, thanks, but please get them awful wheels off it.
But those are the stock wheels....
Yes, never noticed that before. Don,t see to many XJ6 in the UK nowadays. Most have rusted out, but that 6 cylinder sounds superb. Persevere with it, great car.
@@davidshepherd4808 Thanks! Will do! What do you want to see more of in the next one?
They came as a manual with overdrive from 1968
Not in America.