The technical qualities of this video - lighting, camera angles, editing, narration - are just outstanding. The people complaining about why he hasn’t finished this or done that should pipe down and appreciate how much time goes into putting together a broadcast-quality 45 minute video like this.
@@micheljansen85why though? It’s not like you’re gonna borrow it. You ever stand around running a MiG welder outside in the winter? If you like the videos just let it go & enjoy. It’s not your project, and we’re getting free content, and he’s not even shilling supplements or an online therapy/data mining corporation. We’re the audience we don’t get to determine his content. We just tune in or we don’t.
My dude - you have MY car!!! It just randomly popped up on my feed. Hilarious. Love the attention and care you put into her. She was a great car while I had it. I am just so happy someone got it that could take care of of a few things she needed. Don't close the sunroof shade, it'll peel off the liner, lol. I don't know if you read comments, but would love to hear if you still have her. Hope you enjoy it!
@therealCamoron the air shock was 1200 and the compressor was about 500. I got all 4 replaced with coil springs for 1200 for all 4. I didn't want to continually replace each.
I really loved your video. I’m 67 and have Parkinson’s but when I was your age I had a shop in my garage and in my spare time I would repair customers cars that were brought to me. Though my primary job at the Ford dealership was in upper mgmt, I loved turning wrenches. The only car I worked on were the 89-95 Taurus SHO. I could diagnose common issues, do major tuneups, pull and replace or rebuild the engine and even opened and refreshed the manual 5 spd cars. The things you did on the jaguar brought back fond memories. Your passion is incredible and your general knowledge on working on cars second to none. Thank you for allowing me to relive your no non-sense approach to fixing things and handling problems. I chuckled when you tightened the piston on the e-brake with pliers and referred to the “special tool” set that some people use but you found needle nose pliers our just as effective. I had that “special tool” set.
Awesome presentation, why. This information for me is like a “reset” button thats so timely needed. What I did notice is that you have the skills to tackle anything. Maybe you are a mechanic. You also have a garage with a professional lift inside, and just about every tool necessary to approach any job. In life, that’s a really good place to be. I truly appreciate your videos, they are very inspiring and really right on time. I think you are God-send. I really mean that. Please make more videos on fixing / repairing / replacing and upgrading on different vehicles. Again I thank you kindly.
You, sir , are a true rarity nowadays . I'm 66 and have only just found a Proper Mechanic to look after my 20 year old Lexus ( just turned 100k old .) He took his time and diagnosed stuff the old fashioned way ; stuff that "all the usual suspects" were miles away from , even with their fancy 'bells & whistles' computer screens . And he had no objections to me staying in the workshop and watching , out of simple curiosity . I don't like the way cars are going. Hell , I don't really like the way Anything is going nowadays - but that's another sermon ! Best Wishes to you .
2007 Super V8 owner here (the long wheelbase version of the XJR) for going on 10 years. 1. Excellent video, you never see people working on these. 2. Do you not have a press? The 20 ton harbor freight one is a game changer 3. Road noise is partially tires I am sure 4. Please redo the headliner as I need to do mine 5. They are reasonably priced and easy to work on 6. I found the arnot coil springs ride better than the air suspension, but if you want to go back, the conversion process is easy to reverse (it’s almost always the bags leaking that causes the replacement and/or the filter on the compressor) 7. Spray the subframes, but it won’t rot as you say 8. Get a lower engine cover as that keeps corrosion away 9. Get the top engine cover because they look good and keep noise down 10. Change the supercharger oil when you have some time. 11. What rotors did you buy? I want to do rotors soon on mine. I have been using akebono pads. 12. Orange coolant is factory. Overall my ownership experience has been fantastic. The 4.2 and 6 speed ZF and the design are just extremely well done and they are fast (4.9 0-60). I did a thermostat, the coil conversion, and the parking brake ECU in almost ten years. You can put tons of miles on these jags and they run forever (knock on wood).
You and him, these cars need owners like that. Rightly and properly maintained, they can show up just about anything in period, and maybe not a hellcat, but I would at least reckon a 392 Hemi. From 2012 to 2020, my 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas was without flaw in it's performance. Straight Six, but never failed me... The only unreliable thing about it is, as typical of my generation, my income and employment.
I have owned lots of Jags over the years from Mk5 to V12 Xj. Nice to drive but awful to work on and not reliable (Lukas again), most people steer clear hence the low prices. Run a problem free Nissan Leaf now, charged off solar.
Waldo's style of work is more realistic because he is very pragmatic with his jobs here. He does not care about aesthetics but just does what needs to be done which is a more accurate depiction of what happens in a shop. It also shows how much you can do with basic tools (as long as you have a lift of course).
I'm 78 now and therefore don't get into all this engineering giggery pokery now but I have to say this is the best maintenance/repair video I have ever seen. Excellent camerawork and lighting without obstruction so as you have a clear view of what is being worked on. Good clear explanations. Top marks for this production and yes, being a Brit I love the Jaguars
I really like when someone buys a used car like this and truly fully checks and changes everything that's needed and maybe couple things not needed now but still does,this is a lot more interesting to watch then other massive TH-cam auto channels that do this
"Looks like the transmission fluid isn't too bad but since i'm already in here, I might as well replace the transmission" "The altenator seems to be working fine, but since i'm replacing it, I might aswel replace the AC pump and timing chain as well" "The tirepresure seems to be a bit low, but since i have to inflate them, I might aswell replace to ECU" This man leaves no stone unturned, jokes aside I admire your passion for cars and your comitmment to do thorough service and repairs!
It's a real problem. I have a JKU with it's axles on the ground because I wanted to replace a bump stop. When all is said and done I'll have installed an e-locker, upgraded the brakes and will have all new suspension with new control arms, sway links and track bar. Now that I am thinking about it, may as well upgrade the brake lines too.
I am no mechanic but I do my own work with the aid of Google whenever possible. I take the same attitude regarding "as long as I am in here". Better safe than sorry.
Stumbled across your channel and just wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying it. I'm a retired lifelong car guy and it's refreshing to see someone your age with the knowledge know-how and motivation. Keep up the great work
Just happened to find this site when the Jaguar peaked my interest. This man has a refined quality to his presentation. No whining, no drama and even proper English. Not only is he a great mechanic seems to be educated as well. This site will be at the top of my list. Along with adapt ape. Another great heavy duty diesel mechanic.
I had a 2005 Jaguar XJR and rate it as one of the best cars I have ever owned. I modified it a lot. Even before modification it was very fast and handled extremely well. The best mod was installation of an LSD so that made it much quicker off the mark as well as making fast exits from side roads way more stable. One thing that happens with these supercharged engines is the coolers get clogged with oil deposits and are basically ineffective after about 50,000 even with great maintenance so they need cleaning. Not only is it fast but it is also economical. I also travelled between MD and MA regularly at night at speeds sometimes over 100mph and was never stopped by police even tho they saw me. It would easily top 120mph in just a very short time indeed.
Quality content Waldo. Do not compromise your content, keep up the high standard. We do not want rubbish vids every week...that is for lesser channels! Its a Jag, and its in good shape. They tend to have electrical problems, and corrosion from road salt does not help. They are a nightmare, and not very many on UK roads nowadays. My buddy had one and it wouldn't start, it was the immobiliser cutting power to the fuel pump. Possibly the Aluminium panels and the steel chassis combo.
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback/encouragement! I have to admit: I hadn't considered electrical issues as a potential issue. I'm not looking forward to having them, but at least I'm qualified to fix them 🤷♂️
@@WaldosWorld yes i agree active-air or active-Tbar's are amazing and yes in year 2000+ coil or leafs just feel cheap but 🤷♂ i know people that did a similar result on late90's caddy's, i just wouldn't have in fact iv done the opposite and used aftermarket air-systems so much better feel/control/towing-capacity ect even without fully installed-correctly aka my sibling was being cheep on his tj/lj so for now it's missing kit-parts that it need's but it's his plan to add them ( was my plan on top of the v8+auto-over-drive engine swap but didn't get to it in time 😉 ) in the next 5 years, but yah you can tell it needs the rest of the actu-air/off-road-only kit but still better than stock/use-in-05to07 as i tried farriering a empty light 2 car huller and couldn't pull it off even in the flat driveway/tow-yard boss-place, now in 2022 loaded to 5-6k lb's so yes it works 👌 as for the jaguars AJ4.0 it's probably the automatic and or the lacking of modify options ( rare+electronics+tunes ect ) that kill's it $$$ and jag missed the opportunity to use the mustang-mod/coyote-v8/and or ford TR6060 or pattern-bell that's not helpful, yes i realises that in 2000-09 selling a stick would have been a hard/rare sell ( but normal for my chargers era ) but would have helped keep resale's values&pr/enthusiasm higher , have one out of a Lincoln LS-8 2002-05? non-vvt like your engine is just without the supercharged option and no im not 100% sure about fitments to a 10R80 transmission's but that's been the hope sense 2014~ in the jeep, yeh im slow at Christmas 🎄gift 🎁to family/old-man ( there both ford fans died-blue, im a 60's mopar guy myself 😉) to were now it got transferred/sold down/someone-else, so now it might endup getting a 4th-G coyote instead but 🤷♂ as a mechanic 👨🔧in 2009-14~ this fell into my lap and coyotes were more rare and $$ at the time
I fitted Monroe air assist shocks to a Ford which allowed softer leaf springs. The ride was 1000% better but body roll was horrible. I fitted two solenoid valves. One isolated the shocks across the car (body roll fixed) the other isolated the compressor. They don’t like starting under load.
Wow! I have the same car 2004 XJR with 69,000 miles. I just done upper control arms and tie rods etc. Your video just gave me more confidence to compete all the maintenance! Thank you!
Brilliant video. Your seemingly endless patience with those little annoying, restricted access fasteners is truly impressive. A final breakdown of costs and time would be icing on the cake.
I had the same generation jag. Mine was an '04 too. I liked mine. It went away in favor of a 2003 s55 amg mercedes. The two biggest headaches I had with mine were what is know in Jag circles as the "hose of death" and a transmission problem.... The hose of death is for the throttle body heater. The wonderful Jag engineers ran the rubber hose in the intake valley. Not a big deal on the non- supercharged version. A very big deal on the supercharged one, requiring removal of the entire supercharger to replace. As for the lovely 6hp26, mine was perfect 85% of the time. You would have almost never known there was a problem... until you got on the throttle hard on something like an on ramp. Then it would blow the 5th to 6th gear shift and put the trans in limp mode. As soon as you shut the car off, it would reset, and be fine. Until the next time lol. After awhile I learned how to sort of drive around the problem. Enjoy!
I mostly don't understand what you're doing with your car maintenance and repairs, but find your videos fascinating. And honestly, I am jealous of your knowledge and abilities. Keep 'em rollin....
Pro tip: In the future, When replacing tie rods, always count how many turns it takes to remove it.Then, reinstall new parts with the same amount of turns back on.That way, the alignment spec will be fairly close until you can get it professionally realigned. 👍 HAPPY WRENCHING!
The s class might be more reliable, more powerful, and might be luxurious but the jag is a jaaaaaaaaaaaag and you can steal anything because you have a jaaaaaaaaaaaag. And its really beautiful and elegant and you look like a man of great taste and culture (I hope everyone understands the grand tour reference.) It really seems like a easy car to work on (edit: thanks for the likes guys! I am not a mechanic and just a car guy who knows a bit but not a lot about cars so when something I say is wrong please correct me and something i forgot to say is that I wanted a merc since I was 9 so I am very biased in favour of mercs.)
@@WaldosWorlddude...be glad.... you got that for a steal.... Be glad that your dream car isn't 75k... CAUSE UNCLE KEN TOUCHED BETTY LOU WILLIAMSONS BOOB IN THE SUMMER OF 59 AT THE DRIVE IN SO..... NOSTALGIA......WHEEE!!!!!
@@williamegler8771 A few points to note: Firstly, any 20 year old luxury car is going to be somewhat unreliable due to their high tech nature, although speaking from 7 years of XJ ownership experience I can say it has actually been pretty good. Since it is all aluminium it doesn't rust. Secondly, the comparable S-Class, the W220, is widely considered the worst S-Class ever made and the interiors were cheap and full of plastic. A little known fact is that Jaguar actually made all the wood veneers for the interiors because MB couldn't figure out how. Thirdly, the most powerful engine in the S-class may be more powerful than the Jag, but because the Jag is all aluminium it weights significantly less meaning that any performance difference is negligible. On top of this, the car handles and performs better due to being around 250kgs lighter than a comparable limo from any other brand apart from maybe the A8 which was also aluminium. As Clarkson put it, "The S-Class may be a comparable limo, but an S-Class won't go or stop anywhere near as well! If you're a keen driver, this is the only big car you can have."
@@MrJkosta ???? Master mechanic is a regular term, often at a dealership or even an independent shop that by training and testing ir even hands on work has achieved a level of excellence in automotive repairs. If you don't like the industry term you can substitute the adjectives excellent or very good mechanic. Just found this channel and first video was the cross country journey to bring back a Maserati. Other than a trannie in limp mode and reset it went very well.
I am absolutely horrified at how easy that Jag is to work on?! I mean everything has pretty good access to it, and you had plenty of very tough nuts to break. Now it makes me want one,
@@shanemcman3665 Will it have a person referring to negatives as "bloody messes"? If so, will it be over night, or more of a gradual transformation? I love the phrase. Folks don't seem to know it's origin. Some think they do. I've heard well respected British historians get it wrong. I've heard some theorize with incorrect certainty that it referred to combat & what not. Smh (scholors) Allow me to set the record straight. As are a lot of good profanities that have been time tested, it's a body part or bodily function. It's the monthly shedding of the lining of the female what not! The menstration! What makes more of a bloody mess? What creates more of a bloody hell? Remember , you saw it here first folks!
It's built before the Germans completely lost their minds and made mind bogglingly complex disposable cars. Still a nightmare, I'd never own one, but it's nothing compared to today's European cars.
Great job, both with your work on the car, your video, audio, and post production. Probably the best I've seen for mechanic work on a non-television level.
Your troubleshooting approach is top notch. Really good video. Newer cars are so ridiculously expensive that skills such as yours are valuable. It’s generous that you share them!
Love the way you describe tie rods when you move the wheel side to side and a ball joint up and down, I learn a lot just by listening to you, I am now subscribed and I'm glad I found your channel, beautiful 2004 jag bud.
Man, I really have to take my hat off to you. You really know your stuff. I can really appreciate someone like yourself that really knows what he’s doing. He would put most Ford mechanics out of business. Love your videos you’re awesome man you’re my new best friend.
I'd recommend replacing just the bearing only when the part is discontinued (like in this Jag), impossible to find, or ridiculously more expensive than the bearing alone.
Probably the best calm detailed honest how to video with no leaping around or tearing up and down the road shouting me me me ! this was about the car the work involved and the outcome soooooo ( Nice one ! ) thanks.
Bought the same model couple weeks ago :) lots of work ahead. Also was impressed by it's aluminum body. Thank you for the quality of video. No BS soundtracks and other garbage. Nice job 👍
I’m a novice ran across your channel and I like the way that you do the maintenance from all to gasket changing transmission fluid, etc. simply outstanding. I wish you were my mechanic.
This and the X358 models that succeeded it are IMO the best they ever made. Light, classic looks, the AJV8, sumptuous interior. With the Jag-droid infotainment upgrade available now, I'd still love a super V8 as a daily driver. Great video!
First time viewer and found myself watching the entire video as your production, editing, and narration are top-notch. I absolutely love that generation Jaguar’s design but have always avoided owning because of the reputation of unreliability. I might reconsider after this viewing. Will be interested in your post-winter report card. Merry Christmas! 🎄 ~ John in Ohio
Great job and great video! I'm impressed how easy the XJ is to work on, with all the info on the video I'm sure I could tackle everything over several weekends,working a few hours each Saturday - a full on lift looks like it would come in handy! My overall take away was that for an average person (aka someone who doesn't normally buy their Jag or Rover new from the showroom) is that you need to either have a lot if time, be a mechanic with a lift, be someone who has a mechanic friend with a lift, or have a long-term good working relationship with a garage owner who will cut you a break on price when charging you for all the labor and parts needed.
I like your style. No histrionics. Good audio and video, good tips and information all around. I bought an XJ8 new in 2004 in Virginia. It is still my daily driver. I downloaded the voluminous shop manual (free!) and invested in an OBD II code reader. My XJ8 has just shy of 110K miles on it, 5,500 mile a year; (too many air miles). I'm approaching birthday #74 and started wrenching in 1969 on my first Honda MC then my beloved early 60s VW camper so I have accumulated some tools along the way. One last thing, since Ford owned Jaguar for some years, I have found both metric and Imperial (SAE) nuts and bolts. It is often trial and error, but I just take my time and shut the garage door so the kids on our street do not have their vocabulary enhanced or polluted. Oh what I would give for a four point car lift in my home's garage; but don't let the nuances and quirks of these cars intimidate you. And take a LOT of photos while dismantling anything and everything.
Loved watching this pro DIY mechanic restore this gem of a vehicle. Especially appreciated his attention to detail and quality . . . . I imagine the satisfaction he obtains by bringing this beauty back to life and the enjoyable drives in his future.
I had a 2001 Vandenplas and my interior honestly looked more plush. Maybe because XJRs are a more sporty model? But that car really turned heads. 24 mpg on the freeway between Phoenix and San Diego in high summer with the a/c. I was a king in that car
This video caught my attention as I've always had a soft spot for Jaguars. My favourite uncle, who was a genius & had his own engineering business, had one. He had 4 daughters, & out of all our families, I was the only boy who was curious about mechanical stuff. I was a tiny kid, so he lifted me up & I was mesmerized by the 6 carbies & all the things that made it tick. It was so long ago, but our time together was special. Thank you for this video. I've checked out a few others & I'm now a subscriber with all notifications enabled. Cheers from a 73-year-old Aussie. 👍🇦🇺👍
Just came across this video. Great job. I just got my parents 2004 XJ8 going after it sat for the last 8 months. I had put in new coils last summer and it ran great. Charged up the big battery this past weekend and it fired right up. The V8 is super smooth and has plenty of power for when you need it. Their car has the air suspension and it does ride nice. I'm gonna keep my eye open for an XJR now that I saw what you were able to do with yours. I think the build quality is pretty good, but what I like about the car is that it feels super solid. Thanks for posting the video.
Very well done! No cutesy stuff - straight-forward tour of the basic. most likely to need repair mechanicals. 2006 VandenPlas owner here. 124K mile well-maintained southern car I bought for $1,250 4 yrs ago because no one, not even the Jag dealership, wanted to work on it. Dealership couldn't even reliably duplicate the key acc'd to the parts counterman. No, they're not an S-Class, but if you are a hobbyist with reasonable mechanical skills these cars are nothing to be afraid of, a steal if you find a nicely kept one and their looks never age. To handle the electronics, the Jag "Topix" software can be found online and you'll need an old Windows XP laptop, but you'll be able to duplicate the key for a second set and handle all of the networks. Fun to watch it scan the car and turn systems on and off! The shop manuals are available and informative. There's a guy in England who'll even convert the radio to full Bluetooth access. Two tips: If you disconnect an electronic component, the computer will sense a continuity fault and set a code. You can use the old "disconnect the negative battery cable and touch it to the positive" to clear the codes (no scan tool needed). Try MOPAR Rust Penetrant on the rusty bolts - the stuff actually works used as directed.
You did the kind of stuff on this car I used to do on any cars I ever bought. You have the advantage of a lift, but a floor jack and jack stands work. As long as the drive train is good, it's not hard to maintain a car and make it reliable. Merry Christmas.
I appreciate your skill and knowledge in your ability to repair these cars. I am 82 and beyond the age to do what you do but I did enjoy cranking on a wrench when I could.
Great "down to earth" vid, no attitude, very personable, and the absolute best part is the golf club test. Your delivery leads to no skipping and watching the entire video from start to finish - and being from Ontario do appreciate the salt commentary
Bra this man just fixed basically everything .. this jag should be serving him proper after this . This is so refreshing bc u can see this is the type stuff that will stretch an engine to get to what it ideally should do . Get to a 200K
@@Dwayne-mb2ujso what you're saying is a dude in a small garage does the work in the same amount of time as the assemblers who have all the fanciest equipment?
This THE BEST man on TH-cam for restoring a used car as well for just plain providing a thorough, perfect video. The Jag vid gave me tremendous inspiration to get out in the garage. Thank you.
I had a 2004 XJ (not Supercharged) it was one of the best cars I ever owned. Yes, I had problems with the air suspension, but kept the system intact because the ride quality was amazing. The ZF transmission was rock solid too. The memories came flooding back the moment i saw you sit in the car!
Actually a pretty good looking car. If you're mechanically inclined you can make just about any car work and sometimes the fancier ones are undervalued. I feel like all Jags especially older look best in green with a tan or cream interior.
Problem is parts don’t exist. 01 xj8 and the third member was going bad. Had to find one in a boneyard and there were none because the car was rare. Jaguar didn’t make any parts. Maybe if you hardly drive it
@@NicholasWHaley7 yeah I guess I hadn’t thought of that with jag being so low volume. One of those times where you have to buy one that’s in fantastic condition always maintained etc.
Excellent car knowledge and care. I didn't know the Jag was so easy to do maintenance on. I have no idea how you seem to end up with such good conditioned cars and trucks.
Your way of fixing shows your professional expertise, developed over many years. Wish more mechanics have your chops. I have run into more than my fair share of sloppy mechanics who want quick-n-good-enough solution n leave the crappy fix to someone in the future. Few people want to do things RIGHT these days
Another great video. I'm almost tempted to get a Jag now. One thing's for sure: fixing/replacing the front end and suspension on this car are wayyyy easier than on my Outback. However, the serpentine belt replacement seems easier on the Subaru.
I owned one of these cars in the very late 90’s , It is still my #1 car I should not have sold . Drove all day long in major comfort and when needed took off like a scalded cat . However as a car to drive in the snow not my first choice as its traction was difficult and as my next car was an A6 Audi the comparison was ridiculous. If you have the space to keep one parked 4-6 months of the year it’s a classic also my Jaguar who I sold to a friend is still running over 20 years later although it’s probably not driven more than 3000 k a year .
as an old brit and had many jags I appreciate your comments and observations I live in thaialnd and even an old jag is 4 times any ebay deal but we dont get much rust and no salted roads the ladies are nice too and appreciate a British car owner .....
Great job, what an excellent video. I was sucked in as soon as you started working. I love your pragmatic approach and willingness to just get on with what needs done. I would buy a car from you in a heartbeat.
You know, we all drive around in cars with zero understanding or appreciation of how complex and of how many decades of experience are allowing us all this comfort. amazing video. thaks man!
I love Waldo's taste in cars, there are no boundaries as to where they come from, domestic duramax or european luxury sedans. He doesn't get scared of buying cars people consider "unreliable" and brings out the positive in them. I agree with the air suspension hot take as well.
British cars are the worst come repair prices. Not to mention British electronics suck. Yet this jag he is working on is an overpriced Ford as Ford owned Jag from 1999 up until 2008. So the electrics are all ford's. A decade after leaving Ford's PAG, Volvo and Jaguar are still raiding the Ford parts bin.
This is probably the best video I have seen by an amateur doing virtually every repair on this car. Fantastic effort fantastic lighting fantastic camera angles and great explanations is for what you were doing and why you were doing it. Thank you😊
Great video. As someone who is not mechanically inclined, how is it that you learned so much about car repair at such a young age? It is very impressive to watch you repair the vehicle and listen to your explanation of what you are doing and why you are doing the task in the particular manner. Well done!
It could be that when the transmission was serviced before, anti-seize was not used on the bolts. Always use it when with steel fasteners into aluminum otherwise the dissimilar metals will corrode together and really cause a problem (e.g. breaking bolts or stripping the female threads in the aluminum). Good video on the maintenance on the Jag (nice to have a lift!). All the work you did on this car would have cost thousands (which is why I think they depreciate so much) at any Jaguar authorized shop but you show that with a good working knowledge and the proper tools...
@@albinklein7680 I have had it happen to several of the VW and Audi vehicles I have owned (purchased used with unknown service history) but I also live in MN with drastic seasonal changes and harsh chemicals used on the roads in the winter that speed up corrosion.
American cars used steel bolts into aluminum transmission castings since the late 1950s. Never with anti-sieze. Do they sometimes seize? Yes. But it's not the widespread problem you suggest..
I don't usually subscribe to channels but this video was so enjoyable to watch I subscribed. Please keep your formatt & don't change, you show/ explain everything which other channels don't. Keep it up well-done.
Bro, I'm glad I ran into your channel. I love watching how you just do everything. You definitely inspire me to try to fix more on my own. I don't own a jaguar, but I watched the whole thing. It's always good to know how to do things.
Same here. I'm more interested in learning to repair (properly) in order to flip, with a AA cert pass. I'm in my late 30's and never really been interested in cards in general, but the technical repair side of a vehicle has really caught my attention, both mechanically and electronically.
Sweet looking car Waldo!! Really enjoy how you cover all of your upgrades and maintenance. When I lived in northeast I never seized everything. Trans bolts, spark plugs, brake hardware. Really makes a difference if you’re keeping a vehicle. I could see you were cold. When you build a shop look into a waste oil heater. They’re great. Hope Aspen approves of your latest toy. lol. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
This was really great to watch. I used to have a 2006 S-Type VDP and while not an XJR by a long shot, watching this brought back a lot of good memories of my Jag. Thanks Waldo!!
Great a Waldo video. Wow, you can fix so many things I would never attempt. Nice car, you're correct, the S class is a superior product and properly has a better grain of wood too, lol... Merry Christmas to you two and the fur babies .
Watching this video makes me want to work at a mechanics shop for about a year so I can get hands on and learn all these skills. You make it look so easy
First time watching. I was super impressed with your skill and overall optimism. I very much respect your attention to detail. Super fun to watch on this Christmas Eve day. I think I will stick to my simple Corolla.
Excellent show Sir! Jaguars are one of my favorite "Old School" luxury cars. I think that you missed your calling as a Mechanics Teacher! Keep these videos coming!
I have the slightly older 98 and have always liked it slightly more than this 2004 body style, however seeing some of the changes Jaguar made with it makes me want to get this newer body style now. The wheel bearings on the x308 are a pain to change compared to this x350 model. I like that it has the traditional shocks instead of the air system. I also I have 2014 Ford Fusion and the lane changing blinkers are annoying to me as I grew up with blinkers working the way they do in the Jags. I like that you seem to have a good garage to work in and that is inspiring me! Great video, definitely subscribing and hoping to see more Jaguar content from you.
For me I’d prefer ordinary suspension cause of the cost to fix it, but if I had your knowledge and expertise I’d have air suspension as it’s obviously better, excellent dude, keep them coming.
Thoroughly enjoy your TH-cam content and production. Your are a truly blessed presenter. A complete pleasure watching your projects and presentations, very well done sir!
When you get to the gooseneck, you should look into renting a laser for rust removal. Some of us deal with rust and it would be useful information to know approximate costs associated with using the laser.
To complete your early 2000's luxury sedan collection you need a 2004-2006 Lexus LS430. I just picked one up with 216k for 6 grand . The build quality on it is insane!
Watch "The car care nut" for info on Toyota Lexus. He has a specialty shop up in the Chicago area, and he swears by the 430 and just about any Toyota product. If you run into any problems on yours, I'm sure he has a video about it. Merry Christmas.
I've had a couple of 1991 Toyota Soarer TT 2.5 straight 6 twin turbo imports from Japan and the build quality is fantastic. Crack ANY nut a quarter of a turn and you could remove them with your fingers. This was the engine and platform that became the Toyota Supra. the Supra just had different body panels. Toyota designed the Soarer to beat Mercedes for technology, reliability and build quality. They were badged in the US as Lexus V8 4.0, I don't know if you had the straight 6 though? You guys do love your V8's.
@@bricktop7803yes the 1JZ GTE is a fantastic engine. Used in motorsports to this day. The 4.0l v8 you speak of came in the US version LS400. The next generation was the LS430 which has a 4.3L v8
Unfortunately you haven’t been showing up on my feed. I’m glad I took the time to search for your video. I’m 67 now but in a previous life, many years ago I was a foreign car mechanic. Our taste in cars are very similar. I used to love driving the British cars and working on the German cars. One thing I would ask is when you finish a car like you did this Jag, it would be nice to know your total spend on parts and any outside labor. It would be interesting to know how much of your time you spent making the repairs. That information with the purchase price would give the folks entertaining the idea of doing what you’re doing a realistic idea of what it might take them to take on a similar project. I would also enjoy seeing more videos and who knows, with enough subscribers you might be able to quit your day job.
Damn hats off to you for all the work you put into the car I’d love to be able to do that much work myself however I am by no means a mechanic nor do I have the Maschinerie needed as you’ve demonstrated. Solid work really love it:)
You do NOT get quality as well as quantity. It is a real step up from the usual junkyard garage stuff. Also he has 300K Subs.....That number is built on quality vids.
I’m not a mechanic, I just like older cars and watch a lot of YT. It’s great to watch someone who clearly has the knowledge and talks us through the work clearly. No delays, really good editing. Great presentation all round 🕺
Happy Holidays, Waldo! This Jag got the Waldo signature every fluid/filter change it deserved. $3800 seems like a bargain to me! How's Brandon and the gooseneck? Cheers! Gan
Waldo. You're a stud bro. It's hard enough to just see what you're doing ... but you did some awesome camera work for us. Great, GREAT great great job. A+++ (fast shipping too ... as they say on fleabay).
My wife drives an 05 X Type Estate which is a little hatchback type wagon and it's been a surprisingly good car, it's sporty, has a good v6 with pretty decent performance, it handles very well and is a very practical vehicle with a good amount of cargo area in back, parts can be a little pricey sometimes but I haven't had to fix much of anything on it, for $3800 I would say you got a good deal since you can do all the repairs yourself, older Jags are not so great if your paying for someone to do repairs but that goes for just about any car these days, you'll get more than your money's worth out of that car in no time, outstanding video production also.
The technical qualities of this video - lighting, camera angles, editing, narration - are just outstanding. The people complaining about why he hasn’t finished this or done that should pipe down and appreciate how much time goes into putting together a broadcast-quality 45 minute video like this.
Absolutely right. Lazy buggers. 🙄
I appreciate it! It is very time consuming to make videos like this 👍
I really like his videos. Would be nice if he could stop buying a new car every minute and finish the gooseneck.
@@micheljansen85why though? It’s not like you’re gonna borrow it. You ever stand around running a MiG welder outside in the winter? If you like the videos just let it go & enjoy. It’s not your project, and we’re getting free content, and he’s not even shilling supplements or an online therapy/data mining corporation. We’re the audience we don’t get to determine his content. We just tune in or we don’t.
Yep. Very easy to follow even for a non-mechanic like me.
My dude - you have MY car!!! It just randomly popped up on my feed. Hilarious. Love the attention and care you put into her. She was a great car while I had it. I am just so happy someone got it that could take care of of a few things she needed. Don't close the sunroof shade, it'll peel off the liner, lol.
I don't know if you read comments, but would love to hear if you still have her. Hope you enjoy it!
Oh snap! Like you owned that car before?! What a coincidence.
I saw a S500 I owned being restored on someone's channel lol
.. it's really fun but regrettable letting these cars go
😢k
Why did you replace the air with coil springs??
@therealCamoron the air shock was 1200 and the compressor was about 500. I got all 4 replaced with coil springs for 1200 for all 4. I didn't want to continually replace each.
I really loved your video. I’m 67 and have Parkinson’s but when I was your age I had a shop in my garage and in my spare time I would repair customers cars that were brought to me. Though my primary job at the Ford dealership was in upper mgmt, I loved turning wrenches. The only car I worked on were the 89-95 Taurus SHO. I could diagnose common issues, do major tuneups, pull and replace or rebuild the engine and even opened and refreshed the manual 5 spd cars. The things you did on the jaguar brought back fond memories. Your passion is incredible and your general knowledge on working on cars second to none. Thank you for allowing me to relive your no non-sense approach to fixing things and handling problems. I chuckled when you tightened the piston on the e-brake with pliers and referred to the “special tool” set that some people use but you found needle nose pliers our just as effective. I had that “special tool” set.
Awesome presentation, why. This information for me is like a “reset” button thats so timely needed. What I did notice is that you have the skills to tackle anything. Maybe you are a mechanic. You also have a garage with a professional lift inside, and just about every tool necessary to approach any job. In life, that’s a really good place to be. I truly appreciate your videos, they are very inspiring and really right on time. I think you are God-send. I really mean that. Please make more videos on fixing / repairing / replacing and upgrading on different vehicles. Again I thank you kindly.
You, sir , are a true rarity nowadays .
I'm 66 and have only just found a Proper Mechanic to look after my 20 year old Lexus ( just turned 100k old .)
He took his time and diagnosed stuff the old fashioned way ; stuff that "all the usual suspects" were miles away from , even with their fancy 'bells & whistles' computer screens . And he had no objections to me staying in the workshop and watching , out of simple curiosity .
I don't like the way cars are going.
Hell , I don't really like the way Anything is going nowadays - but that's another sermon !
Best Wishes to you .
Praying for a breakthrough to help you god bless!!
@@PamelaFlores-ys1yo thank you pam, your a sweet heart. So am I
pray for you bro
2007 Super V8 owner here (the long wheelbase version of the XJR) for going on 10 years. 1. Excellent video, you never see people working on these. 2. Do you not have a press? The 20 ton harbor freight one is a game changer 3. Road noise is partially tires I am sure 4. Please redo the headliner as I need to do mine 5. They are reasonably priced and easy to work on 6. I found the arnot coil springs ride better than the air suspension, but if you want to go back, the conversion process is easy to reverse (it’s almost always the bags leaking that causes the replacement and/or the filter on the compressor) 7. Spray the subframes, but it won’t rot as you say 8. Get a lower engine cover as that keeps corrosion away 9. Get the top engine cover because they look good and keep noise down 10. Change the supercharger oil when you have some time. 11. What rotors did you buy? I want to do rotors soon on mine. I have been using akebono pads. 12. Orange coolant is factory.
Overall my ownership experience has been fantastic. The 4.2 and 6 speed ZF and the design are just extremely well done and they are fast (4.9 0-60). I did a thermostat, the coil conversion, and the parking brake ECU in almost ten years. You can put tons of miles on these jags and they run forever (knock on wood).
You and him, these cars need owners like that. Rightly and properly maintained, they can show up just about anything in period, and maybe not a hellcat, but I would at least reckon a 392 Hemi.
From 2012 to 2020, my 1997 Jaguar Vanden Plas was without flaw in it's performance. Straight Six, but never failed me...
The only unreliable thing about it is, as typical of my generation, my income and employment.
Wanna help me push-start my 1988 XJ40 3.6l Daimler Sovereign? Lucas Electrics with vacuum fluorescent dashboard! 🧐
@ptstouring49 how reliable is the air suspension? I used to own a Range Rover, that was problematic.
I have owned lots of Jags over the years from Mk5 to V12 Xj. Nice to drive but awful to work on and not reliable (Lukas again), most people steer clear hence the low prices. Run a problem free Nissan Leaf now, charged off solar.
Tyres: Vredestein winter tyres definitely making a big contribution to road noise... :-(
Waldo's style of work is more realistic because he is very pragmatic with his jobs here. He does not care about aesthetics but just does what needs to be done which is a more accurate depiction of what happens in a shop. It also shows how much you can do with basic tools (as long as you have a lift of course).
I long for a lift. Not a ton of flat land where I am :)
Gotta have a lift to do any serious work on a Jag. The front suspension is designed to swing out of the way and hang off the front end.
I wish I had the space and a lift to be able to do this but living in town with no property, it's impossible.
I'm 78 now and therefore don't get into all this engineering giggery pokery now but I have to say this is the best maintenance/repair video I have ever seen. Excellent camerawork and lighting without obstruction so as you have a clear view of what is being worked on. Good clear explanations. Top marks for this production and yes, being a Brit I love the Jaguars
I 2nd your comment....best ever.
I really like when someone buys a used car like this and truly fully checks and changes everything that's needed and maybe couple things not needed now but still does,this is a lot more interesting to watch then other massive TH-cam auto channels that do this
"Looks like the transmission fluid isn't too bad but since i'm already in here, I might as well replace the transmission"
"The altenator seems to be working fine, but since i'm replacing it, I might aswel replace the AC pump and timing chain as well"
"The tirepresure seems to be a bit low, but since i have to inflate them, I might aswell replace to ECU"
This man leaves no stone unturned, jokes aside I admire your passion for cars and your comitmment to do thorough service and repairs!
It's a real problem. I have a JKU with it's axles on the ground because I wanted to replace a bump stop. When all is said and done I'll have installed an e-locker, upgraded the brakes and will have all new suspension with new control arms, sway links and track bar.
Now that I am thinking about it, may as well upgrade the brake lines too.
Can you come over I need some............ and show me how it should be done on one of my cars?
I am no mechanic but I do my own work with the aid of Google whenever possible.
I take the same attitude regarding "as long as I am in here". Better safe than sorry.
Lol I am the same way with my cars. If I'm already in something, might as well get as much done as I can feasibly afford to do.
Stumbled across your channel and just wanted to tell you how much I am enjoying it. I'm a retired lifelong car guy and it's refreshing to see someone your age with the knowledge know-how and motivation. Keep up the great work
I really enjoy the in - depth maintenance videos you put out. whether it be a import, classic, euro, or a truck! Keep putting these out Waldo!
i enjoy you
Thank you!
Just happened to find this site when the Jaguar peaked my interest.
This man has a refined quality to his presentation. No whining, no drama and even proper English. Not only is he a great mechanic seems to be educated as well. This site will be at the top of my list. Along with adapt ape. Another great heavy duty diesel mechanic.
Would you mind sharing that site? Greatly appreciate it! Thanks.
Piqued. Speaking of proper English…
I had a 2005 Jaguar XJR and rate it as one of the best cars I have ever owned. I modified it a lot. Even before modification it was very fast and handled extremely well. The best mod was installation of an LSD so that made it much quicker off the mark as well as making fast exits from side roads way more stable. One thing that happens with these supercharged engines is the coolers get clogged with oil deposits and are basically ineffective after about 50,000 even with great maintenance so they need cleaning. Not only is it fast but it is also economical.
I also travelled between MD and MA regularly at night at speeds sometimes over 100mph and was never stopped by police even tho they saw me. It would easily top 120mph in just a very short time indeed.
Guess the cops recognise quality when they see it
Quality content Waldo.
Do not compromise your content, keep up the high standard.
We do not want rubbish vids every week...that is for lesser channels!
Its a Jag, and its in good shape. They tend to have electrical problems, and corrosion from road salt does not help. They are a nightmare, and not very many on UK roads nowadays.
My buddy had one and it wouldn't start, it was the immobiliser cutting power to the fuel pump. Possibly the Aluminium panels and the steel chassis combo.
Thank you, I appreciate the feedback/encouragement!
I have to admit: I hadn't considered electrical issues as a potential issue. I'm not looking forward to having them, but at least I'm qualified to fix them 🤷♂️
@@WaldosWorld yes i agree active-air or active-Tbar's are amazing and yes in year 2000+ coil or leafs just feel cheap but 🤷♂ i know people that did a similar result on late90's caddy's, i just wouldn't have in fact iv done the opposite and used aftermarket air-systems so much better feel/control/towing-capacity ect even without fully installed-correctly aka my sibling was being cheep on his tj/lj so for now it's missing kit-parts that it need's but it's his plan to add them ( was my plan on top of the v8+auto-over-drive engine swap but didn't get to it in time 😉 ) in the next 5 years, but yah you can tell it needs the rest of the actu-air/off-road-only kit but still better than stock/use-in-05to07 as i tried farriering a empty light 2 car huller and couldn't pull it off even in the flat driveway/tow-yard boss-place, now in 2022 loaded to 5-6k lb's so yes it works 👌
as for the jaguars AJ4.0 it's probably the automatic and or the lacking of modify options ( rare+electronics+tunes ect ) that kill's it $$$ and jag missed the opportunity to use the mustang-mod/coyote-v8/and or ford TR6060 or pattern-bell that's not helpful, yes i realises that in 2000-09 selling a stick would have been a hard/rare sell ( but normal for my chargers era ) but would have helped keep resale's values&pr/enthusiasm higher , have one out of a Lincoln LS-8 2002-05? non-vvt like your engine is just without the supercharged option and no im not 100% sure about fitments to a 10R80 transmission's but that's been the hope sense 2014~ in the jeep, yeh im slow at Christmas 🎄gift 🎁to family/old-man ( there both ford fans died-blue, im a 60's mopar guy myself 😉) to were now it got transferred/sold down/someone-else, so now it might endup getting a 4th-G coyote instead but 🤷♂ as a mechanic 👨🔧in 2009-14~ this fell into my lap and coyotes were more rare and $$ at the time
I fitted Monroe air assist shocks to a Ford which allowed softer leaf springs. The ride was 1000% better but body roll was horrible. I fitted two solenoid valves. One isolated the shocks across the car (body roll fixed) the other isolated the compressor. They don’t like starting under load.
Wow! I have the same car 2004 XJR with 69,000 miles. I just done upper control arms and tie rods etc. Your video just gave me more confidence to compete all the maintenance!
Thank you!
69k? Nice.
Brilliant video. Your seemingly endless patience with those little annoying, restricted access fasteners is truly impressive. A final breakdown of costs and time would be icing on the cake.
I had the same generation jag. Mine was an '04 too. I liked mine. It went away in favor of a 2003 s55 amg mercedes. The two biggest headaches I had with mine were what is know in Jag circles as the "hose of death" and a transmission problem.... The hose of death is for the throttle body heater. The wonderful Jag engineers ran the rubber hose in the intake valley. Not a big deal on the non- supercharged version. A very big deal on the supercharged one, requiring removal of the entire supercharger to replace. As for the lovely 6hp26, mine was perfect 85% of the time. You would have almost never known there was a problem... until you got on the throttle hard on something like an on ramp. Then it would blow the 5th to 6th gear shift and put the trans in limp mode. As soon as you shut the car off, it would reset, and be fine. Until the next time lol. After awhile I learned how to sort of drive around the problem. Enjoy!
I mostly don't understand what you're doing with your car maintenance and repairs, but find your videos fascinating. And honestly, I am jealous of your knowledge and abilities. Keep 'em rollin....
Pro tip: In the future, When replacing tie rods, always count how many turns it takes to remove it.Then, reinstall new parts with the same amount of turns back on.That way, the alignment spec will be fairly close until you can get it professionally realigned. 👍 HAPPY WRENCHING!
Thank you🎉
The s class might be more reliable, more powerful, and might be luxurious but the jag is a jaaaaaaaaaaaag and you can steal anything because you have a jaaaaaaaaaaaag.
And its really beautiful and elegant and you look like a man of great taste and culture
(I hope everyone understands the grand tour reference.)
It really seems like a easy car to work on
(edit: thanks for the likes guys! I am not a mechanic and just a car guy who knows a bit but not a lot about cars so when something I say is wrong please correct me and something i forgot to say is that I wanted a merc since I was 9 so I am very biased in favour of mercs.)
Hahaha you've summed it up perfectly! 😂
Why would want a less reliable less powerful and less luxurious vehicle?
@@WaldosWorlddude...be glad.... you got that for a steal....
Be glad that your dream car isn't 75k...
CAUSE UNCLE KEN TOUCHED BETTY LOU WILLIAMSONS BOOB IN THE SUMMER OF 59 AT THE DRIVE IN SO.....
NOSTALGIA......WHEEE!!!!!
@@williamegler8771 A few points to note: Firstly, any 20 year old luxury car is going to be somewhat unreliable due to their high tech nature, although speaking from 7 years of XJ ownership experience I can say it has actually been pretty good. Since it is all aluminium it doesn't rust. Secondly, the comparable S-Class, the W220, is widely considered the worst S-Class ever made and the interiors were cheap and full of plastic. A little known fact is that Jaguar actually made all the wood veneers for the interiors because MB couldn't figure out how. Thirdly, the most powerful engine in the S-class may be more powerful than the Jag, but because the Jag is all aluminium it weights significantly less meaning that any performance difference is negligible. On top of this, the car handles and performs better due to being around 250kgs lighter than a comparable limo from any other brand apart from maybe the A8 which was also aluminium. As Clarkson put it, "The S-Class may be a comparable limo, but an S-Class won't go or stop anywhere near as well! If you're a keen driver, this is the only big car you can have."
more powerful and more luxurious? wtf
You're a master mechanic and a master teacher. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with everyone. Well done, sir!
Shutup
How many miles are on that cat, did he say?
"Master" I don´t think so. If he´s a "Master" than what is an actual Master called?
@@MrJkosta ???? Master mechanic is a regular term, often at a dealership or even an independent shop that by training and testing ir even hands on work has achieved a level of excellence in automotive repairs.
If you don't like the industry term you can substitute the adjectives excellent or very good mechanic.
Just found this channel and first video was the cross country journey to bring back a Maserati. Other than a trannie in limp mode and reset it went very well.
@@donaldwest8130 What are you talking about? I'm talking about the correct pronunciation of the word Aluminium. Not Master mechanic.
You ended up with a top notch ride. I like how well you addressed every issue and even communicated some of the unique procedures. Well done sir.
I am absolutely horrified at how easy that Jag is to work on?! I mean everything has pretty good access to it, and you had plenty of very tough nuts to break. Now it makes me want one,
A Jag will affect your personality
@@shanemcman3665same for Volvos 😅
@@shanemcman3665
Will it have a person referring to negatives as "bloody messes"?
If so, will it be over night, or more of a gradual transformation?
I love the phrase.
Folks don't seem to know it's origin. Some think they do.
I've heard well respected British historians get it wrong.
I've heard some theorize with incorrect certainty that it referred to combat & what not. Smh (scholors)
Allow me to set the record straight.
As are a lot of good profanities that have been time tested, it's a body part or bodily function.
It's the monthly shedding of the lining of the female what not!
The menstration!
What makes more of a bloody mess?
What creates more of a bloody hell?
Remember , you saw it here first folks!
Yes, way easier than the 68 XJ that I had if for only one aspect: the 04 used coarse thread bolts vice fine thread bolts on my 68.
It's built before the Germans completely lost their minds and made mind bogglingly complex disposable cars. Still a nightmare, I'd never own one, but it's nothing compared to today's European cars.
Waldo is - hands down - the best mechanic I have seen on TH-cam. Applause. Applause.
Great job, both with your work on the car, your video, audio, and post production. Probably the best I've seen for mechanic work on a non-television level.
Your troubleshooting approach is top notch. Really good video. Newer cars are so ridiculously expensive that skills such as yours are valuable. It’s generous that you share them!
Love the way you describe tie rods when you move the wheel side to side and a ball joint up and down, I learn a lot just by listening to you, I am now subscribed and I'm glad I found your channel, beautiful 2004 jag bud.
Man, I really have to take my hat off to you. You really know your stuff. I can really appreciate someone like yourself that really knows what he’s doing. He would put most Ford mechanics out of business. Love your videos you’re awesome man you’re my new best friend.
I've never considered replacing just the bearing in a pulley. Great idea. Nice car!
If you ever have a problem inserting the bearing back into the case, just heat the case. The expansion will allow the bearing to slip in easier.
@@armoris66yeah that's the technique I use on your mom's butthole
I’ve always looked at replacing just the bearings, but look carefully and parts costs are low enough to not be worth the hassle.
most of the time the bearing cost the same as the part and in extreme case the bearing itself cost more.
I'd recommend replacing just the bearing only when the part is discontinued (like in this Jag), impossible to find, or ridiculously more expensive than the bearing alone.
Probably the best calm detailed honest how to video with no leaping around or tearing up and down the road shouting me me me ! this was about the car the work involved and the outcome soooooo ( Nice one ! ) thanks.
Bought the same model couple weeks ago :) lots of work ahead. Also was impressed by it's aluminum body. Thank you for the quality of video. No BS soundtracks and other garbage. Nice job 👍
The XJR is one hell of a sled indeed, beautiful lines, understated style and plenty of power. The facelift version is my favourite.
I’m a novice ran across your channel and I like the way that you do the maintenance from all to gasket changing transmission fluid, etc. simply outstanding. I wish you were my mechanic.
Thanks for sharing! Great fun watching you fix up these great machines from the comfort of my chair.
This and the X358 models that succeeded it are IMO the best they ever made. Light, classic looks, the AJV8, sumptuous interior. With the Jag-droid infotainment upgrade available now, I'd still love a super V8 as a daily driver. Great video!
A pleasure to watch the video!
Always the right tools, always good spare parts, no kiddie jokes, impeccable craftsmanship and great filming too.
First time viewer and found myself watching the entire video as your production, editing, and narration are top-notch. I absolutely love that generation Jaguar’s design but have always avoided owning because of the reputation of unreliability. I might reconsider after this viewing. Will be interested in your post-winter report card. Merry Christmas! 🎄 ~ John in Ohio
Great job and great video! I'm impressed how easy the XJ is to work on, with all the info on the video I'm sure I could tackle everything over several weekends,working a few hours each Saturday - a full on lift looks like it would come in handy! My overall take away was that for an average person (aka someone who doesn't normally buy their Jag or Rover new from the showroom) is that you need to either have a lot if time, be a mechanic with a lift, be someone who has a mechanic friend with a lift, or have a long-term good working relationship with a garage owner who will cut you a break on price when charging you for all the labor and parts needed.
I like your style. No histrionics. Good audio and video, good tips and information all around.
I bought an XJ8 new in 2004 in Virginia. It is still my daily driver. I downloaded the voluminous shop manual (free!) and invested in an OBD II code reader. My XJ8 has just shy of 110K miles on it, 5,500 mile a year; (too many air miles). I'm approaching birthday #74 and started wrenching in 1969 on my first Honda MC then my beloved early 60s VW camper so I have accumulated some tools along the way.
One last thing, since Ford owned Jaguar for some years, I have found both metric and Imperial (SAE) nuts and bolts. It is often trial and error, but I just take my time and shut the garage door so the kids on our street do not have their vocabulary enhanced or polluted.
Oh what I would give for a four point car lift in my home's garage; but don't let the nuances and quirks of these cars intimidate you. And take a LOT of photos while dismantling anything and everything.
A good trick to get those Torx bolts out is coarse valve lapping compound. That also works wonders with Philips head screws.
Loved watching this pro DIY mechanic restore this gem of a vehicle. Especially appreciated his attention to detail and quality . . . . I imagine the satisfaction he obtains by bringing this beauty back to life and the enjoyable drives in his future.
Very well done - no BS just skill and knowledge presented fluently.
You have a new subscriber - respect.
I had a 2001 Vandenplas and my interior honestly looked more plush. Maybe because XJRs are a more sporty model? But that car really turned heads. 24 mpg on the freeway between Phoenix and San Diego in high summer with the a/c. I was a king in that car
VDP do have a higher quality interior
This video caught my attention as I've always had a soft spot for Jaguars. My favourite uncle, who was a genius & had his own engineering business, had one. He had 4 daughters, & out of all our families, I was the only boy who was curious about mechanical stuff. I was a tiny kid, so he lifted me up & I was mesmerized by the 6 carbies & all the things that made it tick.
It was so long ago, but our time together was special.
Thank you for this video. I've checked out a few others & I'm now a subscriber with all notifications enabled.
Cheers from a 73-year-old Aussie. 👍🇦🇺👍
Just came across this video. Great job. I just got my parents 2004 XJ8 going after it sat for the last 8 months. I had put in new coils last summer and it ran great. Charged up the big battery this past weekend and it fired right up. The V8 is super smooth and has plenty of power for when you need it. Their car has the air suspension and it does ride nice. I'm gonna keep my eye open for an XJR now that I saw what you were able to do with yours. I think the build quality is pretty good, but what I like about the car is that it feels super solid. Thanks for posting the video.
Very well done! No cutesy stuff - straight-forward tour of the basic. most likely to need repair mechanicals. 2006 VandenPlas owner here. 124K mile well-maintained southern car I bought for $1,250 4 yrs ago because no one, not even the Jag dealership, wanted to work on it. Dealership couldn't even reliably duplicate the key acc'd to the parts counterman. No, they're not an S-Class, but if you are a hobbyist with reasonable mechanical skills these cars are nothing to be afraid of, a steal if you find a nicely kept one and their looks never age. To handle the electronics, the Jag "Topix" software can be found online and you'll need an old Windows XP laptop, but you'll be able to duplicate the key for a second set and handle all of the networks. Fun to watch it scan the car and turn systems on and off! The shop manuals are available and informative. There's a guy in England who'll even convert the radio to full Bluetooth access. Two tips: If you disconnect an electronic component, the computer will sense a continuity fault and set a code. You can use the old "disconnect the negative battery cable and touch it to the positive" to clear the codes (no scan tool needed). Try MOPAR Rust Penetrant on the rusty bolts - the stuff actually works used as directed.
You did the kind of stuff on this car I used to do on any cars I ever bought. You have the advantage of a lift, but a floor jack and jack stands work.
As long as the drive train is good, it's not hard to maintain a car and make it reliable.
Merry Christmas.
I appreciate your skill and knowledge in your ability to repair these cars. I am 82 and beyond the age to do what you do but I did enjoy cranking on a wrench when I could.
Great "down to earth" vid, no attitude, very personable, and the absolute best part is the golf club test. Your delivery leads to no skipping and watching the entire video from start to finish - and being from Ontario do appreciate the salt commentary
Great 46 minutes Waldo. Amazing work!
A brilliant car for good money.
I'm glad you like interesting and classic cars.
Bra this man just fixed basically everything .. this jag should be serving him proper after this . This is so refreshing bc u can see this is the type stuff that will stretch an engine to get to what it ideally should do . Get to a 200K
Super video Waldo - I love doing a real in depth service on a new car.
I was genuinely surprised how easy this one seemed to be to work on.
Yeah, it was fairly easy to work on 👍
I can’t believe you rebuilt that whole car in 45 minutes!!! 😂 Beautiful car, good job.
Well at the factory they put a whole car together in 45 min so I don`t know why you are so impressed with this schlub .
@@Dwayne-mb2ujso what you're saying is a dude in a small garage does the work in the same amount of time as the assemblers who have all the fanciest equipment?
@@MrSirGiuseppe Well you know those guys are in a union so they better bathroom breaks .
This THE BEST man on TH-cam for restoring a used car as well for just plain providing a thorough, perfect video. The Jag vid gave me tremendous inspiration to get out in the garage. Thank you.
I had a 2004 XJ (not Supercharged) it was one of the best cars I ever owned. Yes, I had problems with the air suspension, but kept the system intact because the ride quality was amazing. The ZF transmission was rock solid too. The memories came flooding back the moment i saw you sit in the car!
Actually a pretty good looking car. If you're mechanically inclined you can make just about any car work and sometimes the fancier ones are undervalued. I feel like all Jags especially older look best in green with a tan or cream interior.
Problem is parts don’t exist. 01 xj8 and the third member was going bad. Had to find one in a boneyard and there were none because the car was rare. Jaguar didn’t make any parts. Maybe if you hardly drive it
I had a British racing green with cream leather. It was a gorgeous car. POS but gorgeous.
@@NicholasWHaley7 yeah I guess I hadn’t thought of that with jag being so low volume. One of those times where you have to buy one that’s in fantastic condition always maintained etc.
Just found this channel.I think I'll come back to it.Clear,concise, and no b.s.
This is an awesome channel. it have everything we should do after buying a car. as someone who love cars, this channel is a great watch
Excellent car knowledge and care. I didn't know the Jag was so easy to do maintenance on. I have no idea how you seem to end up with such good conditioned cars and trucks.
Watching you repair this Jaguar was euphoric.
I love these old Jaguars. You are correct about those v8 engines. Very good and they make great power!
😂 not when compared to the Germans of the same generation… 500hp vs Jaguar’s measly 390hp…
@@speedracerjeff You like playing comparison games? 😂 🤣 🤪
@@WarriorsPhoto lol I actually love the XJR and S Type R styling and interiors but wish they kept up with the Germans when it came to HP.
@@speedracerjeff 400 HP is perfect street power. It’ll get you to 65-70 MPH. 😉 😜
@@WarriorsPhoto I suppose you’re right, and there’s always someone faster out there anyways lol
Your way of fixing shows your professional expertise, developed over many years. Wish more mechanics have your chops. I have run into more than my fair share of sloppy mechanics who want quick-n-good-enough solution n leave the crappy fix to someone in the future. Few people want to do things RIGHT these days
Hey Waldo, there's absolutely NOTHING wrong with getting excited and getting wood, it happens to all of us 🤭🤭🤭🤭😊
Yeah buddy ! hahaha
Particularly, when sitting in a Jaaaaaaaaaaag.
Not after my PSA hit 12 and I had the prostatectomy it doesn't :( Remember to get your PSA checked!
@@baddriving3966 what's a PSA ?
A test for Prostate Cancer@@t5jerry
Another great video. I'm almost tempted to get a Jag now. One thing's for sure: fixing/replacing the front end and suspension on this car are wayyyy easier than on my Outback. However, the serpentine belt replacement seems easier on the Subaru.
I owned one of these cars in the very late 90’s , It is still my #1 car I should not have sold . Drove all day long in major comfort and when needed took off like a scalded cat . However as a car to drive in the snow not my first choice as its traction was difficult and as my next car was an A6 Audi the comparison was ridiculous. If you have the space to keep one parked 4-6 months of the year it’s a classic also my Jaguar who I sold to a friend is still running over 20 years later although it’s probably not driven more than 3000 k a year .
as an old brit and had many jags I appreciate your comments and observations I live in thaialnd and even an old jag is 4 times any ebay deal but we dont get much rust and no salted roads the ladies are nice too and appreciate a British car owner .....
Great job, what an excellent video. I was sucked in as soon as you started working. I love your pragmatic approach and willingness to just get on with what needs done. I would buy a car from you in a heartbeat.
Well shot, edited and presented production! Real joy to watch. Excellent results!!!!
You know, we all drive around in cars with zero understanding or appreciation of how complex and of how many decades of experience are allowing us all this comfort. amazing video. thaks man!
I love Waldo's taste in cars, there are no boundaries as to where they come from, domestic duramax or european luxury sedans. He doesn't get scared of buying cars people consider "unreliable" and brings out the positive in them. I agree with the air suspension hot take as well.
I do have one boundary: I don't buy BMWs 😂
British cars are the worst come repair prices. Not to mention British electronics suck. Yet this jag he is working on is an overpriced Ford as Ford owned Jag from 1999 up until 2008. So the electrics are all ford's. A decade after leaving Ford's PAG, Volvo and Jaguar are still raiding the Ford parts bin.
This is probably the best video I have seen by an amateur doing virtually every repair on this car. Fantastic effort fantastic lighting fantastic camera angles and great explanations is for what you were doing and why you were doing it. Thank you😊
Waldo ain’t no amateur 😂 he’s got serious talent
An "amateur" normally doesn't have all this equipment.
Great video. As someone who is not mechanically inclined, how is it that you learned so much about car repair at such a young age? It is very impressive to watch you repair the vehicle and listen to your explanation of what you are doing and why you are doing the task in the particular manner. Well done!
It could be that when the transmission was serviced before, anti-seize was not used on the bolts. Always use it when with steel fasteners into aluminum otherwise the dissimilar metals will corrode together and really cause a problem (e.g. breaking bolts or stripping the female threads in the aluminum). Good video on the maintenance on the Jag (nice to have a lift!). All the work you did on this car would have cost thousands (which is why I think they depreciate so much) at any Jaguar authorized shop but you show that with a good working knowledge and the proper tools...
I never see that happen in German or Japanese cars.
@@albinklein7680 I have had it happen to several of the VW and Audi vehicles I have owned (purchased used with unknown service history) but I also live in MN with drastic seasonal changes and harsh chemicals used on the roads in the winter that speed up corrosion.
American cars used steel bolts into aluminum transmission castings since the late 1950s. Never with anti-sieze. Do they sometimes seize? Yes. But it's not the widespread problem you suggest..
@@furyfantoo the problem with these particular bolts is that they have a M8 thread with a Tx 27 Torx. It is just an incredibly crappy design.
@@albinklein7680 Agreed. I was refuting the comment that anti-seize must *always* be used with steel bolts into aluminum.
Man, do I love these old Jags. I've got a 2002 4.0 S-Type and the only major problems I've had are the coils and plugs.
I had a 2000 4.0L S-Type and I can attest it was totally reliable. Coil packs were done when I picked it up.
I don't usually subscribe to channels but this video was so enjoyable to watch I subscribed. Please keep your formatt & don't change, you show/ explain everything which other channels don't. Keep it up well-done.
Bro, I'm glad I ran into your channel. I love watching how you just do everything. You definitely inspire me to try to fix more on my own. I don't own a jaguar, but I watched the whole thing. It's always good to know how to do things.
Same here. I'm more interested in learning to repair (properly) in order to flip, with a AA cert pass.
I'm in my late 30's and never really been interested in cards in general, but the technical repair side of a vehicle has really caught my attention, both mechanically and electronically.
Sweet looking car Waldo!! Really enjoy how you cover all of your upgrades and maintenance. When I lived in northeast I never seized everything. Trans bolts, spark plugs, brake hardware. Really makes a difference if you’re keeping a vehicle. I could see you were cold. When you build a shop look into a waste oil heater. They’re great. Hope Aspen approves of your latest toy. lol. Merry Christmas to you and your family!!
Thanks Pete, Merry Christmas!
This was really great to watch. I used to have a 2006 S-Type VDP and while not an XJR by a long shot, watching this brought back a lot of good memories of my Jag. Thanks Waldo!!
Great a Waldo video. Wow, you can fix so many things I would never attempt. Nice car, you're correct, the S class is a superior product and properly has a better grain of wood too, lol... Merry Christmas to you two and the fur babies .
Thanks, Merry Christmas to you too!
The guy is the mechanic that we all wish we had..soo much knowledge. Outstanding I stumbled upon the video and still watched the whole thing through.
Watching this video makes me want to work at a mechanics shop for about a year so I can get hands on and learn all these skills. You make it look so easy
Awesome video Waldo. You have amazing mechanical skills. You make working on a car look easy. Keep posting and I will keep watching.
First time watching. I was super impressed with your skill and overall optimism. I very much respect your attention to detail. Super fun to watch on this Christmas Eve day. I think I will stick to my simple Corolla.
Excellent show Sir!
Jaguars are one of my favorite "Old School" luxury cars.
I think that you missed your calling as a Mechanics Teacher!
Keep these videos coming!
I have the slightly older 98 and have always liked it slightly more than this 2004 body style, however seeing some of the changes Jaguar made with it makes me want to get this newer body style now. The wheel bearings on the x308 are a pain to change compared to this x350 model. I like that it has the traditional shocks instead of the air system. I also I have 2014 Ford Fusion and the lane changing blinkers are annoying to me as I grew up with blinkers working the way they do in the Jags. I like that you seem to have a good garage to work in and that is inspiring me! Great video, definitely subscribing and hoping to see more Jaguar content from you.
For me I’d prefer ordinary suspension cause of the cost to fix it, but if I had your knowledge and expertise I’d have air suspension as it’s obviously better, excellent dude, keep them coming.
Great episode.It's good to see how you make a difficult situation...Duable with patience and the knowledge that it will loosen at some point...
Outstanding Job. Love the Jag. Merry Christmas to You Sir.
Merry Christmas Waldo another great video . I just love those older Jags well done! Wish you would post more often!!!!
Thank you! Merry Christmas!
Thoroughly enjoy your TH-cam content and production.
Your are a truly blessed presenter.
A complete pleasure watching your projects and presentations, very well done sir!
WHERE IS GOOSENECK PART 3 !!!!!
Edit: thank you for the likes!!
Waldo
Ikr!!! RUSTY TRAILER WHEN!
Lmao 🤣
When you get to the gooseneck, you should look into renting a laser for rust removal. Some of us deal with rust and it would be useful information to know approximate costs associated with using the laser.
@@BCS_guynah just have it hot dipped, and make it galvanized.
To complete your early 2000's luxury sedan collection you need a 2004-2006 Lexus LS430. I just picked one up with 216k for 6 grand . The build quality on it is insane!
Hmmm, the thought honestly hadn't occurred to me. Maybe I will!
Watch "The car care nut" for info on Toyota Lexus.
He has a specialty shop up in the Chicago area, and he swears by the 430 and just about any Toyota product.
If you run into any problems on yours, I'm sure he has a video about it.
Merry Christmas.
still started watching your channel and I agree getting that Lexus LS430@@WaldosWorld
I've had a couple of 1991 Toyota Soarer TT 2.5 straight 6 twin turbo imports from Japan and the build quality is fantastic. Crack ANY nut a quarter of a turn and you could remove them with your fingers.
This was the engine and platform that became the Toyota Supra. the Supra just had different body panels.
Toyota designed the Soarer to beat Mercedes for technology, reliability and build quality.
They were badged in the US as Lexus V8 4.0, I don't know if you had the straight 6 though? You guys do love your V8's.
@@bricktop7803yes the 1JZ GTE is a fantastic engine. Used in motorsports to this day. The 4.0l v8 you speak of came in the US version LS400. The next generation was the LS430 which has a 4.3L v8
Unfortunately you haven’t been showing up on my feed. I’m glad I took the time to search for your video. I’m 67 now but in a previous life, many years ago I was a foreign car mechanic. Our taste in cars are very similar. I used to love driving the British cars and working on the German cars.
One thing I would ask is when you finish a car like you did this Jag, it would be nice to know your total spend on parts and any outside labor. It would be interesting to know how much of your time you spent making the repairs. That information with the purchase price would give the folks entertaining the idea of doing what you’re doing a realistic idea of what it might take them to take on a similar project.
I would also enjoy seeing more videos and who knows, with enough subscribers you might be able to quit your day job.
I much appreciate the coil spring conversion. Air ride suspension is much more problematic
I find it much easier and more fun watching you tackle these repairs than me actually doing the same job. :)
Your work and narration is great. Boy, wish I lived next door. Thanks for showing us how it's done!
Damn hats off to you for all the work you put into the car I’d love to be able to do that much work myself however I am by no means a mechanic nor do I have the Maschinerie needed as you’ve demonstrated. Solid work really love it:)
If you were more consistent, I bet you would be a 1000% more recognized
Maybe doesn’t want to be more recognized
You do NOT get quality as well as quantity.
It is a real step up from the usual junkyard garage stuff. Also he has 300K Subs.....That number is built on quality vids.
I think he has a regular job outside of TH-cam, he has a family too, that's a lot of stuff to juggle in a finite amount of time. 😊
Waldo thanks for showcasing repairs on a jaguar xj s/c. As always exquisite video footage, detailed commentary and clear diction!
I’m not a mechanic, I just like older cars and watch a lot of YT. It’s great to watch someone who clearly has the knowledge and talks us through the work clearly. No delays, really good editing. Great presentation all round 🕺
Happy Holidays, Waldo! This Jag got the Waldo signature every fluid/filter change it deserved. $3800 seems like a bargain to me! How's Brandon and the gooseneck? Cheers! Gan
Waldo. You're a stud bro. It's hard enough to just see what you're doing ... but you did some awesome camera work for us. Great, GREAT great great job. A+++ (fast shipping too ... as they say on fleabay).
My wife drives an 05 X Type Estate which is a little hatchback type wagon and it's been a surprisingly good car, it's sporty, has a good v6 with pretty decent performance, it handles very well and is a very practical vehicle with a good amount of cargo area in back, parts can be a little pricey sometimes but I haven't had to fix much of anything on it, for $3800 I would say you got a good deal since you can do all the repairs yourself, older Jags are not so great if your paying for someone to do repairs but that goes for just about any car these days, you'll get more than your money's worth out of that car in no time, outstanding video production also.