Thanks Matt, I'm keeping my eye on the market and will update once I source something !

Afternoon folks, I'm currently looking at returning to the fold with an XJS. Please could anyone advise whether a '94 facelift car should be equipped with drain holes within the boot lid aperture at the base of the rear screen / buttress area. I've seen photos of cars so equipped and also seen cars ...

Looks a great car Matt. I've been away from Jaguar for a while having previously owned a 68 E type FHC, 68 340, '99 XK8 and '06 XK. The XJS has caught my attention again, I nearly bought one back in 2013 however went for a manual 6 series BMW instead. I find myself drawn towards a late 4.0 / celebra...

Thanks all for the advice etc. Just out of interest - if I sourced an auto that was a good buy, what's involved in converting to manual if I couldnt live with it ? Is it a case of get the bits from a scrapper and swap over or is it not worth the hassle, ecu problems etc etc that might crop up. Regar...

Hi returning to the Jag fold after a few months away and seeking my first XJS ! Looking for an AJ16 manual 4.0 coupe, prefer celebration. Anything considered so long as its a manual box. I am a private buyer wish cash waiting and space in my garage for the right car. Please PM with any details / lea...

Thanks Keith for the reply / offer.

Owing to a change of plan / direction I am now actually looking at selling my coupe. I've placed an ad on the forum. I don't intend advertising externally as I would like a JEC member to take on my car and look after it as it deserves.

Regards.

Dave

This is with some regret, however, owing to a sudden change of direction / plans for this year I am now offering my 1975 4.2 Coupe automatic for sale. 45,000 documented and genuine miles from new, all supporting history, MOT's etc, receipts, letter from previous owners, heritage certificate etc etc....

Im after a good rear bumper (or just the centre section will suffice).

1975 series 2 coupe - saloon bumpers should be the same.

Also the offside over rider is a poor so one of those sought also.

Cash waiting and can collect.

Regards.

Dave 07834 287973

On the subject of the AED manual conversion - this still relies on the remainder of the AED working correctly - the conversion operates the AED by forcing the plungers from the cams - mine has a David Manners kit - it runs a little rough on choke but always fires firts time. The situation is that th...

Hi all As part of my ongoing maintainance / snagging on my 75 4.2 coupe im planning on draining and flushing the tanks - both seem in good condition and one is fairly new. I found a lot of crud in the fuel filter bowl and am also expecting to change both tank senders (pumps are in boot not in tank)....

Cheers Alec I agree on your point re the quality of work - using sealer instead of the proper gasket suggests "bodge" levels of workmanship and certainly doesn't suggest a lot of thought or care went into the work ! All the suggestions are adding up to some very good maintainance points even if they...

Al Thanks for that - this is an interesting point as the linkage at the point you describe is free to wobble all over the place so I suspect that this bush is in need of changing as a matter of course - do they just slip into place ? Alec Will take off the air cleaner and carry out the check you hav...

ok the update....... slightly disappointing really carbs set up for mixture, one slightly rich. unable to detect any air leaks but tickover still high, bit of a problem adjusting it down and now when you lift off the throttle the car settles to almost a stall before rising up to steady out at just u...

Cheers Al

Update to follow after todays efforts !!!!!

Fingers crossed !!

Thanks for all the advice and pointers. I have someone coming over Thursday who is very knowledgable to help me out and get the carbs and timing correctly set up. Without sounding thick, if the car is ticking over at say 750 rpm - what should I be aiming for with the strobe light - 8 degrees before ...