Looking at my parts book it seems series 3 wheels have a different part number to series 1 and 2 wheels so I guess the chrome caps won't fit by the looks of the diagrams. It may be easier to find some used chrome wheels with all the caps from another Daimler or VDP model. I managed to find some for ...

Hi Steve, and seasons greetings! I hope you get some interest in the 2 XJ's, it would be good if they go to a good home before the 'banger' boys get hold of them! I have read elsewhere on this forum thats its a bit quiet (!) . The 'Jag-lovers' website forums are apparently busier, although I don't u...

Thanks for the replies guys, all good stuff.

Steve.

Thanks for that, doesn't look too complicated, but it is the original tank being removed for the first time so I guess I will need the WD40 to hand! Any opinions as to the paint finish I should give the new tank before I fit it - it is bare metal at the moment and I feel it should have something on ...

Hi, I have a new petrol tank to fit to my series 2, so firstly is this a fairly simple DIY job and secondly, its supplied as plain metal so anyone recommend what finish to put on it before fitting, I was thinking a red oxide type primer paint. Thanks!