Thank you to everyone ewho replied so swiftly to my query... but let's face it we're none of us out and about right now..... #lockdown.

That is a lot of food for thought and i will look into all these options - this is great - just what the club is for.

stay safe.

Michael

Hi

I have a 1988 XJ-S and in these lockdown and rather colder days its spending longer and longer not being driven. As a result the battery is running out.
Are these trickle charger a good idea and if so do you need to get a special one or will a common or garden variety do?

cheers

Michael

Hi, I have a 1988 XJ-S - had it for nearly two years and recently there has been a lot of squeaking, or better described as groaning coming from what sounds like the steering column. I had a look and a couple of very old screws were very loose. i tightened them but its not made much of a difference....

Paul, As you're now running 225/60 (albeit on 15" rims) , I'd be minded to run yours similar to the pressures recommended for late 4 litre cars. I run my 4 litre conv. at about 33 front and 36 rear. But then I have been doing some very high speed running overseas over the last 2 years! Paul thanks ...

Oh, and for the bouns point; that'll be american spell checker!

ah of course it is....

and thanks for the advice.... I'm on 32 32 - think i will up it a little....

congrats on the new purchase..... aren't they just lovely.

Hi,

I'm getting a lot of conflicting views on tyre pressure.

What are your thoughts on correct tyre pressure for my 3.6 XJ-S, front and rear.... please and thank you.

and for a bonus point why is the spell checker telling I have spelt 'tyre' wrongly..... ?

Michael

Hi,

does anyone know where i could get a replacement dust cap for my 1988 XJ-S. I took it in to a garage to get a slow puncture fixed... they fixed it - great, they lost the original metal dust cap - not so great.

Many thanks,

Michael

Hi, I'd like to poll the club on a matter.. i recently took my XJ-S in for a service at the Jag Workshop in Ealing. My background is - i bought my first classic car last October and whilst i love driving and owning it - i have little experience in maintenance. So i wanted an expert eye run over it. ...

Hi Richard

i think that's probably some good advice. I think i will get one and take it off regularly as you are right - you can't beat circulating air.

cheers

Michael

Hi Paul,

thanks very much for that tip - that does look like a very good one. I reckon i will go ahead with that and have a word first about sizes.

cheers - happy Jagging.

Michael

https://jec.org.uk/shop/outdoor-car-cover#description

...there she is...

Hi David,

thanks for that - i reckon i will get a decent one but make sure i take it off to make sure it gets the air around it.... i think the other chap who replied had a point.

and thanks for the welcome - i tried to post one but its too big... i'll have another go.

Michael

Hi, I recently bought my first classic - a gorgeous XJ-S 1988 6 3.6. anyway, I have to keep it outside so does anyone have any advice about car covers. I want a decent one but am tryign to work out what you get for your money - they seem to be on sale in Halfords for £50 but i see them also for 100,...

thanks v much Mackie... i will probably go with them.

Hi,

just bought a Jag XJ-S with 75K on her.
I think i'd like to get her checked out - a service / health check.

I live in North West London - can any members recommend a good place?

thanks in advance.

Michael