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Alan_And_DJ

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Hi Everyone, Newbie here.

Postby Alan_And_DJ » Sat Jul 31, 2021 1:33 pm

Hi All. My name is Alan and i'm an XJS owner.

I've recently purchased my very first Jag from an elderly relative of mine. Most of my relatives on my mothers side have all owned Jags over the years so I'm proud to not only carry the torch and keep this family tradition going but also to keep my relatives car going for many years to come.

I'd describe myself as a serial expensive hobby collector. I've got a good mechanical knowledge having played with small french hatchbacks for many years and still having a Peugeot 106 race car in the garage to keep my sped addiction at bay.

I live in Warrington, Cheshire and have applied to be included in the Cheshire region and am looking forward to meeting the local enthusiasts and gaining more knowledge about these cars.
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Here is how the jag, affectionately named after the previous owner, DJ. She had been loved for many years but put away after her last MOT without the usual wash and dry off. I picked her up looking like this.
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After an afternoon of washing and light detailing, DJ was restored to her usual shiny self. She currently resides at another local relatives of mine who had his double garage specifically built to house long wheelbase Jags! Hes owned a few F-Types.
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DJ was then covered over with a lovely Jaguar car cover that my relative kindly donated. You can see my daughter looking over the car to ensure DJ was all tucked up cosy and warm.

Well, I just wanted to post my first thread on here to say Hi so i'll keep this one short.

Looking forward to learning about these beautiful cars and learning more about the mechanics to keep her in great shape... She does seem to have a smell of fuel about her so i'm unsure if that's a leaking hose or just how these old cars smell. She is fuel injected so I wouldn't expect to smell fuel but i may be wrong.
1990 Jaguar XJ-S V12 HE Auto
1998 Peugeot 106 Track/Race Car
2017 VW Caddy SWB Work Van

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Re: Hi Everyone, Newbie here.

Postby cafcpete » Sat Jul 31, 2021 3:12 pm

Wellcome and my I say lovely car!

Fuel smell is a warning sign, and not to be ignored.

If it is a V12 then the injection hoses may need renewing soon to avoid an engine fine.
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Re: Hi Everyone, Newbie here.

Postby davidr » Sat Jul 31, 2021 9:36 pm

Hello and welcome! I hope you enjoy the car.
If you've any questions please let us know!
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Re: Hi Everyone, Newbie here.

Postby Alan_And_DJ » Sun Aug 01, 2021 8:26 pm

Wellcome and my I say lovely car!

Fuel smell is a warning sign, and not to be ignored.

If it is a V12 then the injection hoses may need renewing soon to avoid an engine fine.
https://youtu.be/gXovG0zUrTg
I did suspect this may be what i'd need to do. I have checked them visually and cannot see any serious perishing of the injector hoses. I'll do a more indepth check asap.

I did manage to get the car out for a gentle run today to the local VW North West meet at Tatton Park. We normally take my other halfs Mk3 Golf GTi 8v but due to a few issues we thought we'd air out DJ the Jag.

Fun was had by all, lots of old friends seen again and a feeling of normality restored temporarily for the day.
1990 Jaguar XJ-S V12 HE Auto
1998 Peugeot 106 Track/Race Car
2017 VW Caddy SWB Work Van

Alan_And_DJ

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Re: Hi Everyone, Newbie here.

Postby Alan_And_DJ » Sun Aug 01, 2021 8:35 pm

Hello and welcome! I hope you enjoy the car.
If you've any questions please let us know!
I will do David, Many thanks.
1990 Jaguar XJ-S V12 HE Auto
1998 Peugeot 106 Track/Race Car
2017 VW Caddy SWB Work Van


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