XJ6 1996-2000, driving through Hot countries like Turkey and Iran

[shahzadqureshi900@gmail.com]

Hi..

I am planning to drive a old Jag through EU, turkey and Iran...

What all should I be worried about the car?

Anybody has experience of driving these models through very hot weather locations?

Please advise.

Thanks a bunch

[3.8etypephil]

XJs were sold in virtually all markets, and have no real weaknesses, other than old age. Ensure that the car is in good shape before departure, paying particular attention to the cooling system; fresh coolant, replacement of any original or otherwise suspect hoses would be a smart move.

[PeterDavisX300]

I have driven my 1995 XJ6 X300 to Malta and back, and used it in Malta for 6 weeks, in July August with temperatures around 35-42 degrees C. No problems except for heat and dust. (Malta is very Dusty, and the roads are bumpy and dirty) I serviced the car before going, and greased-up the axle-shafts and front wheel bearings. I got the air-con re-freshed, renewed the air-filter and cleaned the fuel intake butterfly and bellows. I took a spare air-filter, spare gallon of oil, carb-cleaner, (thinners in spray form) and lots of cloths for 'wiping' things. I have a 'manual-switch' rigged-up to my electric fans on the radiator, so I can manually switch them on at any time, which was handy in the hills, and I put new brake-discs and pads on the front, and renewed all brake-fluid. (This last item because we went over the alps, and I wanted the brakes to definitely work on the downhill stretches) I also took a soft small hand brush with me, and once during the 6 weeks took the grills off the front and 'gently' brushed-down the dust from the front radiator. The car never missed a beat, I have a house in Malta so knew how dusty it is, I also have compressed-air over there, so could use that to blow dust out of the brakes and from around the engine compartment. One thing I'd look at before going would be the water rail that runs under the inlet manifold, and it's associated hoses. Take mixed coolant with you as well. I also took an octane-booster, because the petrol in Malta is rubbish.
Hth
Peter