What was the problem with the Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas?
One foible of the XJ6 is the considerable pressure required on the accelerator pedal; it was supposedly matched to the brake pedal for some reason. Getting in my other cars from the Vanden Plas always resulted in a “lurch” out of the driveway as I gave the throttle a Jag’s worth of push.
Why does my Jaguar XJ6 not start up?
About half of the time, the reason why the Jaguar XJ6 will not start or quits running is because of the two main electrical problems that I described above. The other cause of the XJ6 not starting or quits running is the fuel system. Mostly, it is the fuel pump being killed by rust flakes from the two fuel tanks.
What kind of engine does a Jaguar XJ6 have?
The local mechanic Donnie Taylor, had done several engine swaps, where he replaced the Jaguar engine with either a Chevrolet Monte Carlo engine, or a Corvette engine. My father told the mechanic Donnie Taylor, to look for a good used Jaguar XJ6 for sale, to go and perform an inspection, and to bring it back if it was a good car.
Where can I get a new Jaguar XJ6?
Its no wonder we see so many excellent condition XJ6s sitting and rotting away in Jaguar Heaven (a Jaguar Wrecking and Parts yard in Stockton, CA). Even a local Jaguar mechanic confirmed this, by saying the dealer does not charge flat rates on these models anymore.
What kind of car was the 1985 Jaguar XJ6?
1985 Jaguar XJ6, leather int, p windows, sun roof, 6 cyl, auto, good paint, ran when parked Original owner. Impeccably cared for and always garaged. $60k spent in 2009 for restoration …
How old was my father when he bought a Jaguar XJ6?
I could not believe it when my father bought a 1983 XJ6L Vanden Plas in about 1992. I was about 23 years old, and a mechanical engineering student at the University of Florida.
One foible of the XJ6 is the considerable pressure required on the accelerator pedal; it was supposedly matched to the brake pedal for some reason. Getting in my other cars from the Vanden Plas always resulted in a “lurch” out of the driveway as I gave the throttle a Jag’s worth of push.
About half of the time, the reason why the Jaguar XJ6 will not start or quits running is because of the two main electrical problems that I described above. The other cause of the XJ6 not starting or quits running is the fuel system. Mostly, it is the fuel pump being killed by rust flakes from the two fuel tanks.
I could not believe it when my father bought a 1983 XJ6L Vanden Plas in about 1992. I was about 23 years old, and a mechanical engineering student at the University of Florida.
What kind of interior does a Jaguar XJ6 have?
The seats were leather, the doors had leather trim, the dash board was fine wood veneer. The gauges were high quality and craftsmanship Smiths gauges. Wealthy people bought the Jaguar XJ6, knowing that these cars had a reputation for breaking down frequently.
What kind of brakes did a Jaguar use?
MASTER CYLINDER REBUILDING: There was an “early” type master cylinder used before 1977‡, and a “later” type used up until the advent of ABS brakes. However, apparently not all of those “later” types were the same.
When did Jaguar stop making the Jaguar XJ?
Build quality of the XJ varied greatly over these years, from good in the early years, to very poor during and after the British-Leyland take over in the seventies thru early eighties (approximately 1982), then back to good in the mid eighties and then very good since Ford acquired the company in 1991 until the end of Series III production in 1992.
How do you replace the front brake rotor on a Jaguar?
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR REPLACEMENT: Jaguar chose to bolt the rotor to the inside of the hub flange, rather than the outside like intelligently-designed cars. As a result, the hub must be removed to get the rotor off.
MASTER CYLINDER REBUILDING: There was an “early” type master cylinder used before 1977‡, and a “later” type used up until the advent of ABS brakes. However, apparently not all of those “later” types were the same.
FRONT BRAKE ROTOR REPLACEMENT: Jaguar chose to bolt the rotor to the inside of the hub flange, rather than the outside like intelligently-designed cars. As a result, the hub must be removed to get the rotor off.
Where are the brake seals located on a Jaguar?
In the Jaguar manual section 70.30.09, step 14, a seal is installed on the secondary piston with the lip facing forward. In step 15, a second seal is installed in a second groove facing rearward. Chapter 9, section 7, steps 13 and 14 in the Haynes manual say essentially the same thing.
What happens when the bleed screw is closed on a Jaguar?
After the bleed screw is closed, the pedal is pumped back up and the cycle is repeated. If a clear hose is used on the bleed screw, it is easy to see when the crud is gone and clear fluid is coming through.