[Nobbc] Jaguar stuff

Tue Nov 25 19:27:44 MST 2008

Bill, the only real problem I had with my 90 XJ6 was the head gasket that
failed at 100,000 which was fairly common on that model.  I did the work
myself which took several months and had the head welded and resurfaced at
Norm's Auto machine in Petaluma.  Norm does great work; I take all of my
machine work to him.  Always very reasonable.  I thought about taking the
rear end out myself but that seemed very daunting, my rear bearing were
completely shot.  I loved that car so hope that Mark fixes it up.  He has an
apprentice who is going to help do the work.  Your car should last well into
200,000 miles if well maintained.

Andy

-----Original Message-----
From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of William Shoemaker
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 11:02 AM
To: North Bay British Car Club
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Jaguar stuff

Andy...You give me hope as well. My '90 XJ6 has 106,000 on it and my '92 
XJ6 has 117,000. So far
they both run like tops. I had a '91 XJ6 before them that I retired when 
it developed an electronic
problem deep inside the tranny(stuck in limp home mode) at about 
138,000. It is cheaper to just find
a different Jag in better shape than to do major repairs on these.

Bill
> Mine has only about 150,000 on the clock (not bad for an '86) and I'm
hoping
> first for 200,000 and then 300,000.  Gotta think big.  Wish me luck.
>
> I like Mark, Rob and the guys down at British European Motors, too.
They've
> always been easy to work with and have been helpful with some of my DIY
> projects.  On the other hand, I have them do pretty much everything on the
> newer cars (I know my limits).  I'll look for your XJ40 next time I'm down
> there.
>
> Dan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
On
> Behalf Of andy preston
> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 6:42 PM
> To: 'North Bay British Car Club'
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Jaguar stuff
>
> Bill and Dan, I had a 90 XJ6 and loved it.  I was hoping to get to 200,000
> miles and unfortunately the rear end started making horrible grinding
noises
> with just 8,000 miles to go.  The cost of a rebuilt rear end was twice the
> value of the car.  I traded it in with British European Motors for a Land
> Rover, and Mark is going to fix my old car up and use it for a courtesy
> vehicle so it will live on.  BTW love the Land Rover, and glad that gas
> prices have fallen.
>
> Andy
> 67 MGB
> 74 MGB GT
> 60 MGA Coupe 90% restored.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net]
On
> Behalf Of William Shoemaker
> Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 9:51 AM
> To: North Bay British Car Club
> Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Jaguar stuff
>
> Morning Dan,
>
> I'm also a fan of the XJ6 with it's in line big 4 liter 6..great touring 
> cars without being too big. I, however,
> try to stick to '90 to '93 which have lost the lucas electric woes and 
> are more reliable and a bit easier
> to work on. I just did a brake job on my '90 and the brakes are in the 
> normal wheel location and
> were a piece of cake.  If you have time, I would like to look at your 
> pix. Thanks!
>
> Bill Shoemaker
> '90 & '92 XJ6's
> Dan wrote:
>   
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I know this group is mostly about cute British sports cars, but my
>> battleship Jaguar Series III XJ6 flies the Union Jack, too.  Actually,
I'm
>> jealous of all those MGs, Triumphs and Lotus' out there and hope to count
>> one in my collection some day soon.
>>
>> Anyway, HMS Grandpa (as we refer to it) needs new rear brakes (the
drivers
>> side caliper is leaking fluid all over everything).  For those unfamiliar
>> with Jaguar engineering, these brakes aren't located right behind the
road
>> wheels were access would be, well, accessible.  Nooo, these are inboard
>> mounted brakes located on either side of the differential thus ensuring
>> several busted knuckles and lots of swearing getting at 'em.  While
>>     
> perhaps
>   
>> technically accessible without removal of the entire rear suspension
>> assembly, the generally recommended procedure calls for just such a
>>     
> removal.
>   
>> So, out came the rear end yesterday and now I'm waiting on the new
>>     
> calipers,
>   
>> rotors and other assorted parts to arrive before proceeding.  If anyone
>>     
> one
>   
>> wants pics of a bottomless Jag, shoot me an email and I'll send you the
>> pin-ups.
>>
>> Dan Drummond
>> 1998 XK8
>> 1986 XJ6
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