xj40 Jag 4.0-fuel leak 6/3/15

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Sat Dec 27, 2014 11:21 pm

After owning one at the age of 19, I've always been a fan of these cars.

had the opportunity to buy a '93 4.0 sovereign in Flamenco Red metallic, so took the chance.

here she is in all her glory:

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Low mileage with s/history and MOTs to back it up.

A few wee tweaks to be done then she'll be a nice little smoker.

full details of the collection epic can be found on my blog at

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Hope you like the car?!
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Sat Dec 27, 2014 11:52 pm

diable wrote:I used to have an X300 lovely car and good luck :D
Cheers- She is MOT'd but needs a couple of bits attending to before use :cool:
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Sun Dec 28, 2014 8:04 am

Looks well Neil :D
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Sweeeet ! I love these old barges
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Sun Dec 28, 2014 9:23 am

I despise XJ40s but I want this turd BADLY . Thankfully the seller does not agree with my valuation :( :)


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Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:39 am

RM2186 wrote:Looks well Neil :D
Cheers!she looked even better after a wash, but, like a div I never took pics!
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Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:40 am

capri_rob wrote:Sweeeet ! I love these old barges
Thanks, will get some better pics later on-it really is a nice place to be...
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Sun Dec 28, 2014 10:42 am

pacerpete wrote:I despise XJ40s but I want this turd BADLY . Thankfully the seller does not agree with my valuation :( :)


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Haha:)

I can hear the chain tensioners rattling from here;)

Wouldnt mind an x300/308 but this is such a nice xj40 I reckon I'll stick with it for a bit
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Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:09 pm

pacerpete wrote:I despise XJ40s but I want this turd BADLY . Thankfully the seller does not agree with my valuation :( :)


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You sir are one sick freak ! but what a find.. that must have been 40k new ?
it's certainly a better buy than a leggy imola diseasal estate and even you might look like an executive... dig a little deeper and buy the turd ! :D
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Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:17 pm

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That's a great colour combo and an epic waft chariot :D

the XJ40 was just something I never liked over the series 3 but they are now crazy money for something half decent !
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Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:47 pm

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That's a great colour combo and an epic waft chariot :D

the XJ40 was just something I never liked over the series 3 but they are now crazy money for something half decent !
This one is low miles;)

Cheers, it is indeed a total waftfest compared to the e32 735i manual that preceded it..

These jags are just a little bit more traditiinal then a german exec barge
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e30topless wrote:
pacerpete wrote:I despise XJ40s but I want this turd BADLY . Thankfully the seller does not agree with my valuation :( :)


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You sir are one sick freak ! but what a find.. that must have been 40k new ?
it's certainly a better buy than a leggy imola diseasal estate and even you might look like an executive... dig a little deeper and buy the turd ! :D
whats the f**kin problem tough guy?
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I have to say, an XJ40 Sov with the oblong lights and those wheels is a guilty pleasure. Got to be a 3.6 or a 4.0 through, none of that 2.9 nonsense. To my sick, twisted nature a bright red TWR Sport version with the bodykit and cheese cutter grille is a fine looking thing.

XJ40's will the new Mark X / 420 where no bugger wants them until they've all gone.
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Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:35 am

Andyboy wrote:I have to say, an XJ40 Sov with the oblong lights and those wheels is a guilty pleasure. Got to be a 3.6 or a 4.0 through, none of that 2.9 nonsense. To my sick, twisted nature a bright red TWR Sport version with the bodykit and cheese cutter grille is a fine looking thing.

XJ40's will the new Mark X / 420 where no bugger wants them until they've all gone.
it is a nice place to be-and such a good looking car.

you're probably right though re the Mark X comment
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Mon Dec 29, 2014 11:36 am

Lovely lovely Neil 8) How long before them salt covered Scotch roads eat the chassis away?? Until then, cruise in style :D
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Wed Dec 31, 2014 8:37 pm

Simon13 wrote: whats the f**kin problem tough guy?
I don't have one ! Merry Xmas Si :D
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Cough....time to wheel this pic of my old turd out again. Oh how I miss its non existent rear subframe bushes leading to scary tramlining on the dualler, the impressive levels of rust and the mushrooms growing in its soaking wet drivers footwell.

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Hope you have as much fun with your new Jaaaag Neil.

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Jesus325iTouring wrote:Lovely lovely Neil 8) How long before them salt covered Scotch roads eat the chassis away?? Until then, cruise in style :D
Such an optimist;) it seems a lovely old turd tbh, cannae complain!
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nickso wrote:Cough....time to wheel this pic of my old turd out again. Oh how I miss its non existent rear subframe bushes leading to scary tramlining on the dualler, the impressive levels of rust and the mushrooms growing in its soaking wet drivers footwell.

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Hope you have as much fun with your new Jaaaag Neil.

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I remember helping you boil the brake fluid on that beast!

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nickso wrote:Cough....time to wheel this pic of my old turd out again. Oh how I miss its non existent rear subframe bushes leading to scary tramlining on the dualler, the impressive levels of rust and the mushrooms growing in its soaking wet drivers footwell.

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Hope you have as much fun with your new Jaaaag Neil.

:)
I remember helping you boil the brake fluid on that beast!

Cheers
Haha yeh....me and Ritchie barrelling down the hill towards the back of Grants stationary cabbie completely shitting ourselves while I tried to jam her in first gear to slow it down some more. :D
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nickso wrote:
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Hope you have as much fun with your new Jaaaag Neil.

:)
I remember helping you boil the brake fluid on that beast!

Cheers
Haha yeh....me and Ritchie barrelling down the hill towards the back of Grants stationary cabbie completely shitting ourselves while I tried to jam her in first gear to slow it down some more. :D
Having had a glance at the manual she's not far short of 1800kg-so takes some stopping!
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Got a bit of time to play on this today- and got the brakes sorted- so its edging closer to being used:)

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Wed Jan 14, 2015 8:22 pm

I appear to have had a knock on affect on my Brother..

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You two need help! :)
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gareth wrote:You two need help! :)
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Mon Jan 19, 2015 12:21 am

Got a chance to play with my Brother's Daimler- gave it a bloody good clean!

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daimlerman wrote:Nothing wrong with an elderly Daimler....
You are an elderly Daimler.
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Tue Jan 27, 2015 9:07 pm

Had a fiddle with this tonight.

Topping up the brake fluid after the bleeding has put out the ABS light, and the brakes seem nice and sharp:)

Its also now on the road
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Sun Feb 01, 2015 8:54 am

Here we are- had a rate guid clean on it today- now much nicer to be sat in:)

It'll likely be in heavy use at the start of the week for an away day or two.

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Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:03 pm

So this has just thrown up a new fault.

It only starts in Neutral, and it makes a "GRRAunch" noise when you pass through Neutral on the way to either Drive or Reverse.

I'm starting to think it may be down to either a sticking solenoid on the starter, or some issue with the inhibitor switch- anyone any suggestions? :roll:

I've also included it in my March Fleet update

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