Andy,
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@autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces@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@autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces@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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