XJ6 Engine Problem

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Re: XJ6 Engine Problem

by Orlando St.R » Fri Jul 19, 2019 11:01 am

Great news, Nigel. We couldn't let you put a match to it; there are few enough Series Ones left as it is! :)

Re: XJ6 Engine Problem

by NigelW » Fri Jul 19, 2019 9:30 am

Refitted the starter and retired getting it going - it all works fine now no strange noises or rattles, gearbox appears fine running it through the gears with the selector but only a road test will confirm. Only thing to do to the engine is a bit of fine tuning and refit the bonnet when the liner turns up.

Thanks for all the comments, advice and commiserations over the last year even though it's not an S Type, it has helped me keep going when sometimes I could have put a match to the car!

Re: XJ6 Engine Problem

by johngosnell » Fri Jul 19, 2019 8:34 am

to close adds

john

Re: XJ6 Engine Problem

by Orlando St.R » Mon Jul 15, 2019 7:34 pm

That's an impressive turnaround, Nigel, and interesting clients, by the sound of it.

Re: XJ6 Engine Problem

by NigelW » Mon Jul 15, 2019 2:41 pm

I got the starter motor off over the weekend and took to London Essex Auto Electric this morning they tested it while I waited and diagnosed the solenoid has shorted out. Picked it this afternoon done in three hours - super service from them. While I was in there they had two calls one from an E Type owner and an XJ owner both with charging problems for them to sort out. On the counter was a 1920's dynamo from an Aston Martin in for work.

Re: XJ6 Engine Problem

by NigelW » Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:50 pm

Thanks chaps, not going to let this beast beat me!

Re: XJ6 Engine Problem

by vaultsman » Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:32 pm

Dear lord....I'm feeling your pain, Nigel.

Re: XJ6 Engine Problem

by Orlando St.R » Thu Jul 11, 2019 9:07 pm

Oh blimey, Nigel. It's just relentless, isn't it? So sorry to hear it.

Re: XJ6 Engine Problem

by NigelW » Thu Jul 11, 2019 7:45 pm

I should title this one step forward two back, with all the fluids done and the battery finally charged time to crank it up.This was after the LR6 ignition relay packed up and needed pulling out and dismantling and resetting also no fuel getting through - solved with a bash of the pumps. Sitting in it turning the key resulted in a cloud of smoke rising out of the engine bay - starter motor burnt it's self out! Next problem remove it, totally impossible without removing the carbs to gain access. More fun and blood sheading tomorrow.

Re: XJ6 Engine Problem

by vaultsman » Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:10 pm

By crikey, you've worked hard on this, mate.

Aaaand.....relax. :)

More power to you, Nigel.....hope you stood back and smiled with a pint in your hand.

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