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Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2006 18:21:42 GMT
From: ShazWozza <shaz_wozzanospamentspring.com>
Subject: Re: Jaguar.....


Al wrote: > Always fancied one, probably same vintage as a C900, > > XJ6 89-95ish Probably a straight 6 rather than a V8 > > Opinions would be appreciated, > especially from those who've owned/driven them. The XJ series are unreliable and expensive to maintain. They feature strange idiosyncratic and sometimes dumb engineering but they are beautiful to drive if the suspension is properly maintained. If you want a reliable and powerful XJ the best thing to do is to throw out the engine and gearbox and fit a good second hand 4.0L Lexus 1UZ-FE V8 engine/trans. These engines are very strong and utterly reliable and can be tuned to produce huge power. There are quite a lot of XJs getting around here (Australia) with Holden (GM) and Ford V8 5.0 litre engines and gearboxes. Another plus with the engine/trans conversion is that with the money you save in not continually replacing leaked oil you will be able afford to get all the electrics replaced.

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