Busting the Myth! | Jaguar XJS Oil Cooler Replacement | Classic Obsession | Episode 91

[@bantam49]

Nice job Gary, very straightforward and finding the blocked radiator was beneficial to maintain cooling efficiency.

[@Adam-wu7vt]

You made it look easy Gary, i know if i attempted it every nut and bolt under the car would be seized solid 😃.

[@classic.obsession]

That’s happened to me to where I’ve had to drill the rest out. But if they behave , I’ll take that all day long!! Regards.

[@thevauxhallman7157]

I agree with you seeking advice on the internet. The amount of conflicting accounts is troubling, but as you said common sense ( rare these days ) and working logically gets you there. Thanks again for a great video and taking us to the museum. Cheers from Geoff

[@richardgreene3460]

Gary....I agree 100% concerning advice given on the forums! I have found KZbin to the most valuable because you can "see" if they know their "stuff"! The LEAST reliable source is those Facebook groups! Of course, your advice is ALWAYS 100% accurate! Looking forward to more videos this year! I appreciate you!

[@lukemallory7832]

Always brings a smile to see a new Classic Obsession video! I love the video on here of Alain de Cadenet driving the XJ13 - the noise is fantastic! Should be compulsory viewing for any young lad! Nice work on the XJS - re the internet, you also have those guys on forums who can apparently whip out an engine in 25 minutes while welding in a new floor....!

[@classic.obsession]

Nice one Luke. Always appreciate you tuning in!!

[@cos358]

Been to the British motor museum a couple of times.. it’s a great day out and the jaguar heritage is unbelievable

[@jimmyquinn9639]

Excellent video Gary and what a lovely couple 🚗🚙🚘👍👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏

[@Mechautoinsight]

Just been under there refurbishing the grill and the under tray to spoiler screws which has mostly left the party. I agree, once these have been simply removed, the oil cooler is very accessible. Really enjoyed the later museum walk and talk with the E type restorers. Good mix.

[@Shane-zx4ps]

Right on time, dinner just finished. Now it’s time to enjoy Gary’s excellent video. Happy new year everyone.

[@chriskennard5920]

Brilliant! Happy New Year Gary - please keep on keeping us enthralled.

[@classic.obsession]

All the best Chris!

[@PeterBren-l6m]

Thanks Gary. You have again proved that with a bit of determination and patience, anything is possible. That XJS is a special car and worthy of all your efforts. Great start to 2025.

[@PompeyMatt17]

Happy New Year Gary...I'm restoring my BMW Z3 and I belong to a Z3 forum and the help I've been given is amazing, but you're right you have to weigh up the "experts" out there. The guy who said the oil cooler is the most difficult thing was probably a Jag mechanic touting for business 😂

[@nigeldewallens1115]

I used to work at Silverstone and the guys from up north came down, with there racing jags and asked me to help them go the circuits fuel pit! That was the first time I had driven a real vintage jag and boy was it so smooth! That happened in the early nineties! If I could ever get one I would get one of those! Just beautiful!

[@classic.obsession]

I spoke with a guy on the jag drivers club stand last year whilst at the NEC who regaled a similar story of a group of scouser millionaires who used to go all over the country racing their race prepared etypes….same gang? Regards

[@simonelliott5956]

Happy New Year Gary, another great video! I couldn’t agree more about some of the forums, many people just have no idea or go about it in an illogical way and others seem to get of on putting people down! Good to see the XJS back on the road, Gaydon has changed a bit since I last went, perhaps it’s time for another visit.

[@classic.obsession]

It has. The last time I visited was25 years ago when they sold the complete collection ready to replenish with new inventory. I tried to buy a wolsley six landcrab!! Regards.

[@simonelliott5956]

@ that’s probably not far off the last time I visited, definitely time for a trip.

[@MrFanBax]

Gaydon is well worth a visit. There is so much to see there ad real one offs you won't see anywhere else.

[@classic.obsession]

They sold off all their stock around the millennium and started afresh. I went down there at the time. Regards.

[@markw4263]

I had a burgundy 1985 XJ6 saloon - the best looking car I ever had. Dang I (and my mechanic…) miss the Jags of that era!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

I am pleased that this job went so well for you!!

[@johnjoseph911]

My goodness I so wanted an XJS-SC and a Range Rover back in the 80s before I could drive! Excellent video Gary…

[@mpershyn31]

Thank you, Georgia Neville!

[@doegreendesignworkshop5444]

Great video Gary, just shows don't believe everything you are told. With a bit of knowledge and a good practical eye, most jobs are possible. Keep up the very enjoyable videos. Fred

[@classic.obsession]

Cheers Fred!

[@bobskiale]

well done again. hope your friend in LA and his Merc escaped the fires over there !

[@simonnorcliffe5877]

Hi Gary , you really are a car magical man. Absolutely fantastic with your work 😊😊😊😊😊

[@grayfool]

Good start to the year. You certainly do need to be very careful with what you believe on the internet. Some very dodgy characters about. One of the reasons why I enjoy your channel Gary, is your honesty and down to earth approach. Thanks for all your excellent work. Happy New year to everyone.

[@classic.obsession]

Appreciated!

[@jasonhill5070]

The XJSC is a cabriolet rather than a convertible but that one had rear seats added and the solid rear section as the standard was a canvass roof. It's news to me that the car once belonged to the queen mother and then the late queen.

[@kevinford6420]

There is a sister XJSC on autotrader for 12k exactly the same spec as the Princess Diana one !!! I believe the conversion was performed by Lister.

[@stewartevans3875]

Happy New Year Gary ! A nice episode to ease us in with !! We are looking at replacing the starter motor on my Dads XJ12 and if you look at some of the forums , it appears you have to remove the gearbox .... we are going to look at this in anger this year as the starter is very slow but going to upgrade the power feed first to see if this makes any difference as the existing power feed looks quite thin and gets very warm when cranking. Been some time since I went to Gaydon and looks like alot has changed - a boys day out with George and the old fella 🙂 keep up the great work !!!

[@Saaketti]

About those cooler pipe collar nuts. Those can oxidice to one piece. Then it's expands to new oil pipes to the cooler etc. Rust can be nasty in many hidden places. Great video as always.

[@stevebacon5466]

Brilliant as usual!. Keep up the good work 💪👍

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks for watching Steve!

[@almathias6538]

Thanks for another great vid Gary. Since I know you’re very particular with your cars, I noticed you were missing the two flat rubber plugs on that lower front metal valance on your S. My XJ6 I remember had them too and the keep debris from collecting inside that valance. Cheers from New York!

[@classic.obsession]

I’ll order some. Thankyou. I didn’t film it but I also made up and fitted two rubber grommets to go into the holes on the oil cooler that receive the two spikes from the a/c condenser. Regards.

[@kyivwithgeofftanya5546]

Sign behind the xj13 “JAGUAR again wins the Ulster TT” brought back memories

[@VirtualGuth]

As an older viewer and a fan of older cars I always enjoy your videos and watching the work performed. But the highlight this time around was seeing the British Motor Museum and the Jaguar XJ13 - neither of which was I familiar with before watching your video. Located here in the States I find myself watching plenty of videos from the UK and learning much in the process.

[@classic.obsession]

Thankyou for watching and support!

[@VirtualGuth]

@@classic.obsession By the way Gary, I grew up in the rural Midwest portion of America where the vast majority of vehicles were American-made at the time. I can still remember the first time I laid eyes on a Jaguar XJS as a kid back in the 1970s. That was among the most exotic cars I had ever seen up close back then and in a town of 3,000 people (where my grandmother lived) it truly stood out! I had previously only read about Jaguars in books and magazines. (I would learn more about British cars a bit later when I bought a used Spitfire for my first car.) Best of luck with your Jaguar and all of your cars going forward.

[@Br1anuk]

Gary you should get one of those self contained Chinese diesel heaters to warm up your garage. Only £87 on a very well known website. They give off loads of heat. Just needs some diesel and a 12v car battery to get it going.

[@classic.obsession]

Is it fumey though? Regards

[@Br1anuk]

No you run the exhaust outside the garage. Loads of videos on KZbin about them.

[@martinclapton2724]

As an alternative to the BLUE on the threads , Gary, you could have used PTFE tape. Loved the Alvis TD21 series cars, but always thought the wheels looked too small in diameter for the body size. Love the earlierXJS convertible with the targa type top , as it keeps better rigidity than the full convertible which appeared later. Princess Diana , lovely , much missed. Did you find out what was causing the leaks on the XJS in the floor area , Gary .? ( Some episodes ago)

[@classic.obsession]

Yep. I was going to use order but would been a waste of life trying to wrap it around Mart!! Opted for the easier route. The XJS has really grown on me. Love the shape and design. No. Never found the cause of the leak and amazingly, it’s stayed dry. Regards.

[@mickparry703]

It’s probably Jaguar main dealers writing those blogs!

[@classic.obsession]

Haaaa!! I wouldn’t be surprised! Regards.

[@sdry1688]

I totally agree Gary. Owner forms are useful but you have to read them with caution. I use MB owners forums and what annoys me is that people feel they need to make a comment even though they don't have a clue what they're talking about. Why comment if you can't add value. It has cost me money and time in the past because I have stupidly believed the fist guy and followed his erroneous advice.

[@anthonybaiocchi3028]

Talk about reading between the lines. As soon as you said "how hard can it be?", I rolled my eyes, hit the time line, saw the vid was only 20min long, and thought nope it's gonna be easy.

[@youngtimerdriver]

Gary Mavers has officially the most dense hair in the UK. Piece of art.

[@classic.obsession]

And it’s all mine!!

[@youngtimerdriver]

I know. I saw picture of yourself when you were younger and you always had an amazing density. Real piece of art, I am really jealous 😅​@@classic.obsession

[@spencereagle1118]

All these video's I've watched and I thought it was a hat 🤣

[@KeithCramerLongfield]

Oh my God.I've just been transported back to 1989 when I did this very job on my '77 XJS V12. It was only(!) dripping at that point 😂

[@neilperry2224]

Happy new year Gary, to the family and friends

[@classic.obsession]

All the best Neil!

[@jonboy9912]

Must be the transmission oil cooler they were warning about that job was a piece of cake!

[@hamishcruden7623]

Great video... Im sure you have seen the 'Car Wizard' has just had an XJS in for a bit of work...

[@classic.obsession]

No. I’ll find it and check it out. Regards.

[@ianbarnes8593]

Pissing out. To use the vernacular… 😂

[@briancornish5857]

Superb 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🇬🇧

[@kyivwithgeofftanya5546]

As always a great video but do you ever get a seized or difficult job, you make it all look so easy 🎉

[@classic.obsession]

Sometimes. Had some real nightmare’s. I had my alloys overtightened when I had new tyres fitted by an apprentice with an over torqued impact gun. Took me a week drilling them out and had to cut the whole wheel off on the last one! It happens!! Regards..

[@Omegaman1969]

Now change the o rings behind the oil filter housing out in the rain and wind 🤣 I can tell you that’s not too easy 😊

[@classic.obsession]

I know! I’ve done it!! Regards.

[@DontDrinkTheFlavorAid]

The biggest pain jobs on an XJS is replacing the rear discs and calipers, pulling the radiator or doing the water pump. We never pulled an engines out of them, the ones that came in needing an engine were typically junk cars not worth sticking any money into

[@tonybell5641]

I maybe wrong but wasn’t the ALVIS either built by RR or they supplied a lot of the engineering 🤔

[@classic.obsession]

Possibly. You probably know more than me!! Regards

[@OldLien1]

LOL I think even I could fit that oil cooler 😜

[@Fintoman]

"Have a go." Not a truer word spoken. For sure, a little dose of common sense doesn't go amiss. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.😊

[@MrBoom246]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@neilhampson2843]

I think the oil leak actually helped in the removal of all those screws and pipe fittings. The armchair mechanics are a great source of information, and alsi disinformation. What a mess Jaguar are in at the moment😪😓😩😫

[@classic.obsession]

I think they never really recovered since the browns lane fire Neil. But they’re still here…just!! Regards

[@BMan100]

Check the Gas, fill the oil...Speaking of, man that oil looks pretty thick, or it's just that cold in your garage.

[@classic.obsession]

Quality 20/50 !!

[@scottstrails9369]

Helped to stop the old girl rotting out over the years ?

[@classic.obsession]

True!

[@a1topdog]

Gary, I think you had a result with those fittings coming undone so easily.

[@alanbell6999]

Happy new year How do you manage to buy the tools the parts the cars trips to America not sell anything and keep the family with videos?

[@classic.obsession]

I’ve worked hard Alan! It’s my hobby and gives me a lot of pleasure bringing you episodes, taking people on the journey with me and enjoying it along the way. As long as it’s sustainable I’ll keep on doing it. Regards.

[@mikevanblommestein5726]

Your radiator will have much more cooling with the removal of all that debris behind the oil cooler , bonus repair !

[@moosejawventure]

I would have spent 3 hours cleaning and detailing alone 😅

[@classic.obsession]

Be my guest!!

[@spencereagle1118]

Are you sure those comments about the oil cooler aren't refering to the transmission oil cooler, a very much different job?

[@classic.obsession]

Yes they are. I think the problem is people who never do work on their own cars but believe all what the garages tell them…then pass it on as advice as if they’re Officianado’s. But I still think these threads and blogs can be extremely helpful and supportive if you can navigate through all the BS. Regards

[@steenjensen8183]

Am I the only one who thinks Gary bears a semblance to Steve McQueen...

[@SuperWayneyb]

🤘😎🤘🫖☕️🍪🎥👍👍

[@malcolmclenton1663]

Considering the size of the oil cooler it didn't seem to take much oil to top up the engine?🤔

[@classic.obsession]

How dyou know? You didn’t want me to film every drop going in surely?!! Regards.

[@malcolmclenton1663]

@@classic.obsession Sorry Gary, I did assume you had edited the refill , I waas just wondering how much it actually holds.

[@dannyperfect9270]

Gary, I can see you in a powder blue E-type with red leather at some stage in the future

[@classic.obsession]

How much are you selling it for Danny!!

[@carlotomass119]

Dry interesting episode thanks again

[@carlotomass119]

Meant to say very lol

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

I think the XJ-SC was an intermediate Cabriolet design before Jaguar came up with the proper Convertible….

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

Shame you don’t have a scissor lift . Maybe as you get older it might be a necessity!😂

[@classic.obsession]

Colin, I couldn’t get much older!!

[@anywaystohighway]

Common sense is not that common, most misleading word ever