Jaguar XJS Refresh | Rolls-Royce Catch Up | BMW E46 Broken Spring | Classic Obsession | Episode 71

[@sprezzatura8755]

Well done sir. I applaud your choice of music.

[@classic.obsession]

Thankyou for watching!

[@eddylauterback1312]

You replaced the wet floor but did you find the leak?

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

BMW passed on the "snapping spring syndrome" on to Rover for the 75 in the late 90s. The XJ-S is like one of those old ladies you have to visit and she'll grab you and tell you all about her ailments and issues and find lots of jobs around the house and garden for you to do and you won't even get fed before you have to try and make your escape before she starts repeating herself.........

[@classic.obsession]

But we always stick around don’t we John?!!

[@klwthe3rd]

I really appreciate these "catchup" episodes as in life it's not always about working on your classics but your dailys too. All vehicles need work constantly and Gary always makes the work look so easy. I was surprised that Gary did all that work to the interior of the XJS without finding out where the leak was coming from??? 🤔🤔🤔Would hate to go out to that car a week from now and the interior is all soaked again. 😡😡😡

[@dmcars147]

I was thinking the same thing. My guess it that he definitely fixed it first, hope he shares the results. If it's anything similar to the xj6 issues of that era, I'm thinking the windshield gasket.

[@dmcars147]

Ah yes, the life of driving numerous old cars. They will always fill the weekend with chores (albeit rewarding ones...most of the time).

[@anthonydonnelly8419]

Good watch. I did my apprenticeship at the company that made the rear axles for the XJS. I spent sometime in the test department and we had an XJS development hack, a 5.3 HE. The rear sub frame used to get dropped out complete to do any real brake or axle work. The techs were pretty slick at it. Mildly surprised you only changed one spring on the BMW. As always a good watch and strangely therapeutic

[@classic.obsession]

As soon as I dropped the car I realised the left spring was also broken! But of course, I was doing both anyway. BMW hey!! Regards

[@anthonydonnelly8419]

@@classic.obsession I thought you would be. I really like your approach to jobs;calm, considered.

[@gordonsimpson3235]

I thought that you always had to replace springs/shocks in pairs Gary?

[@bt1804]

I am sure that he will get round to that in due course.

[@louisjones2653]

I always show up for videos on the XJ-S 😁

[@classic.obsession]

Widen your horizons Louis!! Watch the others! Regards.

[@keithdaryl1501]

Wonderful episodes, really looking forward to the next one. K&D

[@neilharrison7555]

Your phrase "A bucket full of Legionnaire's Disease" must be just about the MOST DESCRIPTIVE thing I've heard for years! I'm just wondering HOW all the water/moisture got in?? I'd be putting my money on a screen or door seal. I once used a wet vac on the carpet, settee and armchair in a cabin on a ship I used to sail on. We always carried coal or iron ore, so lots of orange or black dust got inside. I "got stuck in", wet-vacced it then pulled the muck out the carpet. HOLY MOLEY!! Like yours, it was orangey-black, but there was about 1/2 inch of sludge at the bottom of the tank.....which I filled no less than 4 times (carpet) and 3 times (settee and armchair). Afterwards, the carpet felt much better to walk on and was about 5 shades lighter in colour. The furniture felt much better to sit on too! Great video, very informative.

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks Neil. I’ll get to the bottom of the water mystery..hopefully!!

[@chrischallis4240]

Wowww, those rear brake pads - never seen anything like that before..!

[@classic.obsession]

Me neither Chris! Regards

[@roofdownfun]

Did you find the water leak on the XJS Gary? 🤔

[@jbtc-zn9ih]

So wie die hinteren Bremsbeläge aussahen, hätten auch die Bremsscheiben gewechselt werden müssen. Das ist aber bei dieser Konstruktion ein großes Arbeitsaufwand. Herzliche Grüße aus Deutschland!

[@stigotron]

I love watching all your videos. They are very professional , as you might expect from your acting background. I can only assume the water leak was from a blockage under the scuttle panel, since you obviously went and fitted the new soundproofing and dried carpets. Thank you so much for sharing Gary.

[@BigDwww]

I use Berkshire Jag Components for parts for my XJs , Family business who have the OEM parts at a discount

[@classic.obsession]

Thankyou

[@stewartshackleton7825]

BMW reliability? You don’t many BMW taxis. That tells you something. Great video as always Gary.

[@classic.obsession]

Ha! Very true!

[@marcusd2380]

104 comments the channel is growing. For the air con get a uv light of a black torch as some folk call them. The air con gas has a uv tracer in it. At night time using the torch u will see the leak

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks

[@BMan100]

Thought it was that self lubricating Chassis British cars were know for.. (sorry I had to Gary lol ) Shame NRS can't make a set of Pads made up for that car, Galvanized pads made here in Toronto.

[@Jamiexjs83]

I would love to see more Xjs content

[@simonblunden2151]

Nothing like a nice relaxing refresh, catchup and broken spring repair...

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

Both the front springs on my VW Tiguan broke. I put in down to a combination of age and the poor state of our roads. My local garage said they get a lot of VW's with broken springs.

[@classic.obsession]

It’s now sadly all too common with modern cars. Never happened to any of older classics which tells you something. Regards

[@GrahamPatterson-w4j]

Great video Gary, we are victims of our passion sometimes. At least if we get through the mundane jobs then that clears the way for the more interesting ones.

[@classic.obsession]

Absolutely! It’s what makes them worthwhile!

[@Markhobby-n6q]

Don’t go for aftermarket oil cooler or rad on your XJS, Gary. I tried them, most are badly made rubbish. They start leaking after about 15 months. Thank you for your videos, I very much enjoy them.

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks I’ll bear that in mind. Regards

[@life_on_cars]

Well done Gary some great jobs completed. We have all left the bump stop off at some time before 😅 Did you find the source of the water leak on the Jag ? 🇬🇧👍

[@jonboy9912]

I've done a few of these and I hate the job too. Every time I do one I remember what the IRA said about the British Army " You have to be lucky all the time - we need to be lucky only once"!!! It's like dealing with an unexploded bomb! All I suggest is that you only use the correct tools and don't buy cheap, if you do you are asking for it!

[@simonelliott5956]

It never stops when you have a few cars! Great episode, thanks Gary.

[@bigggmustang73]

You should grease the spring compressor tools next time. Makes it work a lot easier and safer

[@classic.obsession]

Yep. I spray them with a lubricant..they generate some heat!

[@davidthegolfer]

Hi Gary, you mentioned the XJS should smell like a new car again. I find that the majority of car air fresheners (horrible perfumes) are dreadful IMHO. I can highly recommend a product call New Car Smell from Chemical Guys. It’s spot on. I just spray a little on a microfibre cloth and place it under the driver’s seat. Next morning it’s just like a new car.

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks …I’m the same. I can’t bear air fresheners in cars. Regards

[@Spleen214]

I really enjoy this videos. Thanks, I would really like your subscriber numbers to increase. You deserve a wider audience.

[@classic.obsession]

Yes me too. I think looking at the demographics, if my audience were much younger this might be the case but the older generation are afraid incase they push a button means they are signing up to a lifetime of paid monthly subscription!! Not realising it’s completely free. Regards.

[@scottstrails9369]

Great vid Gary,thank God for modern electric cordless impact ‘rattle ‘ guns to help things along ,glad to see your still enjoying yourself ,keep,it going

[@davidcooks5265]

That BMW spring looks thinner than I remember, that's cost cutting for ya🥴

[@classic.obsession]

I know. Scary cost cutting to compete in the market. This never happened to any of my classics as long as I can remember.

[@clivewilliams3661]

I own a '94 Merc W124 500E that has a passion for breaking front (500lb/in) springs and it is nothing to do with the quality of the springs but the design of the spring pan and the fact that Merc decided to form a helterskelter shape in the lower wishbone to house the spring that is merely cut off the coil rather than having a proper pigs ear with a ground and flattened end. The result is that stones get caught in the pan at one particular point, create a stress riser in the spring and because of the design all the stress in the spring is concentrated initially at that stress point and the spring snaps. My solution is to create a flat spring pan and get some new springs coiled up with a pigs ear and then ground flat.

[@classic.obsession]

You know, the other front spring had also snapped in the time it’s been sitting up?! So dangerous. Imagine doing top speed on a motorway and this happens. It’s probably the cause of many deaths. Regards.

[@clivewilliams3661]

@@classic.obsession I am not a BMW man so I did not realise that the front spring was so short. As you know a coil spring provides its springing by bending the steel rod so that the shorter the spring working over a longer distance, the greater the relative defection and thus the greater the strain, so looking at those springs it comes as no surprise that they break. Also, the spring pan is one of those complex shapes that permits the used of simple cut coils that generate huge initial forces close to the end. Looking at the failure, it appears to be the result of shear force overload , which shouldn't happen if the design is correct. If this was my car I would be looking at the options. (coil overs come to mind)

[@as3cs3]

It's crazy how easily these springs break. I have a Mondeo in a lock-up and all 4 broke with it stationary. Have also lost count of the amount of springs I've replaced on my Mondeos. None have went thry the tyre whilst driving thankfully but it'll happen one day I guess

[@johnmontague4245]

Hi Gary, A first time comment……I discovered your channel a few months ago and I honestly love every episode . Your attitude and methodical approach is great to watch. I lost my old man last year, and it’s because of him that I have a love for cars and all the oily bits. I would help him as a young boy, but we invariably had the wrong size tools or missing bits and pieces. Changing the subframe on a 1964 mini, outside in the west of Scotland rain wasn’t my favourite experience I can tell you. Anyway I wanted to write this and say how much I enjoy these videos. The cars are a joy to see also. Many thanks ,..John.

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks John. It’s messages like yours that for me make this all worthwhile. Regards

[@anywaystohighway]

always a good day when another video gets released :)

[@garychilds1130]

I had one of those spring compresses and it flew off and hit me very hard after that I brought a proper one so be very careful

[@classic.obsession]

It’s like a bomb waiting to explode! Regards

[@chrischallis4240]

Thanks Gary...just shows things are either not maintained or deteriorate on

[@jackdanielsamarreto]

Good morning Gary another lovely video 👍 Gary only advice but it’s best to replace Boston’s springs otherwise this could put pressure on the other side and blow that.

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks Jack. Absolutely. I also didn’t mention they the other spring had also snapped while parked and waiting for me to get around to doing the job. Both done. Regards.

[@Br1anuk]

The Ball Joint Centre in Bootle are the best in the area for tracking. South African guy. Brilliant.

[@classic.obsession]

I’ll defo try him. Thanks

[@Br1anuk]

There’s a waiting list to get in there.

[@QwertyServices]

The XJ-40 I have has a notorious issue with the steering rack having play due to wear in a rubber piece, keeps you from getting a good alignment and hard to diagnose. The solution I and others have used is a heavy gauge wire wrapped that takes up the play.

[@classic.obsession]

You could be right. The rack has always bothered me..

[@keithscott9077]

Thank you so much for the time you put into these videos. Thoroughly enjoy them !

[@ronniewilson6597]

Great video Gary. 👍🏻😀

[@Eivin-Hjornevik]

So you forgot the dust/dampet on the shock 😅👍 Nice work 😊👍

[@classic.obsession]

Yes I did!!

[@nerdalert4444]

Thank you. Very enjoyable video. I’m glad I’m not the only nutter doing this to my cars! Regards from Sydney, mark

[@simonnorcliffe5877]

Your car videos are so good. Love the old jag and the Rolls Royce 😊

[@DS246416]

Brilliant episode, Thanks Again!

[@gmac7947]

Brilliant Gary The best intro music on You Tube 🎶 Great Work too 😊

[@klwthe3rd]

Yeah i normally HATE music during a video because i can't hear what the creator is saying. But the french horn medley and the opening tunes at the beginning and end of each video are my favorites. I hope he NEVER changes it.

[@Erwinhooi]

I really enjoyed this episode, thanks! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@simonnorcliffe5877]

😊the xjs absolute class. I do love an old jaguar. I used to have a s type jaguar. 😊loved the shape of them. 😊😊😊Good luck with the car 😊

[@737andtriumphspitfire9]

They can put a dye in when they fill the AC system with gas. This helps in finding the location of the leak.

[@classic.obsession]

I know but nothing showed..

[@philsrowse7266]

You probably already know Gary that the suspension bushes were really bad on the xjs iv changed hundreds over the 47yrs iv been doing them

[@michaellawrence3345]

Glad u got them knee pad pal 😂

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

I’ve heard of leaks around the windscreen on these before . In fact I know somebody who never did solve the problem.😢

[@bobfrankish8883]

Another good video Gary. If you end up keeping the E46 long enough, you will have to replace the front drop-links at some point. Just to let you know that Mahle make an aftermarket replacement that is much better and stronger than the original and is still cheaper than a BMW part. I think they call it the "HD" for heavy duty. I have recently fitted a pair on mine and they are the dogs. I have also had the aircon gas leak where the UV dye does not show anything. It is always worth a new condenser for the peace of mind, that's what was wrong in my case, it had a minute leak in one corner that was completely unable to be seen with it in situ. Look forward to the next one.

[@bobfrankish8883]

Quick addition to the comment, it might be Meyle that make those links, I get them mixed up sometimes!

[@happyhermit2022]

Evaporators common on the XJS...not usually the condenser but possible.. Also those hoses ( if original) are not bonded to retain R134 refrigerant ( post 93) ...inject uv dye with the recharge..if it goes again inpect the rubber hoses with a uv lamp..its likely you'll see spotting.

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks will do..

[@Dg-zj6jo]

Another master class your brilliant love your way you do things iv learnt so much and now i slow down on my own job /career and iv been able to do so much more thanks to you really appreciate it sir did the ac work on the rolls

[@classic.obsession]

Well done! Regards

[@richardsboat5485]

Saw your xjs track rod ends and thought I can do that... thanks for the tutorial

[@classic.obsession]

Ok. But don’t be fooled into a false sense of security Rich. These came apart easy but sometimes you can bang away for sometime before you can split the ball joint. Regards

[@markwallis7199]

That was a minging job. My XJS just dropped it's guts all over the driveway too for no apparent reason. I chose to delete the oil cooler and just looped the connection on the oil filter head like the guy building the V12 engined kit car, I forget the name. Ronard ??

[@nickgill4925]

Hi Gary -.Really enjoy you videos. One thing that struck me in this episode was the damp carpet issues. Are you sure that the aircon drain tubes aren't blocked. I've experienced similar over many years of XJS ownership. Hope it helps. All the best Nick

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks nick. Somebody else mentioned this also..

[@pedrosalas4460]

Great episode Gary When you have several cars the work never ends. Cant wait to see more from the Jag Did you change the other shock too?

[@classic.obsession]

Hi Pedro. Yes. I would always change as a pair….but would you believe it? The other front spring had snapped when parked also. What’s happened to BMW?! Used to be quality! Regards.

[@michaelhadfield271]

Another lovely video Gary I don't now about the xjs but the xj40 used to leak from the heater matrix usually on the passenger side

[@classic.obsession]

Yes I was thinking of that and also the common screen leak but been dry for couple of weeks now so all good. I’ll just have to keep an eye on things but so glad the car smells and feels like new again.

[@MartinvonBargen]

If yerraven't gorra Vax hoover, yer norra proppa Scouser! ;) The joy of getting into cars in the mid 80s and them smelling like school socks that someone had left in front of the gas fire mixed with the waft of Huyton industrial estate. Great episode as usual Gary.

[@martinboulden4388]

Another great video Sir.

[@patwilkes4122]

Great catch-up video, thanks Gary

[@Shane-zx4ps]

I bloody love ❤️ these videos, they are so therapeutic and very educational, Gary you need to get you’re Afro cut 😊

[@classic.obsession]

I know!! Regsrds

[@as3cs3]

the hair looks good 😎

[@uhn100]

Good video so was the water leak on the XJS caused by leaves cloggging the drain holes I have a XJS so I will have to keep a eye on this thanks Best regards Andy Allen.

[@classic.obsession]

It’s hard to tell. There’s a few common causes but still dry so far and I’ll just have to keep an eye on things. Regards

[@uhn100]

@@classic.obsession Thank you for your reply I will do the same as well no wetness in mine at this time best regards Andy Allen.

[@GaryCoppell-i3s]

Glad the spring on E46 went on the driveway. I wanted to pick ur brains…. Anyone you’d recommend in the Liverpool area / Northwest who would repair some e36 / Z3 rear panels ?? They’re original to the car and would like some dreaded tin worm removed and fresh steel welded to make good again . Would much appreciate a recommendation which would help future proof the car . Thanks in advance 🙏. Love the content hope the videos come thick and fast 👍

[@classic.obsession]

Let me have a think. Regards

[@chrismajor69]

Did you find the leak on the Jag?

[@yalerosner1059]

Where did you get the XJS replacement carpet underlay, and the floor pan padded strips? You've been on my watch list for a couple of years now. Really enjoy the musical interludes. Keep up the great work! Envious of your 928!

[@classic.obsession]

A place call Woolies. Good for automotive trim, padding and all material fixings. Old school and have just about everything. America is terrible for acquiring this old fashioned original type stuff. Laws are different there. Regards.

[@yalerosner1059]

@@classic.obsession I'm in Canada on the West coast in Vancouver. Will be ordering new Pirelli P5 tires from Longstone in the US shortly. Pricey but worth it!

[@DikkeBetha]

Nice video once again. Tip: use leak-finder when you fill the Aircon system (using R134a I presume). Helps in locating leaks with a UV light next time (which will hopefully not come).

[@classic.obsession]

Tried it and nothing came up but as you know, the condenser isn’t visible for that with the grill in place so hopefully that’s where the leak was. Fingers crossed. Regarfs

[@DikkeBetha]

@@classic.obsession Doesn't your condenser-housing have "peek-holes" (usually covered with rubber grommet-like-thingies)?. I have two such holes at the top, one on each outside corner of the housing/box that one can stick an endoscope through. Really handy to see what is going on inside the housing (I'm restoring an 80's Audi 200 needing an end-to-end rebuild of the aircon-system).

[@TheMcinto65]

Awesome videos!!

[@sim6699]

The mercedes specialist ive used said he could see the gas leaking from the air conditioning, abd even had some kind of sniffer l, which could smell it leaking. Perhaps you could find out ehat tools they use.

[@classic.obsession]

I think in this case it may be the compressor. When I switch to a/c the clutch doesn’t click in and engage. That’s probably where the gas is leaking from. I’ll inspect the condenser when I replace the oil cooler. Regards.

[@garymorris801]

really fab

[@alanelder3259]

Great video as always. Where was the Jag taking in water? Was it the drain holes blocked under the scuttle panel?

[@classic.obsession]

Yep. I think the water came in when we had that big freeze in the winter when it thawed. The problem is getting rid of the water and properly drying it out. The condensation was awful. All good now. Regards

[@chriskennard5920]

Very good Gary, your vids are so cool. But what it the tinkly paino music you use on them please? It is also very pleasant.

[@classic.obsession]

Free KZbin music! It’s not the best but my only option unless I wanna pay thousands!! Regards

[@chriskennard5920]

@@classic.obsession Well now, I am a recording song and music writer, maybe I could write something for you?

[@Fintoman]

Hi Gary The dampness in the front of the car looks suspiciously like the condensate drain from the a/c evaporator might be blocked. I would try and locate the drain line and blow it through. If it is that, it's a quick fix. I've had this problem on a couple of cars in the past. Good luck.

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks!

[@gordonhill2112]

I was going to say the same. The ac drain pipes are one or both sides of the gearbox if I recall. My 94 XJS lines were blocked and it soaked the footwells. Also the windscreens can leak in the bottom corners and it’s a known rust trap under the seals. It can look fine from the outside but underneath holes can open up.

[@jasonhill5070]

I have a Jaguar XJ-S 3.6 manual and had a leaking oil cooler. I have fitter a cooler by-pass kit that fits on the oil filter housing. I dont know if is applicable to a V12 but for less than £100 and doesnt effect the cooling. The tricky bit is removing the old assembly but just get stuck in.

[@classic.obsession]

Thanks Jason. Good idea but I’ve gone and bitten the bullet and bought an OEM cooler now. Regards

[@kennethtalbott2233]

nice relaxing videos. how lucky were you with that spring? jeeeze. like those xjs lattice wheels. don't think i've seen any like that.

[@classic.obsession]

I like the side trim which I’ve never seen on another. Jaguar stamped and an expensive original extra when new. Regards

[@kennethtalbott2233]

@@classic.obsession never seen that as original on an xjs. i have a few headlights if ya need any. rare as rocking horse teeth now. i fitted a new oil cooler on my series three, straight swap. no need for changing hoses.

[@classic.obsession]

Where did you purchase it from Ken?

[@kennethtalbott2233]

@@classic.obsession the lights i bought on ebay, now gettng rare and going for stupid money. got one brand new. still chipping away at my xjs.

[@classic.obsession]

The oil cooler?

[@samperras]

Did you find the leak? Where was it coming from?

[@classic.obsession]

I think it was due to the really cold spell we had in the winter. I remember the scuttle panel froze up badly with ice. It was always a dry car before that with no problems. I like to use cars all year round but was experiencing glass steaming up and was shocked when I lifted the carpets. I think once cars have water inside it stays until you do what I did. Been a few weeks now and despite a lot of rain it’s still bone dry. Regards

[@engineer6250]

Hi Gary. Thank you for your new video. Some thoughts: 10:40. What’s with the new music? It doesn’t feel right! Additionally, a question, did you only change one spring on the Beemer? Thanks again

[@klwthe3rd]

Since his music medleys are so well recieved, i noticed that he added some new tunes to the mix too. I guess he's trying to keep it fresh. As long as he doesnt take away the original music that made his channel great, whats the harm? 🙄

[@engineer6250]

@@klwthe3rd hi. No harm at all, it’s just that the music style didn’t seem s at odd with Gary’s usual pieces.

[@klwthe3rd]

@@engineer6250 Totally understand and i agree! 🤗

[@classic.obsession]

No done both. No brainer. Regards.

[@MCS.2012]

Gary where was the water coming in from ?

[@classic.obsession]

Hi. Don’t know. The previous owners explained the car went in for a glass out, bare metal respirator 30 years ago and when it came back, it took in water and the A/C no longer worked. Because of this the car was never driven in the rain again. The first thing I did on acquiring the car was to clean out the water drains in the roof above the windscreen with a wire. This is favourite especially after a car is buzzed off or paint stripped. There was a lot of debris in there. Since drying the car out I’ve driven it many times and even left it for a few days in heavy rain to see and no water ingress whatsoever. I’m confident it’s solved the problem. Regards

[@martinclapton2724]

What caused the leak in the interior, of the XJS, Gary? Don’t own a XJS myself.

[@classic.obsession]

Hard to tell Mart..

[@martinclapton2724]

@@classic.obsessiondoes she have coolant / air conditioning pies going alongside the transmission tunnel ?

[@mcashnv]

Monroe struts? You'll soon regret that purchase.

[@classic.obsession]

Can’t be any worse than the original BMW piece of junk! Regards.

[@MrSiwilks]

So did you find out where the water was getting in to the XJS, Gary?

[@classic.obsession]

I think it was a build up of ice on the scuttle vent thawed then flooded in. Remember that cold spell we had last winter? All good so far. Can’t find anything else. Once the waters in it stays until you dry it out. Regards

[@sg5127]

Can you still get R12 gas for the corniche? Or did you have the system converted to run on R134a?

[@classic.obsession]

Can get it but looks like all was changed to134a. Regards

[@V12motorsports]

What material did you buy for the XJ-S sound deadening. One of mine had a water issue I'm looking to buy new ones

[@classic.obsession]

They have an assortment at a company called ‘Woolies’. You could send them a sample and they should be able to match it up. Regards..

[@V12motorsports]

@classic.obsession im having issues with another one of my XJS. The XJ-S I'm having issues with is my 1988 XJ-S with 50k miles (US SPEC). This car has been butchered over the years of having bad mechanics. I have replaced the smog pipes(they have been broken a plugged up), reinstalled the missing heater contol valve, flushed the cooling system, replaced all coolant and heater hoses, replaced thermostats, replaced the distributor cap ( the vacuum line on top has the connection broken off), replaced an air injection solenoid valve, replaced AAV. (All parts were purchased from sng barratt, moss motors or jaguar heaven)The symptom it is giving me is a lean condition like the AAV is bad where it revs high when cold and idle races when it warms up. I replaced the AAV twice with a new aav from sng barratt, and when I disconnected the hose from the air intake manifold, the car ran fine. I disconnected the TPS to see what it would do, and it just reved high and didn't idle surge. I have videos i could attach in an ema. My goal was to get this car back on the road before the summer. I would like to be able to show off this car at a local cars and coffee coming up in a few weeks along with my three other Jags. Can you help me diagnose this issue and get this Jag back on the road?

[@anderslaugeprip3733]

Get youselves a decent spring compressor Gary. I understand why you dread using those pair of teeth removing ones....

[@nopenopeandnope7050]

Oil leaks and XJS's are common. In your case it's probably either a hose to the oil cooler, or the cooler itself. as a teenager I rebuilt a 1977 Les Mans edition XJS from the ground up. Getting the oil cooler to fit took half a day of sweat, bruises, hammers, swearing and all manner of strife and awfulness until I realised that the pins that locate it are slightly offset, and if I just flipped it around it would drop right in. You probably know this, but if not, don't be an idiot like me.

[@classic.obsession]

Ha!! Thanks for the tip! Regards

[@klwthe3rd]

the Les Mans editions must be quite rare today? Do you know how many they made and what made them special? Colors? Trims?

[@nopenopeandnope7050]

@@klwthe3rd No idea, sorry. It seemed pretty much like any other XJS really. one of my dads customers jad it stripped to the shell and re-painted. complete restoration job. my dad just picked me up one morning while I was an unemployed teenager and dragged me to his workshop and pointed at a pile of rubble and said "that's a car. build it". The only thing I remember that was different was the glass on the doors and the plate in the door frames has "Les Mans 77" embossed in them.

[@GT380man]

The weather is, unfortunately, being rather obviously manipulated at the moment and has been for at least the entirety of 2024. The skies have looked weird & alien quite often. I look up & think “Until recently, I’ve never seen a sky like this”.

[@Gary7even]

Why not re-gas the system with some UV dye in it and then use a black light to find the leak? Or, re-gas it and use a freon sniffer to check for leaks. This is especially effective if the evaporator is leaking because you can detect the freon coming out of the vents inside the car. Replacing components until you finally find the bad one is not the best way to go, IMO.

[@classic.obsession]

Did it Ga but no leaks showed. Only place covered was the condenser by the grill. That’s why I decided to replace it. Fingers crossed! Regards

[@Gary7even]

@@classic.obsession Let's hope it's not the evaporator. I would think that's dash out to replace. Ugh.

[@floydbarney]

Gary do you do any vids without the Liberace piano playing please?

[@classic.obsession]

Floyd! I thought you’d given up?!! Mate. It’s a pain trawling through free KZbin music for days on end. It’s such a waste of life. If I use anything decent im charged so I’m sorry mate but im always open to requests. Anyway, it’s about the cars and the people I meet, its hard work and it’s brought to you free!! Thanks for continuing to watch and your support it’s much appreciated. Regards.

[@floydbarney]

@@classic.obsession LOL No Gary not given up hoping you do these with just you talking and noises of wrenches etc. I am x motor trade but to old and infirm now to do stuff as you. I like trying to pre guess whats wrong also. BUT I have Tinutis real bad so certain noises really play me up. I turn it down then cant hear you. I personally dont think any music is needed as you talk through it explaining and I / we enjoy the sound of wrenches etc. No worries keep up the good work mate

[@4418CARLOU]

Are you not going to change the nearside shock and spring?

[@classic.obsession]

Done.

[@4418CARLOU]

@@classic.obsession I knew you would. Great work.

[@notchboy]

Am I the first to say "you need to replace that back rotor Gary" 🙄😂

[@classic.obsession]

Of course! That’s a given! Regards

[@matthewcooney6525]

I’m wondering what hairdresser he’s using ……. Better than the mechanical’s

[@dDoOyYoOuUtTuUbBeE]

Camera lens a little greasy?

[@classic.obsession]

Oh dear! Sorry Pal!

[@cossied01]

BMWs notorious for broken springs. The paint isnt flexible enough , it cracks and the spring rusts through .

[@classic.obsession]

You’ll never see this happen to a 60’s Mercedes or BM’s even 60 years later! It’s cheapened production quality to be able to compete in the market Regards

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

Also the lower section of the spring will work harder, taking up road vibrations and shocks repeatedly before the rest of the spring compresses and relaxes. The geometry / shape of the spring allows for this ‘progressive’ action…..

[@malcolmclenton1663]

If you're keeping the BMW it would be better to replace the other front spring as well.

[@classic.obsession]

I’ve done it Malc! I didn’t want to put you through the whole thing again!! Regards

[@malcolmclenton1663]

@@classic.obsession Never doubted it for a minute!🤣

[@GarthGoldberg]

The XJS is a high-maintenance bride. Beautiful but I couldn’t live with her.

[@classic.obsession]

I know….but you can’t stop thinking about her!! Regards

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Even today, the average wealthy person with several special vehicles would benefit from hiring an expert chauffeur/mechanic to look after them. Most of the monied class do not have the time, patience, and expertise 'Our Hero' demonstrates.

[@classic.obsession]

Thankyou for your kind comments James. It makes it all worthwhile! Regards

[@josephroddy6191]

Were the pugs

[@klwthe3rd]

You mean Bill? and his brother?

[@classic.obsession]

Ha! Bill and Rudi..they’re old men. 11 now.

[@classic.obsession]

Ha! Bill and Rudi..they’re old men. 11 now.

[@classic.obsession]

Ha! Bill and Rudi..they’re old men. 11 now.

[@classic.obsession]

Ha! Bill and Rudi..they’re old men. 11 now.

[@RayleignRonald]

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