I DID THIS ON PURPOSE! Fixing My Cheap Jaguar XJR - Pt3

Reggie needs an awful lot of love.. in this episode I fix the front seat, use smoke bombs to find a leak, fix the central locking and rebuild the torn front seat!
Thanks to Tom and Reece, if you need to get your Jag fixed check out: www.tomlenthall.co.uk
and to Andy at AutoReserve, brilliant for second hand parts: www.autoreservejaguar.com
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[@adrianwynne4236]

How refreshing to have a KZbinr making content about ‘real’ cars so much more interesting than somebody seeing how fast the latest M car can launch to 62mph! Which in the real world is totally irrelevant, definitely one of the best channels 👍🏻

[@jonathancollard3710]

Oh yes, I’m sick to back teeth of CarWow doing needless burn outs or telling me about his feckin 911 GT3 Rs that us normal could never buy

[@vincemarshall8550]

@@jonathancollard3710 theres a chap on here who wanted to buy a new gt3 from porsche and apparently you have to build up a portfolio with them before they let you buy the top stuff ,proper rackett i tell thee

[@SHADOWDAEMON666]

@@jonathancollard3710 He will 9only have it for a couple of videos then sell it. Its all about gaining subscribers

[@Br1anuk]

Or other KZbinrs who've just bought a Porsche GT3RS and wonder wether the dayglo pink decals go with the ppf front windscreen.

[@julesviolin]

​@@vincemarshall8550yes I saw that and came to the conclusion Porsche and Ferrari buyers are literally being taken for a ride 😂

[@gizmo6164]

These style of video are absolute gold-dust, much more my preference than review type content. Seeing that old Jaaaarg having some TLC invested into it warms the ❤️.

[@glchow]

Hi Jack I worked with JLR for 10 years and we used to put a duck bill grommet in the boot floor. It was a technical bulletin. The duck bill would suck water out of the boot as air would flow over is. It would replace the grommet you found in the floor pan. This meant if your water leak returns it would not corrode the fuse box or locking module.

[@mikespink1965]

great advice for all owners - thanks.

[@7quidstudio]

Can't tell you how wonderful it is to see dad's car getting the tlc it deserves Jack. To say I'm rooting for you would be an understatement! Absolutely gutted about the potential gearbox issue, I genuinely thought that had been taken care of but sounds like it needed more than just a service. Can't wait to see the progress ❤

[@stephenricketts7764]

As a former upholster I think you did well recovering the seat it is not a straight forward job. It was good that you used the correct sealer on the boot not just the bathroom sealer. With those PCB's it isn't worth trying to fix them, so time consuming, unless of course they are no longer available. Now you have central locking heated seats and new shocks on the rear end. Funny how cats don't really like water but they will play with a garden hose! All in all a very productive video Jack and Pistachio, thank you both (well he did help, bless him). 👍👍

[@clivepearson5625]

Great video. Glad the smoke bomb worked. Thanks for mentioning me.

[@Spenny909]

What Ferrari do you have? I didn't see that video.

[@clivepearson5625]

430. Jack compares it to his 308.

[@jameswhite9025]

Ok, it drives me crazy the “experienced” Jaguar mechanics using spring compressors to remove the rear shocks on the X308/X100, simply remove the bolts on the bottom plate of the Diff with the exception of the two opposite the side you are working, use a pry bar to bend the plate down (use a wedge of wood to hold it open) then the lower control arm will swing enough for the spring and shock to simply fall out, no dangerous spring compressors, easy-peasy, I’ve done 6 sets this way and takes no time at all. Simple, safe and a HUGE time saver.

[@chefluvfood]

Loved it when Pistachio gave you a helping hand you finished the seat in no time, who said dogs are mans best friend 🤣👍👌

[@Number27]

😆😆😆😆👍

[@leolopezvalido1892]

Watching your DIY work made my day! I imagine that just the replacement driver's seat makes such a difference, let alone fixing the leaks and keyfob etc. It's great to see your work on Reggie, all keeping within a budget.. and in the good company of Pistaccio!!👍

[@derekgb3780]

Always love seeing these older (but basically decent) cars being brought back up to standard. It's something I've enjoyed doing myself over the years.

[@simonturner5450]

Good stuff Jack and good to see Pistachio lending a paw, you make a good team

[@DJWerkz]

Love your cat,…both the Jag and the four-legged one 😂😊

[@berwhaletheavenger]

My cat is just the same - has to investigate thoroughly what's going on. 😂

[@_Mark_H]

Excellent content, back to the good ol’ Jack doing what he’s good at, some proper DIY grafting. More of this please Jack 👍🏼

[@user-io2et5bv2s]

One of your better videos with good fault finding and repair info. Thanks. 👍🏻

[@Lemma01]

Frantic pace, Jack. And hyper music? Take it easy fella, and give us a relaxed 35 minutes of car troubles to enjoy 😅 ❤

[@chrisbanks5925]

Great to see the big jag gradually coming back to life.

[@MitchGrooms]

THANK YOU, REAR SHOCKS, OMG... I got a Jag channel and have been hoping to video this.. great job.

[@im2noob4bronze]

the segments with your cat were adorable!

[@carlharvey7098]

Great work Jack! i love this type of video you do as it shows what a normal person can do on their cars ❤

[@Number27]

Thanks Carl!! Enjoyed making this one and working on the Jag..

[@piwex69]

Pistachio! - I love your Italian references. I lived 6 years in Italy and still - 6 years after I returned back, I enjoy everything italian very much!

[@rustyturner431]

Ah, Jack... I crown you the King of the DIY universe. You have undoubtedly saved a ton, although I don't know how many of your viewers could have accomplished this work. I do all my own mechanical work and have a proper workshop to affect it, but body and trim work is not in my expertise. AWFUL lot of trouble to replace dampers...and Reggie is looking more like a disaster to me. I'm glad he's in your garage and not mine, but you seem to love him, so I suppose all is well.

[@austinmerrett3530]

Love it! “I’m forced to do things properly”

[@cv6176]

Drill a small hole in the base of the boot man, i have a 98 xjr , at least the water can escape if the various leak holes persist

[@liamcinq]

Love how many fixes were done in the diration of this video! And you are doing pretty much all of it yourself, Jack. Lol, at the help you get with the seat

[@TheKsharm]

Always good to see you crack a problem so easily. You attack them with such positive enthusiasm and energy it makes it worth watching. Keep up th good work

[@gazzafloss]

Jack, that's one cute "Pistachio" you have there to help with the job. Fabulous, interesting content with the Jag, every step is an improvement.

[@adrianmonk4440]

Its that INTREPID spirit, along with your fun loving nature that keeps me coming back.

[@richardstamper5630]

Great content, love to see normal people solving car issues. Here's a tip , for faded plastics just paint with Sfixx, it's brilliant...

[@mrb6094]

My Dad used to sell Captain Tolley's creeping crack cure in his shop. The name always made me chuckle.

[@neildonaldsonlotusexcelresto]

Those water leaks can be annoying Jack. Glad you got it sorted. Sometimes I wake up with a couple of litres of water in my footwells, need to get it properly sorted.

[@adrianmonk4440]

A must for Jag owners. Hail Britannia.

[@MarriedToTheKGB]

The sleek lines on that Jag is something to behold

[@petertilsley3015]

You have the patience of a Saint. Great show you do. Many Thanks Pete from Kiwiland.

[@TheEarlofK]

Good to see Reggie receiving some much needed TLC.

[@Danny1282]

This series is brilliant I have the pleasure of a bmw 635d and I try to do as much work as I can, and watching this makes think this is the way forward to owning an expensive car

[@simonmcmanus1397]

i had one of these XJR's, probably the best drive i have ever had but the cost of keeping it on the road and in good condition was just beyond my income level. I love that you are putting so much effort into one of these beautiful cars

[@GeoffreyCaesarSolicitor]

From the thumbnail, I thought your boot was on fire! Glad to see it wasn't. Good luck with all the work on Reggie. It's great to see modern classics like this being kept on the road.

[@jpadicecoffee9812]

Reggie from last year's video helped me to decide on getting my own XJR. I should be driving it this weekend. Nice to see those diagnosis and fixes in this video.

[@hansmaulwurf3831]

5:41 cats and water. Like Jags and water 😊

[@mikespink1965]

Lovely to see good progress with Reggie, Jack. It's so good to watch you do some good DIY and I really enjoy your genuine enthusiasm.

[@Elias_Giannakakis-GTI1985]

One of the most honest car channels ! Good job! ⭐⭐⭐⭐. Greetings from sunny Greece

[@conordonovan4499]

Awesome handywork Jack, learned a lot here, thanks.

[@paultaylor9652]

Great car Jack and video, one of my favourite you've owned from the beginning.

[@herberthummer7232]

Love the Champion Spark Plug sign. Established right here in Toledo, Ohio, USA!

[@aston-martin-internationalist]

Love this video! Next job, throw those 4D number plates in the trash! 👍🏼

[@martynm.449]

Imagine if a 'good willed' neighbour phoned the fire brigade!? I've had my fair share of project cars with mixed results. It can be an emotional roller coaster at times. The lack of a garage prevents me from doing another. Watching videos like this is a double-edged sword. Entertaining, motivating, and yet a reminder of heartbreak at times.

[@geekandguide]

I like the smoke test - never seen that before. Am looking forward to future instalments. It's a car I can relate to.

[@gazzertrn]

That cat is having so much fun , so cute .

[@AndyK.1]

Oh the white one

[@pires908]

Very impressive with the water leak repair and I love watching anything with Jags as a project car. Keep up the good work.

[@leeevernden]

Coming along nicely 👍🏼. Top tip for those waste seals, the xj40 ones are much better quality and don’t corrode like the later ones, they are only slightly different to the x300 and x308 ones so can be adapted to fit very easily.

[@vinylrulesok8470]

So pleased you've brought lovely car back to almost its best. So satisfying when things get fixed without spending a fortune. Well done Jack, it's inspiring content

[@cheyennedogsoldiers]

When I had my XJR I bought a lot of stuff from Eurojag up in the North East, and found them really good.

[@jeesmith99]

The English aew awesome at mending things. Love Reggie, beautiful car.

[@Hattonbank]

That's a beautiful cat at the start of the video!

[@bongofury3176]

Pistachio made me laugh every time. cats rock

[@dhdove]

Great to see you fettling cars again, more please!

[@Jasonj___8]

Loving the jag refurb Jack keep at it 👍👍👍

[@kramnam4716]

Great update film. Snappy editing, great info and u are getting very handy! Bravo😂

[@JoePineappless]

Really enjoying this series......hope it goes smoothly for you.

[@AnagramAutoclassics]

I like your style, Jack. Move the living room furniture to one side and get on with the car seats!! See you at Bicester on 21st. C

[@stephencurry8552]

Wonderful to see a proper car being put right.

[@Lookup2Wakeup]

This is very succinct & well presented. 👌

[@andydavies858]

Great video. It’s great seeing Reggie getting put back to being one of the best Jaguars on the road. I drove an XJR many years ago and thought it was an amazing car. Keep up the good work 👍🏻

[@bombakdik]

Loving cats as well makes the introduction (first time I heard of Pistachio at the end of the first video of this series) to this car even the more attractive. Really looking forward. Cheers from Belgium 😊

[@bostonbikebits6539]

Sounds like even more fun than my cheap project XF. I had an xjr a few years back, they are a superb motor albeit somewhat thirsty. Great idea with the smoke bombs, there is plenty of evidence of water in my boot.

[@b4tm4nrubin33]

First time I have seen you work on cars on this channel. Great work

[@nkelly.9]

You're an obstinate so and so. Kudos to you for being so obstinate and giving this rocket of a car a new lease of life. Nothing much in life gets done unless someone has a go. Well done. Hope the timing chains are okay.

[@markkerry5840]

If there is a more interesting average guy aimed car channel I have yet to see it. Thank you !

[@hkmonaro8153]

One of the best looking cars ever made..

[@owenmorgan857]

Loving seeing Reggie getting a new lease of life

[@michaelpegasiou4531]

Well done mate,great progress and no influenzo type grief 👍

[@bradb2514]

Great video. Love seeing you getting positive results! 👍👍

[@heathoatmeal]

Great content there Jack. Thank you for not stretching it to four or five videos like most You Tubers would have done

[@Number27]

My pleasure! Thanks!!

[@benmarshall787]

Great to see the cat helping with the big cat to get fixed. Impressed with your patience re the seat replacement and how long it took. The car is really taking shape I wonder what power to you'll get out of him? Great video as ever Jack, the car has character,so much so I could see Phil Mitchell or perhaps closer to me , Cain Dingle ie "a right villains motor" !!! A jag and 560 SL would be a great combo!!! Best wishes Ben 🇬🇧🇺🇦🚌🚐

[@aslandama]

Good to see you tinkering again!

[@simonelliott5956]

Great video Jack, nice to see you working on a car again, took me back to the Influenzo days!

[@standinkler5356]

Thanks for sharing. Is a joy to see a competent mechanic doing a tricky shock job. I would not try myself but I would have to find a trustworthy mechanic, which can be difficult these days.

[@cconcannon5145]

Love this project...but I'm now here for Pistachio.

[@AnonymousAndy2]

A brilliant way to recolour plastics is spray them with SEM plastic paint. Easy to use permanent fix. Just done all of the exterior black trim on my mk3 MR2 and it looks like new. Nationwide Smart Repairs in Slinfold are uk distributors. I recently bought the MR2 as a project and to have fun in as these are such underrated cars. Poor man Elise 👍🏻. Your videos inspired me to do this, thankyou 😎

[@adamf8335]

Jack you need to do more of this. This is what makes you stand out against other channels. This was really interesting!

[@Number27]

Really glad you enjoyed it Adam! I do like to do a bit of DIY but the reviews generally get more views.

[@GadgetUK164]

Great fixes!!! Looking forward to whatever is next on the channel =D

[@nigelbullock9039]

Jack. Great video of you problem solving on reggie the Jag. He is looking super smart already.

[@EdAb]

Loving this series! I'm almost hoping you find more problems to keep the series going as long as possible. Next, I need you to buy and work on an X350! Cheers

[@robertinaust]

Now in my mid 70's I recall many years ago having worked in a new car dealership and attending to repairs of new vehicles with water leaks in the boot area, although not Jaguar in particular I expect this method of identifying the fault would be much the same regardless of make, follow these simple steps: First confirm if the water ingress is definitely coming from above the car as with rain or by water leaking in from a car wash and not from driving over or through irregular large wet areas such as very large puddles or low flood waters thus eliminating the need for observing the unlikely upper body areas, clear the boot of all unnecessary luggage and anything likely to impede observation of otherwise normally covered or hidden areas, then armed with a fully charged battery flashlight enter the boot and have an accomplice with a hose at the ready close the boot and apply water force around the likely suspect areas and listening while you visually look for water entry, after determining the water entry point exit the boot and proceed to repair the fault. This may seem like a long explanation however in practice it is rather simple and effective, often the problem is resulting from a poorly sealed rubber seal around the boot lit itself or a failed gasket surrounding taillights or other similar fittings.

[@seanoneillsongs]

Well done on the leak detection and a good week’s work. Big smiles.

[@geoffburrill9850]

Nicely done sir. Hope all your repaires don't cost more than the car is worth.

[@philipmulville8218]

How could you not love this channel? Terrific content.

[@alexandrecouture2462]

Great video and I will try to seal the boot on mine using this method, as it needs it! Thank you!

[@lew3057]

I have an ancient Hyundai Elantra and I use silicone to seal up leaks and even hold body panels in place. The clear kitchen/bath silicone by GE works really well.

[@timbullough3513]

Mad scientist of DIY auto refurbishment with budget consciousness. A+ work.

[@GentilsGarage]

This is so clever! I will definitely use this on my BMW E12 as I have a leak that I find it impossible to trace!

[@e28forever30]

Same here on the E28..

[@stevenwatson3963]

I had a boot leak on my MK 2 Golf GTI in the early 90s, i tried all sorts of things to cure it but never did!!! The smoke pellets are a BRILLIANT idea.Cheers, although i doubt i'll ever be getting my hands on a MK 2 Golf GTI ever again unless i remortgage my house!!!!

[@s.godbur3589]

I had mine mk2 GTI in 1999 purchased and kept for 18 months and lost £60

[@cdg3818]

Some excellent progress, some quite tricky things sorted already. Brilliant stuff

[@PaulBriden]

In my opinion your best video ever. Superbly edited, all the information is there, but it does not drag on. The smoke bomb what a superb idea, I have taken this on board. I had an MG-ZT with the full nav tv system that had water leaking into the boot, the problem was I did not know it. I only found out when the nav stopped working and I found a puddle of water around it. At the time it was a £3000.00 bill to replace the whole lot. The tech for the whole system was mounted in the bottom of the boot. Why they did not put a drain in the bottom of the boot I will never know. The leak was easy to find, it was the window trim close to the boot. The cracks in the leather in the new seat in my opinion does not look fantastic. Again a great watch, cheers.

[@omostim2385]

It’s crazy how difficult the rear shock job is on these. My dad had an xj40 with bad shocks that he never fixed. So when I got my XJR it’s shock bushings we’re shot and I was determined not to let it go on like that so I did the job myself. I forgot how hard it was I’m until I watched this video😅

[@armoris66]

Mate, only got two thumbs which this vid deserves but YT only let's me leave one. Don't own a Jag but this sort of info and how to is invaluable; keep it up! 👍🏾

[@simonbailey2151]

I heard that as ‘last week, Tom shat on my dreams’, which would also be pretty accurate.

[@alaricbragg7843]

Thank you for this latest Jaguar video. Good practical information! 🙂

[@wambugumassive]

Jaaags are such loveable motors!