I Didn't Listen To The Naysayers.. Rebuilding Cheap Jaguar XJR | PT4

[@Number27]

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[@paulriggers1558]

as a senior tech at a main dealer, i can honestly say this was a good video of good workers doing a good job... minor gripe - no cover over open throttle housing... keep these "dirty hands" videos up young man

[@jujujonbitcoinisplanbcrypt9618]

Main stealer would have covered that up and charge another grand 😂

[@kevmagill5163]

Jack! These modern classic Jags, especially the XJR, have been going up in price. People are seeing them as the desirable, elegant, quick, grand tour cars they are. I support you keeping this beauty sorted and on the road. I hope you have many happy years with gorgeous Jaguar. ✌️

[@peterrenn6341]

This comments section is proof that Jag owners are nice people. Lots of positive encouragement. - We've all suffered the rust, the electrics, the bills.. - but we love the old barges like nothing else! 😃

[@hillmangt1]

Lovely piece of welding and dent removal, not to mention paint.

[@hendongooner7383]

So good to see these cars being repaired/maintained and kept on the road. They are so much better than the overly techie and soul-less modern day counterparts.

[@Wargasm54]

After Reggie is complete, you’ll have to call him Sir Reginald 👍🏻

[@brianward9973]

The 2000 XJR I owned from 2012 to 2019 was the most reliable car I have ever owned, we used to call it ‘The Flying Chesterfield’ due to the most comfortable interior any of the family had ever experienced. It made my old E32 735! feel like a park bench by comparison. If I could have, I would never have parted with it.

[@azynkron]

So, what you are saying is that in the end it wasn't reliable anymore?

[@jamesmaybrick2001]

@@azynkron Thats clearly neither said nor implied. But even so nothing lasts forever. You dont have enough info to be snarky.

[@PoundingBee23]

Ha ha! I named my 2004 XJ8 “Nimbus” because she rides like a cloud. Never had a more comfortable or quiet ride

[@johndoyle4723]

Thanks, you have used some excellent people on this refurb. They deserve your recommendations.

[@thefontofallgarbage8480]

Yeah just watched top dead centre and they used the same people for their porsche wheels.

[@arthurdardalis]

Jack, first rule for us mechanics, always put the wheel under the sill & never rely just on the trolley jack (when you were fixing the dent). Surprised that the garage did not stuff a rag down the throttle body Great video👍👍👍👍👍

[@drsavage5597]

Oh dear, you would think he would have learned from the Ferrari incident 🤣

[@exgtt2061]

I wouldn’t trust a 20YO Jags sill 😂 the wheel needs to go under the sump

[@arthurdardalis]

@@exgtt2061 fair comment, here in Greece we don’t have the rust issues so the sill would be ok😃

[@Eastbarn1]

Damage to the inner edge of tyres can be caused by straddling those pyramid shaped road humps. Less comfortable but better to drive two wheels right over it with two in the central gap.

[@R6AAO]

​​@@exgtt2061 from a materials and mechanical engineer with motor vehicle engineering, never trust a sill older than 3 years. That's why the dealer warranty only lasts that long. And NEVER place support under the engine as the engine and subframe can move on bushings. Support the body from the frame only EVER.

[@timwest4891]

That is SUCH a good looking car. Destined to become a classic, no question.

[@stephensaines7100]

It is. The lines are timeless, albeit easy for many of us to say, they're from the prime of our lives.

[@michaelhilton8439]

Fair play for persevering with this, Jack, great video and lovely car. But I can't help feeling grateful that my Jag is the underrated 6 cylinder 3.2, absolutely bullet proof and won't go into limp mode...❤

[@MagnyCoors]

Yep would be too nerve racking on the X308 worrying what would go wrong next.

[@SyncMan172]

Any Jag restorations or repairs, especially XJ's always remind me of my dad. Happy times. Thankyou

[@gabrielmcgouran6566]

Great to see you are repairing cars again.

[@mathijsdevries728]

Andy from Autoreservejaguar is one of my best friends! 👍🏻 Although he just knows me from my orders… 🤭

[@ryanmccormick2150]

This Jag is definitely worth this amount of effort Jack.....it's a beautiful car buddy!

[@aeroearth]

I could be wrong but given a few years if you keep up with the service and ongoing restoration not only will you get your money back but you will make a profit too. Looking back at one stage I could have bought an E type requiring work for around 4,000 pounds. Now refurbished they sell for some 125,000 pounds. Only thing I would suggest is that before applying the Lanoguard I would have given the underbody a thorough wash in deionised water to wash off as much of the road salt as possible. In the corrosion reaction the road salt is not consumed but just acts as a catalyst for the rusting reaction and as it is hygroscopic will draw moisture from the air to make unprotected steel continuously rust. Found that out when lying under my Triumph Vitesse and although it hadn't rained for weeks and was a dry winters evening, there were glistening beads of water all over the rapidly thinning chassis.

[@badstimpy]

Pop a flat kids soccer ball in the guard - pump it up and that dent would be forced out softly compared to a hammer etc . Kids pump up balls are a sweet tool for popping dents out .

[@ashleynewman3360]

Would an adults football work?

[@anthonyrobinson-y4h]

With Jaguar closing it’s castle Bromwich plant it’s really great to see you preserving one of Jaguar’s great models ..well done

[@project9320]

It's not closing!

[@ben_jam]

The Jag is looking so good, what a lovely XJR that is now. Well worth keeping these on the road, such great cars when they're running perfectly.

[@bombakdik]

That is one of the things you can be so proud of in UK. All those artisanal shops that are still in business. Be it for upholstery, metal work, rim repair etc. We don’t have that in Belgium…

[@craigwilliams6293]

Great job on the car. The guy who did the PDR is called Mark Charlotte (Oxford Dent Company) he has done several jobs for me can never fault his work and is very responsible priced.

[@margaretbehler4935]

Fantastic Jack. I absolutely love the XJR.

[@bearddevil]

That is some incredibly CLEAN sheetmetal work on the rust repair! That's quality work that's hard to find on this side of the pond these days outside of a major restoration shop.

[@MarkmanOTW]

Great to see quality work being undertaken all round, especially with the cutting and welding new sections into the bodywork instead of patching/filling.

[@GeelongVic7140]

This is truly a brilliant video of artisans doing beautiful work. Bravo, and thanks.

[@leolopezvalido1892]

Reggie's looking so good!! Congratulations Jack!!

[@andrewh2u]

Great to see how these things can be done on the driveway without a fuil service shop. Reminds me of the weekends that I used to do the wrenching on my five various cars for my family.... everything from a and GBP 80 old Ford to an almost new AMG. Top end leaks, Gearbox changes, brakes, bodywork... ahem - crash damage - the lot! Happy times indeed. :-)

[@CadyCTSlover]

Well worth it Jack and it looks fantastic! Needs some 2D number plates though.

[@pauldavies9464]

Great video, my car is the same but without the sunroof , good to see the same or similar issues being delt with and most important good suppliers/workshops getting a mention.

[@midlifecarsis6420]

The problem with lanolin based products is that if you're going to go through all that prep then you may as well use a proper underseal like Dinitrol 4941 rather than something that washes off throughout the year. Lanolin is a quick yearly bodge for your tractor 😂

[@jase6370]

that looks fabulous jack - please keep this one for a bit !

[@paulph12002]

High mileage well used Jags do indeed have this tendency to be big, rusty and expensive to put right. So kudos for getting this one sorted.

[@douglasprewer7913]

Used Tom Lenthall for my Jaguar X350 and was very pleased with the whole experience.

[@Lotusvvc]

Jack. Great video - and a very worthwhile project. It seems that we move in similar circles - I’ve taken my XJ-S to Tom Lenthall and been super impressed by Rhys’s work on it. I’ve also had my wheels refurbished but Adam at Smart Rimz and been equally impressed. I like the watch that you show the work actually being done on your car - even speeded up - because it gives people like me more of an idea about what is involved which means that I can dare to consider tackling a few of the projects myself. Keep up the good work! Peter

[@pauldavies6037]

A lot of work always needs doing on any of these old cars but it's worth it what a beautiful car the last of the elegant Jags

[@RickRolling-tc7vb]

I do love a good project. Really enjoy seeing how the professionals tackle these jobs, always something to learn.

[@chrisb9360]

The body repairs looked top quality. I wish I could find somewhere up here in Glasgow for repairs like that. Most places seem to be accident damage only - no rust.

[@jonfrank2566]

Used to use Stuart at KC paintwork years ago. Top chap - glad to see still going strong...

[@repairupdaterepeat5815]

Even when you broke down driving to big toms...... You looked damn stylish!

[@graemelliott3942]

You’ll have a right smart ride when done! A keeper! ❤

[@resnonverba137]

The number plates are incongruous with the car.

[@paulgee6150]

It would look better with a normal reg from the year of manufacture, it would be admired more because of it's age !

[@bobmizen1]

I think it looks great 👍 as it is. Bob M.

[@7quidstudio]

It's the factory registration. I know as it's my old car ​@@paulgee6150

[@fibelow]

I agree the rest of the car is now looking great but those number plates are trashy

[@hillmangt1]

@@paulgee6150The car is 24 years old and the X prefix was used from August 2000 to July 2001 so is age correct. If registered before August 2000 it would be a W prefix and he wouldn’t be able to fit that plate to the car.

[@bigfella6629]

Its amazing what a nice set of rims does to the overall appearance of the vehicle.

[@coalhouse_walkerjnr4735]

i really like the work that you have done in improving this smooth old Jaguar. Many thanks for the tips and recommendations!

[@nigelbullock9039]

Come on people. Get Jack to 150k subscribers. He is worth this number and so much more.

[@domtoni4567]

Hi Giac, was amazed to see the exhaust studs which my pal Jerry J and I sold to Jaguar when they were part of Ford. I am sure he will make a comment or two on them. The material is A286 high temp stainless and the studs can sustain 700C temps. The threads are Lock Thread, and work well.

[@rennwolfwolfgangkriegl]

The most important question I think is, everything considered, would you do it again? Would you recommend buying an old tired Jaguar and having it brought back to glory, like you are so thoughtfully doing with this one? Does the experience of driving this car make up for all the trouble? I happen to believe it is worth every penny!

[@kobuserasmus2934]

Fantastic to see true artisans at work !

[@rcclassicgarage]

Great video Jack - always enjoying seeing you keep these old cars on the road, well done

[@richardautenzio8117]

With the ABS. You can try disconscting the main multipin plug from the ABS pump. Give it a good spray with proper contact cleaner spray. Plug it back in and it should have also rebooted the ABS.

[@jfro5867]

Really enjoyed the vlog but let’s be serious for a moment. This old Jag is just a money pit. The only reason you can take it on is the deals you’ve done with the people supplying the parts/ labour etc to fix it up plus of course your KZbin income. They get a bit of exposure you get the ‘mares rate’. That’s fine. It’s not special enough to be worth any money now and in the future either. I had the 3.2 straight six XJ as a daily driver from around 2010-2013, lovely car but ruinously thirsty, 18mpg is no joke when petrol is like £8 a gallon.

[@r6ymy]

Always good to pick up recommendations of local service providers. Fortunately I haven't needed their services for a few years, but Smartrimz have done excellent work for me in the past. Very impressed with the paintless dent repair work too, particularly as you had a go with a piece of wood and lump hammer first!

[@mkadair]

Looking good! Jack you are lucky to have such skilled craftsman working on your car.

[@conordonovan4499]

Amazing, the front passenger wing repair is masterful

[@twowheelsoneleg5672]

I'm sure it won't make financial sense but somehow the Jag deserves this amount of care

[@stewartmoss5624]

I second Mark Charlett at Oxford Dent Co for the paintless dent removal skills - top bloke, knows his stuff!

[@_Bram]

the car looks great! I recommend treating the back sides front the welded bits with a cavity wax to prevent rust coming from inside out.

[@paultucker1272]

Great job......and saving Reggie just in time before he was only fit for banger racing!

[@daveshongkongchinachannel]

It shows what can and in many cases should be done with cars like this instead of what more often happens and they end up on the scrap heap. Surely far better for the environment too.

[@stevesjagcetera]

I had a 1998 XJR I bought new! My transmission (Gearbox) died at 46,000 miles and it was out of warranty by 6 months. Cost me about $6,000 to replace back then, makes yours look inexpensive.

[@danieleregoli812]

Che bella macchina Giacomo caro... Adoro la X300, figuriamoci poi una R! Vivessi vicino poi te la comprerei io la macchina!!! Magari faccio la pazzia, e questa estate quando torno dai miei a Londra vengo in aereo e torno in jaguar a Firenze...! 🤣🤣🤣

[@andrewmitchell8859]

The Army use old engine oil and paraffin or diesel mix to coat all exposed metal to waterproof ! Old School works !

[@paulburns6110]

👏for restoring old cars. Especially a Jaguar. Enjoying seeing your project. Thanks.

[@owenmorgan857]

Reggie is a bit of a lad in his youth and has lived a interesting life.

[@ceesklumper]

The metalwork guys did a very good job, not that easy to make it come out so well

[@RealAndyB]

Please can you give a detailed breakdown of the costs (ie wheel refurb cost, bodywork /paint costs etc) in the next Video as that would be really interesting.

[@jamiesutton8569]

You’re doing her proud! The work being done is being done properly too! A credit to you!

[@AaronSpielman]

Oof. I almost had to switch off when you pulled out the needle gun. I served in the US Navy in the 80's, on a ship, and like almost every other non-officer, I have trauma around those damned things 😅

[@bandidol200]

It's all very well using a needle gun, but what about the places that it can't reach. Surely you're just leaving that rust in situ and then spraying the LanoGuard on top of it where you haven't been able to clean it off. I would have thought that the rust will just flake off and take the LanoGuard with it leaving the surface to keep rusting? Just sayin'. 🤔

[@rosewood1]

Great effort. Huge improvement and terrific job with the body.

[@marinedrive5484]

Fascinating video and a lovely job done on a beautiful car. I can't wait to see what the repair costs add up to and whether Reggie can turn a profit for you.

[@sanmiguel4019]

Nice job so far Jack, those number plates though!!!

[@oggie1967]

👏👏👏👏Fair play to you Jack, Reggie is looking a million dollars! I know it will have cost you a few quid that you will NEVER get back but what a classy looking motor! Years ago I had an XJ40 Sovereign as a Funday/Sunday car, I loved that motor for about 4 years until the guy at the local garage said “I’ve welded her underneath for the test,reckon you should get rid of before the next one”! 😢 broke my heart! Great vid as usual!👍😊❤️

[@freerkderuiter8822]

Great job, Jack. This jag is coming along so nicely 😀 The tyres were a shock to me. Glad you got these replaced. It was an accident waiting to happen.

[@Ro32da72]

Jack this was a great watch; so nice to see the old boy getting some love. Filming and editing, top drawer 🎉👍🍻

[@PB200559]

Brilliant project and superb progress - nice one Jack

[@nononsenseBennett]

I always loved the design of that era of jag. Money well spent when you look at the price of new cars!

[@JohnWellings-k8d]

Great stuff, wonderful to see this lovely old jag, back in tip top condition. Very enjoyable vid

[@davebarron5939]

First, well done on the dent! I wouldn't do any more, perfect as is. Then, the Lanogaurd, I use a similar product here in the USA I use fluid film, same lanolin based product, works great.

[@heckmacbuff]

Really enjoying this refurb. It looks great so far.

[@carlwest859]

I am very impressed with your effort to button up a handsome motorcar and give it all it needed to be a reliable driver. Thanks to you and all the craftsmen who showed us how to do it proper. Greetings from Tx.

[@kramnam4716]

Another cracking film! Excellent! The incidental music is a great choice and compliments it very well

[@richardcoates4471]

Transformed and respectably prestigious: great job.

[@cosmote81]

Hi Jack , you’re doing a great job. These modern classic beauties need to be properly maintained. I use an x308 as my daily driver since 9 years, and every day is a real experience. Little bit of envy for you people in UK, here in Italy is so hard to find Jaguar specialists ( but I found mine!). Really Miss England and West Midlands! Thank you for your videos 💪

[@PatrickHostler]

Fabulous film… it’s so great to these various craftsmen at work, particularly with such amazing results!!!❤

[@rjscott6116]

I love to see this car getting rebuilt. Too many people hear the cost to do what you've done and give up on what could've been such an incredible car. I bet the price to fix that Jaguar is going to be very close to, if not over 5 figures by the time you've completed it. Personally, I really like Jags, but I have a lust for Mercedes that is so much stronger. Which is why I burn my life savings on my CLK500.

[@markukblackmore]

Watching a beautiful British classic refreshed so brilliantly, what a superb video to enjoy. Looking forward to forward to the follow ups.

[@mostlyoldthings]

Great work Jack. Just to add to your list of expenses, have the cam chains and tensioners been replaced? The tensioners as fitted have a habit of failing which can lead to disastrous engine damage. To my knowledge there were 3 versions of the tensioners: one all plastic, one partly alloy and one mostly alloy. The one to fit is obviously the mostly alloy one. Also the hoses which run in the valley are worth replacing as they are probably original, this is a bigger job on the supercharged engine. Sorry to add to your pain☹️ just thought that if you are looking for a bulletproof restoration that I should mention this......

[@jeffhammond8969]

Before doing the Lanogard, some laser cleaning on the undercarriage would have worked wonders to remove all the surface rust.

[@picklesbuster1498]

Great job looks like you found some good people to help and its worth the effort Price is not going to be cheap but it's going to be a drop in the ocean when you compare it to the pantera lol😂

[@dazzleships1]

Lovely car and now looking fantastic, just needing that new headlining. Would love an XJR and this shape is the best ever, so much prettier than the later X305. Looked like a nice Jensen Interceptor primed and waiting for paint next to Reggie in the bodyshop

[@bigboy9693]

Perhaps the mechanic should use some form of penetrant on the exhaust studs, Yield is the best money can buy and I used if when I worked offshore in a salt water environment and was always amazed at how good it was, also did the mechanic use any type of Never seize when he reassembled the car.

[@ian-nz-2000]

Splendid video Jack, some cars deserve another life. If want a really good XJR, look for one from Japan or here in New Zealand. Dealers here send quite a few classics to the UK, our cars are rust free and therefore in demand. They never bring cars in from the UK! There isn't a spot of rust on my 2002 XKR 😊

[@ManinaGarage]

That took a whole host of skills Jack, wow! nice work 🙌

[@bavelnaard]

That's one thorough fix up! Brilliant!

[@stevehall6526]

Have got immersed in Reggie’s repair😂well done 👍🏻

[@redsidebiker]

Nicely coming along Jack. I will be VERY interested in the headliner as my v6 Calibra (older than Reggie) needs to have hers done.

[@richardjohnson3463]

Great to see a top mechanic doing his stuff. Enjoying this story of Reggie

[@BobGeogeo]

On the stands without wheels in the thumbnail, speaking as a Yank, that Jag looks like a Crown Victoria from a junkyard.

[@davidsauls9542]

Either you need some greasy overalls, or find Wesley Pegden from Last of the Summer Wine ! Also, a green shed and a few explosives would be lovely. (8:46-8:50, a XJ coupe)