Saving the Car That Saved Jaguar: XJ6 Series 1 Sitting for 35 Years - WILL IT START?

[@andrewpreston4127]

Re...complexity. Here in the UK, I owned a 9 year old one of these in 1978/79. I never went near the mechanics of it, I just drove it. After some months of getting used to the car, I realised that the timing chain need to be changed. I found an independent local Jaguar specialist..., I didn't have the money to afford a main dealer's attention. The job to supply and fit the new timing chain cost me £800 ( 1979 money ). The car had only cost me £1000. That was the point that I realised that I wasn't really in the financial league for Jaguar ownership. I sold the car soon after. The other side of the equation is that driving it was a quite wonderful experience. The thrum of that big straight six, the lovely Connolly leather upholstery, the glow in the dark of all those lovely dials on the dash, and just how fast you could hurl the car down a country road. For a big car, it never felt like a big car to drive. BMW's, Mercedes... just no comparison.

[@ADDvanced]

I mean it's complicated... but at the same time, it's so old it's sort of simple. The biggest struggle to me was the fact that everything was just so hard to access. You can't use ratchets or ratcheting wrenches and even just using normal wrenches was a PITA. You nailed it though, it does drive realllllll sweet. I think it feels so nice because the wheelbase is so short, for such a big car. and it's lowwwww

[@AutoAndChill]

Great story man. That's what it's all about for most of us. Hope future generations get to drive them.

[@Luke-yh6nm]

It's Lucas Electrical systems that ruined Jaguars. Thin-Gauge wiring was a ridiculous decision by the company & leftwing Union shop stewards on the factory floor meant maybe 2 out of 5 cars produced were dependable quality (wouldn't leave you stranded by roadside!)

[@andrewpreston4127]

@ Oh no, the old trope about unions ruining companies.

[@Luke-yh6nm]

@@andrewpreston4127 The pre-Thatcher era ones certainly did. My Dad here in Australia was born in 1951. He dreamed of owning an E-Type coupe before age 30. Two infant children by age 28 meant a brand new XJ6 Series 2 Vanden Plas in 1978. An absolute piece of shit. My grandparents Datsun 120Y (Japanese sense of humour) often gave jumpstarts to the brand new "Jag" infront of all the neighbours. To top it all off, the local Jaguar dealership manager only ever drove S-Class Mercedes Benz trade-ins (parked around the back!)

[@johncordontravelstudiophot9608]

You now own one of the best cars ever made! She is a beauty and in fantastic condition, do cherish her, clean her and look after her for ever,. She will reward you with “Grace, Pace and Space”! Thank you for rescuing a wonderful vehicle

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks John! It's definitely a gem! Cheers and watch for updates soon

[@motodork]

I'm 53 and have wanted a Jaguar since I was 18. After a year of researching and looking, three weeks ago I purchased a 2004 XJ8 Vanden Plas. I couldn't be happier. But your car is fantastic. I'd love to have a vintage Jag to park next to my modern one. I hope you post more videos like this.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks! Please check out the new video, I think you'll dig it!

[@steveparoz2691]

I’m 57 and I bought a series 1 jag when I was 20 Dad and I spent weeks trying to get it to run and decided to pull it and put a 350 chev in it which was all the go in Australia in the 80’s Good luck with yours. I’m really excited to see what you have to do to make it a reliable runner 👌

[@Luke-yh6nm]

@@steveparoz2691 That THE Mr. Arthur Neddy Smith bought my father's XJ6 Series 2 Vanden Plas (from "Viking Volvo" in Newcastle NSW, when he bought a new 240Gl wagon for Debra) & put a 350 Chevy engine in it tells you that's the way to make them more reliable. For getaways too!

[@ADDvanced]

Lots of 350 swapped jags out there, but there were also a lot of unreliable series 2/3 cars w questionable build quality. I think the XK engine is pretty cool, and worth remembering. It won Le Mans over 5 times!

[@nickforder8202]

What you have to remember is that those carburettors are designed for an E type, on the E type there is plenty of room around the carburettors because the front lifts up they are not intended for an XJ6

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

The Mk 10s had triple SUs through the mid 60s.... possibly with a slightly wider engine bay though. Ideally fit the original airbox once everything is adjusted and stable.... better cold air delivery...

[@ADDvanced]

There's plenty of room now that the stupid airbox is gone. I really don't understand how that was ever installed, unless they put it on as an assembly.

[@ADDvanced]

Nope. Going into the garbage bin.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

@@ADDvanced It all has a function…. Cold air in through the tubes to the front intake, warm air from the exhaust when the engine is cold, all working with the auto choke, plus quieter running of course. Shame to lose classic originality but it’s your car now I guess… no benefit apart from access and seeing more shiny bits….

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

@ Yes the previous guy was quite determined to make it work… credit to him !

[@peterj5751]

I love the flip down gauges with the wiring behind. Very serviceable.

[@ADDvanced]

Yeah, pretty neat! Bang & Olufsen did something similar with the connections on their old BeoCenters. Super convenient.

[@marcus6904]

The Series 1 XJ6 is the best version to have, I owned a 1969 XJ6 factory Manual Overdrive , early cars had chrome surrounds on the dashboard gauges and a few other items . Your S1 will benefit from the manual G/B and the triple HD8 2" carbs ,probably a HP gain also , they may well be from a MK10 /420 G as E Type manifolds are angled to in clearance for the bonnet ,the Rear end is similar but will be wider than that on the E Types . Exotic is only for Americans that are used to live truck rear ends and OHV but European and South pacific areas, DOHC ,rear disc brakes etc are everyday common stuff . If you think this is difficult to work on try restoring a 1960's Aston DB4 , makes jags child's play . The XJ6 68-73 are one of the best riding cars in the world and still rate highly even today . Thanks for Sharing

[@ADDvanced]

Seems exotic to me, at least for how old the car is! I had no idea, I knew about the brakes, but not much about the XK engine in general, or the heritage behind it. New video just dropped, check it out!

[@biroldjoshan3745]

Incredible that you got it too run after 35 years ! Well done

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks man! Stoked! Next episode soon!

[@andrewallen9993]

Nothing incredible about it. Try are dead easy to get going again if they ran when parked.

[@ADDvanced]

​@@andrewallen9993 So when are you uploading your restoration videos, bud?

[@andrewallen9993]

@ADDvanced I'm not that desperate for money so I drive my old cars 😂

[@ADDvanced]

@@andrewallen9993 Cmon, it's easy.

[@chadburud5681]

I've always watched your material but became a big fan after your revival of your dad's boats and his ride. You do really well with production and editing and I'm sure that is a time drain. Keep putting out quality work like you do and I'm sure your channel will blow up! Anyway good job.. don't get discouraged.. keep plugging it will get there. Looking forward to more follow up jag videos.. electronics on them can be challenging .lol

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Chad! It's definitely a time vampire. I think the biggest challenge is that, yeah, I know a full start to finish project video with a good story is going to perform well, but I just can't do those very often because they take so long to do in real life, let alone the editing and whatnot. I have noticed that longer form videos tend to perform better, especially if there is more of a story. I used to do mainly tech/how-to videos because they're always relevant, but since the boat stuff blew up on my channel, if it's not boat related, it really performs poorly. The biggest challenge is that I love boats, but I like a lot of things, and that's just fighting against the way youtube algos work. I tried sticking to boats on this channel for an entire year, but it was pretty demotivating to put things on the other channel and have things barely get seen. Oh well. Anyway, appreciate the support!

[@chadburud5681]

@ADDvanced I think this jag series will definitely boost your views. I get that on boats. I feel the same. It's a matter of finding that niche and running w it I think. You'll get there if that's your goal. We'll I appreciate you. Keep it up.

[@ADDvanced]

@@chadburud5681 Thanks for the kind words! New vid just dropped!

[@knoxyish]

a xj6 4.2 when running right will be a fantastic car the engine is a legend su carburettors can be a pain but maintained correctly will be fine restored you have a beautiful car

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks! I agree! The engine is kind of more exciting to me than the rest of the car, because of the heritage behind it, and the fact that it's basically an E type with 4 doors. There's no way I'll ever be able to afford an E Type, so this is the closest I will ever get.

[@TheChadPhillips]

Awesome dude! I know you jump around projects, ADD kicks in etc. but your long form content is sick!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks! Just dropped another long form vide a few minutes ago, hope you dig it. Trying to shift to long form videos on this channel in general.

[@blastingweevil2968]

i had 2 of these back in the day both were DAIMLER SOVEREIGN xj6's they were both AMAZING back in the day mine were both 1974's one was white and the other was a chocolate brown mettalic type that looked like it had gold flecks in it in sunlight... i had them both for over 25 years..

[@ADDvanced]

These cars are super underrated; really interesting chassis and technology in them, and the XK engine has a lot of motorsport history.

[@Plodalong-allday]

@@ADDvanced They’re sort of a collection of individual points in the Jaguar heritage all under one body.

[@garethbrooks3301]

Love your enthusiasm, keep it going. I had an XJC once and it was one of the best cars Ive' ever driven. Silky smooth and leather everywhere. I felt like a king in it but the fuel costs were crazy here in the UK back in the early 90's.

[@ADDvanced]

Those are cool, but I honestly prefer the sedan. They have great lines, but something about the greenhouse on the sedan does it for me.

[@jolyonplatts1655]

Hi, loved the video, I am in the UK. Sooo cool to have a car of that age that has not rotted. My Dad had an XJ6, they are a fantastic ride, very comfortable and agile. I have a 2 + 2 E type with the same carb set up etc. It is a great set up once tuned properly...which is difficult. The manual talks about "listening to the hiss" to balance them but nowadays you can get a flow metre and just read the numbers. Anyway, you have a fantastic car !! Looking forward to seeing the next video.

[@ADDvanced]

Appreciate the kind words! The car is way cool, and next episode I'll get into the history of the car, which is actually pretty interesting as it was sold at the first Jaguar dealership in the united states! I followed the factory procedure that involved twisting the idle screws until the rpm went up or down, one by one, and I don't know if they're perfect but it runs quite well!

[@RobertPirtle-q9g]

Glad to see more

[@ADDvanced]

More coming soon, too!

[@jameswhite9025]

I’ve owned over 10 jaguars and currently have two R’s and an E type, cannot stomach every time I hear Jeremy Clarkson say that, to the point, I won’t even type it out. They are fantastic automobiles. Amazing styling, tried and true bulletproof engines if well maintained and cared for properly. I agree with your assessment of the XJ6 series one are essentially a four-door Etype, same engine, transmission, rear end, leather, and wood with similar instrumentation.

[@ADDvanced]

haha, sorry man. Huge update video just dropped, check it out! I think you'll dig it

[@robinfoster7597]

A series 1 with tri-carbs and a manual box! Wow, what a find. Liked and subscribed. :)

[@ADDvanced]

Right?! If they call came like this, I have a feeling the company would be in a better position. The automatic and low HP of the series 2/3 especially seemed to hurt perception among car guys. Update vid just dropped, scope it!

[@marknelson5929]

Greetings from Australia. Great video, loved watching it - it's great when one can actually learn something. Fabulous cars in the day, but the build quality etc suffered etc with the late Series 2 and especially the Series 3. Most of the issues with these cars these days is lack of maintenance and understanding of their requirements. Not helped by multiple ownership histories. My brother had a lovely Series 1 in silver with red leather, but he was forever chasing his tail with its maintenance due to previous owners not having spent the money on it. I've an old friend who has three, a Series 1, and two Series 2's. He's a master mechanic and the cars run beautifully - and oh the ride quality, it's sublime. Modern cars do not ride like the older cars, they are far to harsh in the whole suspension/tyre set up. He also has two Mk.2 Jags he's restored.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks! The next vid just dropped, where it's the first drive of this thing! Couldn't agree more, the ride is amazing, but it still handles nice! Love it!

[@Plodalong-allday]

You’re going to fall in love with that engine. Keep working on getting everything sorted. It’s well worth the effort. Adam at Living With a Classic has a fantastic KZbin channel devoted to these cars. Be sure to give him a visit. Happy Motoring!

[@ADDvanced]

Adam is great! I have learned a lot from his videos, and it's awesome he can focus like that. I'm like SWEET!!! JAGGG!!! OOoo Boatsssss!!!! Wait no, SLEDS... wait... let's go into the mountains without grid powerrrrrrr!!!!! Hard to focus. So the algorithm never knows who the F to show my videos to, oh well lol

[@Plodalong-allday]

@ Way too many enthusiasts want to write these era Jaguars off but I think they are well worth devoting the necessary resources to keep them going. Stick with it!

[@ADDvanced]

@@Plodalong-allday 10-4! Updates soon! Cheers!

[@williamwright7262]

I put that same fuel pump on my gas golf cart... work perfectly 😂

[@ADDvanced]

Just wait for the next video...

[@nicnak4475]

If you think the 4.2 is complicated, try working on the 5.3 V12 ! 😲 Well done for saving the old gal, a good one will drive so well, unfortunately a lot of peeps couldn't afford to maintain them when they were a few years old

[@ADDvanced]

I won't ever do that, because I don't like the V12. The added complexity and weight is not worth the modest bump in power. IMHO the XK engine is cooler/better/more desirable.

[@ChrisMeirose]

The "I'm staying here in case you need rescuing" from Ms. Z. is a harbinger of things to come...

[@ADDvanced]

Such confidence

[@jonathanwright9269]

Great job...glad you are saving her.youre perseverance is amazing..more please 👌

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks! Next episode coming out this Sunday, or maybe the one after, TBD.

[@paulb4uk]

Superb work getting a triple carb setup running takes some work .

[@ADDvanced]

Yes it does! I didn't film synchronizing them, but you basically adjust the idle screws on the two end carbs until the RPMs go up or down, and then do the same to the middle. Just was not very interesting to watch tho.

[@richardwhiting4180]

Great work. My first Jaguar was a series one XJ6 in that colour, primrose yellow, but with the 2.8L engine. Greetings from England.

[@ADDvanced]

Awesome! Feel lucky to have a 4.2 AND manual AND triple carbs AND lsd! Thing goes pretty good! New video coming out in just a few minutes

[@frankkemble2103]

I've had six jags, one 67 S type, 3 Xj6's including a series 1 like this, an XJ40 and two Xj12's. I absoliutely love them but they are tricky to work on until you get to know them. The V12's are by far so much more tricky to work on than the sixes but then they are so much quicker so it;s worth it but I do love the Series 1.

[@ADDvanced]

I don't know man.... the increase in power does not seem worth the complexity and ... well... questionable reliability. Remember the XK engine won Le Mans 5 times! I love this engine, it's what put them on the map!

[@richardautenzio8117]

Love your taste in really beautiful cars. That VW Beetle is also a beautifull car. We just don't see true beautiful curvaceous designed cars like this anymore. I always liked the series 1 and 2 more than the series 3. It's a shame its got the 3 carbs instead of the standard 2 carbs. That would have made things more difficult. I had one of these series 1's in the 70's so I understand where you are coming from, but they are really something very special. You either get Jags or you don't. I totally get them and it's not because they are not popular, but because I can't find anything else so unique and beautifull. Today I have a 1996 XJ6 LWB and thats because nothing new comes anywhere near it.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Richard! They are pretty special cars, but meanwhile people pay 10k for a base model E30. Whateverrrrr. new vid just came out, check it out!

[@richardautenzio8117]

Will do. I hate the thought of comparing Jaguars with Mercedes Benz or BMW etc in the 70 when I very occasionally let someone drive my XJ6 the response was that the car was too quiet too smooth and floated on the road. Within a few decades most cars drove like that. Back then I would say if you want a tough car that drives like other cars then buy a Mercedes. Jaguar today compete with BMW's market and have lost their niche narket abd their needs tiday Jaguar is best known for it's speed but I know the for their uniqueness abd true traditional luxury. Today they are just a plastic common look alike.

[@joobie1000]

I had an xj6 4.2 litre HJW 142K when I was 23 in 1979 with a manual gearbox it was a great car, it had twin fuel tanks which held about 11 gallon per tank if I remember correctly, added a set of woolfrace wheels and new tyres, I loved that car but would you believe I finally swapped it for a triumph dolomite sprint 2.0 litre in yellow with a black vinyl roof.

[@ADDvanced]

Small car fast is sometimes more fun than large fast car fast. Easier to drive closer to the limit without going to jail.

[@recyclememalznz1450]

Excellent work 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ADDvanced]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lrcb40]

The discs are mounted by the diff to reduce the unsprung weight. It helps handling - something Jaguars are best at (do your research)

[@ADDvanced]

Yeah, I'm aware. New video just dropped, first drive! Check it out!

[@peteacher52]

FYI - due to the complexity and cost of parts and service for the XJ6, many NZ owners opted for engine replacement with a 350 inch V8 GM motor, fitted without over-much grief, providing performance similar to original but infinitely easier to get at the vitals. BUT they were superbly comfortable, powerful cruisers, 265 bhp, 130 mph, 17 mpg average. Just hope you don't have to replace the rear suspension unit any time soon -- they cost gold, if available!

[@ADDvanced]

Yeah, lots of SBC swaps over there, but generally the series 2/3 cars which were sort of nerfed with emissions BS, down on power, and even harder to work on than Series 1. It's fine... but I think the XK engine is unique, has motorsport heritage, and enjoyable to drive. It's what put Jaguar on the map!

[@peteacher52]

@@ADDvanced That would explain why the later series, with the same engine, produced 245 bhp. I never thought of emission requirements being the cause. The curpin greenie tree huggers here prevented the opening of a large deposit of best coal because some effing snails may have extinctified.

[@nickforder8202]

What I am saying is, that the manifold with triple carbs was designed for an E type, the front lifts up on an E type and you have plenty of room To work on the carbs and manifold, With an XJ 6 twin carb setup and manifold which is standard for that vehicle, there is plenty of room to work on them, that's why it was difficult for you to work on those carburettors with the triple carb setup they take up much more room in a tighter space

[@haroldkuykendall9078]

Love that Car, I had a '76 of the same color with the original chrome rims, it was a V12!!!😢❤

[@ADDvanced]

Nice! Series 2 is still cool!

[@Beauloqs]

Good job, nice car.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks! I dig it

[@scotty6346]

That is a great spec, Nice rust free S1 XJ6, Triple carbs and a manual box, I hope there is a 3.54 Power lock diff in the rear end 👍

[@ADDvanced]

Scope the twin strips of rubber she laid down during the intro montage 😎

[@steveboatronics]

Great work!! ❤

[@ADDvanced]

Thank you! 😄. Try new things, it's how you learn!

[@carlosmunganos9080]

Lovely old car, and rare in England now. Most here seem to have rotted away or been banger raced. Saved by a conscientious previous owner and Californian weather I guess. Good Luck with it!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks, I think so too! Next episode I'll go into the history of this car, it was sold at the first Jag dealership in the United States! New videos on it coming out in the next week or two. Cheers!

[@outdoorsinthe608]

Sweet car man!👍👍

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks! Pretty geeked

[@jonahlasvegas]

Beautiful car

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Jonah!

[@dawitkassa3131]

I guss dropping the whole engine, and suspension might help to work on easily. I saw in the past on edd china's youtbe channel that dropping whole engine saves him a lot energy and time. Congratulations on your successful completion.

[@ADDvanced]

Yeah, depends on the car. The other thing was my quick jack lift was not compatible with the XJ chassis, which is annoying. Doesn't line up with the jack points at all.

[@phillipwood9833]

With the bodywork sorted out on that it will be a really, really cool cruiser. I am so jealous of US cars, if that had lived in the UK with our build quality itn would have dissolved into a heap of rust by now. That looks solid.

[@ADDvanced]

Bodywork is pretty much non existent on this thing, it's wayyyyyy solid! Paint is kind of roached tho.

[@kwinterburn]

Check the battery , a lot of them were fan cooled so the battery didn't overheat

[@grayfool]

This looks like a great car to start a restoration on. Please tell me the wheeks in the boot are not for the Jag though.

[@ADDvanced]

They're for my wall of wheels :)

[@michael200kg]

Cool car, I think you should polish it or something like that...

[@ADDvanced]

I actually washed it a few days ago and it's a lot shinier

[@jeppenordfosskristensen7319]

Top job 👌🏻🏁😎

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Jepp!

[@MathildeHennecke]

V sophisticated car. We’ll done! P.S.: Bootlid handle probably belongs to a Series 2.

[@ADDvanced]

73 was a weird year. Series 1 front series 2 trunk lid. Goofy front over riders.

[@johndavey72]

Well done . But l think l've seen this before , at least 2/3 years back . Certainly these never ran on triple SU's from the factory , only twin S.U's . Sadly over here in the uk you can still buy very nice examples for a few thousand pounds.

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks! Beginning was a recap. You could tell because it said “3 years ago” in big letters. 😛. I think these cars are way undervalued.

[@nickworley1000]

My father used to bring me to school in 70s same one only white.They waft along as I remember

[@ADDvanced]

Soft, supple, but the car seems smaller than it actually is when you drive it.

[@peterpouw3133]

Which fuel pump did you buy on Amazon as I have a faulty pump and they are rediculously expensive. Cheers Pete

[@ADDvanced]

Link is in description, as stated in video

[@andrewallen9993]

The ones I use are FACET brand 12 volt electric pumps. Mine have lasted well. They blow immediately if you mix up the positive and negative leads though.

[@keithnewton8981]

You say it should be twin but my fathers 1971 xj6 came from the factory with 3carbs some did .

[@ADDvanced]

That's weird man, never heard of that. Everyone over at the Jag forums says they never shipped like that, but maybe your dad knew someone? Are you in the US or UK?

[@Rick356A]

Great video, these British cars tend to sort the men from the boys, you won, you are one of the men, take it from me , leave the Aston Martins for the insane, or insanely rich!!!

[@ADDvanced]

Thanks Rick! Feel lucky to have even found this thing! It's a true survivor, with an interesting history that I'll dig into in the next episode.

[@johnpinkerton772]

Great job with the video & restoration! …..John Pinkerton

[@ADDvanced]

Thank you John! It's coming a long and super enjoyable to drive!

[@johnpinkerton772]

@ it’s amazing to me that you can do this! I couldn’t do that if my life depended on it.

[@johnmoruzzi7236]

The US cars would have had dual Zenith Stromberg carbs right through production.... they were unpopular especially as all the emissions stuff got added through the years....

[@ADDvanced]

Yeah, the smog pump gets removed in the next episode, whole system was over 11lbs of BS. Also got rid of the hot air crossover tube from the exhaust manifold, as I'm not using the airbox anymore.

[@adrianrobertson1478]

Hi, Love this blog! A Mini is a Brit ish car!

[@ADDvanced]

Yeah, but this is British AND complicated :P

[@swedishmansion8262]

I have the same but 1970 I love it.

[@ADDvanced]

It's a great car!!!

[@PeterStaniforth]

Ya see I'm the other way. I'm English but love American cars. I've had a 91 Firebird for 22 years, and fairly early on (maybe 2008) I had to pull the steel core plugs as they were leaking. I used the opportunity to pull the engine and basically rebuild it. It couldn't have been a more pleasant engine to work on requiring no special tools. I think in the U.S. manufacturers (back then) were more sympathetic to owners working on their own cars, whereas here in the U.K.. (particularly in the 1970s) they just threw the cars together.

[@ADDvanced]

I think that’s more of a result of a big inline engine where things are on the side vs a v8 where most stuff is on top. I like American cars too but auctions made all the muscle cars become unobtanium

[@PeterStaniforth]

@@ADDvanced Yeah, it's going crazy at the moment. I've just insured the Firebird only this week and my eye's nearly popped out of my head when the valuer told me how much I needed to insure it for! Bought it for almost next to nothing 20 years ago. Amazing how they have appreciated in value even in this country over the last few years!

[@cawsticky1322]

I had one of these, sadly the 2.8 version, wish I'd have kept it though :(

[@ADDvanced]

Was it slow?

[@cawsticky1322]

@@ADDvanced Well not around town or away from the lights so much but you could't overtake without much forward planning, hit the kickdown, revs rise and....nowt, no shove in the back just more noise and time to reflect that it was a silly idea anyway. Loved it though, after several having P6 Rovers I did love the Jags handling and ride. Many years later I bought an XJ40...the 2.9...doh !

[@cgee3999]

Are you gonna have to start putting a U in your sentence?😂 Jag”u”ar 🤓

[@ADDvanced]

Jag-WIRE next episode just for you lol

[@ADDvanced]

Mispronounced it in the newest video several times, just for you! :)

[@cgee3999]

🙏😉

[@JARMOMAKIAHO]

Great and beautiful cars. Easy to work on really reliable with basic maintenance.

[@ADDvanced]

The intake was not easy at all lol. I never thought removing the carbs would be so challenging

[@Haffschlappe]

No they are crap like no Otter car

[@Omegaman1969]

People say the V12's are a nightmare. I disagree, I own a 76 XJ-S and a 77 Daimler double 6. I mean, you have to a decent mechanic but they aren't that complicated, and are in fact reliable if looked after properly.

[@ADDvanced]

From what I understand, they like the cook the wiring harness that runs in the valley between cylinders.

[@Omegaman1969]

@@ADDvancedNot had that issue with mine yet 👍🏻 I had a bad ballast resistor and a bad fuel pressure regulator so far.

[@lrcb40]

You mean the success can’t be OVER stated

[@ADDvanced]

Either or :P

[@donriedl3484]

They are a cool cars . There are not many people that would have the patience or knowledge to attempt to work on those cars . Did you know a lot about them before you bought it or learned as you work on it ?

[@ADDvanced]

Completely blind, knew literally nothing. I owned a classic mini cooper before but that's it. I just figured if it was old it wouldn't be that bad, and... in some ways I was right.

[@htimsid]

They are really not particularly complicated.

[@Plodalong-allday]

Thats exactly the same carb assembly I have on my series 1 e-type. No way that came from the factory.

[@ADDvanced]

Yup, S1 EType intake and carbs. Pretty killer upgrade for the 4.2, sounds awesome

[@Plodalong-allday]

@@ADDvanced That triple HD8 setup is unique to only the ‘65, ‘66 and ‘67 4.2 liter series one E-types. It costs like 8 grand to upgrade to those with new parts. Congratulations, that’s quite a score!

[@htimsid]

@@Plodalong-allday And the Mk X and 420G.

[@Plodalong-allday]

@ Yes! How could I forget about those!

[@ADDvanced]

@@Plodalong-allday Wasn't the intake slightly different?

[@JohnEvans-j1h]

I used to have an XJ 6 in the seventies, I thought I was royalty.

[@ADDvanced]

They feel pretty regal, get out of the way peasants!

[@kencraig6526]

in the early 80s i had to do head gaskets on the v12 injected version of this monstrosity. but i have worked on this version for smog inspection in so calif, they suck. the lucas ignition pops like a lite bulb, don't bump it lol

[@ADDvanced]

I don't really like the v12s tbh. So much more complexity and issues for not a lot more power.

[@Haffschlappe]

The HE have india Made heads and drop valve seats!!!

[@matthandy7039]

Cool car

[@ADDvanced]

In the next episode I'll dig deeper into it's history; it was actually sold at the first Jaguar dealership in the United States!

[@22pcirish]

In Britain it’s always a Jag and never a Jaguar.

[@ADDvanced]

JAAGGGGGGGG

[@22pcirish]

@ Correct.

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

It’s a JAG-YOU-ARE not a JAGWAR .

[@ADDvanced]

I’m going to say Jag-wire the whole next episode just for you 😛

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

@ I’m guessing you’re about eight years old 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ADDvanced]

Mispronounced it in the newest video several times, just for you! :)

[@ColinGarner-h1t]

@ I’m always surprised when small children respond to my comments . The way Americans can’t speak English properly you’d never know it was their first language.

[@ADDvanced]

@@ColinGarner-h1t At least we can spell color correctly :D

[@timberwolf7240]

I had a seventies XJ6 with a small block Chevy V8 conversion back in the 1990's.... LOVED it!

[@ADDvanced]

Lots of them swapped, but I think the series 1 is still coolest with the XK

[@jimsmith1856]

You look like Lars Ulrich.

[@ADDvanced]

Napster baaaaadddd

[@deancwhmackinnon6547]

SU carbs, god what a disaster they were. I had a car with triples, took forever to balance them

[@ADDvanced]

Idk they seem pretty simple and elegant after rebuilding them. And they look super cool

[@Plodalong-allday]

@@deancwhmackinnon6547 My series 1 E-type has triple HD-8s. It’s starts instantly, idles like a clock and pulls like a freight locomotive through the gears. The SUs are not that difficult to set up if you’re willing to be patient and meticulous. I think their reputation for poor performance is undeserved.

[@oscarwilde5473]

AADvanced ...I love these cars, and have saved quite a few. However, those wheels at the end of the video are like taking a lady on five dates, and at that moment of truth, finding a pair of plums down there ... there are some things that just have to be sacred ...

[@ADDvanced]

They don’t even fit this car, they were just a good deal so a grabbed them. See: my entire garage wall

[@oscarwilde5473]

@@ADDvanced ... ahh ... Great! ... not for the Jag ... Thankyou for returning my faith in mankind ... and, "the plum thing", never happened to me ... 😵‍💫 ...

[@ADDvanced]

@@oscarwilde5473 lol oh nooooo. I'm sorry dude, stay away from Thailand

[@oscarwilde5473]

@@ADDvanced ... the blisters take me back ...🤗 ...

[@andrewcaunt2501]

I think you made all that really hard for yourself buddy

[@ADDvanced]

How's that?

[@jetmec]

If you think that's complex, try a V12

[@ADDvanced]

No thanks!

[@cgee3999]

But just kidding like your video, thank you

[@Beauloqs]

I have been fiddling with jags for a while......you will end up with a set of sawn off spanners.....you think that one's bad, wait until you get on to the v12s

[@ADDvanced]

I refuse. V12s are dumb

[@tazpoochie]

Why the music ? Jesus !

[@ADDvanced]

Timelapses have no sound. You want periods of utter silence?

[@grahamlake8335]

Worked on many of these for a jag main dealer way back . If you get any sign of it running hot check the radiator for cold spots. Being cross flow they were prone to get clogged up if the correct antifreeze was left out. Some people ran with just water. Big mistake. Good luck pal from the UK.

[@ADDvanced]

I'm running mostly water due to all the leaks I had going on; what type of coolant do you recommend?

[@grahamlake8335]

As far as I remember they came from the factory with 30% bluecol antifreeze added. This was green in colour ( for aluminium heads etc. ) Please bear in mind this was the seventies. I'm sure there are better rust inhibitors on the market these days. But do checkout your radiator. Run it up to normal temperature and switch off. Run your hand over the rad and feel for any cool areas. Because it's a cross flow system the rust used to settle in the rad tubes and cause problems. I came out of the motor trade in 84 so I'm out of touch with it all now. Is the engine fitted with 9-1 compression pistons?.

[@ADDvanced]

@@grahamlake8335 I don't know what the compression is, I should retest again with the engine warmed up.

[@grahamlake8335]

Hi pal, The engine number is stamped on the cylinder head just in front of number one spark plug. It's I think a six digit number with a dash and one more digit. This last digit refers to the compress ratio. All standard xjs had 8-1 pistons. E types had 9- 1. So if it's a full e type engine that last number should be 9. Of course with old classic cars it's difficult to know exactly what's been done over the years inside the engine. Hope this is helpful to you.

[@ADDvanced]

@@grahamlake8335 I'll go check right now, thanks!

[@kwinterburn]

SU stands for Skinner's Union by the way , it's quite a simple engine very conventional , but it's not a Chevy 350 from the stone age , don't mess with it , just fix what's died over the years and it will be reliable, mess with it and a world of pain and suffering awaits, it's designed to run fir 250,000 miles between rebuilds so leave it alone , you wouldn't mess with an E type so dont mess with this , if you want complex get a V12 with fuel injection and fix it properly ,

[@Andy-sh9eq]

You think its a pain now....just wait till you have to remove the cylinder head....good luck 🤞

[@ADDvanced]

plz no lol

[@Andy-sh9eq]

@ADDvanced did I mention the rear brake pads...🤣🤣🤣🤣.....oh yeah and the fuel tank senders...seriously though you're doing great work.

[@ADDvanced]

@@Andy-sh9eq LUCKILY, my rear pads are super thick, and the brakes feel fantastic on this car! The tanks ... yeah... well... next episode soon.

[@alanst.peters3593]

Maybe bought new in Europe and shipped to USA?

[@ADDvanced]

Not sure? The pedal looks hack, so probably swapped, but I don't know for sure

[@Haffschlappe]

No...bought in Hell!!!

[@ADDvanced]

@@Haffschlappe You seem pleasant

[@cp4512]

This car saved Jaguar in the 1970s, and then their woke marketing department destroyed it in 2024 😂

[@ADDvanced]

I'm withholding judgement until I see the actual car.... but yeah that branding thing was super weird. Hopefully the car looks amazing.

[@peterhoulis1184]

Unless youve got alot of spare cash id stay away from any series 1 or 2 jag

[@ADDvanced]

Nah, Imma go for it! :)

[@williamwright7262]

Not a jag.😂 brave man.

[@ADDvanced]

jaaaaaggggg

[@bazzer621]

So painful to watch an American working on a classic British car without any idea what he's doing 😢

[@ADDvanced]

Not knowing what you’re doing is how you figure out new things 👍

[@Plodalong-allday]

@@bazzer621 Judging by the progress he’s made in a relatively short period of time, I’d say he’s doing amazingly well and deserves plenty of credit for his willingness to undertake such a project.

[@bazzer621]

@@Plodalong-allday I would say a relatively long time!

[@bazzer621]

@ADDvanced Yes I agree but at that rate it will take years!

[@Plodalong-allday]

@@bazzer621 Who cares how much time it takes? The point is he’s willing to roll up his sleeves and dive in to gaining the experience necessary to get his classic investment sorted out and enjoyable. He got a set of HD8’s rebuilt, installed and adjusted with no previous experience. That’s quite commendable, time notwithstanding.

[@andrewallen9993]

Carbs, points and twin fuel pumps. Why shouldn't it start?????

[@ADDvanced]

Valve damage, broken rings, lack of compression... could be a lot of things, but I lucked out. I haven't touche the distributor at all, so definitely lucky so far!

[@Vintageproduction]

Hi, can someone help me out here. I want to buy a Jag XJ6 1972 and put in a Japanese engine. I like to have your opinion please. Thanks !

[@ADDvanced]

Sure, why not?

[@robert-fz3ku]

350 chev is eighty pounds lighter.

[@cleeveofford1720]

They were unreliable rust buckets Sorry

[@ADDvanced]

This wasn't isn't rusty, and mechanically simple. The quality def went downhill with the Series 2/3 cars tho.

[@mellymel3121]

I've never heard a guy moan and whinge so much about working on an engine. Stick to push rod Ford's pal.

[@ADDvanced]

You can’t see what you’re doing at all. You can’t use a ratchet. You can’t use a ratcheting wrench. And regular wrenches are too long. The intake is designed stupid. Like you. Now piss off

[@stevem8602]

Have always passed on those low quality “cool” rides.

[@ADDvanced]

?

[@Haffschlappe]

Jags and Ferrari are crap as Fiat

[@TatoGURIELI]

Part ll soon plz

[@ADDvanced]

Next week or two, on Sunday