Servicing a Jaguar X350 Supercharged XJR V8

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5 ай бұрын

"Arnie" has now driven over 300,000 kilometers and its time to give her its annual service and check over. How well does a X350, XJR 4.2 litre Supercharged V8 stand up after this many kilometers ? Lets see!

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@colmoconnor1349 Ай бұрын

What a beautifully clean and dry undercarriage... The benefits of the Aussie climate i reckon.

@niklash9050 4 ай бұрын

Double bleed nipples are quite normal for multi piston calipers. I Like watching your xjr-videos while I'm watching the classifieds for one to buy :)

@dougbelanger3479 5 ай бұрын

Had to replace the tie rod ends, rear stabilizer links and rear track bars on my 06 XJ8, all because the rubber seals were shot. It only had 37,000 miles at the time. Cheers, Doug

@peterriggall8409 5 ай бұрын

Good job Brett. I feel sorry for those in the UK battling salted roads and seeing their cars destroyed. Good solid Aussie car there.

@tjmthejagmandownunder 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Peter

@brianpeterson8253 2 ай бұрын

Agreed. Watching I hought the car was newer/low mileage. Car is in ver good condition. Great video.

@FatFingeredGuitar 5 ай бұрын

Great video Brett, i love seeing that XJR - its a beautiful car!

@Michael-hg6ky 4 ай бұрын

Glad I ran into your channel. I recently acquired a 2004 XJR that looks almost exactly as yours other than the steering is on the other side...:) This was a very interesting and helpful video and I really appreciate you taking the time going over everything to educate me further into the ownership of a XJR. Great job.

@tjmthejagmandownunder 3 ай бұрын

Glad I could help! Thanks Michael

@jimclarke1108 5 ай бұрын

Interesting workshop✌

@colmoconnor1349 Ай бұрын

A little pre-emptive maintenance advice. If you bonnet latch sticks due to a number of reasons including paint corrosion on the bonnet strikers, the release cable can become detached and you are in a world of pain trying to release the bonnet through the front grill. Mix an aerosol lid sized amount of grease and oil and spread liberally across all the latch mechanisms ..... WMD wont last...

@dougwarren2992 5 ай бұрын

Hi Brett, the brake calipers are in fact Brembo which I have fitted to my XK8 in the U.K. and have two bleed nipples, the same as your XJ. I had to replace a front one on my XK8 recently which cost my over £600. I had the old one refurbished and have been trying to sell it but not getting any takers. I’ll hold on to it until I can find a buyer.

@normansung9795 6 күн бұрын

You need the from under cover to protect and prolong the front components. Worth for the little investment.

@tjmthejagmandownunder 6 күн бұрын

Yes, I should look for one!

@petem85793 5 ай бұрын

Great to see the XJR again. The engine under cover does tidy things up, but are hard to find in good condition. That coolant level was below the low mark on the 2-step block level indicator Hmmm. The coolant is going somewhere, so best to have a good look around all the pipes for tell-tale stains. When it's topped up, check the supercharger coolant level at the screw-in cap to the left of the intake. It should be full to the top. Remember there are two electric coolant pumps as well as the engine driven one so lots of potential for leaks. I know you had the valley hoses done so that's good. Supercharger pump is in front and aux heater one behind it. It looks in great condition for 300K Km but I don't think the exhaust is stock.

@tjmthejagmandownunder 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Pete Had a serious look for leaks but couldn't find any! Remember, I had all the valley pipes replaced last year. However, I will keep monitoring it.

@peterk4501 5 ай бұрын

@@tjmthejagmandownunder is it overheating?

@petem85793 5 ай бұрын

The trouble with these engines is that coolant leaks can kill the engine with no outward sign of impending distress. This is not helped by the coolant temperature gauge being controlled by software so that a large temperature range registers as 'normal'. Vigilance of the coolant level is one defensive measure.@@peterk4501

@da8149 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. I pick up general info from you, servicing etc. Much enjoy !

@uhn100 5 ай бұрын

Looked really good underneath Brett it good you can do things yourself so Dr Jags retired so who will use use now best regards Andy Allen.

@hohocc1349 5 ай бұрын

Looking good Brett, but can you go the whole year without any oil spills?! Thanks for the video.

@bonusshaker9260 19 күн бұрын

With Dr Jag retired, who would you trust to work on the modern classic Jag in Sydney?

@tjmthejagmandownunder 17 күн бұрын

I don't have anyone yet. It's such a blow he retired

@bonusshaker9260 17 күн бұрын

@@tjmthejagmandownunder Please keep us posted and or make a video and share if you find someone with the same calibre and knowledge as Dr Jag for people in Sydney.