Will the V12 come to life? We see if this is our payoff! 1989 Jaguar XJS V12 No Start Fix?

This is it! We show how to replace the Jaguar V12's magentic distributor pickup assembly / plate. This is part of the V12 Lucas Constant Energy Ignition system equipped on this car. Does this fix it? Come along as we replace it and find out!

[@crasbee]

The amount of work that goes into fixing such apparently simple things is just insane. I imagine a lot of these cars were scrapped when they weren't that apprechiated and you couldn't find many to fix them...

[@VortexGarage]

I definitely think that's the case. Plus many were neglected from maintenance for similar reasons, cost and finding someone knowledgeable so they became even harder to repair and values of the cars dropped making it harder to want to do. Too bad indeed that all plays in

[@Z06-viper]

I love your detailed videos. I miss your xj6 projects.

[@genobrn8743]

Oh Yeah!! You have the patience of a cardiac surgeon 👍🏿

[@alanreynolds2125]

More please! Nice to see a proper mechanic at work 🎉🎉

[@olegregersen1024]

Complicated job is well done. Looking forward to hear the v12's exhaust note.

[@brighteyesvideos]

Nice. Sounds like you got a fantastic deal on this very clean XJS. If kept up properly, the XJS is fairly reliable, especially with mostly GM parts.

[@frankstrobel4350]

Congrats…

[@justamanandhisvan]

Is it possible to turn the engine over by hand without removing anything or by just removing a few things?

[@Schlipperschlopper]

you cant use any V12 Jaguar because they drop valve seats!

[@NewtonInDaHouseYo]

… someone didn’t take care of of their V12 cooling system, eh?