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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc... [Re: samsite999] #1614279
09/01/2018 20:52
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Originally Posted By samsite999
Yeh, I have gone though a few I thought were worth while, some people are incredibly disingenuous about state of cars. There was an Xk8 local, add shows full mot, it was tested a few weeks back and failed and has hols in the floor!


XK8 floors are regular rust spots which are quite easily fixed, there is a plate under the floor which is a moisture trap - I sprayed grease from an aerosol between the plate and floor anytime I was under it and didn't get an issue.

The 4.2 us a better engine as the chain tensioners don't need replacing, if that is needed on a 4.0 the repair can cost what the saving between models might be.


Andy

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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc... [Re: Jim_Clennell] #1614403
12/01/2018 17:44
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Originally Posted By Jim_Clennell
Did I mention that we were going to subtley alter the paintwork?

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Oh, and here's a bit more noise...

See if you can spot when MrsC presses the loud button...


Yes! At last!

Thanks to gdURL.com!

Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc... [Re: Jim_Clennell] #1614416
12/01/2018 23:52
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Wow - that’s amazing, Jim!!!

Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc... [Re: Jim_Clennell] #1614422
13/01/2018 10:42
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Jim. I want your garage.

And, still awaiting the elusive drive by video....

Come on Jimmy !

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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc... [Re: Gripped] #1614440
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Originally Posted By Gripped
Jim. I want your garage.

And, still awaiting the elusive drive by video....

Come on Jimmy !


My garage? That's my place of business!

The Jag is back in the unit to be flatted and cut and polished, after which a drive-by *might* happen. God knows when we'll find the time as we currently have 2 other (less exciting) projects, along with normal work.

We have been asked to paint a light aircraft and we have bought a touring caravan that we are gutting and turning into an office...

Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc... [Re: Jim_Clennell] #1614445
13/01/2018 18:28
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Originally Posted By Jim_Clennell


My garage? That's my place of business!

The Jag is back in the unit to be flatted and cut and polished, after which a drive-by *might* happen. God knows when we'll find the time as we currently have 2 other (less exciting) projects, along with normal work.

We have been asked to paint a light aircraft and we have bought a touring caravan that we are gutting and turning into an office...


Well, it looks like a nice garage and so I still want it cool

Fingers crossed for the drive-by.

Sounds like you're diversifying rather well there Jim.

Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc... [Re: Gripped] #1614446
13/01/2018 19:16
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Originally Posted By Gripped
Originally Posted By Jim_Clennell


My garage? That's my place of business!

The Jag is back in the unit to be flatted and cut and polished, after which a drive-by *might* happen. God knows when we'll find the time as we currently have 2 other (less exciting) projects, along with normal work.

We have been asked to paint a light aircraft and we have bought a touring caravan that we are gutting and turning into an office...


Well, it looks like a nice garage and so I still want it cool


Wait till you see his filing cabinet cool


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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc... [Re: Jim_Clennell] #1614448
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Filing cabinet visible in 2nd "after" photo...!

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