Jaguar Owners Club

Hi Alan....welcome to the Forum Good to have you onboard! There are a couple of specialist repairers in Bournemouth....Marina garage, although I knew them many years ago as a good garage, I couldn't comment on them nowadays as have no dealings but worth checking out....think they're Boscombe way? Also, there is Hollybrook Jaguar in Ringwood (turning off towards Verwood)...again, couldn't tell you if they are okay as no dealings with them but worth checking out nonetheless. Also, there is Dorset Sports Cars at Three Legged Cross and I do know that they have a very good reputation. Let us know how you get on with any of these garages Cheers, Trevor

Hi Colin I would first check the coolant pressure cap as if this goes faulty and allows the system to lose pressure then the boiling point of the coolant will be lowered which leads to overheating. Also, it can in certain circumstances allow air to enter the system, again leading to overheating and also poor circulation of the coolant Also, its the cheapest and easiest part to replace, so I would definitely start there. Let us know what you find Cheers . Trevor

I wonder if it is drawing up stale fuel into the engine. Maybe worth trying some EasyStart to stir it into action and then listen out for the fuel pumps priming. Generally, the V12 is quite reliable with the ignition and fuel systems.

I like a project or two for a rainy day but think maybe this one is a little bit too much to tackle :-)

Hi Brian Well done for volunteering to setup a regional meet....if you want any help with setting up a meeting, let us know as we can assist with the promotion. Cheers, Trevor

Hi Phil Ellis Did you end up buying a Japanese import XJ and if so....what's it like, costs, etc? Cheers, Trevor