jagman786

Hi

Just bought a 1979  Jag xj12 5.3 V12 4dr

Been off rd at least 10 yes

I put fuel in it, got a battery and jump leads on it , engine spinswhen I turn ignition  but not firing up?

Animal ideas where to start the elimination process? . First V12 IV owned so it looks like a complete maze under the bonnet. 

I do have some technical knowledge and can do bits and pieces. I'd like to try myself before giving it to garage

There is a fuel switch on dash which I press in? The car is fuel injection so no choke?

IV got a Haynes manual and it mentions a fuel cut out switch?

Thanks

Hi

Yes the above post is correct. I work for Jaguar. the xf XE are made at castle Bromwich alongside the xj and f type. The f pace is made at Solihull land rover plant

The new I pace and e pace are being made in Europe. 

Hi ladies and gents

Just joined as I will soon be proud owner of a 1979 Jaguar xj 5.3 v12 old t reg brown colour

I work for Jaguar building the xf and XE but went for the classic

I have done a deal on this car which has been off road since 1993 been in a garage. 

Sadly the elderly owner my neighbour who had it since 80s passed away two years ago and the kids decided to sell it. I bought it on a hunch without starting it so took a gamble

All I know is that the outer body seems rust free. Not sure whats been done to it or even if it runs or on unleaded

So any pointers appreciated I am starting from scratch here .I will have the car the keys and v5

Looking to get it running tidy up Mot tax it . Hopefully it should be rust free as it's been garaged most of the time . I've known the car 30 years or so