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by AKROVER
Wed Oct 30, 2024 10:10 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 67
Views: 877

Problem#30-Gasoline smell in trunk

The fuel pump arrived and I installed it. The electrical connections had to be changed. I had to fabricate a rubber mount for the pump as the old one was glued to the old pump. I adjusted the hose length of the new section of hose I put in the other day which improved the routing. I installed a new ...
by AKROVER
Mon Oct 28, 2024 7:11 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 67
Views: 877

Problem#10 - license plate lights deteriorated

Today my new license lights arrived. I couldn’t bring myself to pay $100 for the originals and it doesn’t make sense in the modern world. I took a few measurements and surfed the internet until I found some aftermarket LED license lights that had dimensions I could work with. By a funny coincidence,...
by AKROVER
Mon Oct 28, 2024 7:03 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 67
Views: 877

Problem#30-Gasoline smell in trunk

The fuel odor in the trunk seemed to be getting worse so I tore into the trunk yesterday to investigate. To my relief, the fuel system is very clean. Rusty tanks and lines are the scary problems with fuel odors in the trunk. I was also happy with the layout of everything. I hadn’t realized that the ...
by AKROVER
Sat Oct 26, 2024 10:34 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 67
Views: 877

Problem#21-Keys

My new ignition key arrived a couple days ago and it works. My new key blanks arrived today. Ace Hardware cut them for me and they work. The new key blanks were the thin-flanged universal key for my car, so they work all of the locks (the thick-flanged valet key only works the doors and the fuel doo...
by AKROVER
Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 67
Views: 877

Re: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S

I registered my car. I really like that I have yet to find a line at the treasurer’s office. I also like the fact that it is one stop for title and registration. I am not overly thrilled with paying sales tax on a 33-year-old car, but at least it is only 4% here. I had four options for plates, regul...
by AKROVER
Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:40 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 67
Views: 877

Problem#12 - Dome light not working

Since I was working overhead, I decided to take a look at the dome light. I pulled down the assembly, pulled out the bulb, and then tested the connections. I found no power to the fixture. Since I couldn’t figure out how to troubleshoot wiring behind the headliner, I decided to just put it back toge...
by AKROVER
Wed Oct 23, 2024 4:36 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 67
Views: 877

Problem#9 - Sun visor clips broken

The new sun visor clips arrived. I quickly found out why the old ones had broken off. There is something wrong, either the clip part number or the sun visors, themselves. The clips were way too tight. I had to file them to open them up so that the visors would easily clip in and out. I hate taking a...
by AKROVER
Tue Oct 22, 2024 7:52 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 67
Views: 877

Problem#18 - Central locking is wacko

I wasn’t going to pull the door skins just for this lock issue, but as I used the key a few times to lock and unlock the car, I realized that things were really stiff, not quite break the key stiff, but close. BP was right, I needed to lubricate the locks and window tracks. I was right, the issue wi...
by AKROVER
Tue Oct 22, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 67
Views: 877

Problem#10 - license plate lights deteriorated

With it getting dark earlier, it was starting to seem likely that I could be driving after dark. I was able to clean up the contacts on the light bulbs and they work. The assemblies were hanging by the wires as plastic assemblies had broken off the screws. I cut and drilled pieces of clear plastic t...
by AKROVER
Sun Oct 20, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1971 El Camino
Replies: 50
Views: 26093

Re: 1971 El Camino

I was looking at the pictures yesterday on JK's site. Everything looks good. Someone could buy that car without even coming to look at it. I am really happy with JK Galleria. I never had to follow up with them on anything. They texted. They called. They met their promise on the temp tag and hood str...
by AKROVER
Sun Oct 20, 2024 11:32 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 67
Views: 877

Re: Problem#21-Keys

I pulled the trigger on some orders. The ignition key was $30 from a guy in Virginia who can cut these Tibbe Keys. It looks like the key even comes with a Jaguar logo. I also ordered a couple of key blanks for $8 each. There were lots of key blanks available, some for less than a dollar, but these h...
by AKROVER
Sun Oct 20, 2024 11:24 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 67
Views: 877

Re: Problem#29-Hood alignment

Is the hood aligned front to back? Look at the fit at the back edge of the hood and the fenders. Also does it align with the bumper (left to right) and is it parallel with the bumper? It is possible the tops of the fenders need to move. If the bigger gap is consistently bigger than the small gap yo...
by AKROVER
Sat Oct 19, 2024 11:12 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 67
Views: 877

Re: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S

I am now up to date with what I know. The car continues to be a joy to drive. We took it to a couple stores today. The car isn't driving perfectly so there are a few more things to investigate and I am sure more problems will show up the more I use it. None of the remaining problems are really urgen...
by AKROVER
Sat Oct 19, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 67
Views: 877

Problem#32-Passenger outboard vent not blowing air

Problem#32 Status: Open Description: Passenger outboard vent not blowing air After my wife complained, I took a closer look. The vent duct is disconnected and has dropped down. This is buried in a small corner of the dash between the glove box and the passenger door, so it is likely an easy fix, but...
by AKROVER
Sat Oct 19, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: 1991 Jaguar XJ-S
Replies: 67
Views: 877

Problem#31-Passenger fuse cover retainer broken

Problem#31 Status: Resolved Description: Passenger side fuse panel clip broken There are two fuse panels under the dash, one on each side of the car. The passenger side panel had a quarter turn plastic retainer to hold it up. It was originally a screwdriver slot, but half of it had already broken of...