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Howard M. Fitzcharles III

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Jaguar from the XK 120 to XJ-6 ser. 3 1987

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2009-11-06 cooling fan:

William, the electric fan/s don't come on unless the engine is quite hot. Mine has only come on once in two years. If you live in the deep south and in the summer in heavy traffic and are running the AC

2009-11-03 1984 XJ6 gas tank overfills when switched:

John, there are only two wires that have anything to do with the fuel tank sending unit. A light green wire (from the gauge) and a black wire (ground) To make a rough test of the gauge turn the switch

2009-11-02 seats:

Hi Edward, As I remember the spacers held the seat frame up a little so that the frame was not down on the carpet around the mounts. I don't remember if there were four or just two spacers. If there were

2009-11-02 1985 Jag XJ6 Series 3 Here's my test findings..:

Hi Marie, The fuel pressure should be measured from a "T" put in the fuel line just before the fuel rail and it should be about 32 PSI with vacuum on the regulator and about 42 PSI with the vacuum removed

2009-10-31 1974Jaguar XJ6L series 2:

Hi Ron, 83K miles is low mileage for a Jaguar and is not normally a mileage that would need an overhaul (if the mileage is real) In the dealership I often had cars brought to me for an engine evaluation

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