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Expert Profile: Howard M. Fitzcharles III

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

Experience in the area
Dealership line mechanic on MG, Triumph, Jaguar for 15 years, Instructor in commercial mechanics school 2 yr. Product information manager for piston and valve manufacture, Instructor & hotline answer man for import car parts importer 15 yrs.

Organizations
Associate member SAE EAA member

Publications
Import Car magazine

Education/Credentials
ASE Master Auto with L-1 certification up to 2000

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 2080
Knowledge	10.0 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.95 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		351

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/08/08
10	10	10	10	10/01/08
10	10	10	10	09/24/08
10	10	10	10	09/23/08
10	10	10	10	09/24/08

User Comments

Howard, Thanks for your comments and your assistance. I love my new Jag and look forward to doing most of the repairs myself, with a few questions h
(Blake on 10/08/08)

Howard you are the best, i will lst you know what i find out.
(jeff on 10/01/08)

Hi Howard, again, THANK YOU for your patience and help ! Lee
(Lee on 09/24/08)

THANK U
(dan on 09/23/08)

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Recent Answers from Howard M. Fitzcharles III

2008-10-10 1986 Jag XJ6 Series III - Engine Won't Turn Over: Hi Elliot, You need to first look at the new battery to see if you got a "Deep Charge" or "Diesel" battery. The series III Jag requires it. But since it does not spin over you need to check the starter...

2008-10-08 rich of lean mixture: If you passed CA emissions and moved to 5200 ft you probably are rich and you need to turn the mixture screw out (counter clockwise)(the mixture screw is an air adjustment not a fuel adjustment) Even...

2008-10-07 85 xj6 wont start: If you are sure the timing is correct and the fuel is not stale, I would guess either the CATs are destroyed or the fuel mixture is off. You can adjust mixture at idle with the Allen screw down in the...

2008-10-07 Rear Brakes and Running Issues: When you get the book just follow the sequence they detail. It is a lot of work. The air flow meter is just one of dozens of possible items. You will run out of money before you find what is wrong if...

2008-10-06 Rear Brakes and Running Issues: Hi Blake, As far as the rear brakes go, you should not even consider doing it yourself unless you have a service manual because you have to drop the complete rear suspension and subframe out from under...