XJ40

baldilocks wrote:Anybody reused bolts and had a problem?

Yes and no...

If they came out OK: use Loctite or similar when refitting to ensure those bolts stay where they are.

BiTurbo228 wrote:Always wanted a SWB early coupe with the later injected engine myself...

Good taste!

It’s soooooo different from my XJ40, my ‘88 SI, but definitely in the same league when it comes to smiles per gallon!

https://flickr.com/photos/36595580@N08/ ... 2141087854

BiTurbo228 wrote:Been out of the XJ40 game too long

In that case: welcome back!

And your nickname suggests you and I have more in common than just '40s...

Some of our resident parts hoarders might be able to help... @naki_k: something you can provide perhaps? ...if anyone knows any machining places that have fitted a 2.88 gearset to an XJ40 differential... In case you want to go the bespoke/rebuild route: try Simply Performance https://simplyperforman...

The upgrading bug has bitten hard? Yes... ... said the person who just unwrapped an XXL parcel containing a Euro-spec bumper conversion kit and an uprated rear ARB... :roll: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49693402372_74a6420afe_n.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49693402257_6435e2dd42_n...

...for garage queens and show cars, but for practical use, Nah! Maybe your side of the Atlantic, Larry, with its relative lower octane values? I fitted an Andybracket on my daily Sovereign way back when, and fuel economy - albeit marginally - IMPROVED post-installation. I mostly used regular fuel (...

Chefspakken wrote:We have to cancel the meeting this year

Not what I hoped for, but it is the most sensible thing to do...
Thanks for letting us know, Florian!

Guess the only way would be to ask a forum admin to do that for you?

And the final - for now - intake modification is on its way from the UK to the Low Lands: an XJR-S radiator crossmember. ... which has made it over to the Low Lands... Wrapped in cat food boxes, our resident furry parcel inspectors had a field day! https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49609719961_1f...

A variation on the thinking behind the last two replies... Bad fusebox solder joints would most likely drive binary results: fan boxes totally on or off. But: something similar could be happening inside the A/C control panel (very easy to remove and take apart!), or the relays inside the fan units c...