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What problems did the 1988 Jaguar XJS have?
Jaguar XJS Common Problems and Solutions
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How reliable is the Jaguar XJS V12?
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Many buyers might baulk at the thought of running (and maintaining) a V12, Jaguar's classic powerplant is an inherently reliable unit – as long as its owner is fastidious when it comes to maintenance.
How good is the Jaguar V12 engine?
The Jaguar V12 engine is one of the greatest iconic powerplants ever made, powering the E Type, XJ12 and XJ-S models plus numerous successful race cars from Touring Cars to LeMans GTs. But for some the apparent complexity makes it a very scary option.
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What is the gas mileage on a 1988 Jaguar XJS V12?
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1988 Jaguar XJ-S 12 cyl, 5.3 L, Automatic 3-spd | |
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13 combined city/highway MPG 11 city 16 highway 7.7 gals/ 100 miles |
Jan 5, 2011 · Corrosion inside this pipe due to coolant not having been maintained correctly, i.e replaced at the correct intervals, meant coolant and oil ...
Complete Loss of Power · Car Pulling To Side · Slow Braking · Knocking From Gearbox (All Automatics) · Overheating Engine · Rattle From Engine · Brown Coolant · Water ...
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Nov 13, 2019 · Hi all i m a newbie here and live in the uk. I recently acquired a 1978 xjs which was running very badly and obviously not on 12 cylinders.
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Nov 7, 2007 · The 5.3L V12 had several problems involving dropped valve seats (which immediately wreck the engine and require a rebuild) if they're run the ...
Jan 3, 2024 · The V12 is a very sound engine, generally never worked too hard and with regular fluid and filter changes will go on practically, forever. It ...
Mar 14, 2002 · I'm having trouble with the fuel injected V12 in my 88 XJS. Once it's been run until hot and then stopped, when I restart it the idle swings ...
Sep 21, 2008 · My 1988 Jaguar XJS V12 starts and runs smoothly at about 1000 rpm until warm up when the rpm drops back to 750-800 rpm. Engine will accelerate ...
Oct 2, 2011 · The biggest problem with this comes from old rubber hoses perishing, the second biggest problem comes from people re-assembling the system ...