I've come across a 4.0 XJS - registered in 93.
VIN decodes for the engine as being
       3.6 4VD or 4.0 4Y
But its a 4.0 ... so what does the 4Y mean ?

I have a 1978 XJ12L that has been converted to a Chevy V8. It was
running and died all of a sudden. I have a clear plastic fuel filter in
the line after the mechanical fuel pump at the engine. It gets no fuel.
I suspect the tank fuel pump. I cannot hear any such pump with ignition

On a 1984-87 XJ6 distributer cap, if the hold down screws are at 12 and 6
oclock, where is the number one spark plug wire at?  I know the firing order
is 1 5 3 6 2 4 and is number 1 plug is next to the fire wall, but where is
the number one on the distributer cap?.

I am getting a fuse 1 error code, I have checked all the fuses in
bay 1, 2 and 3 (about 3 or 4 times now) and none of them are out.
Radio doesnt come on, windows don't work, interior lights don't
work. That seems about all.

Morning all.
I'm preparing to move back from South Africa and wondering if a certain
investment might be sound in that regard.
I posted a picture to the Jaguar binaries group, but was asked to

Got into my car today with the warning buzzer blaring.  It would not shut
off.  All of my intrument panel accessorys are out.  The only things that
work are my radio, headlights and heater.  Nothing else, no hazards, turn
signal, door lock, rear defrost, cruise control, etc.

Hi I have a 1956 4dr sedan project car . Pretty rough no glass. All body
parts are there

Can anyone tell me what CD-changer I need for my 1993, XJ40, 4.0 litre
sports?
It has the CD button on the stereo and a round connector in the boot.
I would like to go for something like an Alpine CHA-S634 (this plays

I have purchased my first Jaguar, 1994 XJS convertible w/ 4.0L 6cyl.
1)  The car did not come with owner's manual.  Is there somewhere that I can
download a copy or at least print out basic operations procedures?  (i.e.
How do I reset the dash clock, what are two buttons labeled L1, ...

has new battery   jump starts easy  

Jaguar XJ Super V-8 honors its tradition, heritage
at http://www.washtimes.com/autoweekend/20060202-125246-2630r.htm

I have a 91' xjs 12 cyl that cranks and cranks but won't start.  The fuel
pump is working and getting juice but there's no spark at the other end.
I've cleaned off corrsion at the wire that go to the starting coil which
worked for a while but now it's back and less fixable it seems. ...

Can anyone tell me how many were made with a manual gearbox?
Many thanks for looking

I read in "Business Week" this week that the pundits think that Ford
should drop its Jag division as it is a money loser.
Does this mean they would sell it, or is that the end of the marque?
Al