[Direct 6 or V8 is your choice] Jaguar XJR (X300 series) Surprising high -performance British version Classic Guide Part 2

The V8 engine pays attention to the internal resin parts

The in -line 6 -cylinder engine called AJ16 type in the X300 series Jaguar XJR is quite robust.However, the V8 engine that appeared in the second half initially had some weaknesses.Measures are not impossible.

Using gasoline, which has a lot of sulfur components, damage the bore liner of Nicashil alloy.Repair is expensive, but many should have been replaced with steel bore liners during the warranty period.In recent years, there are few sulfur components, and the same bug is unlikely to occur.

At the same time, the V8 engine uses a plastic impeller (feather car) in the water pump, and is often damaged.If you haven't replaced it yet, you want to make it a new thing.

The timing chain and tensioner are also made of plastic, causing catastrophic damage when damaged.You can check the state by removing the cam cover.It would be safer to replace it in prevention.If you solve these, you can enjoy the V8 engine with confidence.

There are only 102 X300 XJR manufacturing with ZF MT.MT was not prepared in the late X308 type.In order to extend the life of AT, fluid and filter replacement are required.I would like to check in advance if there is no darkening or burnt smell of fluid.

AT may also break down due to electronic defects.We also recommend regular exchanges for differential fluids.

When purchasing a used car, I would like to assume the cost of replacing all oils and fats and the subframe and suspension bush.If you replace the damper and ball joint as needed, the feeling of the car will be renewed.

The brake basically works wonderfully.The V8 engine version is more powerful, but the direct 6 is enough.

Points that are prone to malfunction

engine

All aluminum AJ16 type, in -line 6 -cylinder engine is 24 valves and is almost troublesome.After 160,000 km, be careful of the rattling of the timing chain.If you keep it properly, you can afford around 320,000 km.

The V8 engine is more powerful than direct 6, but in addition to the timing chain tensioner, the water pump and thermostat are weak.

Eaton superchargers support the high performance of XJR.The oil change of the supercharger itself is required, but may be overlooked.I want to check the exchange history.

Driving system

The previous type X300 is a GM transmission, and the late X308 is made by Mercedes -Benz.Although it is a completely sealed unit, I want to replace fluid and filter regularly.MT can be selected for the X300 type, but it is unusual.

If the transmission fluid is black or burnt, a sign of the rebuilding season.The noise from the differential is not a serious problem, but it can be cured by fluid exchange.

suspension

Bush, shock absorber, and subframe mount rubber in each suspension are easily deteriorated.I want to make sure that aluminum parts are not damaged by corrosion or collision.

body

Rust points are rusted in the side sill, the rear end of the front fender, in the rear wheel arch, each pillar, front subframe and mount, the lower part of the rubber at the bottom of the front glass.

Interior and electrical system

The interior of the X300 series is based on senior XJ40 series.It is updated in the late model.I would like to observe if the seat wear, the lining of the ceiling, and the deterioration of the wood panel.

Electronic control is complicated, and it takes time to make problems.I want to make sure that everything works normally and the warning light disappears after the engine starts.

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