Category: Jaguar Bits

Does this sound familiar? You’re cruising down the road, enjoying a nice drive, when suddenly, SPLASH! A tidal wave of water hits your feet as you make a turn. Did you accidentally drive through a car wash without noticing? Nope, that’s the classic case of a drain tube blockage. What’s Happening? Your car’s A/C system […]

There is a drain pan inside the dash that catches the a/c condensation and drains it out through the floor of the car. Over time, the drain hoses will clog with dirt and general crud and won’t allow the condensation to drain. This is when you hear water running back and forth inside your dash […]

When it comes to purchasing parts for your Jaguar, one of the most common dilemmas is choosing between less expensive aftermarket parts and pricier OEM parts. Let’s dive into the technical differences and help you make an informed decision. Understanding OEM vs. Aftermarket Parts OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Parts: Definition: OEM parts are made by […]

The universal joints on your Jag transmit power from the engine to the wheels while allowing the suspension and the engine to move about in their mountings. Movement of metal parts implies that something has to be greased to prevent failure. U-joints are no exception. Failure to properly (and regularly) grease u-joints will lead to […]

There is a specified height for each end of your car. The ride height and the method for determining the ride height are both specified in the factory service manual. As our cars begin to age, the strength and resilience of the suspension springs will fade, and the car will gradually settle lower and lower. […]

If your 1988-1994 XJ6 A/C control panel does not power on and the blower motors do not work at all you will either need to replace the microswitch inside the panel or the control panel itself. Take the A/C panel out, using the instructions in the service manual, and replace the microswitch, in some cases, […]

Heater core problems have started to sprout up again with the cooler weather. When a heater core fails, the typical symptoms are small patches of fog (that don’t evaporate easily) on the windshield just above the defroster vents, and a sweet smell in the air. The sweet smell is the antifreeze escaping through pinhole leaks […]

We don’t sell windshields. Ever. They are too heavy and too fragile to ship safely. So where should you get windshields? Not at the dealer! Usually we drive the "original equipment only" theme pretty hard, but this is one area where you can get an aftermarket part that’s just as good as the OEM part […]

Jaguar engine cooling fans have a nasty habit of breaking. I’m talking about the big plastic fan blade at the front of the engine. The typical scenario is that the fan clutch will seize, causing the plastic fan to spin at full engine speed. This puts a lot of stress on the plastic fan, which […]

The Series III XJ6 and the XJS both have a reputation for being "easily combustible." The typical cause of engine fires is a leaking or ruptured fuel injector hose or fuel supply line. On the Series III, there are two places that you’ll want to check periodically. The first place is the fuel injector hose […]