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itcars · 2 months

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Jaguar XJ (X308)

Image by Nick Stre || IG

#Nick Stre #jaguar #cars #classic cars #x308 #Jaguar XJ

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mckitterick · 7 months

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Changing headlight bulbs on a 2011-2019 Jaguar XJ

Jaguars have a reputation (from the bad old days) of being unreliable and difficult to repair. I'm here to tell you that conventional wisdom is wrong about the first part. But there's no reason it should be this difficult to change a lightbulb.

I mean, you have to completely remove the front fascia and bumper, and unfasten the wheelwell linings, to reach the bolts that hold the headlight assembly in place (circled in this photo after removal). And there's no way to access the sealed box where the headlight lives without removing the entire assembly.

But gosh did this need replacing - check out the difference between burned-out and new bulb.

The most challenging part is reaching behind the loosened wheelwell cover (with the grille, behind the headlight assembly power-supply) to remove some impossible-to-reach bolts without removing strips of skin (gloves are too bulky for the fiddly task).

Thar she blows: Success!

As big a job as this appears, the project only took about three hours (including studying a couple of how-to YouTube videos). Even so, that's about two and a half hours longer than it should take to change a lightbulb.

But it's worth it!

Not only is this the most beautiful and well-engineered vehicle I've ever driven, and an indescribable pleasure to be wrapped inside (can you say heated and cooled massaging seats and gorgeous burlwood all around?), its lightweight all-aluminum construction, 8-speed transmission, and direct-injection V-6 make it the most fuel-efficient, as well.

This is going to be our wedding and honeymoon trip carriage!

Perhaps the best part is that we got this delightful machine (used) for less than the original buyer paid in taxes. Ten years of depreciation and an unflattering reliability history from prior generations mean you can pick up one of these kitties for about the price of a Toyota of comparable age.

Would I recommend other non-rich folks get a modern Jaguar? Dealer prices for parts and labor make these best for do-it-yourselfers. I mean, three hours to change a lightbulb, amirite?

But if you're comfortable working on your own vehicle and have the tools to do the task (it requires some funky driver heads and a bendy ratchet), wholeheartedly yes! Replacement parts are no more expensive than for any other car if you order from Rock Auto or such.

Rich people shouldn't have all the fun.

#vehicle repair #how tos #Jaguar XJ #home mechanics #my life #my photos

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carsthatnevermadeitetc · 2 years

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Jaguar XJ Executive, 1997. Being used as part of a crazy golf course. I’m at a music festival this weekend, the sight of this makes me a little sad and feels ironic that it’s at The End of the Road festival

#Jaguar #Jaguar XJ #modified car #music festival #end of the road #end of the road festival #dorset #custom #custom car #crazy golf

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lounesdarbois · 12 days

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#Liverpool #Everton #premier league #Gwladys Street #Gwladys End #The People's Club #Goodison Park #Stanley Park #Burnley #Everton FC #EFC #Toffees #Blues #Jaguar XJ #Jaguar XJ Sovereign

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ss396chevelle1968 · 14 days

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Anikim Jones - Jaguar XJ

#Anikim Jones #jaguar xj #brunette #cars and girls #girls and cars

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en-wheelz-me · 1 year

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#jaguar #jaguar xj #xj #classic #classic car #classic cars #classic jaguars #luxury #luxurycars #british luxury #british car #history #historic

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haseeb312 · 1 year

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2018 Jaguar XE SV Project 8

5.0 L supercharged V8 engine, 600 horsepower

AED 550,000

Only 300 units made

Video: https://youtu.be/9wNkSUnzV14

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josh-dot-d · 2 years

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shine

#cars #vintage #photo #supercars #classic car #jaguar #jaguar xj

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bryan360 · 1 year

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Nice to check out this Progen T20’s “after wheel review.” However it came with a big cost if you think about purchasing. Still if you planning to get this in the future or less, then make to start off savings a “bit longer.” That’s what my suggestion, though.

Also, nice GT4 pic from Jan. 31st, 2012. These engines making way to “ROAR” at the competition. 😁