Think you may have lost a smidge of time with your gearchanges in general, Yes i know you missed a gear but the other changes sounded like you were putting the power on before the clutch was fully engaged hence the slight 'Clutch slip' on changing up, Just my observation, Nice to see someone ragging a MK2 and not driving it like a pussy! I drive mine exactly the way you drive yours bud, Thats what they were built for!
You're right about putting power on a bit early, although there is a clutch slippage issue anyway. probably the old favourite: oil getting past rear crank seal and dripping into clutch.
Not much driving of the old tart at the moment, as need a new battery (£175, ouch!) and some rough running issues to sort. But hopefully driving like a 60's gangster before June!
You have sharp ears my friend. It's a common problem, as the Jag engine is notoriously prone to oil leaks. These drips of oil always seem to make their way to the bottom rear of engine and then drip onto bell housing front with a few making their way onto clutch.
Yes, you wouldn't believe I drive a manual gearbox car every day of the week, would you? Maybe just the excitement and nervousness of being on the strip put me off my stride a bit. Well, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
Unfortunately, not quite. During final run managed to lift some crud off the inside of crankshaft oil gallery,(machine shop hadn't cleaned it properly) resulting in wiped main bearing and a couple of big end bearings as well. So it was engine out and full rebuild again, a couple of thousand pounds I really could have done without having to spend!
Lovely. Your Jag must be well put together because it didn't break and looked to be running true and stable at high speed. I'm sure there are many old ones out there that wouldn't!
Nice but no match for a Lancia Auralia my late farther worked on both and I know the Jag Six very well the Lancia when played with is a lot quicker and the original Box is more than good enough but then again it was three times the price ten years earlier!!!
Had the incredible luck to drive one of these babies from Exeter to Glasgow in the winter of 1985. Being Dutch it took some time to get used to shifting gear with my left hand. Couldn't believ this car was 23 yrs old back then. It drove far better than my own 2 year old Toyota Carina. Gearbox was a bit temperamental (cracky and wining) and steering somewhat heavy, but for the rest, one of the nicest cars I ever drove..
I have got a very good hint for you to keeping the nice old DOHC Engine in good shape with todays ultra dry eco fuels: Use 1:100 API TC two stroke oil / fuel mix as regular driving fuel, that keeps the old fuel-system gaskets, rubber parts, alloy parts etc... and cast iron metal surfaces of those vintage engines in excellent shape...and it also lubricates the valves and upper piston regions. Most Porsche vintage owners in Germany do so :) Also keeps carbs and tank clean and rustfree
beautiful car. Love the sound of that engine.
LukeSidler2005 1 month ago
Lovely Jag Mate,
Think you may have lost a smidge of time with your gearchanges in general, Yes i know you missed a gear but the other changes sounded like you were putting the power on before the clutch was fully engaged hence the slight 'Clutch slip' on changing up, Just my observation, Nice to see someone ragging a MK2 and not driving it like a pussy! I drive mine exactly the way you drive yours bud, Thats what they were built for!
r33sky1 9 months ago
You're right about putting power on a bit early, although there is a clutch slippage issue anyway. probably the old favourite: oil getting past rear crank seal and dripping into clutch.
Not much driving of the old tart at the moment, as need a new battery (£175, ouch!) and some rough running issues to sort. But hopefully driving like a 60's gangster before June!
struck2soon 9 months ago
You're on the right track: custom made 18-gauge stainless steel with 2" bore. Don't know if I go any faster, but it sounds like I am!
struck2soon 11 months ago
Nice exhaust note, do I detect Burgess straight through silencers?
speedtwin007 11 months ago
You have sharp ears my friend. It's a common problem, as the Jag engine is notoriously prone to oil leaks. These drips of oil always seem to make their way to the bottom rear of engine and then drip onto bell housing front with a few making their way onto clutch.
struck2soon 1 year ago
Great video - lovely car. It sounds a little like the clutch is slipping a little bit? Is that true?
Skvambi 1 year ago
Yes, you wouldn't believe I drive a manual gearbox car every day of the week, would you? Maybe just the excitement and nervousness of being on the strip put me off my stride a bit. Well, that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!
struck2soon 1 year ago
learn shifting!^^
but nice car and nice vid!
wurzelsepp678 1 year ago
Unfortunately, not quite. During final run managed to lift some crud off the inside of crankshaft oil gallery,(machine shop hadn't cleaned it properly) resulting in wiped main bearing and a couple of big end bearings as well. So it was engine out and full rebuild again, a couple of thousand pounds I really could have done without having to spend!
struck2soon 1 year ago
Lovely. Your Jag must be well put together because it didn't break and looked to be running true and stable at high speed. I'm sure there are many old ones out there that wouldn't!
rx6180 1 year ago
Lovely car and a nicely put together video.
spartacusvikinga 1 year ago
Thanks spartacus, glad someone is enjoying it!
struck2soon 1 year ago
Nice but no match for a Lancia Auralia my late farther worked on both and I know the Jag Six very well the Lancia when played with is a lot quicker and the original Box is more than good enough but then again it was three times the price ten years earlier!!!
burnley5960 1 year ago
Had the incredible luck to drive one of these babies from Exeter to Glasgow in the winter of 1985. Being Dutch it took some time to get used to shifting gear with my left hand. Couldn't believ this car was 23 yrs old back then. It drove far better than my own 2 year old Toyota Carina. Gearbox was a bit temperamental (cracky and wining) and steering somewhat heavy, but for the rest, one of the nicest cars I ever drove..
helmuthoorn 1 year ago
I have got a very good hint for you to keeping the nice old DOHC Engine in good shape with todays ultra dry eco fuels: Use 1:100 API TC two stroke oil / fuel mix as regular driving fuel, that keeps the old fuel-system gaskets, rubber parts, alloy parts etc... and cast iron metal surfaces of those vintage engines in excellent shape...and it also lubricates the valves and upper piston regions. Most Porsche vintage owners in Germany do so :) Also keeps carbs and tank clean and rustfree
Schlipperschlopper 1 year ago
What about the extra smoke? Surely it must smell like chainsaw driving past!
struck2soon 1 year ago
Jaguar,i was very fortunate when i was young to have a uncle,who owned a Jag, the noise,wood leather,speed over 100..Awesome days..Classic icon..
SpeedTriple59 1 year ago
@SpeedTriple59 The awesome repair bills...classic!
struck2soon 1 year ago
One day i will own a 3.8 MOD. Untill then ill just watch this video and drool!
Nice to see a mk2 being properly used :-)
slammed66 2 years ago
Just to clarify, I'm running a 5-speed gearbox, (Toyota Supra) so no real excuses for the crap gear-change!
struck2soon 1 year ago
Fills me with unquenchable lust
1fornone 2 years ago
1:45-1:50 that noise...
1275hoppy 2 years ago
Yes, it's almost worth putting up with the crap that goes with Jag-ownership just to hear that growl!
struck2soon 2 years ago
Once of the most beautiful cars ever made....a Mk.2 with CWW's.
BillDFC 2 years ago 2
Your car looks and sounds awesome!
BTW I miss 3rd like that all the time (that old Moss gearbox mmm.....)
lsprime 2 years ago 3
I would love to be able to use that as an excuse, but I actually have a Toyota 5-speed 'box in the car, so original insult still applies...
struck2soon 2 years ago