NorthernMonkey Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Yes folks. Following a period of thinning out the fleet and fixing the ones that are left, it’s now time to set off in the middle of the night to collect another folly. Actually quite looking forward to this one. It has the potential to be a complete money pit but my gut feeling (and having dealt with the seller several times before) is all good. Still stupidly early though….stay tuned. Dave_Q, Jenson Velcro, Tickman and 27 others 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 Now a hour in and daylight has arrived so it’s time for breakfast! Shite Ron, Saabnut, Fat_Pirate and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 The first destination is around 1hr30 away so everything is currently going to plan The Moog, Tickman, chaseracer and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gadgetgricey Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Good luck and hope all goes to plan. NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 May your alternators stay rectified. Sounds like a long-ish trip, and I note you've not mentioned defaecation yet. I think it's a 1989 Reliant Scimitar NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, grogee said: May your alternators stay rectified. Sounds like a long-ish trip, and I note you've not mentioned defaecation yet. I think it's a 1989 Reliant Scimitar It’s longish, but not ridiculously so. It’s not a Scimitar but it does have one or two bits in common, including the royal connection…. As to the other collection thread feature, that was dealt with at Tim Hortons along with breakfast. grogee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 One for the spotted thread dome, eddyramrod, Shite Ron and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 mancunian area? (it wouldnt be the bradford one lol) how far south are you going royal connection its an aston martin? NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 10 minutes ago, hairnet said: mancunian area? (it wouldnt be the bradford one lol) how far south are you going royal connection its an aston martin? I wish. This is definitely (very) low cost, (moderately) high liability. Currently in Lincoln waiting for this to be rebuilt… There appears to be only one locksmith in the uk who’s prepared to rebuild these barrels at a sensible cost and luckily, he’s 15 minutes off our planned route for today so it seemed prudent to kill two birds etc etc Once that’s done, it’s exactly 100 miles to our vehicular pick up. Matty, Tickman, LightBulbFun and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 Currently stopped for a quick pee break…should be at ground zero in the next 30 mins. This will bring this particular manufacturer count in my possession to three with a combined cylinder count of 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Some sort of bmw? NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 The z3 (6) / maybe a diesel of some kind (4) and you are getting a 7 series with 12 cylinders - 22 cylinders thats my guess anyway NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 27 minutes ago, HMC said: The z3 (6) / maybe a diesel of some kind (4) and you are getting a 7 series with 12 cylinders - 22 cylinders thats my guess anyway Almost but not quite. Collection has occurred…about to commence homeward journey with firm suspension… Bren, privatewire, Cavcraft and 28 others 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 The manufacturer is JLR, the cylinder count consisting of a V8 L322, a V6 X350 and now a V8 X350… 🤔😳 Jerzy Woking, Split_Pin, Cavcraft and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 #wouldratherwalkthanhavelessthanfourcylinders X350 is one of my favourites. I am a big fan. I hope it wafts you home in comfort and reliability, while the radio whispers sweet nothings into your thigh. NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 Ooh, that looks class. NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 That does look nice. I do need to have experienced a Jaaaag soon. eddyramrod and NorthernMonkey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted October 8, 2022 Share Posted October 8, 2022 5 hours ago, NorthernMonkey said: Almost but not quite. Collection has occurred…about to commence homeward journey with firm suspension… phwoar.. tasty NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 And back home. A massive thank you to Jamie for flogging this to me for £not much at all, especially considering he failed to mention all the bits in the boot to rebuild the front suspension at some point along with replacements for all the broken bits and the full set of five 20” BBS split rims, all with practically brand new Uniroyal Rainsport5 tyres that in their own right are probably worth more than the asking price. TL:DR Highly recommended seller 👍👍 dome, sdkrc, mitsisigma01 and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 8, 2022 Author Share Posted October 8, 2022 I should also mention the quite frankly ridiculous fuel consumption of this thing. Claire was driving her C70 D5 sport and we both stuck to 65-70mph all the way back due to the firm suspension on the XJ8. Now, bearing in mind petrol is a good 15p/litre than diesel, the Volvo averaged 42.4mpg from Cambridge back up to the frozen north and the Jag did 36.5mpg. If anyone wishes to do the exact maths, crack on but I don’t reckon there’s much in it! sdkrc, Split_Pin and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 Back to the workshop today. Got all the paying stuff out of the way so time to have a look under the new toy. Brand new 20” Uniroyal Rainsport 5s all round? That’ll do… Broken fog light? That was in the original ad, although no mention was made of the brand new replacement in the back. Now for the elephant in the room…the lack of suspension at the front. Nearside? That looks ok… Let’s have a look at the offside. Ah. Right. That may* be a bit beyond a roadside repair…. 😳😂😂 gadgetgricey, The Moog, dome and 7 others 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 It is a lovely thing though. A few odds and ends to sort here and there but a 300+ hp V8 that’ll do over 35mpg on a decent run? That sounds like a bit of ok. The Moog, sdkrc, Broadsword and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Fucking yessss! What a purchase. Big fan of these jags. I really liked the 3.6 one I had. It seems like there are almost no downsides to owning the 4.2 over the 3.0 or the 3.6. more power, minimal drop in mpg. Doesn't even seem like there's much different in the way of maintenance/reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 I concur. Bar a little bit of bubbling on the edge of the boot lid underneath the paint and the scratch on the offside rear door/arch, there’s not a mark on it. Absolutely no rust underneath and the engine and box are as dry as anything. Well happy with it! eddyramrod, Shite Ron, The Moog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 Found the remains of the alloy shield that protects the airbag from stray debris etc. Bet that made an interesting pop… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Great colour! I found the current @eddyramrod xj8 3.5 to be surprising good on fuel as well- on a long run it would do high 30s on the motorway all day long. eddyramrod and NorthernMonkey 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 I never know when to stop. Replacement shock ready to fit… And fitted… Resulting in this… And also no fault codes or error messages… Just got to decide which wheels to go with now…can’t make my mind up between the 19” five spokes and the 20” BBS. Thoughts? Dyslexic Viking, Popsicle, The Moog and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdkrc Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 BBS every time NorthernMonkey and mercedade 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Very, very well bought that man. I really want to try the 4.2 now, especially hearing they don't drink that much fuel. I've had a 3.0 V6 and 3.6 V8 X350, both were excellent. By the way stick with the BBS wheels and put on a mesh grille. The SE grille looks sillly, with the sport grille the car will look stunning!! NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 300bhp and 35mpg, ultimate waft and no rust sounds like my dream car! 5 spokes for me, they look easy to keep /stay clean as well. NorthernMonkey and Carl1981 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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