Future Plans for my Daily Driver XJ6 - Daily Driving a Classic Season 2 Finale 

When I bought my XJ6 C in 1987 I did the following (it was in excellent physical shape as it had been garaged since the day it was deliverd in in 1975) - (1) Change the ignition points and coil for a Sparkrite Contactless System and heavy duty coil - to this day I've NEVER had a failure to start or running problem. (2) Fuel pumps for Solid State pumps - as number 1. (3) Sent the carbs away to get rebuilt - as number 1. (4) Made an electrical bypass cut off for the AED when the engine warms up - same as 1. (5) Changed the oil pressure sender unit for a racing sender unit that 3 times more accurate - same as 1 plus I get oil pressure readings that are accurate. (6) Changed to an aluminium radiator which is better for summer running - same as 1. (7) Had the exhaust manifold 'Ceramic' coated which eliminated 70% of the under bonnet heat build up in the summer. (8) Got a qualified car electrician to reroute the external fuses from the 'Flitch' panel (bloody stupid place to put fuses - right infront to get wet and corroded) to inside the car in the drivers side foot well - same as 1. (9) Also moved the battery to the boot - same as 1. (10) Got a Kenlowe radiator fan and reinstated the fan shroud that had be n missing (these were designed for a very good reason and should not be taken off) - same as 1 (11) Had the head re engineered for unleaded ( as I live in the UK) in 2000 - same as 1. (12) Use waterless Coolant instead of anti freeze - same as 1. (13) Re routed the engine bay wiring to get it away from the exhaust manifold and wet and had it sleeved in protective non flammable and waterproof sleeving - same as 1. (14) Did the same as 13 for the rear lights wiring - same as 1. (15) Had a full SS system put in from the exhaust down pipe - still going strong. (16) K & N air filter - it really does make a difference. ALL this was done in the first 2 years of ownership. What's the point of having a car that you can apply permanent lasting fixes to but, you don't?. Seriously my friend instead of buying one Jag after another and then spend pennies on keeping them just about running - Why didn't you just buy a couple that you truly desired and then you'd have the cash to fix them properly as I did to mine and if you then wished you could sell one of them at a great profit to fund your next project. It's no good having a stable if these cars hanging around and just about barely hanging onto to' 'Life'. Think and buy wisely - that way you can get the best from them and not have to worry about endless break downs - just a thought from a fellow Jaaaaaag owner. ❤❤

Thank goodness you always drive with your mechanic (yourself) so you can fix problems as they arise on roads far and wide. Love the XJ

When I had that problem with the brakes on my XJS, all that was needed was to replace the hoses between the master cylinder and the remote reservoir. They were leaking. I don’t expect that you will have the same problem, or that you need my advice, but I offer it for what it is worth. When the weather is like that, there’s no nicer place to be than behind the wheel of my Jag. It makes every journey special.

I'm a Brit. So cool to find out that some dude from across the pond is enjoying a classic UK car. And knows how to fix it. Enjoy our quirks. Subbed.

12:26 "knock on wood, and there's a lot in here" and a wry smile comes over Adam's face....................It's Jag !

Thank you for your work and sightseeing videos.

Brakes before dribbles! (Chewing through a main coolant hose is a fairlyhigh priority item, though.)

You have a good list of repairs to complete!

Love how you've looked after this car, really great. (Wish steering wheel was original but hey, horses for courses). Interesting driving xj6 in snow if I recall correctly - quite scary. Nice way for your children to get to school - in the most comfortable and beautiful car ever built. You'll always be fighting against British Leyland dubious quality.

Great vid Adam great to see you out in jag again lots interesting vids coming up all the best donny

Great update

Season three sounds great. Hopefully you'll get to see some sunshine soon

Have a great 2023! I'm currently adding to my XJ40 an illuminated push button for my electric fan, so that I can see when it is on or off, and manually turn it on in case of failure of my temperature controller. With the fuel price, it has really been worth it. Bonus is that I can now hear the engine and not just wind noise from the fan.

"Some say he's a glutten for punishment but we all know him as ..." Adam ...... Living with a classic !" Happy New Year Adam .

If I had an invention with which I could save humanity, I would ask for the restart of the production of the Jaguar XJ 2 and 3 series in return.

Rain is much better than snow. Our weather was brutal cold and now mid 40's F in Chicago area. Now to get back to my XJS, like your Fathers car. 👍

Sounds like you have all those little issues that can easily become major if not attended to. The hose rubbing could be a big problem if it goes on a main road let alone the brake thing. Good to see you out in the car though. Happy New year all.

I replaced the brake booster on my XJ6, but the replacement I received was slightly larger and interfered with the hood closing--something to look out for.

You don't realize how old you are until someone describes a car sold when you were in high school "a classic". 👴😄

Series 2 XJ6 is the best looking XJ

i just bought a 1990 daimler 4.0 225000km for 1900$ Had a Check Engine Light which i fixed and its grogeous to drive. just need to fix the hood paint in the future. Now i got a question: each time i apply the brake, a little red exclamation mark appears on the dashboard. theres also a red ring around it. Whats that? is that normal? Braking seems fine for me, maybe it needs a bleed but it stops alright imo.