1985 Jaguar XJS

Coupe

5.3L 5343CC V12 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated

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I bought this car from Texas. It is rust free and I had it painted 5 or 6 years ago. It pretty much sits in my garage except for an occasional 1/2 drive. Today I was showing it to a potential buyer and the engine started making a loud ticking noise. With a stethoscope it is loudest at the right hand cylinder head. I am sure this is the dropped valve seat. I do have a pair of heads and a tool to remove the heads. I bought these things years ago just in case. Guess it was a good thing I bought these. I have no time for a few months to work on this. So I decided if I can get my reserve I would just let the car go. If not, I will repair it over the winter and sell it in the spring. Here is what I can remember doing. Ask me about anything else. Water pumpElectric fans from V12sReplace A/C compresser and hosesConvert A/C to R134aBeltsHosesFuel line hosesfuel line hose in trunk(boot)Coat tank while out of car with sealerReplace fuel pumpJohn's cars GM alternator kit700R4 transmission conversion from John's cars and Bowtie OverdriveMaster CylinderRecovered HeadlinerRe-dyed leather interiorRe-dyed wool carpetinstalled dyna mat type sound deadener/insulationIpod capable stereoNew injector harnessPainted 5-6 yrs ago There may be more. I will add if I think of it. I will not take PayPal because of the fees. Money order or bank check please. I expect payment within 7 days of the end of the auction. If you do pay with a personal check it has to clear before the car leaves my garage. I do not have a trailer or way to transport the vehicle. Transportation is up to you. It does run and drive but because of the noise I would not take a chance on major engine damage if the valve seat breaks. It does drive enough to be loaded onto a truck. My zip code is 06076.