Even if I do not post a lot, I own one of these.
Check the rear suspension. It is a self levelling unit and should give, on =
65 profile tires, the best ride on earth, in case it does not suspect a bro=
ken system.
In that case you need to tear it out and put a standard unit with top range=
bilstein or boge dampers, very easy to do with the Jaguar kit. The ride wi=
ll never be the same as on a perfect SLS system. Believe me I got the best =
of the best bilstein dampers and it is just not the same.
Tires are the other issue. Does it have the 220/65 TD tires, then expect a =
change to 15 or 16 inch wheels or pay 400 =80 a tire for quality Dunlop rep=
lacements. As much as I loved the wallowy ride on the TD’s, I swapped to 16=
inch rims. I regret, 15 inch match better the Sovereing nature, for my tas=
te.=20
Rust rust rust. Everywhere. Check everything and in case you buy it dismant=
le doord and inner front wings and get everything cleaned of debris or it w=
ill rust.
Engine and gearbox are wonderful. In case it is the car without catalyst it=
is everybit as fast as a latter catalyst 4 litre and will do 9 litres to 1=
00 driven carefully. Coolant should be changed every 2 years, it’s an all =
aluminum engine so this is a MUST.
Check for leaks of green hydraulic fluid on the front left area of the engi=
ne bay.
Start the car 1 minute. Stop it. Put the key in second position but do not =
start the engine. Pump the brake pedal, in an alarm appears before 10 pumps=
, the accumulator sphere of the hydraulic system must be changed. 350 Euro =
plus fitting.
Check the interior. It’s bullet proof, so in case it’s rotten, suspect a ro=
ugh life.
Drive it. Noise level should be very low. Bearings make a rumbling most not=
iceable between 80 to 100 Km/h before wind noise takes over. If bad they ar=
e easy to replace. Differential bearings are equally replaceable.
ABS brakes are excellent in case they work. Easy to solve but a nightmare t=
o detect electric problems are the main issue here.
Steering racks may go, a little play on the straight ahead is quite normal.
Check that all electric things work. The AC system is difficult to test. If=
it cools, the rest can be solved with a little dismantling and little mon=
ex. In case it does not cool it will usually be an empty system of stuck fl=
aps.
Parts are not a problem at all, provided you do not mind ordering abroad.
I love these early cars.
Best regards
Lluis> To: xj40@jag-lovers.org
Subject: [xj40] Things to check-out before buying a 87 Sovereign 3.6
From: utku.gulcek@yahoo.com.tr
Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2008 15:03:52 +0200
Hello everybody,
There is a 87 Sovereign 3.6 in good condition. And the owner have
set a low price for the car. I am interested in buying this
beatiful car and really wonder If I should. Some people here
dealing with spare parts and services in Turkey recommends me to
stay away from her. Unfortunately I can’t get her out of my mind.
So at this point I stand, I need some information on the things I
should do to see if the car is in proper condition to drive many
more kilometers. Also I need objective opininons and facts about
this series.
Thanks in advance.
XJ40 Sovereign 3.6
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