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Our 1978 Jaguar XJ barn find has developed a major engine problem, and it’s time to find out exactly what’s going on! In this episode of UPbuild Garage, we take the plunge and pull the Jaguar engine out. With low oil pressure, a worrying bottom-end noise and poor running, we strip the car down and get the engine onto the stand ready for investigation. 🔧 In this video: • Removing the engine from our 1978 Jaguar XJ • Investigating the oil pressure problem • Preparing the engine for a full inspection • Planning the next stage of this classic Jaguar restoration If you love classic Jaguars, Jaguar XJ restoration, barn finds, engine rebuilds and DIY classic car projects, make sure you subscribe to UPbuild Garage and follow the Jaguar’s journey. 👍 Like the video, leave a comment and let us know what you think has gone wrong with the engine! —PATROEN— Become a Patreon and Support Our Channel: Early Access and Bonus Content If you would like to help support us you can do this by becoming a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/UPbuild Checkout Our Other Videos Below: https://youtu.be/GhMwvWpNN9Y?is=Huhfauqj7exIyYXS https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE04nF6RY_VFTTfQ5drDLXAC3hx9jLQ4X&si=GktajghoAC96Fza8 https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE04nF6RY_VGYLsRXFoIPO3P3MZaqfCmj&si=bABIbcecIOGsyPXV #JaguarXJ #ClassicJaguar #BarnFind #JaguarRestoration #EngineRebuild #ClassicCar #UpBuildGarage :::

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The Jaguar XJ is a series of mid-size/full-size luxury cars produced by British automobile manufacturer Jaguar Cars (becoming Jaguar Land Rover in 2013) from 1968 to 2019. It was produced across four basic platform generations (debuting in 1968, 1986, 2003, and 2009) with various updated derivatives of each. From 1970, it was Jaguar's flagship four-door model. The original model was the last Jaguar saloon to have been designed under the leadership of Sir William Lyons, the company's founder, and...

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