RE: Information needed on XJ6 valve seals

[JISBELLJR@mail.utexas.edu (Jim Isbell)]

>I will have to get back to you on this one. 
>
>I had better learn what it is I have before bothering you guys in the
>future. Stupid, I sure hope not. Immature, well I think thats a given.

Not at all. there are no stupid questions, just stupid answers.  I hope I
didnt startle you.  My answer may have been a little stupid.

But... I think those mechanics gave you stupid answers.  Especialy the one
that wanted to replace the engine if the rings were bad.  The engine is
worth about $3000 if its a Jag engine and the cost of rings is far below
that unless its a chevy mechanic that doesnt know what he is doing, then the
cost can be astronomical.

I would sugest you take the car to a certified Jaguar mechanic, maybe not
the dealer though if you are short on funds.  Most mechanics dont know beans
about Jaguars.  The Jag is a whole new breed.

When I mentioned "Lump", that is what we call a Jaguar that has been
neutered by putting a cheny engine in it,

If you have a 6 cyl engine its most likely Jaguar, if you have a V8, its
definately NOT Jaguar, ita a Lump.
                                                                            
         JIM I.

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"Life is tough.  Its tougher if you're stupid"  J.Wayne
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1970 XKE 2+2
1974 Bricklin
1978 Roberts 44' steel ketch, "Millennium Falcon"
         "Its the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs."
Han Solo
1979 Lola T540 Formula Atlantic
1985 XJS
1985 XJ6

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