Title: Paul Novak's engine restoration and cleanup results, 1984 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas with a 4.2L Electronic Fuel Injected XK engine.
Owner: Paul M. Novak , added Sep 04 2003 07:14:34
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1200x1600 234kb(If the image has failed to load, click on it to view large version) Description: Overhead shot of my 4.2L XK-engine after cylinder head replacement , repainting or polishing all the metal, rebuilding the wire harnesses and wrapping them, and replacement of all hoses and gaskets.
1600x1200 195kb(If the image has failed to load, click on it to view large version) Description: This picture shows the right side of my 4.2L XK-engine with the new aftermarket white radiator fan, metal repainted in gloss black high temperature engine paint, new hoses, new spark plug wires, polished fuel and air rails and the rebuilt and rewrapped wire harnesses.
1600x1200 208kb(If the image has failed to load, click on it to view large version) Description: Here's the a right front view of the engine showing the repainted radiator top panel with the wrapped and rerouted wire harnesses, repainted air cleaner assembly, and the clean aluminized head shield behind the engine.
1600x1200 207kb(If the image has failed to load, click on it to view large version) Description: This is the full front view of the engine bay showing all the cleaned up metal and wiring harnesses. Note the contrast of the gloss black high temperature engine paint and the aluminum ribs on the cam covers.
1600x1200 212kb(If the image has failed to load, click on it to view large version) Description: This is a picutre of the engine bay from the left front, notice the contrast of the silver and black on the cam covers, the shined up exhaust manifold heat shield, and the cleaned up coolant tank.
1600x1200 215kb(If the image has failed to load, click on it to view large version) Description: This view of the left side of the engine show the polished air and fuel rails, the cleaned red, yellow and white plastic pieces. The lavender air rail hose is OEM part. Go figure that out.
1600x1200 205kb(If the image has failed to load, click on it to view large version) Description: The moment of truth after I pushed the car outside for the first time in 6 months. It started up the first try and ran incredibly smooth. Ignore that wet spot under the car.
1600x1200 205kb(If the image has failed to load, click on it to view large version) Description: This was the cause of some of my engine problems, a burnt #1 exhaust valve. All the exhaust valves and some of the intake valves were leaking. I think I was running on about 4 1/2 cylinders.
1600x1200 81kb(If the image has failed to load, click on it to view large version) Description: Another shot of the burnt #1 exhaust valve after removal and replacement by a local machine shop. All exhaust valves were replaced and all the seat and intake valves were refaced.
1544x964 188kb(If the image has failed to load, click on it to view large version) Description: A nice shot of my 1984 XJ6 Vanden Plas, Antelope Exterior, Doeskin Interior. Note the chrome XJS Lattice Wheels and OEM mudflaps front and rear.
1200x1600 134kb(If the image has failed to load, click on it to view large version) Description: A shot of the interior rear seating area in my 1984 XJ6 Vanden Plas. Notice the headrests (from an 1987 donor), the reading lamp and the beautiful burl wood trim. The leather has been treated with Leatherique and is in superb shape.
1600x1200 190kb(If the image has failed to load, click on it to view large version) Description: Thank goodness for my "reliable daily driver" during the six month engine bay restoration period. This is "my other Jaguar", a 1969 E-Type Fixed Head Coupe, British Racing Green of course!!!
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