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This is a file for you to
print out and bring with you if you go to look at a used XJ40,
hope it helps !
PS, this kinda is XJ40-Specific, so I'm not gonna ask
for obvious stuff, like "does it have arking dings, etc.."
Checklist for
Examining any Used XJ40.
Front of Vehicle:
Check for rust below
bottom of Radiator_______ Front Rocker panels______ Front lip of hood
________
Check Lights, Grille,
Bumers for damage__________Check that VIN Tags are on hood and front
fenders.________
If 3.6L Check for head gasket
oil leak by distributor__________
Check hoses and belts
for condition________
Pull a spark plug wire out
and check for the tip being covered in oil_________
Check to see if self-levelling
susension has been converted to normal (Look for a plugged fitting at
the rear of the "Girling" valve body on the right side of
the engine compartment________
Check the fan clutch______
Start the engine, check for leaks, smoke or hissing sounds indicating
vacuum leaks__________
Check the front wheel bearings
for play_________ Check the steering for moans________ Check the front
subframe for rust________
Check the front shocks____________
Squeeze the boots of the power steering rack for leaks (filled with
fluid)______
Look under the car for
obvious leaks_____________
Check the levels of
all fluids, checking the AT fluid for a burnt smell________
Center of the car:
Check for rust on the
rocker panels (sills)________ Check the doors___________
Does headliner sag?______
Is wood dark and uncracked?_______How is the leather?_______Carpets
in nice shape?_________
Check for operation:
Power: Windows____________Locks______________Seats____________Sunroof__________Mirrors______
Do interior lights work?_________
Check condition of dash____________
What about the A/C?
Does it blow out of the center vents? _________________________
Work as it ought to
otherwise??_____________________
Rear of the car :
Check tail-lights for cracks________
Check trunk and fuel flap for proper operation______
Check release for trunk in
glovebox_________ Check for leaks in trunk_____ Jack and tools there?_____
Spare OK ? __________
Does rear end sag?_________
TEST-DRIVE:
Did it start easily?________
Does it idle smoothly?____________
Do all of the warning
lights go out?________ What about Bulb Failure, ABS and Brake pressure?__________
Does it take off smoothly?_______Any
whine from the rear end?_________
What about the shocks?
Does it feel like it needs rear shocks?_________ Does it vibrate or
pull?_______
When you let off the
gas at medium (30-50mph) speeds, does it vibrate?__________
Get the car to 33mph
or so. Kick the throttle to the floor. Even a 3.6L Low-Compression should
go into kickdown and accelerate quite strongly up to 50-55mph or so.
Does this car?__________
Hit the brakes kinda hard,
does it pull?_________Does it vibrate?_________ Does it make horrid
noises?___________
How does it seem to
track?________ How does it ride?___________ Is it quiet?__________Any
whining noises?__________
Tires:
205-70VR15 (87-92) ________
(215-65VR15 permissible)
225-65ZR15 P4000E (93)_______
225-60ZR16 (94+)_______
255-45ZR17 (95+ XJR)_____
Correct size and speed
rating?__________ Hope they're not from Pep Boys!!
GENERAL:
Overall condition of
car______________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Passport to Service complete?____
If not, does it have service
records?__________ Where?________________
Why is owner selling?___________
Now, if you like the car,
and it checks out so far, now you're ready to take it to a JAGUAR MECHANIC,
that is FAMILIAR WITH XJ40s !
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