My CHEAP Jaguar Runs Amazing After Doing A MEGA Tune Up

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Жыл бұрын

Last week I thought 2003 Jag S-Type powered by the 3.0 Duratec, with a 5 speed manual was the best car to work on. The engine bay had some clever engineering in it and everything could be repaired in minutes. Then I had to take the upper intake manifold off, I've done plenty of worse jobs but it wasn't easy in the slightest. As I kept tearing down the engine I found another massive problem, and this one is NOT easy to solve.
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@ImGdiddy Жыл бұрын

The Jaguar is really coming around. The “super” tune did wonders to put the growl back into the cat. It might seem petty, but the crusty looking steering wheel would drive me nuts. It can be dyed back to look new because a detailer at my Lexus dealer redid mine perfectly. Really made a difference.

@renrut1613 Жыл бұрын

Loving this rebuild series nice to see you take it back to perfection. Well done.

@MrMattDat Жыл бұрын

Got to agree with the others, this is a great rebuild and it is awesome to see you bring this Jag back!!

@Ebanuelos Жыл бұрын

Spark plug risers on the o2 sensors do miracles for Jaguars when they have Catalyst codes. Definitely worth a try on this one

@phillipclaridge3112 Жыл бұрын

The S-Type is a great car, I had one for many years and loved every moment with it - should have kept it

@lensmith8242 Жыл бұрын

you should replace the timing chain guides they’re a ticking time bomb aka brittle don’t ruin the engine

@hungryhungryhummer Жыл бұрын

The car just isn’t worth enough to do it. If it was low miles and good condition maybe, but it just doesn’t make sense

@TwoDollarGararge Жыл бұрын

He never does that stuff even when it's seems like it would be really convenient like the engine is out he just does what is needed and if it doesn't go bad on him that's the next guy's problem

@nicholasvinen Жыл бұрын

I think it's because if you do all the "while I'm in there" jobs you basically end up rebuilding the whole engine. You have to stop somewhere.

@warummussmeinnameangegeben6502 Жыл бұрын

Please fix the timing chain guide - I know it's a pain, but leaving it would be bad

@chrispy3866 Жыл бұрын

Well done. Glad you are sticking with it. Can’t wait for the suspension video. One last thing. Please address the hideous steering wheel!

@katmarie146 Жыл бұрын

Im glad to see someone finally making videos on these!

@RealRickCox Жыл бұрын

Looks like you've got the Jag sorted.... now it's time to see how much you can flip it for! :D

@NZotyoka81 Жыл бұрын

I’m soooo excited to see the Jaaag getting better. I spent over $10k onto mine to bring it back although it wasn’t in such a bad shape like yours. I figured out later mine was a kind of flip car. Dealers bought it than sold it within a short amount of time so it wasn’t even driven a lot i had only 99k miles on it and the car was like 12 years old when i got it. Mine had a 6 spd auto and it was very fast and smooth. The 3.0 v6 is not 0-60mph champion but it can surprise you when you on the highway and stepping onto the gas at 60mph. The mechanical parts are bullet proof unlike the electrical parts. It can be very annoying cause the check engine light is on for everything. Dispite all the issues what i had I freaking miss mine. Maybe one day I will get another one.

@wkeithtexas Жыл бұрын

Great wrenching. I love these top to bottom repair series.

@davidcook21 Жыл бұрын

Nice! This is my favorite type of content on this channel.

@gabeperkins9660 Жыл бұрын

Dig these videos. Bring cars like this back. Appreciate the grind

@grantling4408 Жыл бұрын

Great video well presented. I’ve got a 3.0 V6 too and this will help a lot. Thanks

@NickJThibault Жыл бұрын

don’t always comment but you’re videos are the ones i enjoy to watch the most on YT, i check everyday to see if you post, honest educational and fun you don’t see that often anywhere. Thank You been watching for a couple years and always enjoy the videos, i do miss shop repair/upgrades videos!

@greathornedowl3644 Жыл бұрын

Love the channel, and your willingness to accept challenges that most of us "shade tree" mechanics would have passed on.

@31dknight Жыл бұрын

Another great video from JR. Thanks

@pcthayer Жыл бұрын

Great work. Nice you are able to keep another "manual transmission" car on the road and away from the scrap yard. I tell ya I had my doubts after you got the list of things needed on that car from the Jag guru.

@MrPabsUk Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to bring back some pounce to this Brit cat! I reckon you`ll have a load of fun once the suspension is up to scratch again.. Your making me want to buy another one!

@uncleheide Жыл бұрын

Great project JR!

@adasterdezaster2865 Жыл бұрын

Love the Jag stuff JR

@Kieran46100 Жыл бұрын

Again a great video, thanks for sharing

@69Dartman Жыл бұрын

Fix what really needs it and see if it runs happy again. I got all the oil leaks fixed on my old neon and then just to cap all the work I'd recently done besides the leaks and it threw the timing belt, I gave up... Watching now 👍

@randygranger2294 Жыл бұрын

Perfect car for this! Sounds so good!!!! Great job!!!!!

@richcortez3102 Жыл бұрын

Awesome build bro

@robinharrison3907 Жыл бұрын

GREAT WORK AGAIN BUD 👍👍LOVE THE JJAAGG ❤️❤️

@michaelhawkins5530 Жыл бұрын

Good work. What are your plans to address that grimy steering wheel?

@EYVOAuto Жыл бұрын

Nice to see a non-transverse V6 in a car for once. Glad it runs so much better it after a "simple" tune up 🎉 Love the new jump pack, I have the little gb40 & wouldn't buy anything other than NOCO, well worth the price.

@tinman7551 Жыл бұрын

I hope you get the timing chain tensioner fixed 😮🤞🏻 it would be terrible if it caused major issues down the road.

@redneck4528 Жыл бұрын

Drop it on some dummy on marketplace

@ssoltys4128 Жыл бұрын

Lol shit will grenade right down the road

@mphilleo Жыл бұрын

Way to jinx it

@toolzshed Жыл бұрын

Awesome Jag 🤘🏽🔥

@thebigguy8306 Жыл бұрын

Great job, the variety of vehicles and your ability to figure out issues is amazing. You should collab with 2vintage - repair guy in Wisconsin

@satinjase5958 Жыл бұрын

Hey it’s Jason it was really nice meeting you. I wasn’t expecting to meet you especially while working lol. I hope you finally got that wheel off 😂😂

@cba360 Жыл бұрын

I have a smaller Noco box, but after 12 months and 2 uses it wouldn't turn on, luckily customer service was excellent and they sent a replacement once the serial was scratched off.... It was just a failed 4 pole smd switch so now I have two!

@Nick-vp7lp Жыл бұрын

Great work 👏 👍

@kwajtube Жыл бұрын

Is opening the garage door before starting the car just not a thing anymore? ;)

@ThriftMachine Жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad to see it get a new lease on life

@nosetdirection Жыл бұрын

I had an X-type and loved it. I had to do everything you are doing. I am kind of sad I sold it.

@garyheighway7635 Жыл бұрын

Damn sounds good 👍

@michelnault6414 Жыл бұрын

i have 03 same with the v8 nt supercharge but it is as you said very fun car to drive !!

@natec5832 Жыл бұрын

Happy New Gasket Day!!!!!!!

@jharrison1185 Жыл бұрын

I worked at Ford on the assembly lines and built these motors. They have an entire different set of heads than the Ford version Duratec. The valves were activated using a direct action mechanical bucket. The ford heads used roller finger followers. It also had a much larger oil pan than the fords did allowing a larger oil capacity, as well as a oil cooler which likely could significantly extend the life of this motor if maintained properly.

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

I was blown away when I found out the V6 and the V8 call for 7 liters of oil! 😳

@jharrison1185 Жыл бұрын

My 1999 cougar had a 2.5 duratec with a 5 speed manual and no oil cooler did not fare so well. It only had a 5 qt capacity. At 68k miles I threw a rod. It didn't help that I drove that car hard and fast like it was a Porsche LoL!

@allimkhan7540 Жыл бұрын

Great Video !!!!!!

@Ball_Black 3 ай бұрын

My '06 s type that I just bought for $1,000, has some cosmetic issues in the interior, but I changed the spark plugs, and this thing Hauls ass! I'm already getting offers to buy it, and I haven't done much with it yet. Wait till I get that new aftermarket radio installed, and get the doors and windows fixed. I didn't think I would, but I absolutely love this damn car.

@KeithZim Жыл бұрын

I love that your favorite car is almost always the last one you fixed...

@bozodog428 Жыл бұрын

One of my favorite style Jags and with a five speed. Try some leather dye on the steering wheel. Will give the driver a whole new perspective.

@tonywilliams4066 3 ай бұрын

Should have taken the intermediate intake off. Super easy…and you get to the lower gaskets. Those are usually the issue with leaks. And it gives you a chance to look at the injectors.

@hollymarie2114 Жыл бұрын

I can’t believe you touched that dirty steering wheel! You always clean everything before you start working! That was all I could look at during the test drive! 😂

@DC-bm7oz Жыл бұрын

At first I expected you to come home on a hook but she’s a keeper

@gregt722 3 ай бұрын

Amazon sells all the suspension parts for 1/4 of what you were quoted. Prices were similar to my grand caravan.

@melvinmcfly4498 Жыл бұрын

12:22 that’s normal, I have an 04 Lincoln LS, the parking brake gets upset when the battery is low, just hit clear and it will be fine next time you start the car.

@84gssteve Жыл бұрын

The Noco 4000's are great jump boxes. They start everything in my rental fleet from dead flat.....excavators, loaders, even diesel dump trucks. It can even kick my 12V 3-battery semi truck over, so long as its not totally dead. We did manage to kill one after 2-3 years though, it seems like the internal chargers are the weak point. The battery shop I get them from confirmed they are the most common failure, but have no problems warrantying them before 18 months.

@benjaminkamben4908 Жыл бұрын

Really wish you would replace all the bushings with some poly bushes. Maybe from white-line. This might be a stupid question, but couldn't you replace the factory cats with high flow aftermarket, then use a o2 censor spacer, then clear the codes? I am not sure the legality of it, but worth a shot?

@jwkmpli Жыл бұрын

Love the video, I have one little gripe, please clean the steering wheel 😄

@P.Galore Жыл бұрын

I would have so many extra parts if I attempted anything like this!

@eddiehuff7366 Жыл бұрын

Hopefully you have a steering wheel cover in that back seat pile....😁😁

@JR-pc4cr Жыл бұрын

hey don't you want to replace the broken chain slider ? :-)

@fredmeyer1898 Жыл бұрын

The Duratec is a really good engine, I have the same 3.0 in my Lincoln.

@TheDocgt40 Жыл бұрын

The electronic parking brake on my Discovery (JLR, same item) failed to release fully last week when the battery was failing. New battery solved the problem

@organiccold Жыл бұрын

Sounds great, i like those Jags. But first of all clean the steering wheel haha

@britishcarfan9601 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video JRGO! How much for the S-Type? I’m interested in it.

@davidlilly9698 Жыл бұрын

Please keep up the good work.

@davidlilly9698 Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I can't wait. You really do a job for what you do. Jrgo.

@davidlilly9698 Жыл бұрын

I'm laid up right now. But I will be better soon.

@kerrylewis2581 Жыл бұрын

The Cool Cat is purring again

@rpavlik1 Жыл бұрын

It's a fun time (by some definitions) to use a lithium jump pack on a riding lawnmower, they really spin fast when they get that much juice. Clearly the little lawn and garden 12V lead acid batteries drop a lot of voltage under load

@JBBBBBBBB250 Жыл бұрын

If it were not 8:00AM, I'd grab my MEGA Pint of wine and watch this MEGA Tune Up

@In_memory_of_Dad Жыл бұрын

The 3.0 is probably the best of the S Types and to get one with a manual gearbox is even rarer even here in the UK!!!

@benrus85 Жыл бұрын

Love my noco boost i have the gb150 and works great on my ram 1500 5.7 hemi

@mistersecret88 Жыл бұрын

That ford runs pretty good.

@skolenimation Жыл бұрын

MSDS headers and a Borla makes these sound great.

@davidascher1801 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done

@claysmell Жыл бұрын

just bought the same NOCO!! haha!! Project Farm rules!!

@natec5832 Жыл бұрын

We tinker on all the same cars though. I just don't have a tube channel. Maybe we can impact some hose clamps together sometime man!!!

@RABBIT-420 Жыл бұрын

I need to donthe same thing to mine. My suspension is shot too. But I only have 85,000 miles . I'm jealous I need to get in your level

@SandroKornely Жыл бұрын

How do you think, how can you restore the paint on the steering wheel?

@channell11 Жыл бұрын

That V6 is based on the Ford Duratec engine. If it's having chain guide issues it must have been really neglected-those engines are free of major issues as long as you keep oil and coolant in them.

@mariopizzamanmario8563 Жыл бұрын

Good job, remember to pressure-bleed the cooling system, else you'll keep having trouble due to air bubbles. That might also affect your climate control! - After doing the suspension - if you want to add some "show" to the go, get some 18 inch alloys from the Jag XF. I have done same and they look great as well as allowing some wider tires. I got Yokohama Advan Fleva which are very quiet tires. And yes it should be like 'glued to the road' after getting it all in order. Can drift too... turn off the ESP...

@miregal944 3 ай бұрын

The more I look videos about this engine, I start loving my M112😅

@ericjenks9596 Жыл бұрын

Did I miss the episode where you fixed the timing chain, or is that in an upcoming episode?

@KingInky13 Жыл бұрын

The "apply park brake" thing is normal on these after a dead/ disconnected battery, I've had to do it plenty of times on my 03 4.2L. Just one of those quirky Jag things.

@MechanicGuyZ Жыл бұрын

Any update on when the escalade video is coming?

@Hotlog69 Жыл бұрын

*Owned a McLaren* "This Jag is too fast!"

@paulsengupta971 Жыл бұрын

The thing that makes the Jag "fast" isn't so much the outright speed, it's the cushioning from the outside world it gives you. You can be doing 90mph without so much as a whisper (metaphorically).

@Mark-uf2vx Жыл бұрын

I got the noco gb150 haven’t got to use it yet but it’s huge lol

@richardsmith2721 Жыл бұрын

I just noticed on the oil cap that this engine calls for 5W-30. The Ford Duratec version called for 5W-20.

@boyblunder8889 Жыл бұрын

The Honorary British Citizen, Lord JR in his Jaaaag … 😂👍

@thompsongjr Жыл бұрын

I drive by the NOCO headquarters daily.

@davenbuteau9825 Жыл бұрын

Valve cover gasket kit what is the small rubber ones for

@yung.holdin9493 11 ай бұрын

Awsome car, to bad mine has a small hole in the block, leaking me coolant.. Doing a motor swap soon

@badatcad Жыл бұрын

nice!

@0PsychosisMedia0 Жыл бұрын

This is a nice find of a car. Unfortunately without the know-how and tools to fix it yourself this car would be a money pit. I would love to own one especially a manual or even a S-type R. The white color of the car fits the design! Its either the white or black color. I can only dream. You will fetch a really good sum when you sell this car as it now has all the work documented. If only i had the cash.....

@lestrem11 8 ай бұрын

The fact that Boris employed this lunatic is testament to his shocking judge of character.

@lestrem11 8 ай бұрын

Oops ,wrong button, sorry!🤪

@_JimS 7 ай бұрын

Going forward there's a lot more room to work on the back of the engine when you take the cowling off under the wiper blades. If this is like my 2003 4.2l while it's off you can replace the cabin filter. Not a big job at all. Also if your car has HID headlights, buy good bulbs because replacing them is a bear.

@busfix5012 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the gbx155 it's a beast. There is a gb250 which has a whopping 5250 amps, comes in a heavy duty carrying case with a shoulder strap it's so heavy and does a better job on our school buses, but the gbx155 does start whatever I throw at it (with some smoking at the connections and hot wires).

@jimmccormick6091 Жыл бұрын

totally agree, NOCOs are the straight bomb......

@MikeBMW Жыл бұрын

Yep, I was just going to comment on that as I have the GB250+ and it's helped me start a few diesels as well the occasional stranded driver's car.

@cgmoog Жыл бұрын

The drifting is the rear tie rod bushings the two rear wheels are steering the car.

@JupixG Жыл бұрын

Please tell me you will swap out the steering wheel 😀

@Jim.Thunda 4 ай бұрын

Most people look at this the wrong way. If you can pick up a luxury car cheap enough and restore it you have a nice car that should last for at least 300,000 mile. That's good value compared to what's on the new car market.

@davidlilly9698 Жыл бұрын

Good luck.