From $3,000 Beater To NICE Driver... My Jaguar S-Type Is DONE!

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Жыл бұрын

A cheap, 5 speed manual 2003 Jag S-Type, what's not to love? I bought this old Jag with the 3.0 V6 in it and after driving it a bit, I had to fix it. After fixing the engine in the last video it was time to move on to the suspension that was basically all worn out. I'm replacing all the tie rods and sway bar end links... but when it came time to align it things went south. Now it's back on the alignment rack so I can nail the rear and finish up a bunch of other little things before it heads out the door!
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@fboomerang Жыл бұрын

Loving the Jag series. Just found one with the v6 manual for $2000 here in California and because of you, I'm getting it. Thank you JR!

@Cartier_specialist Жыл бұрын

You forgot the most notorious thing you fixed -- the hood struts! It wouldn't be a WatchJrGo video if you didn't have to replace hood struts.

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

So true... I forgot quite a few things I did 😂

@suburban404 Жыл бұрын

Oh the humanity......do you know how many thousands have been killed by bad hood struts? LOL

@sailorloki Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo No outtro either? haha, all good. Just poking.

@Cartier_specialist Жыл бұрын

That was funny hearing the tires squealing going straight.

@mikeymikeFType Жыл бұрын

“Steers where you want.” Always a bonus in my book

@Cartier_specialist Жыл бұрын

Good point. Luckily you can't find a mountain in Kansas.

@TroyFujimoto808 Жыл бұрын

"Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur! Happy kitty, sleepy kitty, purr purr purr!"

@kerrylewis2581 Жыл бұрын

That's funny. That reference never crossed my mind

@12yearssober Жыл бұрын

I used to sing that to an ex when she would let the kitty grow fur.

@skyb2149 Жыл бұрын

The only thing that Jag needs is a nice new home...... Great little series back in the garage John 👍

@darincarlin Жыл бұрын

Where is this going to be listed? Im in Tulsa and I am interested.

@n9wox Жыл бұрын

And a new timing chain guide.

@andreyd8116 Жыл бұрын

And a new steering wheel. This thing is hideous.

@ml-xd8ix Жыл бұрын

For the car ninja, the module for the horn is in the left front behind the glove box. Had one where water entered the connector and corroded everything

@bobstroud9118 Жыл бұрын

Small piece of black vinyl tape on the instrument cluster glass, and “No more trouble lights!” N.E.OH Bob

@renrut1613 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loving this and the truck series. Great work JR.

@GEAUXFRUGAL Жыл бұрын

When you wash the car take all the seat belt out the door. Hold tension so flat on windows and pressure washer the funk ont that seatbelt.

@Bubbagonsalves Жыл бұрын

Good to see the Jag getting the love it deserves! Can't wait to get mine riding like a dream.

@Darthvolvo Жыл бұрын

Nice to see the Jag completed! Now you have a reliable cruiser for the road!

@jc-to4ue Жыл бұрын

These Jag rebuilds are my favorites on this channel.

@snowyowl7042 Жыл бұрын

Cheap Jag, the gift that keeps on giving

@aaronguerrette Жыл бұрын

I learned by doing as well and we do the best that we can do. Having made my mistakes like brake calipers installed upside-down aka right caliper on the driver side & vice-versa the bleeder screws were not the highest point. Spent the summer of 2000 trying to figure why my car wouldnt stop correctly and will never forget when i hear someone saying a similar comment about their braking system. I ask. "Calipers installed backwards??"

@tinman7551 Жыл бұрын

I’m keeping my fingers crossed for that broken chain guide getting fixed 🤞🏻 I saw you at the car Ninja’s place with Tyler Hoovie 😊❤

@pkt1213 Жыл бұрын

At most alignment shops, the people doing it don't know anymore than you. The computer tells them to do something and they do it. My (and most I think) Audi's have a fixed camber, well not adjustable and based off the subframe. So if you need to make a change you can shift the sub-frame a bit. The computer won't tell you that kind of information.

@elliot9634 Жыл бұрын

awesome series man, was fun to follow

@aftonline Жыл бұрын

Now your Jag drives as good as it looks. Well done, JR!

@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland Жыл бұрын

So glad you fixed this Jag.... Often neglected but in reality a good car

@69Dartman Жыл бұрын

Oh man the Jag is back and sounds like it's done. Watching now and are you going to keep it or move it down the road, certainly a nice car👍

@scotty6346 Жыл бұрын

Your car prices in the US are crazy! I'm in the UK and a 2003 S-Type can be picked up for like £500 with a bit of an MOT! S-Types of that year just get scrapped here! (UK climate and rust doesn't help! 😂) Good to see you using the car ninja! The guys a legend! Forget the Wizard, He doesn't know his ass from his elbow, Rely's on google to fault find and loves draining your wallet! 🤣

@Czechbound Жыл бұрын

That was a *GREAT* project. Very "real world" for something that even us here in Europe could buy and try and make right

@paulvernon4160 Жыл бұрын

Funny story, I swapped my whole front subframe with a refurbished one, fitted it with new upper and lower suspension wishbones, on both sides, took it for alignment after installing it and everything was within limits, this was on my Mazda RX8, all the alignment was eyeballed by me, the guy who carried out the check at the alignment shop didn't believe me at first.

@1chish Жыл бұрын

The sad thing is if the previous owner had just done routine maintenance through its life none (bar oil change) of this would have been necessary. You did a great job of playing the 'Catch Up Game'. Jags are basically great cars but like all cars they need maintenance.

@jnm422ty1 Жыл бұрын

Back to your roots! Saving older good cars. Well done.

@mjjr1000 Жыл бұрын

4:39 got one 👌🏻good system but like you say knowledge is everything

@GUARDIAN085 Жыл бұрын

I love Jaguars and thats how i found your channel i have a 2008 XJ Vanden Plasand a 2012 XKR convertible here in FL Congratulations and please....More Jags :)

@Carculture73 Жыл бұрын

Hey Hector Im ressurecting a 2004 XJ8 in Florida and I could use a good Jaguar speclialist. Any thoughts?

@davidmorse5690 Жыл бұрын

More awesome content. Thanks.

@JonBlondell Жыл бұрын

What a nice car!

@garywomack6026 Жыл бұрын

Exciting content…..just loved watching Questionable Garage to see a stock Toyota grocery getter get maintenance. WOW! Riveting……..

@DiscoveryYSC Жыл бұрын

As an owner of a Volvo V70R (which was built in Ghent Belium, which I think you can hit with a stone's throw from Germany)... Jonny doesn't work on Volvos.

@bearing_aficionado Жыл бұрын

I can hear the squealing on the video!🤣

@Carculture73 Жыл бұрын

That air bag light also got me stumped on my 04 XJ8

@SouthsideKidd550 Жыл бұрын

I like the videos. The time they come out is like waking up to your direct deposited paycheck😂😂😂😂!

@JerryDLTN Жыл бұрын

10:24 Automakers should standardize more items (as ICEs come close to their end) like air filters, alternators, A/C pumps, oil filters, etc

@wernerdanler2742 Жыл бұрын

I think this is the first time you've not had an addendum after you ended the video. I always thought these were the best looking of all the Jags.

@SpaceTech54 Жыл бұрын

Next Stop - MotorTrend Channel!

@kpraz Жыл бұрын

yay more jag fun

@100PercentJake Жыл бұрын

BMW interiors are wildly easy to disassemble. Disassembled the whole interior of my E92 and had it all back together within 6 hours by myself.

@organiccold Жыл бұрын

Very cool cars :) there is a way to deactivate the sensor, and make it work as a normal two stage airbag..you can buy a "box" that makes the ECU think that the sensor is ok. But you already know that hehe

@anilvirginia Жыл бұрын

Had a black 2003 Jaguar S-Type Manual and I loved it. Unfortunately it was totaled in a garage incident and I've missed it ever since. Thanks for bringing this beauty back from the brink! Loved watching its transformation.

@died4us590 Жыл бұрын

I never heard of crab walking, but I've heard of dog tracking like all the fixed wrecks out there lol. I guess i have updated my automotive vocabulary. This car is much better, hope that chain guide holds out. Appreciate all the video's, you should have more subs than you do, because you make good content. G-d bless.

@colchronic Жыл бұрын

Poor johnny those first gen x5s are GAAARRRBBBOOO

@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland Жыл бұрын

Cars are becoming way too complex and knowledgeable Ninj'are becoming a rare asset as well! Back to a reliable horse!

@mexicanspec Жыл бұрын

It is so funny you put $3000 beater in the title. A beater used to be a $500 car. A $3000 car was all the money.

@Cartier_specialist Жыл бұрын

Inflation got everything. When the pandemic hit I warned my sister to watch the hand you can't see.

@mexicanspec Жыл бұрын

@@Cartier_specialist For sure

@glassvial Жыл бұрын

Every car here under $3K is a parts car, rotted out, needs a transmission or engine, etc.

@HA05GER Жыл бұрын

what a lovely ford mondeo

@tomdelisle8955 Жыл бұрын

The air filter in the Jag looks just like the one in my 2011 Ford Ranger.

@danagovang2520 Жыл бұрын

Even pros screw up. I drove my '06 ZR2 Jimmy from NS to BC after new tires and full alignment at a major national shop. It handled like crap, so the same company checked the alignment in BC. The manager re-aligned it for free, saying he could tell that the NS franchise had used the settings for a normal 4x4 Jimmy, and not my ZR2 model.

@dafirnz Жыл бұрын

Those Hunter Hawk Eyes are pretty nice and will hold your hand through the whole process. If you know how to read it will get you aligned.

@markhamilton3477 Жыл бұрын

FYI. When you are turning the car off and do not want the parking brake to engage then push down on the parking brake chrome piece until the car is off. A necessity if you do rear brakes. Second the car is highly sensitive to battery power and you can get all sorts bizarre and unrelated codes if your battery voltage is too low. Third when the battery get low you have to reset the park brake. It is a combo of using the park brake along with stepping on the brake and it will adjust itself. Why have you not used a code reader to see what the CEL is on for? It very well could be a code that is not a P-series (although that would be unusual) Very simple and if you fixed it- should be done away with. Also, after doing what you have done on the Jag, you should take off the battery and drain the capacitors so the car can adjust to the new engine parts. Surprised you have not replaced the O2 sensors. Very important to the PCM in this car.

@Scxoop123 Жыл бұрын

JR Please help me get my classic Mercedes Running. It's a '88 560 SEC and it's been sitting in my Aunts Garage for 4 years... But it's time to awaken the beast. Pleaseeeeeee help me JR. I'm a longtime fan and IMO you're most trustworthy mechanic on YT.

@doctorzaius4084 Жыл бұрын

Man I love this car, hope it goes to a good home. I don't really understand the issue with the O2 sensors -- fortunately something that I've never really had to mess with. The sensors are obviously sending values within spec to the ECM, since the car is running so good, so why are they setting a code?

@BlakesCars2 Жыл бұрын

The whole car is mechanically well now but the hand cheese steering wheel is what gets me LOL

@jeadie2273 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got that exact X5 in that exact color and looks like exact spec. Currently for sale. It does not like short/city driving…needs to go to someone who plans to pile miles on it. Nice car but finicky.

@nickhannaford3253 Жыл бұрын

👍Nice! The “Jaaaaaaaag” will be a great daily for someone.

@jeffmac3071 Жыл бұрын

Car Ninja!!

@McGruff2008 Жыл бұрын

The headrest is screwing with my Type A.

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

I stay far away from upholstery 😬

@frostshock13 Жыл бұрын

I am gonna need you to fix that head rest for this to be a done.

@ChattinArmsCorp Жыл бұрын

What’s in the ziplock bag!!! 😮

@jonathanj.4800 Жыл бұрын

Unicorn with the manual transmission.

@MrMattDat Жыл бұрын

Great job! Did the Ninja find the short?

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

He did, it was the ignition switch! We put it back together, then I cleared the codes and pulled it out 🍻

@Ball_Black 4 ай бұрын

I'm on the same Journey as you sir. I bought my 03 Jag S-Type at an auction on a whim now I'm determined to get it back to close to 100% as possible. in some ways it's a piece of shit, but in other ways, I love this car.

@kerrylewis2581 Жыл бұрын

I hope the JST goes to a good home

@generatorjohn4537 Жыл бұрын

I have a hearing loss and able to hear that rear end squeal!

@RealRickCox Жыл бұрын

Wow. Never thought I'd see that Jaguar get done with all the other projects you got. What's the status on the cheap Escalade that you scored the dirt cheap interior deal on? Would love to get an update all of the projects you've got.

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

Just been waiting on the weather to jump on the Escalade, the new engine is ready to go in 🍻

@wineinbeautifulplaces1200 Жыл бұрын

Rick John always get things done and he really spend money one these cars when they find new owners and l see a lot of guys they don't even care if they fix there cars or not.

@davidedgar3509 Жыл бұрын

The end of fixing the S type? How about that check engine light?

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

That's from those junky aftermarket cats, they work but P0420 is set. Luckily it doesn't matter in KS 🍻

@philliesphan312 Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo Yes in Pa no pass inspection 😔

@12yearssober Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo Spark plug non fouler ob the end of the O2 sensor will take care of that.

@hardyschilling644 Жыл бұрын

Nice to see that thing finished. However...the check engine light is still on as is the airbag warning light.🤔

@chevykid00 Жыл бұрын

I saw that too. Won't pass inspection in my state, not a driver yet!

@frankdeboer1347 Жыл бұрын

When these came out, along with the Lincoln LS and the TBird, I certainly wanted one. Can't believe that you could get one as a daily for under ten thousand.

@perryelyod4870 Жыл бұрын

Are you going to do a full 'detail' on this car, by taking it through the brush car wash, like you did with the Nissan?

@dougsrosen Жыл бұрын

I rented an x1 for a birthday weekend. It is terrible. Don't know what you like about it.

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

Super nice to work on and that perfect BMW interior! You do need every option and M Sport for it to be right 🍻

@dougsrosen Жыл бұрын

@@WatchJRGo Mine had the red dial screen. So I think it had that M treatment. Trunk has a perpetual slant, so it's no good for a dog to enjoy :(

@biggiefitz6275 Жыл бұрын

😁hey if you work on cars, you make a mistake. Best way to learn👍👍

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

For sure, I didn't even look at the wheel, just the readout and thought we were about there. Gotta look up sometimes! 💯

@michaelrichards7429 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget get to repair the headrest!

@JohnDoe-zr6bk Жыл бұрын

Nice car again! Do you ever do some cost breakdowns so that we can see how much profit you made on each car?

@fredf1794 Жыл бұрын

The car ninja's electrical problem looks like a bad ground point, probably on the floor where the grounds are all ganged together on a bolt to frame.

@joecomonte4589 Жыл бұрын

Good alignment job but I bet the rear tires got tons of wear even for that short distance

@TakuroSpirit77 Жыл бұрын

CEL and SRS lights still on = Beater 😏

@j.f.l.7649 Жыл бұрын

It looked like the check engine light was still own during the last drive you took?

@stefanpetersons1878 Жыл бұрын

Jags of this era is so much better then any German car from same time..

@pcgrey69 Жыл бұрын

Did you add a can of instant timing chain guide to the engine?

@michaelhawkins5530 Жыл бұрын

Something needs to be done with that steering wheel. Anything available on eBay or at a parts breaker?

@WatchJRGo Жыл бұрын

I could spend another $10,000 on this car and get it to 100%, or let someone buy it for $4,000 and scrap it when they're done with it. 🍻

@albertcoburn5674 Жыл бұрын

I know you love Jaguars, they are intensive labor vehicles, if you love them, you spend money on them

@watchjaredwork1487 Жыл бұрын

Hey! Lol this was funny

@boriss.861 Жыл бұрын

John you had that Check Engine Light. What's the problem there? Over here in England that would be an MOT Fail which is an Annual Check of Roadworthiness for vehicles over 3 years old You explained the Airbag light which would be another Fail.

@nicholasvinen Жыл бұрын

CEL can be caused by any number of things, many of which are not serious. Could be a failed secondary O2 sensor which will not affect his the engine runs.

@stkrrauch1 Жыл бұрын

this is pretty funny

@TAD050486 Жыл бұрын

So... Did you do the engine mounts in the end or not?

@johnmoruzzi7236 Жыл бұрын

Is it missing the underbonnet sound pad ?

@stevenwisneiski8413 Жыл бұрын

Won't pass inspection in NJ with the airbag light on. 😒😒😒😒

@garnetheron4885 Жыл бұрын

You can see it

@henrymatthews9365 Жыл бұрын

So was that leak that destroyed your trans mount fixed too?

@paulsengupta971 Жыл бұрын

Hang on, aren't there more suspension bushes to change? 🙂

@michaelhall9138 Жыл бұрын

The X1 is just a Mini with a BMW body.

@toyota420xp Жыл бұрын

Fixed but for how long

@davemills5408 Жыл бұрын

What is going on with the headrest? It looks like it's open at the bottom

@HA05GER Жыл бұрын

can get these in the uk for about 50p and half a mars bar. 🤣

@thecheese302 Жыл бұрын

was it an OG X1 or the later mini based x1?

@kraignadjkovic5494 Жыл бұрын

Check engine light still on?

@nergispaul9022 Жыл бұрын

It's done for now. No Jaguar is ever really done.

@wadetyler5056 Жыл бұрын

What’s the deal with the drivers side headrest?

@jaybokay6444 Жыл бұрын

Now you just need a refurbished steering wheel and disconnect the check engine and check airbags lights and you can easily sell it for 8k.

@Jordan-fl3sy Жыл бұрын

What is the plastic stuck in the head rest is that previous owners hiding spot lol