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Old 13-01-06, 05:27 PM
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Jaguar XJS to the Boneyard!
Hi Chaps,

The time has come to take the complete XJS I bought for my AK build to the scrapyard. When the XJS gets to the scrapyard I will set about removing the bits I need for my build. Can anyone advise if the list of parts I need to remove from the XJS is correct & also advise on the couple of questions:

Complete rear axle, subframe, diff & braking system - do I need to keep the propshaft?

Complete front axle, subframe & braking system.

Complete handbrake assembly.

Complete gearbox - Do I need any other bits off the gearbox?

Any help greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Martyn
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Old 13-01-06, 05:44 PM
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Re: Jaguar XJS to the Boneyard!
[quote]do I need to keep the propshaft?[/quote:c4ccc04076]
I would since I used some of it for my new propshaft...
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Old 13-01-06, 06:44 PM
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Re: Jaguar XJS to the Boneyard!
Hi Martin,
Some more to add to your list, no doubt others will lengthen it further.

Keep Prop shaft- the splined yoke on the end cost a small fortune to get separate.

Keep Gear stick.

Save the 3way brake unions-these again are ridiculously expensive to buy new.

Ask the scrappy to cut through' the front springs with an oxy cutter.

Keep the Jag wheels for build up purposes.


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Old 13-01-06, 07:18 PM
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Re: Jaguar XJS to the Boneyard!
Keep the v5
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Old 13-01-06, 10:15 PM
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Re: Jaguar XJS to the Boneyard!
Not to obvious but keep wiring loom. It is a resource if you need some extra wires and want to follow a standard color scheme (since the original one contain wires of all colors and color combinations).
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Old 14-01-06, 08:55 AM
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Re: Jaguar XJS to the Boneyard!
May sound stupid, But keep the glove box hinge/latch and key just in case you decide to fit a door to it later
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Old 14-01-06, 07:30 PM
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Re: Jaguar XJS to the Boneyard!
Keep the spacesaver wheel if its got one, keep the brake light switch, keep all the bulbs, the wheel nuts, fuel pump, seat belts ( make excellent lifting and tie down straps) ..........dont think theres much left is there....

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Old 14-01-06, 07:58 PM
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If there is anything re-useable (interior, straight, rust-free panels etc) get them on ebay - you might be surprised what they fetch :thumb: :thumb:
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Keep the handbrake assembly, even you don't use it on the AK there's plenty of Dax builders that will want it. :thumb::thumb:
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Old 14-01-06, 09:24 PM
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Re: Jaguar XJS to the Boneyard!
Keep the steering coloum and UJ as it will fit my kit!!:thumb:
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