Cylinder Head Removal Jaguar XJ6 (Part 1)

I wish this wasn't so helpful for me right now. 😉 After stopping for fuel in my '86 XJ6 yesterday, it wouldn't start after I had paid the bill... It sounded like the starter was 'trying hard' but it couldn't turn over a single pulse, so I didn't think the starter was my problem. (Was/am pretty sure it was hydro-locked with coolant.) I ended up having it towed home... I decided to 'try again' this evening after getting home from work, and after a couple of the 'hitting it hard' attempts by the starter, it fired to life and purred quietly, as it should. But checking the coolant level, I noticed that not only was the level down significantly, but there was a somewhat forceful flow of air/gasses escaping from the coolant reservoir. I then checked the dipstick, and found it 'too full', and looking like chocolate milk. 🥴🥶😵 So I am sure I have a blown head gasket, at least. 😢😭😭 NOT exactly the news I was hoping for. (I have been driving the car for a year now, and I have had NO history of overheating or anything related to that. 🤔) I imagine I'll be revisiting this series of videos numerous times over the coming weeks, as I try to make time to discover just how bad my 'project' is going to prove to be...

nice job sir nice bit of room to work for a change under her hood i alway put a clean cloth down so i cant drop bolts into engine

Adam, thanks for the vids! I'm gaining more confidence as I am watching your vids. I'm gathering the tools to work on my S2.

Looks like an excellent start! It's surprising to see the studs come free so easily and none of the corroded fuss that so many other blocks are known for. Really looking forward to seeing the next phase!

Looking forward to this series. After watching this vid I’m excited for the next video because I think I’ll be able to tackle this job on my s3 xj6

A great start! Looking pretty good so far.

A great start 👍looking forward to the next one.

Excellent as always!

Enjoying your videos Adam, thank you for sharing. Happy New Year

Well done!

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think that you removed the head nuts in the wrong order. Should be done in the reverse order fron tightening that is from the outside to the middle. Great video anyway.

Looking forward to more from you. I have an '87 with almost 200K miles. A video on how to take the window motor out with a wiring harness would be much appreciated. Keep up the good work.

I would recommend anyone doing this job to keep the old hoses as spares just Incase

I might try this at home.. seems so easy! hahah

Just found this channel, and i love it. I have a 75 XJ6, same color and interior as your car. Picking up some nice tips and advises here. Thanks. 😀

5:45 Why is the left hand inlet tunnel (the one bolted to the air cleaner base plate) mounted upside down compared to the right hand one ? Does it make a difference ?

Hey does the intake manifold have coolant flowing through it? I might be removing mine to clean it out due to poor fuel flow to combustion chamber.

pack the voids with rags to prevent timing sprocket nuts from falling into motor

Should check piston is at TDC first. Don't rely on the damper timing plate. Use vinegar to put down head studs to free off.

What is behind the ac compressor? What would be the best repair book to buy