1983 Jaguar XJS Starter Removal

1983 JAGUAR XJS
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I OWN A 1983 JAGUAR XJS WITH 95K THE CAR HAS BEEN IN STORAGE FOR THE LAST TEN YEARS.I AM IN THE PROCESS OF RESTORING THE CAR WHEN THE STARTER QUIT I CAN NOT SEE ANY WAY TO GET THE STARTER OUT WITH OUT DROPPING THE HEADER PIPE AND CAT IS THERE AN EASY WAY.ll:
Apr 1, 2006 at 9:49 PM
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Nope, thats the way is has to be done. If you have inboard rear brakes (near the rear end) you practically have to take the car apart to change the pads. jaguar is a fine car but not engineered for mechanics
Apr 2, 2006 at 1:20 AM
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Drop the header pipe and catalytic converter to remove the starter. The expert confirmed there is no easier access method on this car.

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The owner of a 1983 Jaguar XJS with 95,000 miles, stored for ten years, asked whether the starter can be removed without dropping the header pipe and catalytic converter. The expert said that procedure is required and there is no easier way.

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