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Jaguar issue

Discussion in 'British' started by DANCER308, Jul 28, 2012.

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  1. DANCER308

    DANCER308 Formula Junior

    Oct 24, 2009
    935
    KY
    Full Name:
    Dan
    1993 XJS 4.0

    Car starts with a rough idle, and smooths out within 60 secs. I have noticed that it is starting to use coolant.

    Any thoughts?
     
  2. davidoloan

    davidoloan Formula Junior

    May 6, 2009
    584
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    David
    Unfortunately it might be your head gasket.

    While its idling rough rev it bit, look in the mirror and look for white smoke.
     
  3. davidoloan

    davidoloan Formula Junior

    May 6, 2009
    584
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    David
    Also while its idling rough listen to the exhaust for a put put put noise which clears to a smooth sound once it has cleared the coolant.
     
  4. DANCER308

    DANCER308 Formula Junior

    Oct 24, 2009
    935
    KY
    Full Name:
    Dan
    Thanks, I'll check it out.
     

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