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#40 From: Greg Price <gprice@...>
Date: Fri Jul 16, 1999 7:52 pm
Subject: [Jagbits Hotline] Jagbits Hotline - Friday, July 16th, 1999
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                       Friday, July 16th, 1999

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___________________________________________W H O  A R E  W E ?


JAGBITS.COM is the Net's premier Jaguar Superstore, providing original
equipment and  proven high-quality aftermarket parts  for the Jaguar XJ6,
XJ12 and XJS.  It's the best  commercial Jag site  on the Web, and we take
care of the best Jaguar owners on the web!



____________________________ T A B L E   O F   C O N T E N T S



   1.  Special Offers
   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order





________________________________ 1.  S P E C I A L  O F F E R S


________________________________ Prices good until
____________________________________ Thursday, July 22nd.


These parts are listed on our website in the "Weekly Specials"  Section.
(We sometimes  have clearance items in this area too.)


A. DBC2139 - Crank Position Sensor. Fits 1988-1991 XJ6. List price is $67, your
price is
$53 until next Thursday.

B. EBC8550/X - Water Pump, New.  Fits 1988-1993 XJ6. List price is $285, your
price is
$150 until next Thursday.

C. CAC1229 - Brake Master Cylinder, OEM. This is a BRAND NEW unit, with no
core charge. Fits 1980-1987 XJ6. List price is $210, your price is $135 until
next
Thursday.

D. LM36126 - Brake Master Cylinder, Lockheed Aftermarket. This is a BRAND NEW
unit, with
no core charge. Fits 1980-1987 XJ6. List price is $210, your price is $99 until
next
Thursday.

E. 35362 - Wiper/Washer Switch, OEM. Fits 1983-1987 XJ6. List price is $109 your
price is
$67 until next Thursday.

F. 35258 - Window Switch, aftermarket.  Fits 1980-1987 XJ6 and all XJS up to
1988.  A set
of two is $27 until next Thursday.

G. DAC4578 - Distributor, OEM.  Fits V12 engines from 1989-1995 (Marelli cars). 
Includes
distributor, distributor cap, and rotor.  Folks, the OEM cap & rotor when
purchased
separately, costs you $215. The complete distributor, until next Thursday only,
is $329.

H. DAC4569 - Speedo Transducer. Fits XJS up to 1988. List price is $88, your
price is $63
until next Thursday.


CLEARANCE STUFF:

We have the following clearance parts listed on our weekly specials page.
Check the "Weekly Specials" page for pricing:

Fuel Pump, in-tank, for 1993-1994 XJ6 $225
Electric cooling fan, fits 1990-1992 XJ6 $99
Right front door handle, 1988-1989 XJ6 $15 (just the chrome piece)
Piston set, .060 oversize, fits 4.2 liter XJ6 $425


________________________________________ 2.  T E C H   B I T S

Did you know that the sunroof on your Series III XJ6 can be manually opened and
closed?
All you need is a special handle, supplied by Jaguar for this purpose.  The
handle
attaches to the sunroof motor in the trunk, allowing you to crank the roof panel
closed
in case the motor fails.  Handy to have, and CHEEEEP.  They are about $2.50 each
anywhere
that carries Jag parts.

_________________________________________3.  C O N T A C T  &
_________________________________________    O R D E R I N G


Our 24-Hour online catalog with SSL-encrypted payment system is at:
http://www.jagbits.com/

We have a very secure, encrypted ordering system for safe credit card
transactions, and no card is charged until a human reviews your purchase.


Our email address is info@...

Our toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.
Our international fax number is: 1-303-727-7675

Have a great (and safe) weekend!


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#39 From: gprice@...
Date: Sat Jul 10, 1999 6:14 am
Subject: [Jagbits Hotline] Jagbits Hotline - Friday, July 9th, 1999
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                       Friday, July 9th, 1999

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___________________________________________W H O  A R E  W E ?


JAGBITS.COM is the Net's premier Jaguar Superstore, providing original
equipment and  proven high-quality aftermarket parts  for the Jaguar XJ6,
XJ12 and XJS.  It's the best  commercial Jag site  on the Web, and we take
care of the best Jaguar owners on the web!



____________________________ T A B L E   O F   C O N T E N T S



   1.  Special Offers
   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order





________________________________ 1.  S P E C I A L  O F F E R S


________________________________ Prices good until
____________________________________ Thursday, July 15th.


These parts are listed on our website in the "Weekly Specials"  Section.
(We sometimes  have clearance items in this area too.)


A. JLM1562 - Charge Switch.  Fits 1988-1994 XJ6. List price is $265, your price
is $199
until next Thursday.

B. JLM1563 - Low Pressure Switch.  Fits 1988-1994 XJ6. List price is $265, your
price is
$199 until next Thursday.

C. 75967 - Windshield Wiper Motor, OEM. This is a BRAND NEW unit, with no core
charge.
Fits 1980-1987 XJ6. List price is over $300, your price is $175 until next
Thursday.

D. S3114/R - Lucas Rebuilt Starter.  Fits 1969-1987 XJ6. List price is $264,
your price
is $165 until next Thursday. No core charge!

E. S3114/RSET - Five Lucas Rebuilt Starters.  Buy 4 and get one free! Fits
1969-1987 XJ6.
List price is $1320, your price is $660 until next Thursday. No core charge!

F. 35258 - Window Switch, aftermarket.  Fits 1980-1987 XJ6 and all XJS up to
1988.  A set
of two is $27 until next Thursday.


CLEARANCE STUFF:

We have the following clearance parts listed on our weekly specials page.
Check the "Weekly Specials" page for pricing:

Fuel Pump, in-tank, for 1993-1994 XJ6
Electric cooling fan, fits 1990-1992 XJ6
Fan Clutch, fits 1983-1987 XJ6 and V12 XJS w/o the black fan blade
Right front door handle, 1988-1989 XJ6
Piston set, .060 oversize, fits 4.2 liter XJ6


________________________________________ 2.  T E C H   B I T S


The pre-1988 XJ6 and the XJS have a problem with the outer hubs on the IRS unit.
The
lower pivot point has a tendancy to crack. (Definition: The rear hub is the big
aluminum
unit that the rear wheel bolts up to.) Check these periodically, cleaning them
up if
necessary in order to see clearly.  A cracked rear hub can fail at speed, which
would be
a bad thing.


_________________________________________3.  C O N T A C T  &
_________________________________________    O R D E R I N G


Our 24-Hour online catalog with SSL-encrypted payment system is at:
http://www.jagbits.com/

We have a very secure, encrypted ordering system for safe credit card
transactions, and no card is charged until a human reviews your purchase.


Our email address is info@...

Our toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.
Our international fax number is: 1-303-727-7675

Have a great (and safe) weekend!


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#38 From: gprice@...
Date: Fri Jul 2, 1999 4:44 am
Subject: [Jagbits Hotline] Jagbits Hotline - Friday, July 2nd, 1999
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                       Friday, July 2nd, 1999

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*****   HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!   *****




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___________________________________________W H O  A R E  W E ?


JAGBITS.COM is the Net's premier Jaguar Superstore, providing original
equipment and  proven high-quality aftermarket parts  for the Jaguar XJ6,
XJ12 and XJS.  It's the best  commercial Jag site  on the Web, and we take
care of the best Jaguar owners on the web!



____________________________ T A B L E   O F   C O N T E N T S



   1.  Special Offers
   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order





________________________________ 1.  S P E C I A L  O F F E R S


________________________________ Prices good until
____________________________________ Thursday, July 8th.


These parts are listed on our website in the "Weekly Specials"  Section.
(We sometimes  have clearance items in this area too.)


A. JLM11659 - Hydraulic Accumulator Ball.  Fits the 1988-1994 XJ6.
	 List price is $310, your price is $205 until next Thursday.

B. JLM11698/X - Shock Conversion Kit.  Replaces self-levelling shocks
	 with standard shocks and springs. List price is $620,your price is
	 $420 until next Thursday.

C. CAC3636 - Radiator Expansion Tank, OEM.  Fits 1980-1987 XJ6 with the
	 brown plastic expansion tank. List price is $175, your price is $120
	 until next Thursday.

D. JAG405/RB - A/C Compressor, Rebuilt, with low pressure switch. Fits
	 1986-1987 XJ6 & 86 and up XJS fitted with the A6 compressor. List price
	 is $193.72, your price is $119 until next Thursday.

E.  CAC1881/X - A/C Receiver/Dryer, Aftermarket.  Fits 1980-1987 XJ6 and XJS
	 with the horizontal dryer. List price is $64.30, your price is $25
	 until next Thursday.

F. BD48027/X - Hood Strut, XJS, Aftermarket. Fits XJS with non-locking struts.
	 List price is $39.50, your price is $22 each until next Thursday.

CLEARANCE STUFF:

We have the following clearance parts listed on our weekly specials page:

TShirts, Jaguar-logo, XL and Large
Fuel Pump, in-tank, for 1993-1994 XJ6
Electric cooling fan, fits 1990-1992 XJ6
Floor Mat Set, Fits 1988-1994 XJ6.  Tan only, trim code AFW.

We also have a set of .060 oversized pistons for a Series III XJ6 that we
wouldn't mind
trading for a smaller-sized set (under .030 oversized.)


________________________________________ 2.  T E C H   B I T S

We recently received this request for a quote:

	 model: XJ40 (mid-87 - 1994 XJ6) 
	 year: 1993 
	 request: Compact Disc Player LNC 4160AA
			 and Fitting Kit JLM 20082

And we sent this response:

	 Sitting down?  The LNC4160AA, in-trunk CD changer, is $710.00.
	 The fitting kit is $115.
	 This is just a generic Alpine CD changer.  Get one for much less at your
	 local stereo shop.

Here's what he sent back:

	 Thank you!  I found a direct fit and had it installed for less than
	 $300.00!

You heard it here, folks!



Editor's Note:

HEY, IT'S THE FOURTH OF JULY - FIREWORKS HURT!  BE CAREFUL!


_________________________________________3.  C O N T A C T  &
_________________________________________    O R D E R I N G


Our 24-Hour online catalog with SSL-encrypted payment system is at:
http://www.jagbits.com/

We have a very secure, encrypted ordering system for safe credit card
transactions, and no card is charged until a human reviews your purchase.


Our email address is info@...

Our toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.
Our international fax number is: 1-303-727-7675

Have a great (and safe) weekend!


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#37 From: gprice@...
Date: Fri Jun 25, 1999 11:23 pm
Subject: [Jagbits Hotline] Jagbits Hotline - Friday, June 25th, 1999
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          The Internet's Leading Resource for Jaguar Owners
                       Friday, June 25th, 1999

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___________________________________________W H O  A R E  W E ?


JAGBITS.COM is the Net's premier Jaguar Superstore, providing original
equipment and  proven high-quality aftermarket parts  for the Jaguar XJ6,
XJ12 and XJS.  It's the best  commercial Jag site  on the Web, and we take
care of the best Jaguar owners on the web!



____________________________ T A B L E   O F   C O N T E N T S



   1.  Special Offers
   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order





________________________________ 1.  S P E C I A L  O F F E R S


________________________________ Prices good until
____________________________________ Thursday, July 1st.


These parts are listed on our website in the "Weekly Specials"  Section.
(We sometimes  have clearance items in this area too.)


A. CBC1473/X - Radiator, Aftermarket.  Fits the 1988--1990 XJ6.
	 List price is $655, your price is $225 until next Thursday.

B. BEC20246 - Door Handle Assembly, Right Front.  List price is $265,
	 your price is $201 until next Thursday.

C. BEC20247 - Door Handle Assembly, Left Front.  List price is $265,
	 your price is $201 until next Thursday.

C. CAC8509 - Oil Cooler, Aftermarket.  Fits 1988-1991 XJ6.
	 List price is $175, your price is $175 until next Thursday.

D. RTC2751/X  - Front Suspension Spring Set. Fits 1974-1987 XJ6 & all XJS.
	 List price is $228, your price is $150 until next Thursday.

E.  JLM9534 - Head Gasket Set, Aftermarket.  Fits 1980-1987 XJ6.
	 List price is $142, your price is $95 until next Thursday.

F. CBC1905/2 - Accelerator Cable, OEM. Fits 1980-1987 XJ6.
	 Your price is $29 until next Thursday.

G. AL2510 - Alternator, Lucas, Rebuilt.  Fits 1980-1987 XJ6.
	 List price is $289, your price is $235 until next Thursday,
	 and you get $75 back when we receive your old alternator,
	 making your final cost $160.

G. CBC2767 - Radiator, Aftermarket.  Fits 1984-1996 XJS.
	 List price is $550, your price is $310 until next Thursday.

H. SP4095 - Rear Brake Caliper Kit, OEM.  Fits 1976-1987 XJ6 and
	 all XJS.  List price is $20.75, your price is $17 until next Thursday.

I. BAC6019/X - Door Seal Set, Aftermarket.  Fits XJS coupes. This set
	 seals both doors. List price is $164, your price is $110 until next Thursday.


________________________________________ 2.  T E C H   B I T S

Steering Rack Bushing Upgrade

The XJS and the pre-88 XJ6 have a problem with rack bushing degradation.  These
bushings
hold the steering rack in place and absorb some of the road vibration. 
Unfortunately,
they tend to decay and fall apart given their usually hot and oily environment. 
The
permanent solution is a set of polyurethane rack bushings.  These restore the
sporty
steering your Jag is supposed to have, and they never degrade.  Some places
charge up to
$60 for these bushings. Don't pay it.  Shop around and find them for much less
and
upgrade your steering. Gee, I wonder where you can find them for less??? ;-)


_________________________________________3.  C O N T A C T  &
_________________________________________    O R D E R I N G


Our 24-Hour online catalog with SSL-encrypted payment system is at:
http://www.jagbits.com/

We have a very secure, encrypted ordering system for safe credit card
transactions.


Our email address is info@...

Our toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.
Our international fax number is: 1-303-727-7675

Have a great (and safe) weekend!


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#36 From: gprice@...
Date: Fri Jun 18, 1999 9:50 pm
Subject: [Jagbits Hotline] Jagbits Hotline - Friday, June 18th, 1999
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                       Friday, June 18th, 1999

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___________________________________________W H O  A R E  W E ?


JAGBITS.COM is the Net's premier Jaguar Superstore, providing original equipment
and
proven high-quality aftermarket parts  for the Jaguar XJ6, XJ12 and XJS.  It's
the best
commercial Jag site  on the Web, and we take care of the best Jaguar owners on
the web!



____________________________ T A B L E   O F   C O N T E N T S



   1.  Special Offers
   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order





________________________________ 1.  S P E C I A L  O F F E R S


________________________________ Prices good until
____________________________________ Thursday, June 24th.


These parts are listed on our website in the "Weekly Specials"  Section. (We
sometimes
have clearance items in this area too.)


A. CBC2071/X - Catalytic Converter, Rear, Aftermarket.  This is
	 the secondary cat for the 1980-1987 XJ6. List price is $595,
	 your price is $250 until  next Thursday.

B. CBC2070/X - Catalytic Converter, Front, Aftermarket.  This is
	 the primary cat for the 1980-1987 XJ6. List price is $595,
	 your price is $250 until  next Thursday.

C. LMD5640AB - Oil Pressure Sending Unit.  Fits 1988-1996 XJ6 and
	 XJS.  List price is $59, your price is $49 until next Thursday.

D. JLM1708 - Rear Wheel Bearing Kit, OEM. Fits 1988-1998 XJ6 & XJ8.
	 Your price is $44 until next Thursday.

E. DBC12042 - Fuel Tank Sending Unit, OEM. Fits 1989-1998 XJ6 &
	 XJ8.  Your price is $59 until next Thursday.

F. MMD3985AA - Power Steering High Pressure Hose, OEM.  Fits 1994
     XJ6.  List price is $160, your price is $95 until next Thursday.

G. RSPK-301 - Rear Spring Set, OEM.  Fits 1969-1987 XJ6 and
	 1976-1994 XJS.  Includes four rear suspension springs. List
	 price is $378.80, your price is $195 until next Thursday.

H. RSK-301 - Rear Shock Set, OEM.  Fits 1969-1987 XJ6 and
	 1976-1994 XJS.  Includes four rear Boge shocks. List
	 price is $578, your price is $155 until next Thursday.

I. CS-501 - Catalytic Converter Set, Aftermarket.  Fits
	 1983-1989 XJS. This set includes all four catalytic
	 converters. List price is $1525, your price is $935
	 until next Thursday.


________________________________________ 2.  T E C H   B I T S


I recently received this email:
> Looking to convert the A/C from R-12 to R-134a. I need to know
> what's involved, costs, etc. Apparently there's a kit from jag (or so
> says my dealer). They quoted me a price of $4000 for the kit and
> installation.

Folks, $4000 is more than I paid for my car!!! Let's clear up some confusion
about this
R134a stuff.  It's CHEAP and it works. There is no reason to pay obscene amounts
of money
to get your car converted to R134a.  Your local A/C professional can evacuate
and
recharge your A/C system with R134a, usually with no modifications at all.

What should you expect to replace?  The A/C Receiver/Dryer ($30-$80), and
_maybe_ a few O-
rings. Your A/C pro will handle the oil replacement and the recharge.  Don't get
suckered
into a huge repair bill just for R134a replacement.

Oh, and on that Jag kit, shop around. The kit is for 1975-current European
import cars,
including Jaguars, and it's $95 or so from your dealer. It's distributed by
Castrol, and
the Castrol part number is 26246.  Castrol calls it the "R134a Retro Kit" and it
has oil,
o-rings, and new fittings.  Not much for $95, IMHO.  Your A/C pro can probably
get a kit
for you much cheaper.


________________________________3.  C O N T A C T  &
________________________________       O R D E R I N G


Our 24-Hour online catalog with SSL-encrypted payment system is at:
http://www.jagbits.com/

We have a very secure, encrypted ordering system for safe credit card
transactions.


Our email address is info@...

Our toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.
Our international fax number is: 1-303-727-7675

Have a great (and safe) weekend!


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#35 From: Greg Price <gprice@...>
Date: Sat Jun 12, 1999 4:13 pm
Subject: [Jagbits Hotline] Jagbits Hotline - Friday, June 11th, 1999
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                       Friday, June 11th, 1999

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___________________________________________W H O  A R E  W E ?


JAGBITS.COM is the Net's premier Jaguar Superstore, providing original equipment
and
proven high-quality aftermarket parts  for the Jaguar XJ6, XJ12 and XJS.  It's
the best
commercial Jag site  on the Web, hands down!



____________________________ T A B L E   O F   C O N T E N T S



   1.  Special Offers
   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order





________________________________ 1.  S P E C I A L  O F F E R S


________________________________ Prices good until
____________________________________ Thursday, June 17th.


These parts are listed on our website in the "Weekly Specials"  Section. (We
sometimes
have clearance items in this area too.)


A. CBC2071/X - Catalytic Converter, Rear, Aftermarket.  This is
	 the secondary cat for the 1980-1987 XJ6. List price is $595,
	 your price is $250 until  next Thursday.

B. EBC4751/X - Fan Clutch for the plastic cooling fan,
	 aftermarket.  Fits V12 XJS and Series III XJ6. List price is $99, your
	 price is $65 until next Thursday. Does not fit the new
	 black plastic XJS fan.

C. DJ024 - Head Gasket Set, Payen.  Fits 1980-1987 XJ6.
	 List price is $142.24, your price is $105 until next Thursday.

D. EBC4437/R - Rebuilt Water Pump.  Fits 1988-1993 XJ6.  List price is $129,
	 your price is $105 each until next Thursday, and you get $30 back when
	 you return your old pump.

E. CBC8074/X - A/C Condensor, aftermarket.  Fits XJ6 from 1988-1992. List price
	 is $450, your price is $285 until next Thursday.

F. DLB198 - Ignition Coil, OEM. Fits 1989-1994 XJ6. List price is $80.75, your
price is
	 $60 until next Thursday.

G. BK500 - Engine Belt Set, OEM.  Fits V12 XJS.  List
	 price is $28.95, your price is $25 until next Thursday.




________________________________________ 2.  T E C H   B I T S


"What shocks are best for my car?" is a question I get asked
several times per week.  The answer is OEM shocks.  Your
Jaguar's ride was designed to take advantage of the damping
and rebound characteristics of the OEM shocks. Replacing them
with an aftermarket shock like Woodhead, Gabriel, Monroe, etc.
may affect your car's ride and handling, and your mood while
driving.  I tried to cheap out once and put one of these
brands on my car, and I was severly disappointed in the
resulting ride of my XJ6. The shocks, which were supposed to
be constructed to match the OEM guidelines, were WAY too soft.
I felt like I was driving a Chrysler land-yacht instead of a
sport-luxury Jaguar.  My car has Boge shocks on it now, and
I'm much happier.  The price difference isn't that much
(unless you buy them from a dealer.)



________________________________3.  C O N T A C T  &
________________________________       O R D E R I N G


Our 24-Hour online catalog with SSL-encrypted payment system is at:
http://www.jagbits.com/

We have a very secure, encrypted ordering system for safe credit card
transactions.

Our email address is info@...

Our toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.
Our international fax number is: 1-303-727-7675

Have a great (and safe) weekend!


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#34 From: gprice@...
Date: Fri Jun 4, 1999 2:26 pm
Subject: [Jagbits Hotline] Jagbits Hotline - Friday, June 4th, 1999
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________________________________ Prices good until
____________________________________ Thursday, June 10th.


These parts are listed on our website in the "Weekly Specials"  Section. (We
sometimes
have clearance items in this area too.)


A. CBC2070/X - Catalytic Converter, Aftermarket.  This is
	 the front cat for the 1980-1987 XJ6. List price is $595,
	 your price is $250 until  next Thursday.

B. EBC4553 - Plastic cooling fan, OEM.  Fits V12 XJS. List
	 price is $169.45, your price is $110 until next Thursday.

C. DJ024 - Head Gasket Set, Payen.  Fits 1980-1987 XJ6.
	 List price is $142.24, your price is $105 until next Thursday.

D. CBC2319/X - A/C Receiver/Dryer, Aftermarket.  Fits
	 1988-1994 XJ6.  List price is $172, your price is $105 each
	 until next Thursday.

E. CAC9937 - Lower Ball Joint, New Sealed Style, OEM.  Fits all
	 XJ6, XJ12 and XJS (and XK8, and XJ8, and XJR.)  List price
	 is $64.45, your price is $49 each until next Thursday.  This
	 is the sealed-for-life unit currently being installed on the
	 XJ8 and XK8, but fits all earlier XJ-series sedans and coupes.

F. CCC7028 - Lug Nut, Set of Five, OEM (does one wheel), Fits
	 1980-1987 XJ6 and XJS. List price is $80.25, your price is
	 $35 until next Thursday.

G. DBC4282 - ABS (overvoltage) Relay.  Fits 1988-1994 XJ6.  List
	 price is $75.40, your price is $47 until next Thursday.




________________________________________ 2.  T E C H   B I T S


The Borg-Warner model 65/66 transmission was fitted to the 1980-1987 XJ6.  In
the U.S,
this transmission has developed a reputation for unreliability and short life.
Interestingly, in the U.K. this transmission has developed a reputation for
dependability
and long life.

In the U.K., car owners are trained (practically from birth) to regularly
service their
cars, including transmission fluid & filter changes.  In the U.S., with 100,000
mile
service intervals on the new cars, regular maintenance has received less
emphasis.

Hmmmmmmm......   There's a pattern here.  What we can learn from this is that
when
regularly serviced, including a fluid flush and filter change every 30,000 miles
(just
like it says in the owner's handbook) these transmissions can give a long and
dependable
service life.

Running the transmission with too much fluid or too little fluid can also cause
erratic
behavior, so check your transmission fluid level regularly.


p.s.

These maintenance precautions will extend the service life of every
transmission, not
just the Model 65/66.



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________________________________ Prices good until
____________________________________ Thursday, June 3rd


These parts are listed on our website in the "Weekly Specials"
Section. (We sometimes have clearance items in this area too.)



A. GFE317 - Oil Filter, Crossland Aftermarket, Set of Four
	 Filters. These fit all six and twelve-cylinder Jags that
	 use a spin-on filter. List price is $39.80 for the set,
	 your price is $29 until  next Thursday.

B. 9005 - Air Filter, Crossland  aftermarket, set of four.
	 Fits 1980-1987 XJ6.  List price is $38.04, your price is
	 $31 until next Thursday.

C. 729 - Air Filter, Crossland  aftermarket, set of four. Fits
	 1988-1992 XJ6.  List price is $34.76, your price is $26
	 until next Thursday.

D. MMB3985BA - Power Steering High Pressure Hose, OEM.  Fits
	 1988-1993 XJ6.  List price is $160, your price is $98 each
	 until next Thursday.

E. BK400 - Engine Belt Kit, OEM.  Fits 1988-1992 XJ6.  List
	 price is $23, your price is $20 until next Thursday.

F. JLM11698 - Rear Suspension Kit, Jaguar-boxed.  This kit
	 converts the self-levelling rear suspension to standard
	 shocks and springs.  List price is $650, your price is $499
	 until next Thursday.

G. 9035 - Air Filter, Crossland Aftermarket, Set of Four.
	 Fits 1983-1989 XJS without the Marelli ignition system.
	 List price is $38.04, your price is $31 for the set.

H. HEM-01 - Repair and Parts Manual for the 1987-1989 Hess &
	 Eisenhardt convertible XJS.  This is a supplement to the
	 standard XJS manual, and only covers the H&E convertibles.
	 Your price is $60 until next Thursday.



________________________________________ 2.  T E C H   B I T S


For owners of cars with Antilock Braking System (ABS):

These cars have a very sensitive and very expensive valve body
that controls the ABS system.  The valve body does not
tolerate dirt and moisture well.  For this reason, Jaguar
recommends that cars with the ABS system have their braking
systems completely flushed with fresh brake fluid every year
to remove moisture and dirt.

Brake fluid is hygroscopic, which is a fancy way of saying
that it attracts and absorbs moisture from the air.  Dirt and
grit make their way past into the reservior from the top, and
past the caliper seals from the bottom.  This dirt and
moisture will work to destroy the ABS valve body.  A new valve
body is in the neighborhood of $1400-$1600, so it's worth
spending a couple of hours per year flushing your braking
system.




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________________________________ Prices good until
____________________________ Thursday, May 27th


These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Weekly Specials"
Section.

(We sometimes have clearance merchandise in this area too.)



A.  CAC9295 - Upper A-Arm Bushing, Set of Four.  Fits 1971-
1989 XJ6 and XJS.   List price is $101, your price is $75
until  next Thursday.   This is enough for the whole car.

B.  36302/0 - Front Shock Absorber, Boge (OEM.)  Fits 1969-
1987 XJ6 and all XJS up to 1995.   List price is $144 each
(yeah, like ANYONE would pay that!) but your price is $55 each
until next Thursday.

C.  36303/1 - Rear Shock Absorber, Boge.   Fits 1969-1987 XJ6
and all XJS up to 1994.   List price is $144 each (where do
they come up with this?) but your price is $62 each until next
Thursday.  Four are required.

D.  EBC9040 - Center Driveshaft Bearing (carrier bearing).
Fits 1969-1987 XJ6 and all XJS up to 1994.   List price is
$114 each but your price is $65 each until next Thursday.

E.  EBC4553 - Fan, Engine Cooling.  This is the big plastic
fan at the front of the engine.  Fits all V12 XJS.  This is
the new, improved model that doesn't crack and explode on you
(see tech bit below.)  List price is $170, your price is $110
until next Thursday.






________________________________ 2.  T E C H   B I T  S


Jaguar engine cooling fans have a nasty habit of breaking.
I'm talking about the big plastic fan blade at the front of
the engine.  The typical scenario is that the fan clutch will
seize, causing the plastic fan to spin at full engine speed.
This puts a lot of stress on the plastic fan, which then
starts to crack at the base of the fan blade.  These cracks
rapidly spread until the fan explodes and bits fly all over
the engine bay.  New radiator, new hood, new fan, second
mortgage and you're all set to drive again.

Periodically, look at the fan and inspect it for cracks.  If
it's cracked, replace it fast.  At the same time, check your
fan clutch for proper operation.

The fan clutch is designed to allow the fan to slip and spin
slower than the engine.  There is a simple diagnostic
procedure:  With the engine off, give the fan a good hard spin
by hand.

If it's loose and spins for more than one full rotation, the
clutch is bad, allowing the fan to slip too much.  This can
contribute to an overheating problem.

If it's tight and doesn't continue to spin at all, the clutch
is seized and needs to be replaced.  A properly-functioning
fan clutch should allow the fan to spin 1/2-1 full rotation
when spun by hand.



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Our email address is info@...

Our toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.
Our international fax number is: 1-303-727-7675

Have a great (and safe) weekend and be sure to  let us know
how  we can help you out!

take care,
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#31 From: Greg Price <gprice@...>
Date: Mon May 17, 1999 2:00 pm
Subject: [Jagbits Hotline] Jagbits Hotline, Friday, May 14th, 1999
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3. How to Contact Us/How to order

______________________________1. S P E C I A L   O F F E R S
Prices on these parts are good until Thursday, May 20th
These parts are listed on our website at: 
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Weekly Specials" Section.
(We sometimes have clearance merchandise in this area too.)
A. FR-6034 - Steering Rack, Rebuilt. Fits 1988-1994 XJ6. List price is $480,
your price
is $324 until next Thursday, and you get $100 back when we receive your old
rack. After
your refund, your final price is $224! BEAT THAT!
B. SR-6032 - Steering Rack, Rebuilt. Fits 1982-1987 XJ6, starting with VIN
345390.
List price is $480, your price is $324 until next Thursday, and you get $100
back when we
receive your old rack. After your refund, your final price is $224! BEAT THAT!
C.  CAC1635 - Polyurethane Rack Mount Kit.  These polyurethane rack mount
bushings
eliminate the mushy steering response common to so many Jags.  Well worth the
investment!  This week they are $35 for the three-bushing set.  They fit all
XJ12s and XJ6s
up to 1987.
D. SR-6032 - Steering Rack, Rebuilt. Fits 1982-1992 XJS from VIN 107865. List
price
is $480, your price is $324 until next Thursday, and you get $100 back when we
receive
your old rack. After your refund, your final price is $224! BEAT THAT!
E.  CAC1635 - Polyurethane Rack Mount Kit.  These polyurethane rack mount
bushings
eliminate the mushy steering response common to so many Jags.  Well worth the
investment!  This week they are $35 for the three-bushing set.  They fit all
XJS.

______________________________2.  T E C H  B I T S

Now that summer is rapidly approaching, you should keep a close watch on your
tires.
For years, Jaguar recommended the Pirelli tires for all Jags.  Many came with
the P5 as
original equipment, then the P4000.  We have reports from several people that
the Pirellis
have developed a tendancy to blister near the tread during hot-weather operation
(mostly in
VERY hot weather, like Texas.)  Please keep an eye on your tires this summer,
and
replace any that become blistered.
We have heard no reports of problems with anyone using the Michellin MXV4
series,
which came as standard equipment on many later-model XJS vehicles.


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Our international fax number is: 1-303-727-7675
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________________________________ Prices good until
____________________________ Thursday, May 13th


These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Weekly Specials"
Section.

(We sometimes have clearance merchandise in this area too.)



A.  DBC3647 - Wheel Speed Sensor, Rear.  Fits 1988-1992 XJ6.
Your price is $119 each until next Thursday.

B.  FR-6034 - Steering Rack, Rebuilt.  Fits 1988-1994 XJ6.
List price is $480, your price is $324 until next Thursday,
and you get $100 back when we receive your old rack. After
your refund, your final price is $224!  BEAT THAT!

C.  C44010 - Valve Tappet, Set of Twelve.  Fits 4.2, 3.4 and
3.8 Liter Jaguar six-cylinder engines.  Your price is $59
until next Thursday.

D.  SR-6032 - Steering Rack, Rebuilt.  Fits 1982-1987 XJ6,
starting with VIN 345390. List price is $480, your price is
$324 until next Thursday, and you get $100 back when we
receive your old rack. After your refund, your final price is
$224!  BEAT THAT!

E.  SR-6032 - Steering Rack, Rebuilt.  Fits 1982-1992 XJS from
VIN 107865. List price is $480, your price is $324 until next
Thursday, and you get $100 back when we receive your old rack.
After your refund, your final price is $224!  BEAT THAT!





________________________________ 2.  T E C H   B I T S

The dust boots on the ends of your steering rack must stay in
good condition.  Their function is to keep dirt and grit out
of your rack seals so the seals will last.  If the boots are
split, dirt and water will get in and attack the internal
seals, causing leaks and necessitating a rack rebuild.  Check
them at least twice per year for cracking and replace them if
they look suspicious.  At $15/set, they are cheeeeep insurance.

A side note, if there is power steering fluid inside the rack
boot, the seals are already shot and the rack needs to be
rebuilt or replaced.  There should never be any fluid inside
the rack boots.



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http://www.jagbits.com/ and try it out!  It's the best
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   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order


_____________________1.  S P E C I A L  O F F E R S

______________________________ Prices good until
______________________________ Thursday, May 6th


These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Weekly Specials"
Section.

(We sometimes have clearance merchandise in this area too.)



A.  35362 - Switch, Wiper/Washer.  Fits 1983-
1987 XJ6. Your price is $61.80 each until next Thursday.

B.  CAC1881 - A/C Receiver/Dryer, Aftermarket. Fits 1980-1987
XJ6 and XJS.  Your price is $25.92 until next Thursday.

C.  CBC2319 - A/C Receiver/Dryer, Aftermarket. Fits 1988-1992
XJ6.  Your price is $65 until next Thursday.

D.  CAC8169 - Expansion Valve, OEM.  Fits 1988-1992 XJ6.  Your
price is $27 until next Thursday.

E.  C46272 - Oil Pressure Gauge Transmitter (Sending unit),
OEM.  Fits 1980-1987 XJ6 and V12 XJS.  Your price is
$45 until next Thursday.





_____________________________2.  T E C H   B I T S

The auto-retracting seatbelt found in the XJ40 (1988-1994 XJ6)
can be a significant source of headache with Jag owners.
Sometimes these units seem to have a mind of their own,
jumping around, moving back and forth, locking back against
your neck, etc.  Have no fear:  THESE HAVE A LIFETIME WARRANTY
THROUGH JAGUAR!  Don't buy new ones, don't pay someone to fix
yours, take it to the dealer and have them fix it for free!



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Our international fax number is: 1-303-727-7675

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http://www.jagbits.com/ and try it out!  It's
the best commercial Jag site on the
Web, hands down!

For the best non-commercial Jaguar site, visit
http://www.jag-lovers.org/

There's something there for everyone, including
a load of technical information, no matter which
Jag you own.


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   1.  Special Offers
   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order


_______________1.  Special Offers
____________________ Prices good until
____________________ Thursday, April 29th


These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Weekly Specials"
Section.  (We sometimes have clearance
merchandise in this area too.)

A.  35258 - Switch, Window & Sunroof.  Fits 1980-
1987 XJ6 and XJS. List price is $32.75, your
price is $15 each until next Thursday.

B.  CBC6522 - A/C Compressor, Rebuilt. Fits 1988-
1990 XJ6.  List price is $525, your price is
$259 until next Thursday.  NO CORE CHARGE!

C.  EAC1986 - A/C Compressor, Rebuilt. Fits 1980-
1987 XJ6.  List price is $193.72, your price is
$115 until next Thursday. NO CORE CHARGE!

D.  34454 - Window Switch, Fits 1969-1973
(Series I) XJ6.  $39 each.

E.  GFE1089/C - Air Filter, aftermarket
(Crosland).  Fits 1980-1987 XJ6.  Your price is
$25 for a set of four filters until next
Thursday.

G.  GWP416/R - Water Pump, rebuilt.  Fits 1980-
1994 V12 XJS.  List price is $120, your price is
$109 until next Thursday, plus you get $40 back
when you ship your old pump to us!


_________________2.  Technical Information Bits

The rear window on the XJS coupe has a tendency
to leak water imperceptibly.  The rear glass
seal is to blame.

Underneath the fuel tank is a rubber foam mat.
When the water leaks in, it drains down past the
fuel tank and collects in the rubber mat, then
starts to rust the bottom of the fuel tank.
This leads to many pinhole fuel leaks.  A new
fuel tank is over $500 (plus installation
labor,) so it pays to ensure that your rear
glass seal doesn't leak.


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order


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We have a very secure, encrypted ordering system
for safe credit card transactions.

Our email address is info@...

Our toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.
Our international fax number is: 1-303-727-7675

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Date: Fri Apr 16, 1999 5:28 pm
Subject: Jagbits Hotline, Friday, April 16th, 1999
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JAGBITS.COM is the Net's number-one Jaguar
Superstore, providing original equipment and
proven high-quality aftermarket parts for the
Jaguar XJ6 and XJS.  Go to
http://www.jagbits.com/ and try it out!  It's
the best commercial Jag site on the
Web, hands down!

For the best non-commercial Jaguar site, visit
http://www.jag-lovers.org/


There's something there for everyone, including
a load of technical information, no matter which
Jag you own.


______________________Table of Contents

   1.  Special Offers
   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order


_______________1.  Special Offers
____________________ Prices good until
____________________ Thursday, April 22nd


These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Weekly Specials"
Section.  (We sometimes have clearance
merchandise in this area too.)

A.  AEU-1191/X - Aftermarket A/C Evaporator,
fits 1980-1987 XJ6 and all XJS up to 1988.  List
price is $415.83, your price is $199 until next
Thursday.  (If you need one of these, you'll
also need a receiver/dryer.)

B.  SKW-301 Shock Set, Woodhead. These
aftermarket shocks fit 1980-1987 XJ6 and all XJS
up to 1994.  List price is $294, your price is
$199 for the set of six until next Thursday.

C.  QR-1840/S Outer tie rod end, set of two.
These aftermarket tie rod ends fit the  1982.5-
1996 XJ6 and XJS.  List price is $70, your price
is $30 until next Thursday.

D.  TC-23100 Upper timing chain, OEM.  Fits all
3.4 and 4.2 liter Jags.  List price is $38.10,
your price is $22.50 until Thursday.

E.  CAC2800/1X Fuel tank sending unit,
aftermarket.  Fits 1980-1987 XJ6.  List price is
$63.46, your price is $30 until Thursday.

G.  CAC3636 Expanson tank, OEM.  Fits 1980-1987
XJ6.  This is the brown plastic tank.  List
price is $174.98, your price is $110 until
Thursday.



_________________2.  Technical Information Bits

This week's tech bit is about ENGINE FIRES.

The Series III XJ6 and the XJS both have a
reputation for being "easily combustible."  The
typical cause of engine fires is a leaking or
ruptured fuel injector hose or fuel supply line.

On the Series III, there are two places that
you'll want to check periodically.  The first
place is the fuel injector hose attached to each
injector.  These short hoses are held on with
fuel injector clamps (not hose clamps.)  The
clamps can loosen over time, allowing fuel to
start leaking past the clamp.  Check these
clamps every few months to make sure they are
tight.  The second place to check is the fuel
supply line to the fuel rail.  Sometimes this
line can chafe against the battery, and wear a
thin spot in the hose.  Check it every few
months, and reroute it if possible to get it
away from the battery case.

The XJS also has two common fire cuprits.  The
first is the short fuel lines supplying each
injector.  The intense engine heat and the ozone
from the spark plug wires make these lines hard
and brittle, and easily ruptured.  If you can't
squeeze them with your fingers (with the engine
off, please,) or if they have any cracks
evident, then they are too hard and need to be
replaced.  The second fire culprit is the cap
and rotor on the Marelli ingition system.  The
Marelli ignition system was installed in the
middle of the '89 model year, and is
distiguished by the TWO coil wires going into
the distributor cap, rather than just one.  If
you have a Marelli ignition, only use the
factory cap and rotor, even though they are more
expensive than the aftermarket parts.  The
aftermarket parts are of significantly inferior
quality, and can't handle the electrical
current. These parts will eventually burn
through and cause an engine fire that will cause
so much damage that the insurance company will
probably total your car, even if the fire is
restricted to the top of the engine.  Check your
owner's manual, and replace the cap and rotor
according to Jaguar's mileage recommendations.
Marelli fires are legendary, and legendarily
expensive to repair.



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order


Our 24-Hour online catalog with SSL-encrypted
payment system is at:
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We have a very secure, encrypted ordering system
for safe credit card transactions.

Our email address is info@...

Our toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.
Our regular fax number is: 1-303-727-7675

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Date: Fri Apr 9, 1999 8:38 pm
Subject: Jagbits Hotline, Friday, April 9th, 1999
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Superstore, providing original equipment and
proven high-quality aftermarket parts for the
Jaguar XJ6 and XJS.  Go to
http://www.jagbits.com/ and try it out!  It's
the best commercial Jag site on the
Web, hands down!

For the best non-commercial Jaguar site, visit
http://www.jag-lovers.org/


There's something there for everyone, including
a load of technical information, no matter which
Jag you own.


______________________Table of Contents

   1.  Special Offers
   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order


_______________1.  Special Offers
____________________ Prices good until
____________________ Thursday, April 15th

These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Weekly Specials"
Section.  (We sometimes have clearance
merchandise in this area too.)

A.  DT-070 Head Gasket Set, Fits 1988-1993 XJ6.
Includes all gaskets and seals from the head
gasket on up. List price is $142, your price is
$110 until next Thursday.

B.  CE-532 Head Gasket Set, Fits 3.4 Liter
Jaguars.  Includes all gaskets and seals from
the head gasket on up. List price is $97.35,
your price is $53.30 until next Thursday.

C.  CG-571 Head Gasket Set, Fits 4.2 Liter XKE
and MK 10.  Includes all gaskets and seals from
the head gasket on up. List price is $128.26,
your price is $75 until next Thursday.

D.  FW104E, Cam Cover Copper Washer, Pack of 50.
List price is $10, your price is $7.50 until
next Thursday.

E.  GAC1039, Door Furflex, Black.  Fits 1969-
1987 XJ6.  This is the fuzzy black trim that
fits along the door openings.  One kit does one
car. List price is $225.45, your price is $150
until Thursday.

G.  JLM10819 Water Pump, Fits XJS V12 from 1980-
1996.  This is a BRAND NEW OEM water pump, with
no core charge.  List price is $253.95, your
price is $159 until next Thursday.




_________________2.  Technical Information Bits

This week's tech bit is about air conditioning
condensation.

There is a drain pan inside the dash that
catches the a/c condensation and drains it out
through the floor of the car.  Over time, the
drain hoses will clog with dirt and general crud
and won't allow the condensation to drain.  This
is when you hear water running back and forth
inside your dash as you turn a corner, and
sometimes you'll collect so much water that it
will spill out on your (or your passenger's)
feet.  Fortunately, this is easy to remedy.

The drain pan has two rubber hoses connected to
it, and the water drains through these hoses to
the underside of the car.  Take a thin flexible
wire and run it up through the hoses from the
bottom of the car (you'll need to be under the
car) and this will clear the drain obstructions.
Caution:  if you've been hearing the water slosh
around, then once you run the wire up through
the rubber drain tubes, that water is going to
rush out and drain all over you if you're in the
way.

As always, whenever you jack your car up, put it
on suitable jack stands before you climb under
it.  Never get under a car supported by a jack
alone.  4,000 pounds falling on top of you will
ruin your day.



_________________3.  How to contact us/How to
order

Our 24-Hour website and online catalog is at:
http://www.jagbits.com/

We have a secure, encrypted ordering system for
safe credit card transactions.

Our email address is info@...

Our toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.

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#25 From: gprice@...
Date: Sun Apr 4, 1999 10:02 pm
Subject: Jagbits Hotline, Friday, April 2nd, 1999
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Superstore, providing original equipment and
proven high-quality aftermarket parts for the
Jaguar XJ6 and XJS.  Go to
http://www.jagbits.com/ and try it out!  It's
the best commercial Jag site on the
Web, hands down!

For the best non-commercial Jaguar site, visit
http://www.jag-lovers.org/

There's something there for everyone, including
a load of technical information, no matter which
Jag you own.


______________________Table of Contents

   1.  Special Offers
   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order


_______________1.  Special Offers
____________________ Prices good until
____________________ Thursday, April 8th

These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Weekly Specials"
Section.  (We sometimes have clearance
merchandise in this area too.)

Due to the popularity of these items, we've
extended the sale until next Thursday!

A.  TK-401, Tune-up Kit, Fits 1988-1994 XJ6.
Includes an OEM distributor cap, OEM rotor and
OEM spark plug wire set.  List price is $190.20,
your price is $132 until next Thursday.

B.  TK-301, Tune-up Kit, Fits 1980-1987 XJ6.
Includes an OEM distributor cap, OEM rotor and
OEM spark plug wire set.  List price is $93.28,
your price is $46.50 until next Thursday.

C.  TK-501, Tune-up Kit, Fits 1980-1989 XJS,
with the HE V12 engine.  Includes an OEM
distributor cap, OEM rotor and OEM spark plug
wire set.  List price is $237.57, your price is
$160 until next Thursday.  NOTE:  This does not
fit the 1989 XJS with the Marelli ignition
system.  If you have two coil wires going into
your distributor cap, you have a Marelli
ignition system and you need TK-502.

D.  TK-502, Tune-up Kit, Fits 1989-1994 XJS.
Includes an OEM distributor cap, OEM rotor and
OEM spark plug wire set.  List price is $366.36,
your price is $276 until next Thursday.  This
fits the XJS with the Marelli ignition system.
If you have two coil wires going into your
distributor cap, you have a Marelli ignition
system and you need this kit.



_________________2.  Technical Information Bits

This week's tech bit is about head gaskets on
the 1988-1989 XJ6.

These headgaskets have a tendancy to leak oil.
There is a high-pressure old feed inside the
engine that supplies oil to the cams.  The oil
flows up from the oil pump, through a hole in
the head gasket, up into the head where the cams
sit.

1988 was the first year that Jaguar tried this
approach, before 1988 the camshaft oil feeds
were outside the head at the back of the engine.
Engines made in 1990 and later don't have this
problem.

If you have a '88 or '89 XJ6, check to see if
yours is leaking.  You'll probably have to clean
the engine off in order to see clearly.  The
leak is on the right side of the engine (the
exhaust side), up at the front near the
distributor.  You'll see a small trickle of oil
coming out and running down the engine.  The
ONLY cure is to replace the head gasket.
Retorqueing the head bolts won't work.

BONUS TECH BIT:
I've been asked several times this week about
replacing the self-levelling suspension with
standard shocks, and which kit to use.  We carry
two kits, one in a Jaguar box, and one in a
plain brown box.  They are almost the same kit,
with a couple of exceptions:

Exception 1:  The Boge shocks in the Jaguar box
have a Jaguar stamp on them, and because of
this, they have a one-year warranty.

The Boge shocks in the plain box don't have a
Jaguar stamp on them, and because of this they
have a LIFETIME warranty.


Exception 2:  The Jaguar-boxed kit has a new
upper mounting plate for the shocks.  This is
necessary because the top bolt for the standard
shocks has a smaller diameter than the top bolt
on the self-levelling shocks.  To fix this,
Jaguar provides a new top plate with a smaller
hole.

In the plain-boxed kit, you don't get the new
plate, but you do get a small bushing that goes
around the new shock bolt, and makes the shock
fit snugly inside the old shock plate.  This is
an acceptable work-around.

If I were buying a kit for my car, I'd buy the
plain-boxed kit, pay less money, and get the
lifetime warranty on the shocks.


_________________3.  How to contact us/How to
order

Our 24-Hour website and online catalog is at:
http://www.jagbits.com/

We have a secure, encrypted ordering system for
safe credit card transactions.

Our email address is info@...

Our new toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.

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#24 From: gprice@...
Date: Fri Mar 26, 1999 6:46 pm
Subject: Jagbits Hotline, Friday, March 26th, 1999
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Superstore, providing original equipment and
proven high-quality aftermarket parts for the
Jaguar XJ6 and XJS.  Go to
http://www.jagbits.com/ and try it out!  It's
the best commercial Jag site on the
Web, hands down!

For the best non-commercial Jaguar site, visit
http://www.jag-lovers.org/

There's something there for everyone, including
a load of technical information, no matter which
Jag you own.


______________________Table of Contents

   1.  Special Offers
   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order


_______________1.  Special Offers
____________________ Prices good until
____________________ Thursday, April 1st

These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Weekly Specials"
Section.  (We sometimes have clearance
merchandise in this area too.)

A.  TK-401, Tune-up Kit, Fits 1988-1994 XJ6.
Includes an OEM distributor cap, OEM rotor and
OEM spark plug wire set.  List price is $190.20,
your price is $132 until next Thursday.

B.  TK-301, Tune-up Kit, Fits 1980-1987 XJ6.
Includes an OEM distributor cap, OEM rotor and
OEM spark plug wire set.  List price is $93.28,
your price is $46.50 until next Thursday.

C.  TK-501, Tune-up Kit, Fits 1980-1989 XJS,
with the HE V12 engine.  Includes an OEM
distributor cap, OEM rotor and OEM spark plug
wire set.  List price is $237.57, your price is
$160 until next Thursday.  NOTE:  This does not
fit the 1989 XJS with the Marelli ignition
system.  If you have two coil wires going into
your distributor cap, you have a Marelli
ignition system and you need TK-502.

D.  TK-502, Tune-up Kit, Fits 1989-1994 XJS.
Includes an OEM distributor cap, OEM rotor and
OEM spark plug wire set.  List price is $366.36,
your price is $276 until next Thursday.  This
fits the XJS with the Marelli ignition system.
If you have two coil wires going into your
distributor cap, you have a Marelli ignition
system and you need this kit.



_________________2.  Technical Information Bits

This week's tech bit is about the oxygen sensor.

The oxygen sensor looks like a spark plug
screwed into your catalytic converter.  It's
actually an important part of your fuel
injection system.  The oxygen sensor (also
called a lambda sensor) continually tests the
level of oxygen in the exhaust stream, and feeds
this information back to the fuel injection
computer.  Too much oxygen means the engine is
running lean and the computer needs to send more
fuel to the cylinders.  Too little oxygen means
the engine is running rich and the computer
needs to send less fuel.  This fine-tuning
procedure goes on constantly to ensure the
proper air/fuel ratio.

A bad oxygen sensor will continually tell the
computer that the engine is too lean, and the
computer will respond by sending more fuel.
This is bad, not only for fuel economy and
emissions, but a rich mixture will eventually
burn out your catalytic converters, possibly
causing a fuel fire inside the exhaust system,
which can then spread to the rest of your car.
It's a bad thing.

According to Jaguar and the other auto
manufacturers, the oxygen sensor should be
replaced every 30,000 miles to ensure
troublefree performance.

There are two different types of oxygen sensors,
sensors with one wire and sensors with three
wires.  The three wire sensors have a built-in
heating element that brings the sensor up to
operating temperature quickly.  When you replace
the sensor, be sure to get the correct type for
your car.  If your Jag is less than 5 years old,
you may be able to get the oxygen sensor
replaced under warranty, even if the warranty
for the rest of the car has expired.  It's worth
checking out.  The V12-equipped cars have two
oxygen sensors, while the six-cylinder cars only
have one.


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Our 24-Hour website and online catalog is at:
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We have a secure, encrypted ordering system for
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Our email address is info@...

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#23 From: gprice@...
Date: Sat Mar 20, 1999 5:19 am
Subject: Jagbits Hotline, Friday, March 19th, 1999
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JAGBITS.COM is the Net's premier Jaguar
Superstore, providing original equipment and
proven high-quality aftermarket parts for the
Jaguar XJ6 and XJS.  Go to
http://www.jagbits.com/ and try it
out!  It's the best commercial Jag site on the
Web, hands down!

For the best non-commercial Jaguar site, visit
http://www.jag-lovers.org/

There's something there for everyone, including
a load of technical information, no matter which
Jag you own.


______________________Table of Contents

   1.  Special Offers
   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order


_______________1.  Special Offers
____________________ Prices good until
____________________ Thursday, March 25th

These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Special Offers"
Section.  (We sometimes have clearance
merchandise in this area too.)

A.  Spark Plug Set, NGK, Set of six.  Fits 1988-
1994 XJ6.  Normally $13.20/set, these are
$10/set until next Thursday.

B.  Spark Plug Set, NGK, Set of twelve.  Fits
all XJS with the 5.3 liter V12 HE engine.
Normally $26.40/set, these are $22/set until
next Thursday.

C.  Fuel Pump, Fits 1993-1994 XJ6 with the in-
tank fuel pump.  List price is $465, your price
is $200 until next Thursday.  NOTE:  we have one
pump, and one pump only, at this price.  First
come, first served.

D.  Auxilliary Air Valve.  Fits 1980-1987 XJ6.
List price is $189.15, they are $140 until next
Thursday.



_________________2.  Technical Information Bits

This week's tech bit is about the self-levelling rear
suspension used on the 1988-1994 XJ6.  These part-
hydraulic/part-pneumatic systems are prone to failure.
The typical failure mode is where the rear end of the
car "hunts" for the correct ride height, but doesn't
find it, and the rear of the car ends up bouncing up
and down continually.  Rolls Royce used this system
back in the '70s, and it didn't work well for them
either.  These systems are failure-prone and are
expensive to repair.  Because of this, Jaguar produced
a kit to remove the self-levelling rear suspension and
replace it with conventional shocks.  This kit contains
every part needed to affect the repair, including
springs, shocks, spring seats, nuts, etc.  There are
cheaper kits available, but they aren't worth messing
with.  These kits re-use the original springs and leave
the car sitting too low in the rear.  The original
springs were designed for the hydraulic shocks to
support some of the car's weight, and are therefore too
weak to support the car by themselves.  Stick with the
OEM conversion kit.  Our unwavering recommendation is
to never repair the self-levelling suspension, only
replace it with the OEM shock/spring kit.  You'll spend
at least as much on the repair as for the kit, only to
have the system fail again.  And again.

_________________3.  How to contact us/How to
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Our 24-Hour website and online catalog is at:
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We have a secure, encrypted ordering system for
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Our email address is info@...

Our new toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.

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#22 From: gprice@...
Date: Fri Mar 12, 1999 7:27 pm
Subject: Jagbits Hotline, Friday, March 12th, 1999
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Superstore, providing original equipment and
proven high-quality aftermarket parts for the
Jaguar XJ6 and XJS.  Go to
http://www.jagbits.com/ and try it
out!  It's the best commercial Jag site on the
Web, hands down!

For the best non-commercial Jaguar site, visit
http://www.jag-lovers.org/
There's something there for everyone, including a load of technical
information, no matter which Jag you own.


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   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order


_______________1.  Special Offers
____________________ Prices good until
____________________ Friday, March 19th

These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Special Offers"
Section.  (We sometimes have clearance
merchandise in this area too.)

A.  BK-301 Engine Belt Kit, Fits 1982-1987 XJ6.  Your price is
$22 each until next Friday.

B.  BK-501 Engine Belt Kit, Fits 1981-1988 XJS.  Your price is
$24 each until next Friday.

C.  BK-401 Engine Belt Kit, Fits 1988-1994 XJ6.  Your price is
$20 each until next Friday.

D.  EBC-4437/R Rebuilt Water Pump, Fits 1988-1993 XJ6.  Your
price is $100 even, and you get $30 back when we receive your old
water pump, making your price a remarkable $70.

E.  JLM206/R  Rebuilt Water Pump, Fits 1982-1987 XJ6.  Your
price is $100 even, and you get $30 back when we receive your old
water pump, making your price a remarkable $70.


_________________2.  Technical Information Bits

This week's tech bit is about purchasing windshields.

We don't sell windshields.  Ever.  They are too heavy and too
fragile to ship safely.  So where should you get them?  Not at the
dealer!  Usually we drive the "original equipment only" theme pretty
hard, but this is one area where you can get an aftermarket part
that's just as good as the OEM part and save yourself a bunch of
money in the process.  For example, my local dealer quoted me
over $400 for a new factory windshield for my 1985 XJ6.  My local
auto glass shop quoted me $135 for an aftermarket windshield.
Both meet DOT regulations, both fit the car perfectly, and one is
priced reasonably.  The $135 windshield has been satisfactory in
every way for the two years that I've had it.


_________________3.  How to contact us/How to
order

Our 24-Hour website and online catalog is at:
http://www.jagbits.com/
We have a secure, encrypted ordering system for safe credit card
transactions.
Our email address is info@...

Our new toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.

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Date: Fri Mar 5, 1999 6:57 pm
Subject: Jagbits Hotline, Friday, March 5th, 1999
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http://www.jagbits.com/ and try it
out!  It's the best commercial Jag site on the
Web, hands down!

For the best non-commercial Jaguar site, visit
http://www.jag-lovers.org/
There's something there for everyone, including a load of technical
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______________________Table of Contents

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_______________1.  Special Offers
____________________Prices good until
____________________Friday, March 12th

These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Special Offers"
Section.  (We sometimes have clearance
merchandise in this area too.)


A.  JLM-730/L Brake Rotor, Rear, Fits 1969-1987 XJ6 and all XJS
without the Dana differential.  These are high-quality rotors
manufactured by Limforder in Germany.  List price is $55 each,
your price is $30 each until next Friday.


B.  JLM-776/L Brake Rotor, Front, Fits 1969-1987 XJ6 and all XJS
(and all V12 XKEs too.) These are high-quality rotors manufactured
by Limforder in Germany.  List price is $65 each, your price is $35
each until next Friday.

C.  JLM1305/L Brake Rotor, Front, Fits 1988-1989 XJ6.  These are
high-quality rotors manufactured by Limforder in Germany.  List
price is $51.81 each, your price is $41 each until next Friday.

D.  JLM1826/L  Brake Rotor, Front, Fits 1990-1994 XJ6.  These are
high-quality rotors manufactured by Limforder in Germany.  List
price is $82.50 each, your price is $48 each until next Friday.

E.  JLM1830/L Brake Rotor, Rear, Fits 1990-1994 XJ6.  These are
high-quality rotors manufactured by Limforder in Germany.  List
price is $51 each, your price is $35 each until next Friday.

F.  JLM1450/L Brake Rotor, Rear, Fits 1988-1989 XJ6.  These are
high-quality rotors manufactured by Limforder in Germany.  List
price is $51.81 each, your price is $37 each until next Friday.

_________________2.  Technical Information Bits

This week's tech bit:  Bulb Failure Modules on the 1988-1994 XJ6

Bulb Failure Modules (BFMs) have a reputation of failure on XJ40s,
usually it's one of a few simple things.

1) Make sure that every bulb works!  The failure module is designed
to alert you that a bulb is out, so check this first. (Easy stuff first!)

2) Clean the bulb contacts in the sockets.  This is a pain, but this
too is a trouble spot. CRC spray electronics cleaner is a good tool
to use, and it's available everywhere.  Use it outside, please, we
don't want anyone poisoning themselves.

3) Brass-based bulbs tend to corrode more easily, so don't use
them.  The safest bet is to get all of your bulbs from Jaguar.

4) Hooking trailer lights to the lighting harness can also cause the
failure module to trigger.

5) Open up the modules and look for broken solder contacts.  This
is usually the problem with the failure module and can usually be
rectified easily with careful application of a soldering gun.

6)  Once all of these steps have been taken and the failure module
still acts up, you are usually stuck with replacing the failure module.

_________________3.  How to contact us/How to
order

Our 24-Hour website and online catalog is at:
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We have a secure, encrypted ordering system for safe credit card
transactions.
Our email address is info@...

Our new toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.

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Date: Sat Feb 27, 1999 4:50 am
Subject: Jagbits Hotline, Friday, February 26th, 1999
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JAGBITS.COM is the Net's premier Jaguar
Superstore, providing original equipment and
proven high-quality aftermarket parts for the
Jaguar XJ6 and XJS.  Go to
http://www.jagbits.com/ and try it
out!  It's the best commercial Jag site on the
Web, hands down!

For the best non-commercial Jaguar site, visit
http://www.jag-lovers.org/
There's something there for everyone!

______Special Note:

There was some miscellaneous message traffic on
the Jagbits listserver this week.  It was
unintentional and it really annoyed a whole lot
of people.  I've never received so much hate
mail in my life, so I modified the listserver
software to prevent these postings.   The only
emails you'll now get are the weekly postings
from me.  If you have any questions or have
something for sale, Jag Lovers can accommodate
both quite well.  I apologize to those I've
aggravated by this slip-up.  This list was never
intended to be a new Jag-related discussion
group, since Jag Lovers more than fits the bill
for that need. We're all overloaded with email
traffic, so I understand when people get annoyed
with more.


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   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order


_______________1.  Special Offers
____________________Prices good until
____________________Friday, March 5th

These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Special Offers"
Section.  (We sometimes have clearance
merchandise in this area too.)

A.  SKB-401 Rear Shock Conversion Kit, Fits 1988-
1996 XJ6.  These all-in-one kits replace the
troublesome self-levelling shock system with
standard shocks and springs.  The shocks come
with a lifetime warranty.  $450 for the complete
set.

B.  FSK-401 Front Shock Set, Fits 1988-1994 XJ6.
These original equipment front shocks also have
a lifetime warranty.  $175 for the pair.

C.  CAC8892 Shock Absorber Set, Self-levelling,
Fits 1988-1994 XJ6.  We include these for those
of you who are concerned with originality and
like the self-levelling feature.  We don't
recommend these shocks as the self-levelling
system rarely works right and the shocks alone
cost more than the entire conversion kit.  Your
price is $525 for the pair.

D.  FSK-301/B Front Shock Set, Fits 1979-1987
XJ6 and 1976-1994 XJS.  This set of two original
equipment front shocks also have the Boge
lifetime warranty, and are $110 until next
Friday.

E.  RSK-301/B Rear Shock Set, Fits 1979-1987 XJ6
and 1976-1994 XJS.  This set of four (yes four)
original equipment rear shocks also have the
Boge lifetime warranty, and are $255 until next
Friday.

F.  FSPK-301 Front Suspension Spring Set, Fits
1979-1987 XJ6 and 1976-1994 XJS.  These original
equipment springs will restore your car's
original ride height and handling.  The set of
two springs are $145 until next Friday.

G.  RSPK-301  Rear Suspension Spring Set, Fits
1979-1987 XJ6 and 1976-1994 XJS.  These original
equipment springs will restore your car's
original ride height and handling.  The set of
four springs are $245 until next Friday.


_________________2.  Technical Information Bits

This week's tech bit:  Ride and Ride Height:
Springs and Shocks.

There is a specified height for each end of your
car.  The ride height and the method for
determining the ride height are both specified
in the factory service manual.

As our cars begin to age, the strength and
resilience of the suspension springs will fade,
and the car will gradually settle lower and
lower. This affects both handling and comfort
and changes your suspension geometry.  "It's a
bad thing" as some rich magazine publishing lady
told me.

The only cure for sagging ride height is to
replace the suspension springs.  There are short-
term bodges such as stuffing spring blocks into
the coils, but they are really an inappropriate
solution and can lead to rapid spring failure.

This is a dangerous job, even for professionals,
since it requires compressing the suspension
springs with a tool so that they may be
installed.  One slip, or a broken tool, and the
spring tension is explosively released, removing
whatever body part happens to be in its way. For
this reason, we recommend that you take your new
suspension springs and rear shocks to an insured
professional to have them installed.  You can
replace your front shocks without too much
trouble, but the rear shocks are coil-overs and
require the spring compressor.

Note:  Shocks have NO affect on ride height
whatsoever, only handling and comfort.  If your
car is sitting low, changing the shocks won't
make it any higher.  We do recommend replacing
rear shocks when you replace the rear springs.
You'll recoup the price of the shocks just in
labor savings.


_________________3.  How to contact us/How to
order

Our newly-revised website is at
http://www.jagbits.com/
and contains our online catalog and 24-hour
secure purchasing system. Our email address is
info@...

Our new toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.
Please report any trouble with this fax line.
It's new and may not work in all circumstances.

Have a great weekend and be sure to let us know
how we can help you out!


Take care,
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#19 From: daniel.j.mccarthy.iii@...
Date: Tue Feb 23, 1999 4:12 pm
Subject: 1987 Jaguar XJ-6
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I am not interested in parting out this car.  It is in excellent condition.
I recently replaced the front driver's side fender that had some rust and
even had the hood repainted.  It is navy blue with a grey leather interior
and it looks (and drives) like new.  The reason I'm selling ($8,000) is
that my uncle has a 1986 XJ-6 with 26,000 miles that I hope to purchase
once mine is sold.

I have a 4.2l v6 Jaguar engine that was purportedly seized when a mechanic
attempted to replace the bearings and grind the crankshaft that is for
sale.  It ran like a dream prior to the repair, but was leaking oil from
the rear main seal, necessitating the repair.  Interested parties should
make an offer.  The cylinder head is good and it has a new oil pump.



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My name is Ed Myers and my wife and I just bought our first Jaguar.  A 1985 XJ6 III, with 70k original on it.  Mechanical is fantastic,it because its motor was rebuilt by a Jag Dealer at 48k and the transmission was done at 64k.  The body is rust free but really needs a paint job...that's due this spring.  There are a few "bugs", that we are working to fix...mostly all in the cosmetic area.  Am looking for someone that is parting out an 85....would be interested in helping u desolve part of it....
 
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Date: Fri Feb 19, 1999 4:48 pm
Subject: Jagbits Hotline, Friday, February 19th, 1999
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JAGBITS.COM is the Net's premier Jaguar Superstore, providing
original equipment and proven high-quality aftermarket parts for the
Jaguar XJ6 and XJS.  We've just updated our website, and we'd like
your feedback on its look and feel.  Go to http://www.jagbits.com/
and try it out!  It's the best commercial Jag site on the Web, hands
down!

For the best non-commercial Jaguar site, visit http://www.jag-
lovers.org/   There's something
there for everyone!

______________________Table of Contents

   1.  Limited Time Offers
   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order




_______________1.  Limited Time Offers
____________________Prices on these parts
____________________are good until Friday, February 26th

These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Special Offers" Section
(we have clearance merchandise in this area too.)

A.  LMD-5640AB Oil Pressure Transmitter, Fits 1988-1996 XJ6
$49 each.

B.  C46272 Oil Pressure Gauge Transmitter, Fits 1980-1987 XJ6
and all V12 XJS  $49

C.  C42200 Oil Pressure Light Transmitter, , Fits 1980-1987 XJ6
and all V12 XJS  $5

D.  S-73 Power Hydraulic System Technical Guide, 1988-1994 XJ6
$19 each.

E.  JLM-805 Brake Master Cylinder, Fits 1988-1989 XJ6   $159


_________________2.  Technical Information Bits

We've archived our tech bits on our website, so if you've missed
some, you can click on the "Tech Bits" link to review them.  Also,
if you have a suggestion for a tech bit, let us know!

This week's tech bit:  Universal Joints

The universal joints on your Jag transmit power from the engine to
the wheels while allowing the suspension and the engine to move
about in their mountings.  Movement of metal parts implies that
something has to be greased to prevent failure.  U-joints are no
exception.  Failure to properly (and regularly) grease u-joints will
lead to metal-to-metal contact, and the eventual destruction of the
needle bearings in the u-joint, which requires replacement of the u-
joint.  Jag U-joints are cheap, but they are a royal bear to replace,
so it's in your best interest to grease them or have them greased
every 12,000 miles, or more often if you can. Pump grease into
them until fresh grease comes out of all four bearing cups.  It
usually helps to do this job right after you drive the car fast and
hard for a while, so everything is hot and the grease flows easiest.

When a u-joint starts to fail, it can sound like a brake pad is loose
and rubbing against the brake rotor, or it could generate a metallic
squeal or a rattling sound.  Or all three.  Once these symptoms
appear, there's no solution but to replace the offending u-joint.

The u-joints on the 1969-1987 XJ6 and on all XJSs are Chevy-spec
joints, so getting replacements is easy and cheap.  I haven't cross-
referenced the 1988-1994 XJ6 u-joints, but these are cheap enough
anyway.  To see the Spicer and NAPA part numbers for the Series
III and XJS U-joints, go to the Jaguar Parts Interchange Guide
published by David Shields.  You can find a link to it from our links
page or from the XJ-lovers website.



_________________3.  How to contact us/How to order

Our newly-revised website is at http://www.jagbits.com/
and contains our online catalog and 24-hour secure
purchasing system. Our email address is info@...

Our new toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.  Please
report any trouble with this fax line.  It's new and may
not work in all circumstances.

Have a great weekend and be sure to let us know how
we can help you out!


Take care,
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JAGBITS.COM
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#16 From: Gregory Price <gprice@...>
Date: Fri Feb 5, 1999 5:22 pm
Subject: Jagbits Hotline, Friday, February 5th, 1999
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JAGBITS.COM is the Net's premier Jaguar Superstore,
providing original equipment and proven high-quality
aftermarket parts for the Jaguar XJ6 and XJS.  We've
just updated our website, and we'd like your feedback on
its look and feel.  Go to http://www.jagbits.com/ and
try it out!  It's the best commercial Jag site on the
Web, hands down!

______________________Table of Contents

   1.  Limited Time Offers
   2.  Technical Information
   3.  How to Contact Us/How to order




_______________1.  Limited Time Offers
____________________Prices on these parts
____________________are good until Monday, February 8th

These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Special Offers" Section
(we have clearance merchandise in this area too.)

A.  Ignition Switch, Electrical Portion Only, Fits XJ6 and XJS from 1979-1987
$37 each.

B.  Ignition Wire Set, Fits XJ6 from 1979-1987  $19 each.

C.  Power Steering Hose, High pressure.  Fits XJ6 from 1988-1993.  $71.50

D.  Catalytic Converter, Aftermarket, Fits XJ6 from 1979-1987.  This is the
second cat, underneath the car.  $209

E.  Emergency Brake Pad Set, Fits 1974-1987 XJ6 and all XJS up to 1994
$21.60

F.  Ignition Wire Set, Fits XJS from 1976-1987  $44 each.


_________________2.  Technical Information Bits

We've archived our tech bits on our website, so if
you've missed some, you can click on the "Tech Bits"
link to review them.  Also, if you have a suggestion for
a tech bit, let us know!

This week's tech bit:  Repair Manuals

Repair manuals aren't just for mechanics.  They contain valuable information
that can help the average owner make informed decisions about car
maintenance and repair.  Every owner should have one.

There are several repair manuals to choose from for your Jaguar.  The best
manual is the factory "Service Operations Manual".  These multi-volume books
contain repair and service information about every system in your car.  The
downside is their cost and the fact that they are written for people who are
already familiar with auto service.  The factory manuals for the Series III and
the
XJS have been re-printed by outside agencies under license from Jaguar,
reducing their cost considerably.  The manuals for the 1988-1994 XJ6 (also
called the XJ40) are still only available from Jaguar and cost from $180 to $450
depending on the year of the car (ouch).

Haynes Publications produces manuals for practically every car on the road,
including the XJ6 and XJS.  These are not as good as the factory manuals, but
do contain most of the useful information you'll need to service your car. 
These
are written for the home-mechanic, so they are usually easier to understand
and have more pictures. They also contain mistakes, but nothing serious.
These run about $17 and are well worth the investment.


_________________3.  How to contact us/How to order

Our newly-revised website is at http://www.jagbits.com/
and contains our online catalog and 24-hour secure
purchasing system. Our email address is info@...

Our new toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.  Please
report any trouble with this fax line.  It's new and may
not work in all circumstances.

Have a great weekend and be sure to let us know how we
can help you out!


Take care,
Greg Price
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#15 From: Gregory Price <gprice@...>
Date: Fri Jan 22, 1999 3:18 pm
Subject: Jagbits Hotline, Friday, "Jag"uary 21st, 1999
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JAGBITS.COM is the Net's premier Jaguar Superstore,
providing original equipment and proven high-quality
aftermarket parts for the Jaguar XJ6 and XJS.  We've
just updated our website, and we'd like your feedback on
its look and feel.  Go to http://www.jagbits.com/ and
try it out!  It's the best commercial Jag site on the
Web, hands down!

______________________Table of Contents

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   2.  Weekly Specials
   3.  Technical Information
   4.  How to Contact Us/How to order




_______________1.  Limited Time Offers
____________________Prices on these parts
____________________are good until Monday, Jaguary 25th.

These parts are listed on our website at:
http://www.jagbits.com/ in the "Special Offers" Section
(we have clearance merchandise in this area too.)

A.  Front Marker Lamp, Left or Right, all XJ6/12/S from
1969-1987.  $49.98 each.

B.  Upper A-Arm bushing, all 1971-1989 XJ6 and XJS
$16.99 each.

C.  Muffler, aftermarket, front or rear, left or right,
XJ6 from 1982.5-1987 $48 each.

D.  Distributor pickup, XJ6 from 1980-1987 with
electronic ignition.  $83

E.  Cam Cover Copper Washer, Pack of 50.  $6.60


________________2.  Weekly Specials
________________________Prices on these parts are
________________________good until Friday, Jaguary 29th.

A. Steering Rack Boot Kit, for 1968-1987 XJ6, and all
XJS. $10 for the two-boot set, with clamps.  These keep
the dirt out of your steering rack seals so they last
longer.

B.  Taillight Lens, 1988-1994 XJ6.  These are just the
outer lens, not the whole lamp assembly.  These have
just become available recently. Specify which side you
need in the "Special Instructions" section of the order
form. $59.50 for the lens sure beats $180 for the
assembly!  These are available for the base XJ6,
Sovereign and Vanden Plas.  Just snap the old ones off,
and epoxy these new ones on. It's that simple.

C.  Piston Set, 4.2 Liter, .060 oversize.  This set of
six factory pistons is complete with rings and pins.
List price for this set is $570, your price is $350.



_________________3.  Technical Information Bits

We've archived our tech bits on our website, so if
you've missed some, you can click on the "Tech Bits"
link to review them.  Also, if you have a suggestion for
a tech bit, let us know!

Jag owners sometimes experience antenna malfunctions,
and at the moment the antenna on my Series III won't go
down.  (editor's note:  you can usually keep track of
what's going wrong on my car by following the tech bits
articles) For the 1980-1987 XJ6 and XJS, the only
solution for a bad antenna unit is to replace the entire
antenna with a new factory or aftermarket unit.  For the
1979- 1980 XJ6, the antenna had a replaceable mast, but
Jaguar dumped this design and the replacement masts are
no longer available.

For the 1988-1994 XJ6 and XJS, Jaguar went to a modular
antenna manufactured by Hirschmann.  For these cars, you
can many times fix your antenna problem by replacing
just the mast and drive cable.  The antenna motor must
be removed, the antenna mast and drive cable pulled out
of the motor, and the new drive cable fed back in.  Then
the antenna assembly is reinstalled.  $26 for a
replacement mast and cable sure beats $300+ for a whole
antenna assembly.  If the drive cable is bad, you will
usually hear the antenna motor running, but the mast
won't move.

One other thing to check on a non-functioning antenna is
the relay (this is the part I think is bad on my car.)
The relay tells the antenna when to deploy and return,
and the relay can get sticky as it ages. Troubleshooting
relays is beyond the scope of this email, but it's not
difficult with a little patience and judicious perusal
of an auto electrical troubleshooting guide.

BONUS BIT:

Wayne Estrada, a Jag-Lovers member, wrote a series of
cleaning and detailing articles that are just great!
Wayne agreed to let us add them to our site for
everyone's benefit, so be sure to check them out.  Just
click on the "Cleaning and Detailing" link from our main
page.



_________________4.  How to contact us/How to order

Our newly-revised website is at http://www.jagbits.com/
and contains our online catalog and 24-hour secure
purchasing system. Our email address is info@...

Our new toll-free fax line is 1-888-703-0381.  Please
report any trouble with this fax line.  It's new and may
not work in all circumstances.

Have a great weekend and be sure to let us know how we
can help you out!

Take care,
Greg Price
http://www.jagbits.com/
Jaguar Parts Specialists

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#14 From: Gregory Price <gprice@...>
Date: Sat Jan 9, 1999 6:28 am
Subject: Jagbits Hotline, Friday, "Jag"uary 8th, 1999
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JAGBITS.COM is the Net's premier Jaguar Superstore, providing original
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XJS.  We've just updated our website, and we'd like your feedback on its look
and feel.  Go to http://www.jagbits.com/ and try it out!


______________________Table of Contents______________________

   1.  Limited Time Offers
   2.  Weekly Specials
   3.  Technical Information
   4.  How to Contact Us/How to order




_______________1.  Limited Time Offers
________________________Prices on these parts
________________________are good until Monday, Jaguary 11th.

These parts are listed on our website and can be ordered at:
http://www.jagbits.com/spec08Jan.htm

A.  Timing Chain Tensioner, Fits 3.8 and 4.2 Liter Jaguar six-cylinder engines.
$7.49 each

B.  Window switch, Fits 1974-1979 (Series II) XJ6 and XJ12.  $25.55 each.

C.  Fuel tank sending unit, Fits 1991-1998 XJ6 and XJ8.  $37.10

D.  Power Amp for fuel injectors, 1975-1979 XJS and XJ12 $75

E.  Brake pad sensor, XJ6 and XJS, 1990-1994.  $15 each.


________________2.  Weekly Specials
________________________Prices on these parts are
________________________good until Friday, Jaguary 15th.

A.  Polyurethane steering rack bushings, for 1968-1987 XJ6, and all XJS.  $35
per set, our competitors sell these for $60!

B. Steering Rack Boot Kit, for 1968-1987 XJ6, and all XJS. $10 for the two-boot
set, with clamps.  These keep the dirt out of your steering rack seals so they
last longer.

C.  Taillight Lens, 1988-1994 XJ6.  These are just the outer lens, not the whole
lamp assembly.  These have just become available recently. Specify which
side you need in the "Special Instructions" section of the order form. $59.50
for
the lens sure beats $180 for the assembly!  These are available for the base
XJ6, Sovereign and Vanden Plas.  Just snap the old ones off, and epoxy these
new ones on. It's that simple.

D.  Piston Set, 4.2 Liter, .060 oversize.  This set of six factory pistons is
complete with rings and pins.  List price for this set is $570, your price is
$350.


_________________3.  Technical Information Bits

Does the front of your car rattle and clunk when you drive over a rough section
of road?  Or, do your tires wear out along one edge?  It's time to take a look
at
your front end.  There are two common culprits when these things happen.

The first culprit is the upper shock bushings.  These hard rubber rings isolate
the shock absorber from the car body, and when they wear out the shock
starts to bump against the metal.  This is the first thing to check when you
hear a noise when you drive over a bump.  If yours are squished out of shape
or are missing, replace them, but only replace them with factory shock
bushings.  Aftermarket shock bushings are too hard and cause the metal
mounting point to flex and eventually fail ($$$).  The factory parts are cheap
enough.

The next part to check is the upper ball joint.  This requires two people. 
Place
a jack under the lower spring pan, and jack up the car just until the wheel is
about an inch or two off the ground.  Grab the top and bottom of the tire and
lift
up, trying to rock the whole wheel up and down.  At the same time, also try to
move the top of the tire in and out, as though you were trying to rotate the
tire
up and lay it on top of the engine.  While one person does this, the other
person should be looking at the upper ball joint with a flashlight, trying to
identify any movement.  There shouldn't be any.  If there is movement, replace
both of the upper ball joints.  Bad ball joints will cause the inside edges of
your
tires to wear faster than the outside edges.

Since you're checking things, take a few moments to have a look at your tie
rod ends.  This is the part where the steering rack hooks up to the front wheel.
With a partner turning the steering wheel back and forth, look for play or
looseness in the two tie rod ends.  If there is any, replace them too.

These front suspension checks work on all Jags.


BONUS TECH BIT:

We've added a link on our website to a couple of software packages that speed
up your dial-up internet access.  We don't have any connection to either of
these companies, but we use their products and they work! (And they're
cheap).  Windows 95/98 is optimized for internet access via a full time hard-
wire connection.  This means that dial-up users are stuck with unoptimized
connections.  These software packages modify your Windows settings to
better manage a dial-up internet connection.  The second package (Netsonic)
further speeds things up by pre-fetching web links and archiving frequently-
accessed web sites for immediate retrieval.  Nice stuff!  Get it!

_________________4.  How to contact us/How to order

Our newly-revised website is at http://www.jagbits.com/
and contains our online catalog and 24-hour secure purchasing system.
Our email address is info@...
Our fax line is 505-474-1475.

Keep your eyes open, it's a jungle out there!


Take care,
Greg Price
http://www.jagbits.com/
Jaguar Parts Specialists

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#13 From: Gregory Price <gprice@...>
Date: Sat Dec 19, 1998 3:42 am
Subject: Jagbits Hotline, Friday, December 18th, 1998
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Jagbits Hotline, Friday, December 18th, 1998

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     All XJs is the number one  Jaguar specialist company
     on the Internet, providing original equipment and
     proven high-quality aftermarket parts for the Jaguar
     XJ6 and XJS.

     Have any suggestions for improvements to this email?
     We'd love to hear them!

     Table of Contents

     1.  Limited Time Offers & Weekly Specials
     2.  Technical Information
     3.  How to Contact Us/How to order




     1.  Limited Time Offers & Weekly Specials
     These parts are listed on our website and can be ordered at:
     http://www.jagbits.com/spec1218.htm

     A.  Air Filter, 1980-1987 XJ6, Crossland $5.99 each

     B.  "Jaguar", by Lord Montague.  This historical review
     of the Jaguar company is a nice gift for a for your
     Jag-o-phile.  I bought one, and it's really neat!  $12.95

     C.  Ignition Wire Set, 1988-1993 XJS w/V12 engine.  $48.96


     D.  Power Amp for fuel injectors, 1975-1979 XJS and XJ12

     E.  Polyurethane steering rack bushings, for 1968-1987
     XJ6, and all XJS.  $35 per set, our competitors sell
     these for $60!

     F. Steering Rack Boot Kit, for 1968-1987 XJ6, and all XJS. $10
     for the two-boot set, with clamps.  These keep the dirt out of
     your steering rack seals so they last longer.

     G.  Taillight Lens, 1988-1994 XJ6.  These are just the outer
     lens, not the whole lamp assembly.  These have just become
     available recently. Specify which side you need in the
     "Special Instructions" section of the order form. $59.50
     for the lens sure beats $180 for the assembly!  These are
     available for the base XJ6, Sovereign and Vanden Plas.  Just
     snap the old ones off, and epoxy these new ones on. It's that
     simple.


     2.  Technical Information Bits

     Heater core problems have started to sprout up again with the
     cooler weather.  When a heater core fails, the typical symptoms
     are small patches of fog (that don't evaporate easily) on the
     windshield just above the defroster vents, and a sweet smell in
     the air.  The sweet smell is the antifreeze escaping through
     pinhole leaks in the heater core.  Left alone, the heater core
     will continue to corrode and will eventually pour antifreeze on
     your feet and carpets and start to rust out your heater box
     ($$$$$$).  Fix it soon.  There are aftermarket heater cores
     available that are every bit as good as the factory cores, but
     at a much lower price.

     3.  How to contact us/How to order

     Our website is at http://www.jagbits.com/
     Our email address is gprice@...
     Our fax line is 505-474-1475.

     http//www.jagbits.com/store/ is our online
     catalog and ordering center.  Order your parts
     24 hours a day online in SSL-encrypted security!

We want to thank you all for being our customers and friends, and
we wish you and yours the very best and safest holiday season.
Be safe out there!

Take care,
Greg Price
http://www.jagbits.com/
Jaguar Parts Specialists

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#12 From: "Greg Price" <gprice@...>
Date: Fri Dec 11, 1998 9:52 pm
Subject: JAGBITS Hotline - Friday, December 11th, 1998
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One last time for everyone:

We go "INTERNET ONLY" today at 5:00 P.M.

NO PHONE CALLS AFTER THAT!  We have already disconnected
all but one phone line, and the last line will be disconnected soon.

TODAY December 11th, at 5:00 p.m., we are changing to an
INTERNET ONLY business enterprise, following the model
demonstrated by AMAZON.COM and many of the computer
products distributors that you find around the net.

Our website upgrades will be completed early next week, and will
include a more reliable server and easier online ordering
procedures.  Watch it continually develop and expand to become
not only a great online catalog, but a great source for online
technical information about our cars.

In light of these changes, there will be no parts specials or sales in
this mailout.  Next week, we will continue our special pricing flyers
and will have the specially-priced merchandise readily available on
our website.

Our email address is: info@...
Our website address is: http://www.jagbits.com/
Our fax number is 505-474-1475

Have a great weekend everyone, and watch our website closely!

Take care,
Greg Price
All XJs
http://www.jagbits.com
Jaguar Parts Specialists
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#1 From: "Gregory Price" <gprice@...>
Date: Tue Aug 25, 1998 9:34 am
Subject: Welcome to the jagbits Mailing List
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Jagbits Hotline is a weekly (more or less) mailing as a service of All XJs -
Your Complete Jaguar XJ6 and XJS resource.  The mailing serves to distribute
service and troubleshooting information, and to alert readers of special pricing
on Jaguar car parts.

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