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Post by Gone on Nov 9, 2019 21:10:41 GMT
Depends on the age of the Jag, but if electronic control modules, so things like ABS, engine ecu, air bag computers etc some of which are powered up all the time (galvanic corrosion on the circuit boards) are underwater they are scrap. Good luck, but if the insurance company offers a Wright-off I would accept it. Not insured, has been stored in my sister's garage awaiting a new exhaust system. Battery will have been dead, which might be a good thing? Still has water in the boot, but the boats are taking priority at the moment. The ECU was already compromised, and seems impossible to replace, because this is a 1995 model XJR, and everything after that has a different connector. If the battery is dead that is a good thing. When you get round to it any electronic modules that have dried out will have a film of powder left behind from what ever was in the water. Probably best given a wash in DI water (battery/steam iron water).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2019 21:12:06 GMT
DI water sounds like something you'd find in a police station toilet.
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Post by NigelMoore on Nov 9, 2019 21:12:51 GMT
Not insured, has been stored in my sister's garage awaiting a new exhaust system. Battery will have been dead, which might be a good thing? Still has water in the boot, but the boats are taking priority at the moment. The ECU was already compromised, and seems impossible to replace, because this is a 1995 model XJR, and everything after that has a different connector. If the battery is dead that is a good thing. When you get round to it any electronic modules that have dried out will have a film of powder left behind from what ever was in the water. Probably best given a wash in DI water (battery/steam iron water). Good tip, thanks. Will remember when the time comes.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2019 21:14:07 GMT
That's the old straight six version with the blower rather than the V8. I had a go in one of those a few years back but was too tall and thin to fit in it properly They do go quite well.
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Post by NigelMoore on Nov 9, 2019 21:15:15 GMT
DI water sounds like something you'd find in a police station toilet. If that was the case the job's done already. Part of the problem in the aftermath of these situations is the flooding of all the septic tanks; no mains sewerage beyond the black stump.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2019 21:16:19 GMT
Nasty. sorry to joke about it I know it's not funny.
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Post by NigelMoore on Nov 9, 2019 21:17:05 GMT
That's the old straight six version with the blower rather than the V8. I had a go in one of those a few years back but was too tall and thin to fit in it properly They do go quite well. They "go" beautifully. Last of the British built engines I believe, before they started putting Fords in.
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Post by NigelMoore on Nov 9, 2019 21:24:21 GMT
(if you need any bits from Finland we can bring them over at Xmas) (bringing a rucksack this time) Much appreciated, but until I have time and occasion to check it out properly, I won't know what is needed - unless you can source a Jaguar OBD1 diagnostic tool.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2019 21:51:00 GMT
Call centres are simply a fact of modern life ... sad that the call answerers are detached from, and have little or no understanding of the system. Why should an Indian on £4/day wages give a toss about any English person with a boat worth £85,000? The 'Indian' part was a joke ... the call centre part isn't. Time was you rang BW and spoke to a person that knew the canal system, at least a little. Now it's just someone who can answer a phone. The last time I rang to make a report regarding Napton lock flight I was asked which canal that was on. If you're going to make a critical point at least ensure it's on topic please. Rog
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2019 21:55:42 GMT
Why should an Indian on £4/day wages give a toss about any English person with a boat worth £85,000? The 'Indian' part was a joke ... the call centre part isn't. Time was you rang BW and spoke to a person that knew the canal system, at least a little. Now it's just someone who can answer a phone. The last time I rang to make a report regarding Napton lock flight I was asked which canal that was on. If you're going to make a critical point at least ensure it's on topic please. Rog Thankyou roger. I believe his critical points stem from some form of jealousy. He does seem to deliver a tirade when he is not the centre of attention. Very odd.
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Post by naughtyfox on Nov 10, 2019 12:30:26 GMT
(if you need any bits from Finland we can bring them over at Xmas) (bringing a rucksack this time) Much appreciated, but until I have time and occasion to check it out properly, I won't know what is needed - unless you can source a Jaguar OBD1 diagnostic tool. I believe TB member peterboat is the Jaguar man.
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