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1995 Jaguar Vanden Plas Repair Question


Topics covered: Frame, Fuel filter, Smell.
Mileage: 21,400 miles.

Asked on March 30, 2012

Hi, I was a mechanic for years, but now I am a broke writer. I'm stumped. I've got a 95 Jaguar xj6 with a 4.0. It stumbles badly just before it shifts. It acts like it has a governor or rev limiter on it. It has so many miles,214,000, that a shop will hav

I replaced the plugs, they were all ash white and showed no signs of miss firing. I replaced the fuel filter on the frame, but not in the tank. When it really acts up, it smells like burnt gunpowder. Once it changes, it runs perfectly.
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Replied on March 30, 2012

Same answer as the other site. Have the Converters tested for restriction.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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