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1989 Jaguar XJS Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Mechanic, Piston.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on January 17, 2008

Oil in one of the cylinders

Engine problem
1989 Jaguar XJS Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 72000 miles

THE CAR IS A 3.6 AND IS SICK AT PRESENT. IT IS DIFFICULT TO GET ANY HELP IN NORTHERN IRELAND.THE PROBLEM IS I HAVE SOME OIL IN ONE OF THE CYLINDERS AND MY LOCAL MECHANIC DOESNT SEEM TO KNOW WHAT TO DO. ANY IDEAS OF WHERE TO START? THANK YOU IN ANTICIPATION
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check valve seals and piston rings

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