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Jaguar XK120 head gasket replacement
The 1950 jaguar xk120 with its sweeping lines, split screen, rear wheel covers and two seats is about as classic as a classic car can be. Although now a 75 year old car these jaguars were built to last. So much so that the engine from this car remained in production from the 1940s right into the 1990s. Being a 3.4 inline 6 cylinder producing around 160 bhp it was also more than capable of keeping up with most of what was on the road until the end of production. Fair to say th

Kingsley James
Aug 94 min read
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Jaguar E type restoration service
Some say the convertible e type is the most beautiful car ever made and that in its day it would go 150mph. That remains to be seen by me and I won’t be testing the theory but one thing is for certain and that is that we finally have an e type in the kjclassics workshop. First job is the oil and oil filter change. The filter on this v12 is located in a nice easy to reach place at the front of the engine. Happy days! Next is the fuel filter change. Another easy to reach servic

Kingsley James
Jul 312 min read
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MGB GT service and body repair
This mg was in for a nice easy service. No major surgery at the KJClassics workshop for a change. MGB GT These mgb gt’s are a great choice for anyone getting into the classic car world. Simple, reliable and capable of keeping up with modern traffic. One of the best for sure. We love having another mgb in the workshop. This time a gt! First the air box’s are removed and new filters are fitted. The dash pots on the carburettors are topped up at the same time. NGK spark plugs Th

Kingsley James
Jun 132 min read
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More holes than a packet of……..VW Polo
Ok so that joke is perhaps a little harsh but when this VW entered the workshop there was one or two holes that needed a dressing to say...

Kingsley James
Mar 153 min read
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Mk1 Ford Cortina RHD conversion
This MK1 cortina was imported from abroad by our customer having always wanted one. Having lived its life in a nice hot climate this car...

Kingsley James
Mar 2, 20223 min read
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Project 4x4
1999 2.8 turbo diesel Daihatsu fourtrak. Bought with just under a years m.o.t and a good folder of invoices dating back to 2007 and...

Kingsley James
Sep 9, 20214 min read
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