THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE JAGUAR DRIVERS CLUB HUNTER REGION INC. February 2011 IN THIS ISSUE: AUSTRALIA DAY NEW MK 8 WHAT S COMING UP

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1 Volume 30 Number 2 February 2011 IN THIS ISSUE: AUSTRALIA DAY NEW MK 8 WHAT S COMING UP THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE JAGUAR DRIVERS CLUB HUNTER REGION INC.

2 FEBRUARY JAG-PICTURE The magic of Newcastle Harbour the huge coal ship Nord Dorado leaves the port, providing a spectacular backdrop for Leyland Rix s Mk 2, one of 23 JDCHR cars assembled at Customs House for Australia Day (see report starting Page 35) 2 The Hub February 2011

3 JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc. Box 604 Newcastle NSW (The Clubs first meeting was held on the 31st of May 1983) CONTENTS President s Report 5 Secretary s Report 7-8 Happy Birthday, Welcome 8 Social Secretary s Report 9 GRILLED Members Forum Brownie Points 14 Tea by the Sea flyer 15 MAD Day flyer 16 February MWR flyer 17 Wings over Illawarra flyer March MWR flyer 20 Technical Tips Gearboxes Hawks Nest Motorfest 24 Technical Day flyer 25 Ladies Day flyer 27 Club Calendar January MWR Report New Toys Australia Day Report JAGWORD #15 43 Solution to JAGWORD #14 44 Lumley Special Vehicles 45 Library & Tools Classifieds Club Regalia Let s Have a Laugh 54 ADVERTISERS Jag Independent Services 6 Triggs Motors 10 PPC-Leatherique 10 Thomas Jaguar 26 English Auto Parts 30 Adnum Automotives 44 Better Spares 46 Concours Restorations 47 SNG Barratt 55 Lumley Special Vehicles 56 FRONT COVER Alistair McIlroy s stunning Mk 8 pictured at Catherine Hill Bay after making its debut at the January Mid-week run CLOSING DATE Contributions for the March 2011 issue of the HUB will be accepted by the Editor up to 25th February 2011 CLUB OBJECTIVES 1. To promote and foster the Jaguar/Daimler Marque and the sport of automobilism generally in all its branches. 2. To encourage restoration, preservation and use of all Jaguar motor vehicles and those Daimler vehicles built by Jaguar Cars during and after To promote friendship between members of the club socially, in competition and on the road. 4. To promote and engender social activities, exhibitions and club activities. 5. To provide technical assistance and a reference source for its members. DISCLAIMER In regard to products, services and/or procedures which are either advertised, mentioned in the editorial content of this magazine, members should determine for themselves the reliability and/or suitability for their own particular requirements. Advertisers must ensure at all times that the products and/or services represented are suitable for the intended use and for the nominated vehicles. Their representatives, outlets or agents must be similarly directed to sell, fit or offer products or services that are suited to the intended use. The Jaguar Drivers Club Hunter Region Inc. cannot accept responsibility for any product of service statements made herein, and the opinions or comments from any contributor are not necessarily those of the Club, its Committee, its Members or its Editor. **CONCESSIONAL REGISTRATION** At all times when driven on the road, the member must carry a financial JDCHR Club membership card (or the vehicle is unregistered) and the current magazine showing the event to which the vehicle is being driven. The Club s by-laws also require that a member must attend at least three Club events in a Club-registered vehicle per financial year, to maintain his entitlement to club plated registration. HUB Advertising Rates Inside front cover (Colour) Inside rear cover (Colour) Outside rear cover (Colour) Inside magazine non cover Inside magazine non cover full page $600 pa full page $500 pa full page $600 pa full page $165 pa half page $100 pa The Hub February

4 EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT COMMITEE President Ian Hissey J.P Vice President Allan Starret J.P Secretary Robynne Lilly Treasurer Alan Calcutt Events Coordinator Don Anderson Social Secretary Mary Cox Elected Member Steve Bloomfield OFFICE BEARERS Points Secretary Graeme Gardiner Plates Registrar Peter Dwyer Regalia Pauline Hopkin Library John McAlpine Editor Phil McLeod ACJC Delegate Ian Hissey Webmaster Andrew Haigh CMC Delegate Andrew Pointing The Clubs first meeting was held on the 31st of May 1983 MONTHLY CLUB MEETINGS Last Tuesday of each month - 7:30pm (no meeting in December), CLUB MACQUARIE 458 LAKE ROAD ARGENTON. Except two Upper Hunter meetings - 7:30pm SINGLETON, on the last Friday in March and the last Friday in October NEXT MEETING : Tuesday 22nd February 2011 at 7.30pm 4 The Hub February 2011

5 FROM THE PRESIDENT Wasn t Australia Day a great display of Jaguars, with plenty of the public admiring and asking questions of the different car s owners. We are certainly privileged to have such a magnificent venue on the Foreshore of Newcastle Harbour could there be anywhere better? Pauline, with some help from Jan & Dale, put out the Regalia, and made good sales, even selling some 2006 National Rally hats to Japanese tourists! Well done. Our mid week run for January was to the Catherine Hill Bay Bowling Club, where we viewed Alistair s newly acquired Mk 8, an absolutely stunning vehicle that has been lovingly restored. After some help from Peter on the brakes, it is now ready to grace us on more outings. Buying cars interstate on the basis of written descriptions and photos can be both rewarding (as it was for Alistair) or an absolute heartbreaking venture. Peter & I flew to Brisbane for Peter s purchase of a 420G - described as a beauty to behold - with photos to match. Standing at the airport watching it drive towards us took our breath away, such magnificence. Pity it couldn t be left at that, but on reaching the car park and starting our inspection, reality set in with the resultant disappointment. Luckily we were able to get a reasonably cheap flight back to Newcastle. A salutary lesson on being aware of believing what is written about cars for sale. The ACJC meeting is this month, where we will be discussing various issues relating to all the Jaguar Car Clubs, and the National Rally. Voting has been completed by all the Clubs for the Paul Skilleter Award for best Club magazine article, and the Andrew Whyte Award for best article in the Jag Mag. These will be compiled and the winners announced at the National Rally in Canberra at Easter. This year our Mid West to Sea Circuit Tour to the National Rally sees the biggest contingent of club cars yet, with 11 cars and 19 members starting out the Sunday before, to travel to Canberra by West Wyalong, then home via Cann River - so much to see with lots of camaraderie. This month we start with our Tea by the Sea dinner overlooking Bar Beach, then later in the month Wings over the Illawarra weekend, where I m looking forward to seeing Connie take to the skies. Our mid week run on Thursday 10th is for fish & chips overlooking the beach at Terrigal, another delightful spot. Thank you visitors and members that came to our January monthly meeting, a record attendance, with plenty of helpful technical discussion. We look forward to seeing everyone at future Club outings, and our Club meeting, safe and enjoyable driving The Hub February

6 JAG SERVICES FORMERLY CATHOUSE SPARES Our Spare Parts Department supplies parts for all model Jaguars With years of experience in supplying Jaguar spare parts, Bob Wiseman will be able to find the precious part you need. NEW SPARE PARTS USED SPARE PARTS RECONDITIONED PARTS EXCHANGE STEERING RACKS EXCHANGE WATER PUMPS A new service department and mechanical repairs workshop is now available MECHANICAL REPAIRS FOR YOUR JAGUAR SERVICING WITH GENUINE PARTS FREE SAFETY CHECKS JAGUAR TRAINED TECHNICIANS Ph: Fax: Please note our new address: JAG INDEPENDENT SERVICES 37 Antoine St Rydalmere 2116 Or see us on the web at: 6 The Hub February 2011

7 SECRETARY S REPORT GENERAL MEETING HELD AT CLUB MACQUARIE ARGENTON TUESDAY 27 TH JULY 2010 Meetings Opened: 7:45pm Ian welcomed all members to our first meeting especially visitors Rod Glassop who owns an E Type Series I and Craig Hutchison who has a XJC V12 Apologies: Don Anderson Bob McAlpine Minutes of Previous Meeting: Robynne moved that the November minutes be accepted as published Seconded Bill Whitby Business Arising: Peter Dwyer said that in the November minutes under the heading Club Plate Registrar it should read resolution set by JDCHR not resolution set by RTA Correspondence In: Peter Forbes response to our Making of the Classic Morgan Sports Car; Invitation to the Annual Rockers and Revheads Festival; Invitation to Cessnock Show February; Invitation Oran Park Reunion Sat 12 February; s from Robin Gordon re work on the XK120; Advertisement from Cowra Tourism; New member application Robin Redfern Gloucester XJS 1988; Invitation to Annual Sydney Super Swap 20 th February; Invitation and information Maitland Steamfest 10 th April; Club Macquarie Booking confirmation for 2011 meetings; Courtesy to LMCC to advise we don t publish Hub in December Correspondence Out: Congratulatory letters to John Sullivan, Bernard Murray, Lindsay Smith with their badges Club Macquarie availability for meeting dates 2011 Robynne moved that the correspondence report be accepted Seconded Leyland Rix Treasurer: Alan explained his report in detail to members and moved its acceptance Seconded Eddie Wright Social Secretary: Mary gave her report and discussed the upcoming events. Tomorrows Australia Day Display she needs members to meet at Civic Railway Station Hunter Street at 8am. She received s from NCC on Friday asking for details of cars attending and that they needed forms to be filled in (for insurance purposes) and at that late date it has been difficult weekend trying to contact members. Ian informed on the Technical Day being held on Saturday 26 th March and on the same day the ladies will attend the Antique stores in Newcastle. Mary moved that her report be accepted Seconded Nicole Haigh Regalia Officer: Pauline said that she had done some updating on some of the regalia and some of them may need a slight price rise and that she has purchased some chiffon scarves and picnic sets Club Plates Registrar: Peter will be sending out letters to the members who have club plated vehicles who haven t attended three outings in a club plated car in one club calendar year with an explanation of the rules. Peter will organise with committee to see what exceptions will be accepted. Librarian: John has bought along some books for members to borrow. He suggests if members are interested in borrowing a specific book if they can him, he will bring the books to the meeting. Editor: The magazine with the new format does cost more but we will save some money as committee has decided not to send hard copies to the car clubs they will get an e copy only for them to to their members. As usual he is putting out a plea for members to contact him if they would be interested in going in the grilled section of The Hub. The Hub February

8 SECRETARY S REPORT (cont d) Webmaster: Andrew said he has updated the web page today. Ian said that Lumley s had offered to pay a cost to have us put an ad on our website but committee had decided not to accept advertising on our web page but we would like Andrew to do a draft plan about what constitutes the website. General Business: Peter asked Steve as custodian of club tools could he have a list of tools published so members could know what tools the club owns. Phil said he would put another list in February Hub. Peter also suggested that we could buy more tools that would be handy for members Steve said that there are not many members borrowing tools and maybe we need to more regularly remind members what tools we do own. Bill Whitby suggests we purchase a first aid kit to take on our trips and he has made a club calendar for members to purchase at $15 each. We thanked Bill for his contribution. Ian asked if anyone had any suggestions for a Technical Day. Problem Corner: John Moremon said his 2003 XJ8 is going in for surgery this week on the gearbox with a local automatic gearbox specialist. Apparently in order to change the gearbox filter a whole new plastic sump also needs to be fitted. Suggestions were made that this kind of work required automatic gearbox specialist Special electronic equipment is required for servicing of the ZF transmission. Dennis Lindsay said that his XJ Series II was getting through a bit of oil and some oil is getting into the water system and asked if there was anything peculiar to the XK engine, which he needs to know about. Peter said there are a couple of things, which could cause this. The timing cover is thin and could corrode through also a blown head gasket may also be a cause although Dennis confirmed that there was no water in the oil and the car hasn t been used for 10 years. Suggestions were also made for the need to change glycol based anti-freeze. This needs to be changed at least every two years, if you leave it longer this tends to turn acidic and may cause corrosion. Ian suggested that you could use Millers brand coolant as this has no glycol and is approved for racing. If you don t know what type of coolant is in the car already you would need to flush thoroughly because different types will react, sometimes turning to jelly. Peter said that it can rust floors in cars as they don t realise their heater matrix is leaking Peter checks his coolant with litmus paper and if it goes below 5 he flushes the system. The Raffle prize of a model E-type roadster was won by Alan Calcutt. The meeting closed at 9:00pm. The Club Committee, on behalf of all members, would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new members: Rodney Glassop of New Lambton (E Type Series 1) Robin & Jenny Redfern of Gloucester (XJS) We hope you enjoy your participation in the Club and we look forward to your company. Members and Family with birthdays in February are : Bill Whitby (7th); Denis Hitchcock (16th); Andrew Pointing (17th); Alan Calcutt (23rd); Max Paterson (25th); Allan Starrett (28th) 8 The Hub February 2011

9 SOCIAL SECRETARY S REPORT Well here we are again in another New Year. I hope all had a good Christmas and I wish everyone all the very best for On Wednesday the 26 th we celebrated Australia Day at the Foreshore in style. We had about 23 cars on display in front of Customs House. The day was spent in the shade of a big tree to keep us cool with the slight breeze making it bearable. On Saturday 5 th February we are meeting at Toronto Lions Park for afternoon tea at 3.30pm before moving on to Bar Beach where we will have Tea by the Sea. See advertisement in this issue, for particulars. Sunday 6 th is the Motorists Appreciation Day at Bargoed House, Swansea. This is listed as an alternate run in the Club calendar. On the weekend of the 26 th and 27 th February, we are heading to Wollongong for the weekend to see Wings over Illawarra at the Wollongong Airport on the Sunday. If you are interested in going, please contact me ASAP so accommodation bookings can be made. We are staying at the Sovereign Motel where we stayed previously. Saturday 12 th March we will be travelling to Hawks Nest for the Annual Motorfest. Names are required by the February meeting as the organisers need to know who is attending. Members are asked to meet at Heatherbrae at 8.00am for an 8.15am departure. The Club s March Meeting is at Singleton on the 25 th March. The 26 th March is the Technical Day at Brett Thomas s workshop in Broadmeadow, to learn all about brakes, with a Ladies Day on the same day. See the details in this issue. Sunday 10 th April is the Annual Maitland Steamfest. On Sunday 17 th April, some of our members head towards Canberra for the National Rally and accompanying tour. These runs are ;listed in the Club Calendar (pages 28-29). If you have a UHF Receiver, please bring it along to our outings as it can inform where you are if you get held up at lights or need to pull over. Thanks. Happy Motoring Mary Cox The Hub February

10 88 EXCELSIOR PARADE TORONTO 2283 Classic car repairs and servicing Special Rates for Club members All general automotive repairs and servicing Land Rover and Range Rover repairs a speciality Talk to Dennis Trigg - he can look after your pride and joy APPROVED REPAIRER Phone: B/H (02) Fax: (02) A/H: (02) triggs@pacific.net.au 10 The Hub February 2011

11 This month s member(s): Michael Laugesen and Diana Jones - a segment featuring Club members and their cars What Jaguar(s) do you currently own? 1974 XJ6 Series XJ6 Series XJ12 Series 2 What was your first Jaguar? 1975 Daimler Double 6 When did you get your first Jaguar? 1983 What is your daily drive? 2001 Ford Fairmont, Holden Vectra CD How did you first get interested in Jaguars? I always had British cars since I was 15 years old, including Morris 8, LIP Vauxhall, 1962 PA Vauxhall. In my late twenties, I progressed to the Daimler after a couple of HQ Holdens. My boss at the time had fuelled my interest with his brand new XJS (1983) and a 1966 E Type 2+2, but with two children, the sedan was more appropriate, with the V12 motor. Any unfulfilled Jaguar wishes? I would like to take a driving holiday in a Jag, to Perth via Melbourne and Adelaide. Unfortunately, Diana doesn t share my passion for cars, and prefers to drive only as far as the airport carpark. I would like to add a Mark 9 to the collection, or any model with lots of timber and picnic trays, for my grandson at the Maccas drivethrough! After driving John Floyd s manual XJS, I am also very keen on one of those too. What kind of driving do you do in your Jaguars? Weekend runs to visit kids and grandson at Woy Woy and Glenorie. Left: Michael s 1974 XJ6 Series 2 The Hub February

12 GRILLED Michael Laugesen & Diana Jones (cont d) How much of the work on your Jaguar(s) do you do yourself as opposed to outsourcing? I like to take things apart and have a mechanic mate to help get them back together What cars or interests appeal to you, other than Jaguars? Other cars include our 1989 Bentley Turbo R, which is very enjoyable, but I feel very limited about where I can take it. Other interests include V8 Jet sprint boat racing as pit crew for my brother s boat Spanet in the 400 Class. I also enjoy working with timber as a hobby. Above: Michael s Bentley Turbo R Best driving experience? Any time the opportunity has presented, to wind out the V12 RPM s to hear that racing car sound! Worst driving experience? Hitting black ice in New Zealand s southern alps and sliding sideways down a hill, across the full width of the road, for approximately 300 metres. We gained traction just in time to get across a one lane bridge without hitting anything. Above: Michael s XJ6 Series 3 Right: Michael s XJ12 Series 2 12 The Hub February 2011

13 There are a lot of words in the HUB. But there could be more, if members had their say. Here s your chance. In this segment, we provide the opportunity for members to write about any matter that s related to Jaguars, other cars, motoring, the Club, well...almost anything (at the Editor s discretion)! Here s the first contribution, from Garry Smith. Good Morning Ian, A few words re your comments in The HUB, if I may. Editor I agree that Mark 2 Jaguars should not be referred to as MkII. However, in the interest of continuing the debate, in a light manner of course!, could I suggest that perhaps they should always be referred to as Mark 2 rather than Mk 2. I note my Mark 2 has Mk 2 on the boot but I note that written references usually use the term in full, rather than abbreviated. Now, to continue in similar vein, should we only refer to the Mark 1 as the 2.4 or 3.4 because Mark 1 is a retrospective term used after the Mark 2 was introduced (bit like the FX Holden). And again, perhaps we should not refer to the 240 and 340 Jaguars as Mark 2. I seem to remember that Graeme Gardiner introduced his fine looking machine as a 340 some time ago but it is now referred to in The Hub as a Mark 2. I note that Jaguar info always refers to the 240 and 340 Jags only as 240 or 340. But to another story. There could be some interesting stories in regard to people's reactions to members' Jaguars. My Mark 2 is nothing flash as Mark 2s go - it has disc wheels, automatic transmission and an original interior that is getting a little tatty on close inspection. However, it was resprayed about ten years in its original colour. It is very eye catching in its Opalescent Maroon and cream leather upholstery and gets a lot of comments on the road, particularly from women (I love it - I should have got one when I was twenty something, rather than sixty something). I have had women give way to me and wave me across, I have had woman come up to me on the street and comment on my beautiful car. On two occasions I have had women put their head through the window and tell me how beautiful my car is (please, I refer to woman going about their normal business, not woman plying their trade!). Now to the second half of my story. Because of the unexpected actions of two vehicles and a speeding third vehicle, I had to stop on a pedestrian crossing along with one other vehicle, thus blocking the crossing's use. As the road cleared and I got off the crossing I was aware of a young woman with two children in hand about five metres away screaming abuse at me. I had noticed her appear on the scene from around the corner, so she would not have witnessed what had happened and our paths had not crossed earlier. The Hub February

14 Members Forum (cont d) I let the matter go and proceeded on my way. A week later I was parked in the same area and a bloke came up to me and said 'You copped a load of abuse last week'. 'Yes' I answered. He replied 'You did the right thing in getting off the crossing - the abuse only happened because of that flash looking car you were driving, if you had been in a beat-up old Datsun, she would not have said anything'. Do other Jaguar owners have similar stories? Regards, Garry PS I have had the Mark 2 for a little over two years and still haven't attended a club function etc. I will get there one day - I have had a series of mishaps such as a knee misplacement and shoulder restructuring, along with a series of break downs following a motor rebuild (the Jag's not mine), several of which were caused by a shipment of faulty thermostats. I have also come to the conclusion that you can't be semi-retired, it is a case of either one or the other. PPS I may get howled down on this but I prefer disc wheels to wire wheels on most of the old post-war Jags. That rarest of all beasts, the Jaguar XKSS looks fantastic with its slotted steel wheels. It is absolutely loaded with male testosterone and would look effeminate with wire wheels. Garry Smith Gloucester NSW Steve Lilly earning brownie points! Those who have attended Club events over the last few years will surely have heard some discussion about the balance between cars and houses when it comes to maintenance and improvements. It s a dilemma we all face, and it s one usually seen differently by men and women. Steve and Robynne Lilly have often had these discussions during Club runs, where their Black Hill verandah has loomed large as an item that s struggling for priority against Jaguar work. The HUB is pleased to publish this scoop photo, and release to the world the news that The Lilly verandah has now been worked on. Perhaps soon, Robynne s Maroon Daimler 250 V8 will be able to have the work on its interior, temporarily on hold in favour of the verandah, completed! 14 The Hub February 2011

15 Date: Saturday 05th February Start: Toronto Lyons Park Anzac Pde, Toronto 15:30 Afternoon tea 16:30 Lions Park to Speers Point 12klms Speers Point to Belmont 10klms Belmont to Merewether 15klms Merewether to Bar Beach 08klms Total Distance 45klms 17:30 Bar Beach Headland Bring picnic tea overlooking Bar Beach Please advise Mary Cox By 26 th January The Hub February

16 Rickshaws Hot Rod & Kustom Car Club MAD Day Date: Sunday 06 th of February Bargoed House Galgabee Road Swansea Cost of entry $5 Meet 08.00am Cnr Old Pacific Hwy & Wood St Swansea Approximately 350 to 450 cars on display 16 The Hub February 2011

17 Date: Start: Thursday 10 th of Feb Club Macquarie Time: 09:45 for a 10:00 start Club Macquarie to Swansea 28klms Swansea to Nora Head Lighthouse 28klms Morning Tea (bring thermos & cake) Nora Head to Terrigal 24klms Fish & Chip Lunch overlooking Terrigal Beach The Hub February

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19 WINGS OVER ILLAWARRA TOUR DAY TIME FROM TO Klms DRIVE ATTRACTIONS SAT 07:00 7:30 Caltex Twin Servo F3 Assemble 26/02 07:30 09:30 Caltex Twin Servo F3 Hoxton Park 130 klm 2:00 09:30 10:00 Hoxton Park Morning Tea 10:30 11:15 Hoxton Park Picton 45 klm 0:45 11:15 11:45 Picton Historic Victoria Bridge Stoney Creek 11:45 12:15 Picton Appin 30 klm 0:30 12:15 13:30 Appin Lunch Appin Pub 84 Appin Rd 13:30 13:45 Appin Cataract Dam 12 klm 0:15 13:45 14:15 Cataract Dam 14:15 15:00 Cataract Dam Figtree 45 klm 1:00 15:00 Fig Tree Overnight Stop Sovereign Inn Wollongong 111 Princes Highway Figtree, NSW :00 Dinner RSL Bowling Club 120 The Avenue, Figtree Total for Day 262 klm 4 hrs 30 SUN 08:30 09:30 Breakfast 27/02 09:30 09:45 Figtree Albion Park 8 klm 09:45 14:00 Albion Park Airshow, Morning Tea, Lunch 14:00 15:30 Albion Park Thornleigh 150 klm 2:00 15:30 16:15 Thornleigh Caltex Twin Servo Total for Day 230 klm 2 hrs klm 0:45 Afternoon Tea Mary Cox has reserved 10 motel rooms. Please confirm your participation to Mary by 25 th Jan social@jaguarhunter.org.au The Hub February

20 Date: Wednesday 09 th of March Start: Club Macquarie Time: 09:45 for a 10:00 start Club Macquarie to Valentine 15klms Morning Tea overlooking Lake Macquarie Dilkera Ave, Valentine Valentine to Swansea 15klms Swansea to Budgewoi 20klms Budgewoi to The Entrance 20klms $14 All you can eat The Greens Cnr Warrigal St & Park Rd, The Entrance Total distance Seafood Carvery 70klms Asian Deserts Come along from Club Macquarie or join us on the way 20 The Hub February 2011

21 Sealed for Life ZF 5HP 24 Gearboxes X Type, S Type, XK & XJ - Ian Hissey On our recent Wheels & Wings Tour to Wollongong, member John Moremon with his X350 suffered a number of instances where the gearbox went into limp home mode, causing undue embarrassment and quite a bit of angst. Having delivered the car to a Jaguar dealer for checking, and being told after considerable expense that they couldn t find anything, raises the discussion of the inherent problem in these sealed for life 5 speed gearboxes. The reality is that these gearboxes need to have their oil changed, at most before 80,000klms, and even as soon as 40,000klms depending on the type of use the vehicle gets. Many gearboxes that have reached 130,000klms and have had their oil changed, it comes out like treacle sludge on the way to expensive damage to the internals of the gearbox. On the 4WD X Type transfer case, the same applies, as these hold a very small amount of oil for their use. Numerous articles have been written on this subject, the most authoritive in the Jaguar Enthusiast Club (UK) magazine, where Bob Bates and others have published articles, and owners have published letters describing their harrowing experiences. The Hub February

22 SEALED FOR LIFE GEARBOXES (cont d) Magnets showing amount of debris attached Filter has obviously never been changed 22 The Hub February 2011

23 X Type, S Type, XK & XJ Models Brett Thomas of Thomas Jaguar (who advertises in our magazine) holds in stock the special Esso LT oil, and has changed a number of our club member s cars, as well as rebuilding transmissions that haven t had oil changes. Also Dennis Trigg of Triggs Motors (who also advertises in our magazine) can look after members in the Toronto, southern and Lake Macquarie region. It is ABSOLUTELY IMPERATIVE that you use the proper oil The Hub February

24 Club Run Saturday 12 th March ITINERARY FOR JDCHR CLUB RUN 07:30 Rendezvous Point Club Macquarie 07:50 Route starts from Club Macquarie via Wallsend to Raymond Terrace 30klms 08:10 Rendezvous Point Shell Service Station Pacific Hwy Heatherbrae 08:15 Heatherbrae to Hawks Nest 53klms 09:30 Arrive Hawks Nest Total Distance 83klms We need to reserve places for the Display Please confirm your participation to Mary Cox by 21 st Feb Come along from Club Macquarie or join us on the way 24 The Hub February 2011

25 Date : Saturday 26 th of March Time : 09:00 for 09:30 BBQ Lunch : 12:00 Where : Thomas Jaguar & Mechanical 4 Newton Street Broadmeadow We are very grateful to Brett Thomas who is again hosting another technical day. On this occasion Brett will be talking about and demonstrating Maintenance Service Set-up Upgrading BRAKES For all cars from early XK s, Mk2 s, XJ s to late models As Allan discovered recently, too long a timeframe changing brake fluid can result in excessive moisture content resulting in rusted pistons and callipers. Brett will also demonstrate braided brake hoses and rear ventilated rotors for their advantages. For catering purposes, please register your attendance by Fri 04 th March With either Ian Hissey president@jaguarhunter.org.au Don Anderson events@jaguarhunter.org.au The Hub February

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27 Date : Saturday 26 th of March Time : 09:00 for 09:30 Meet : Thomas Jaguar & Mechanical 4 Newton Street Broadmeadow It is planned to meet first at Brett Thomas's workshop, where the boys are having their technical meeting... and then we go to 29 Centenary Rd, Newcastle (behind Civic Station) There are 25 antique shops under the one roof, buying and selling all manner of items, including vintage, art deco & objects de art. Jewellery can be valued casually or left for written quote for a fee. If you have an item to sell, bring it in The very popular free talk may be available on the grocery museum, so please let me know if you are interested, and I can book this. We will enjoy lunch at a local café before returning to Thomas workshop around 1:30. Please register your attendance by Fri 11 th March With Jan Hissey janhissey@hotmail.com The Hub February

28 OFFICIAL CLUB CALENDAR 2011 FEB Sat 05/02/11 * Tea by the Sea Twilight Run (see page 15) Sun 06/02/11 * Motorists Appreciation Day (MAD) Bargoed House, Swansea (page 16) Thu 10/02/11 * February Mid week Run (see page 17) Tue 22/02/11 * Monthly meeting, Club Macquarie, 7.30pm Sat/Sun 26, 27/02/11 * Wings over Illawarra Wollongong Airport (see pages 18-19) MAR Sat 12/03/11 * Hawks Nest Motorfest. (see page 24) Fri 25/03/11 * Monthly Meeting, Singleton, 7.30pm Sat 26/03/11 * Technical Day Brakes (see page 25) ) Sat 26/03/11 * Ladies Day (see page 27) ) APR Sun 10/04/11 * Maitland Steamfest, Maitland Park Sun 17/04/11 * Depart on Mid West to Sea Circuit & National Rally Tue 26/04/11 * Monthly Meeting, Club Macquarie, 7.30pm MAY Tue 31/05/11 * Monthly Meeting, Club Macquarie, 7.30pm JUN Tue 28/06/11 * Monthly Meeting, Club Macquarie, 7.30pm JUL Tue 27/07/11 * Monthly Meeting, Club Macquarie, 7.30pm Sat 30/07/11 * JDCHR Display Day and All British Day, Newcastle Foreshore * Denotes Point Score Event ** Denotes Club Championship Event 28 The Hub February 2011

29 ALTERNATIVE EVENTS CALENDAR 2011 FEB Sun 06/02/11 Bathurst Historic Car Club 25th Annual Swap Meet Fri-Sun 04-06/02/11 Armor All 12 Hour, Bathurst Sat-Sun 12,13/02/11 Gnoo Blas, Orange Sat-Sun 19,20/02/11 Minitruck car & Motorcycle Shine & Show, Cessnock Showground Sun 20/02/11 Sydney Super Swap Meet, Hawkesbury Showground Sat 26/02/11 Cessnock Show Display and Parade ph MAR Thu-Sun 24-27/03/ Qantas Australian F1 Grand Prix, Melbourne APR Fri-Mon 22-25/04/11 Bathurst Motor festival, Mt Panorama <> Club Plate Vehicles are eligible to attend these events <> These events do not attract Club Points NOTE: Events subject to change check Club websites The Hub February

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31 JANUARY MID WEEK RUN Not wanting 2011 to become too far advanced without any Club activities, President Ian Hissey organised and led a well attended outing to Catherine Hill Bay on 12 th January The weather was January hot and humid, with a strong nor-easter. We stopped off at Myuna Bay for morning tea, as we ve done before, and had a chance to review the nine cars that started out. They were: Peter Dwyer s XJS Paul Barnett s E Type Series 3 Steve and Robynne Lilly s E Type Series 3 Ian and Jan Hissey s XJ-SC Dennis and Alison Trigg s XJ40 Phil McLeod s XJ6 Series 2 Peter and Lorna Martin s XJ8 Nick Coulton s XJ6 Series 2 Garry Flack s XJ6 Series 3 Above: Arrived at Myuna Bay Bill Whitby s S Type with Bill s sister Valerie Donovan After nourishing ourselves and solving some of the Jaguar world s issues, we drove in handsome convoy to Catherine Hill Bay, where we took up residence at the Bowling Club. Not long after we arrived there, we were greeted by the magnificent sight of Alistair McIlroy arriving in his newly acquired Mark 8, followed by Graeme Gardiner (X Type). Making a rare visit were also Richard and Robin Lynch with grandson Zac who arrived in time for lunch. The staff did an excellent job of preparing our meals so that they all arrived together. Above: Morning tea is served! Left: When does a country bowling club look better than usual? When it is surrounded by Jaguars The Hub February

32 JANUARY MID WEEK RUN (cont d) Left: Ready to depart from Club Macquarie Right: Alistair McIlroy proudly shows his new baby the beautiful Mark 8. See more about this car on Page Left: The Catherine Hill Bay Bowling Club taken over by JDCHR 32 The Hub February 2011

33 New cars often come into the Club as members change Jaguars or add to their collection. If you are one of the lucky ones who can get to Club runs easily, it s great to see these different vehicles when they appear. But if, due to distance or the tyrannies of a working life, you rarely get to events, you miss out. In this segment, we will feature new cars that have been brought into the Club, thereby keeping all members up-to-date with changes in the fleet. Here s the first. Editor Alistair McIlroy s Mark 8 When Alistair McIlroy was featured in the Grilled segment of the HUB in April 2010, he said, in relation to unfulfilled ambitions, I could see myself in a stately Mark 9 blue, green or maroon with black. It seems Alistair has done what few manage he has realised this dream. Well, almost he has acquired a Mark 8, which, after serious consideration and numerous suggestions, he has called Jasper. In fact there is very little difference between the Mark 8 and 9, so much so, that in his book The Jaguar Tradition first published in 1973, Michael Frostick shows a profile photo attributed to Jaguar archives, captioned Mark VIII or IX, their guess must be as good as any. Jasper is a beautiful example, in very dark Indigo blue, with cream leather and timber interior trim that can only be described as better than new. The photographs on these pages barely do the car justice. The Editor couldn t get under the car to photograph its pristine underside! This car looks better than it would have been when it left the factory in Left: A justifiably proud Alistair with Jasper Right: T h e stately shape of the Mark 8 l o o k s v e ry grand in its very dark Ind i g o b l u e coachwork The Hub February

34 Alistair McIlroy s Mark 8 (cont d) Alistair bought Jasper from an elderly owner in Queensland, after searching the internet as we all do from time to time. It had been full restored between 1998 and 2002 on the Gold Coast, has been meticulously maintained and hardly been used since. Certainly it hasn t seen rain, dust or dirt in that time. Service records show it has travelled 65 miles in the last 18 months. Since restoration, it has won concourse awards with the JDCQ, and doubtless Alistair will be proudly displaying Jasper on future occasions, under the JDCHR banner. We wish Alistair and Jasper a long and beautiful relationship. Above: A very appropriate (Qld) number plate Above right: I wish my dinner plate was that clean! Right: What a fascia panel! Absolutely faultless timberwork 34 The Hub February 2011

35 Australia Day a great opportunity to show national pride and community spirit, and to be the only Car Club to display our cars at the Foreshore. They re British, but so was Australia, once! It was an early start, to fit in with the Council s military precision for arrival time. Mary Cox had been tested only two days out, by the Council organiser wanting full details of every car attending, but she managed. We made it in an impressive convoy of 23 cars 22 Jaguars and one Daimler. Plus an immaculate MG TF who s owner politely asked could he park with us as no other MG s were coming. How he got through the Council bureaucracy remains a mystery! The early start meant we had no trouble commandeering the shady part of the area in front of Customs House, which we were grateful for Customs House makes a fitting background for such classy machinery. as the day warmed up. An unusual sea mist made visibility (and photography) difficult for a while, but was no help in drowning out the noise of the Dodgem Cars who were positioned right behind us. It is truly a lovely setting for our cars, and one that ensures a steady stream of admirers throughout the day. Morning tea and lunch brought from home or purchased from the junk food caravan or the local cafes, ensured we didn't go home hungry. What a magnificent lineup! 23 member cars in place and ready to go by 8.30am, right near the Dodgem cars The Hub February

36 AUSTRALIA DAY (cont d) The display area very soon filled up with families, young people, old people and children, all proudly out and about for Australia. Flags and other Australiana were much in evidence, with everyone enjoying the occasion, the beautiful weather, and the community spirit. Pauline Hopkin set up her regalia sales table under the Club gazebo, and had a steady stream of interested passers by who made many purchases. When two cars departed leaving a shady spot on the concrete display area, the regalia table was hastily relocated to capture more of the passing trade. That left the gazebo vacant, and its shady realm proved too attractive to a succession of opportunistic revellers who took up residence. We may have to charge rent next year! NEWCASTLE CUSTOMS HOUSE Noisy dodgem cars make an ironic background In 1846 Newcastle was declared a free port and authorities identified the need to have a customs headquarters. In the same year Mr W.A. Scott's property, Newcastle House, was let to the government for use as a Customs House. Prior to the erection of the current Customs House there was considerable local agitation for a new building, the increase in shipping having placed great demands on the inadequate temporary facilities. During the later 1860s six thousand pounds was placed on the estimates for the purpose of building a new Customs House and tenders were called but nothing came of the move. July 1874 a tender by Messrs Jennings and Pallister had been accepted. In October 1876 the last stone was laid in the building and the contractors celebrated by holding a small party on the site, toasting each other and various other officials. The Union Jack and Ensign were hoisted to the top of the building. No alcohol-free-zone in those days! 36 The Hub February 2011

37 Left: Jan Hissey, Alistair McIlroy, Peter Dwyer and Mary Cox enjoy morning tea in the shade. Right: Helen Rix with daughter Alison and sonin-law Michael Left: Eddie Wright, Mary Cox and Allan Starrett Right: Ian and Jan Hissey The Hub February

38 AUSTRALIA DAY (cont d) Left: Squatters Castle! Freeloaders take over the JDCHR gazebo Right: Phil and Margaret Smith B e l o w : McAlpine Steve Lilly B o b and Right: Public transport makes an appearance on the promenade, proving that the railway line to Newcastle Station isn t needed after all THE HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA DAY The tradition of noticing 26 January began early in the nineteenth century with Sydney almanacs referring to First Landing Day or Foundation Day. That was the day in 1788 Captain Arthur Phillip, commander of the First Fleet of eleven convict ships from Great Britain and the first governor of New South Wales, arrived at Sydney Cove. The raising of the Union Jack there symbolised British occupation of the eastern half of the continent claimed by Captain James Cook on 22 August in 1770.The tradition of having Australia Day as a national holiday on 26 January is a recent one. Not until 1935 did all the Australian states and territories use that name to mark that date. Not until 1994 did they begin to celebrate Australia Day consistently as a public holiday on that date. 38 The Hub February 2011

39 Plenty of other attractions besides Jaguars - Left: Tugboat ballet and fire canon display Right: Aerobatics by a pair of Pitt Specials Left: Screaming Jetboat passengers didn t mind getting wet on Australia Day Right: The Marching Koalas make an appearance after marching through Customs House Plaza between our rows of Jaguars The Hub February

40 AUSTRALIA DAY - ROLL CALL Peter Dwyer XJS 4.0 litre Eddie Wright XJ6 Series 2 Graeme Gardiner Mk 2 Michael Laugesen XJ6 Series 2 Phil McLeod XJ6 Series 2 Alistair McIlroy Daimler 250 V8 40 Bill Whitby S Type The Hub February 2011 Tony Rudder XJS

41 Gary Flack XJ6 Series 3 Ian Hissey XJ-SC Paul Barnett E Type Series 3 Peter Gaunt XJS Craig Hutchison XJ-SC Phil Smith S Type Allan Starrett XJS Leyland Rix 240 The Hub February

42 AUSTRALIA DAY - ROLL CALL (cont d) John King Mk 2 Steve Lilly E Type Series 3 Bob McAlpine XJ40 Harvey Birtwistle X300 Graeme Cox X300 V12 Barry Price XJ40 Left: Dale Franke XJR 42 The Hub February 2011

43 Solution will appear in the March 2011 HUB. Solution to JAGWORD #14 is on Page 44. ACROSS 1. This nationality makes the car shine (6) 5. Part of windscreen wiper in contact with glass (5) 6. Small load carrying vehicle towed by car (7) 7. Type of snake that gives its name to a car (5) 10. To take part in (11) 11. Type of cat that gives its name to a car (6) 12. Accessories added to a car when purchased (6) 13. Handle used to mechanically start the engine (5) DOWN 2. Name of region where we will visit an air/car show in February (9) 3. Place where work is carried out on cars (8) 4. Used to prevent entry of water through a crack (7) 5. Final rub after polishing (4) 6. JDCHR has a... Day to look at an aspect of motor car maintenance (9) 8. Person who does up old cars (8) 9. New HUB insurance advertiser (6) 10. Material from which the grille of the new Jaguar XJ is made (7) 13. Taxi (3) The Hub February

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45 LUMLEY SPECIAL VEHICLES Members will be aware of the recent addition of Lumley Special vehicles to our list of HUB advertisers. They were requested to provide some background information for the benefit of members unfamiliar with the company. Lumley Special Vehicles provide tailored insurance solutions for motoring enthusiasts. Their heritage dates back some 40 years with the acquisition of four specialist vehicle insurers: VIGIL Underwriting, Unique Car Insurance, Torque Underwriting and Prestige Car Insurance. Through acquiring these four regional brands, they have combined all of their experience and dedicated focus on motoring enthusiasts, creating a national specialist brand, Lumley Special Vehicles. As a specialist vehicle insurer, Lumley Special Vehicles promote interest in the hobby and sport of restoration, preservation, display and usage of historic vehicles of all ages. They actively support car clubs across Australia and seek to develop ongoing relationships to help their members keep their special vehicles, special. As a specialist vehicle insurer, they understand that motoring enthusiasts have different requirements from standard motoring insurance. Here are some of the key benefits offered to club members: Exclusive car club member discount. Up to 65% Protected No Claim Bonus. Limited mileage discounts. Multi vehicle discount you are entitled to a further discount when you purchase another vehicle, and you add it to your policy. Agreed value the value of your vehicle is determined at the time you purchase your policy so that if you suffer a covered total loss, there is no haggling over the payout. Vehicle usage options include: Laid Up - being restored or in storage Club Plated vehicles Garaging & transport coverage for race cars Limited mileage options Stable coverage for a collection of vehicles and based on a certain number of vehicles being driven at any one time. Private vehicle daily drive if your special vehicle is insured on your policy. And if you experience a covered loss, you will also get to choose the repair shop with which you feel most comfortable and you will talk to an in-house motor assessor who understands the nuances associated with special vehicle claims. You will also get to you keep the salvage of your vehicle at no cost to you if your vehicle is 25 years or older. If you are in the market for specialist motoring insurance and would like to speak to a fellow motoring enthusiast, call Lumley Special Vehicles on or visit The Hub February

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48 48 JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc. SERVICE MANUALS - EARLY UP TO 1986 Jaguar MK VII,VIII, IX & XK120,140,150 Jaguar Mark VII & XK120 Jaguar Saloons MK1, MK2, 240, ,3.4 & 3.8 Jaguar MK1, MK2 Jaguar MK2 Models 2.4,3.4,3.8 Jaguar 3.8 'E' Type Grand Touring Models Jaguar 3.8 MK 10 Daimler Sovereign (420) Jaguar Daimler XJ6/XJ & Sovereign Series 1,2 &3 2.8,3.4 & Cyl Jaguar Daimler XJS/XJ12/Sovereign V12 Jaguar XJ12, Daimler Double Six Jaguar XJS Jaguar XJS HE Supplement to the Repair and Operational Manual Jaguar Series 3 SERVICE MANUALS MODERN 1987 (XJ40) ONWARDS AJ16 Engine Service Manual Powertrain Automatic Transmission Service Manual ZF Automatic Transmission Service Manual XJ6 - XJ12 Electrical Diagnostic Manual Volume 3 3.2,4.0,6.0 Sedan Predelivery Inspection Manual V12 Engine Service Manual XJ6 - XJ12 Electrical Diagnostic Manual Volume 1 Jaguar XJ6/12 X300 XK8 Diagnostics and Test Manual, AJ-V8 Engine, 5HP24 Transmission & XK8 Technical Guide introduction XK8 Workshop Manual XK8 Predelivery inspection Manual/Repair Operation Times CLUB LIBRARY RESOURCES Jaguar XK8 Range Electrical Guide Figures XJS AJ16 Generic Engine Management System MISCELLANEOUS Saloon 2.9,3.2,3.6,4.0,6.0 Warranty Codes JRA Quick Reference Guide Six Digit Warranty Code Book Vol 1 A-M Six Digit Warranty Code Book Vol 2 N-Z Experience in a Book - Help for the XJS Owner The XJ6 Jaguar from Bumper to Bumper Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs - National Rally manual Jaguar Road Tests - Book of reprinted road tests X300 Quick Reference Smash Guide Jaguar Environmental Control System - Series II and XJS Jaguar Road Tests - Green Folder of reprinted road tests Jaguar XJ6/12 Series 3 brochure (4 Copies) SU Carburettor Data Sheets - Jaguar Models PARTS CATALOGUES Jaguar Mark V Models Jaguar Mark V Models (Second Copy) Jaguar 2.4 (MK1) Jaguar XK150 and XK150'S' (Loose sheets no folder) Daimler 2.5 Litre V8 Saloon Jaguar MK2 3.4 & 3.8 Jaguar MK2 2.4 Jaguar 'S' Type Jaguar 4.2 'E' Type Jaguar XJ6 Jaguar XJ6 Series Two / Daimler Sovereign Series Two Phoenix Engineering International Ltd Jaguar E type Parts Catalog XKs Unlimited Parts Catalog The Hub February 2011

49 JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc. CLUB LIBRARY RESOURCES (cont d) BOOKS XJ6 -XJ MY - Electrical Diagnostic Manual Vol I & Vol 2 XJ Series 2 and XJS Environmental Control System Manual XJS 1995MY AJ16 Generic Engine Management System ZF Transmissions 1994 AJ16 Engine Service Manual 1994 Powertrain transmissions 1994 V12 Engine 1994 The Jaguar XK in Australia - Elmgreen and McGrath XJ6 From Bumper to Bumper - Jim Isbell Original Jaguar E-Type by Philip Porter Original Jaguar XK by Philip Porter Jaguar XJ-S by Brian Long The Jaguar Scrapbook by Philip Porter Jaguar Mark 1&2 Haynes Great Cars by Nigel Thorley How to Power Tune XK Jaguar Engines 3.4, 3.8 & 4.2 litre by Des Hammill Experience in a Book. Help for the XJS Owner - Kirby Palm Jaguar Rebirth of a Legend by Ken Clayton Jaguar all the cars by Nigel Thorley Jaguar XK Engine by Dave Pollard You & Your XJ40 by Nigel Thorley You & Your XJS by Nigel Thorley Jaguar Road Tests Road & Track Jaguar S-Type and 420 The complete story by James Taylor Jaguar Sports Racing and Works Competition Cars to 1953 by Andrew Whyte Jaguar Sports Racing and Works Competition Cars from 1954 by Andrew Whyte The Jaguar XKs - a Collector s Guide by Paul Skilleter Jaguar XJ6 Series 1,2 and 3 Restoration manual Haynes Jaguar All the Cars by Nigel Thorley How to Power Tune Jaguar XK3.4, 3.8 and 4.2 Litre Engines by Des Hammill VIDEO/DVD Jaguars Across America Radio Le Mans the Video The Great Race Bathurst 1985 Bourke to Bernie Bash 1990 History of Jaguar Marque of a Legend Jaguar XJ13 Replica CLUB TOOLS Carburettor Vacuum Balancer XJ Rear Hub Puller (modified to fit Mk 2 also) XJ Front Spring Compressor Timing Light Valve Spring Compressor XJ Engine Support Bracket (for removing front end) Imperial dial gauge XJ40 Head removing tools XJ40 Cam timing tool Engine Oil Pressure Tester Editor s note: This listing of the Club s library resources and tools will be printed in full once per quarter. Full details can be found on the Club s website at For information about Club tools, please consult the Club s Tool Custodian Steve Lilly The Hub February

50 FOR SALE AND WANTED: FOR SALE: Daimler Double Six Series II White with green velour. Two owners since new, road registered, always garaged and driven only on weekends. This is a somewhat unusual and reliable vehicle with all original trim, carpets etc, recently rebuilt 5.3 l engine and matching five speed gearbox, Haltec engine management system, all new hoses, lines etc and roll cage. She retired as reigning CSCA equal Overall Supersprint Champion in Always driven to and from super sprint meetings and is suitable for daily use or winning races. $12,500 o.n.o. Hugh Hodgkinson FOR SALE: 1966 S Type 3.8 Manual with O/D,12 months rego, O E White, Red interior, SS exhaust, New tyres, Rust free, Excellent Superb vehicle $15,000 Contact Errol or mc12@optusnet.com.au WANTED: Set of cant rails (side trims for head lining) for a XJ6L Series 2 I m restoring. I ve tried all usual places without success so far. Contact Barry Price price45@optusnet.com.au WANTED: Series II or III XJ. Circa $2k and registered. Phone Greg on or vegas348@y7mail.com WANTED: Front brake cylinders from S Type, 240 or Daimler Don Anderson ph WANTED: Set of cant rails (side trims for head lining) for a XJ6L Series 2 I m restoring. I ve tried all usual places without success so far. Contact Barry Price price45@optusnet.com.au Private Advertising Private ads are run for a nominal period of two months, after which they will be discontinued unless the advertiser contacts the Editor and requests the advertisement be continued. 50 The Hub February 2011

51 Cont d) FOR SALE: Complete interior from 1992 XJS, light blue, piped edges, excellent condition to update your early model XJS $1,500 Contact Andre or FOR SALE: XJS 3-piece wood for dash - excellent condition $290 XJS centre console ski slope. Good condition $280 XJS Convertible chrome D/Side kick plate (new and rare) $200 Series II XJ header tank $80 Series II XJ shocks $80 pair Series II XJ Grille $ 350 Series II XJ Lower grille $120 Series II XJ Tail light lens (new) $150 pair Series II XJ switch panel + switches $80 Series II XJ steering wheel horn base ( new) $80 Series I XJ rims and tyres (rare) $ 200 Series III XJ maroon carpet overlays (fluffy material) $150 Series II lights switch surround (new) $50 Phone Greg on or vegas348@y7mail.com FOR SALE: Jaguar XJ5.3C NSW Reg PC940 expires Nov 10. BRG with green velour. Current owner since Until 2 years ago this car was main transport, then laid up. Condition has deteriorated since. Body needs rust repair, worst in driver floor pan and door skins. Needs new vinyl roof and a repaint. Approx. 350,000 kms. Some documented history before 1995 and complete from then on. Runs well, mostly freeway driving since Interior reasonable, but could do with some tidying up. Price negotiable. Ph: (John) or jurruzmendi@idx.com.au WANTED: XJ Series 3 wheel nuts similar to those pictured. Enough for 4 wheels good, but even a few helpful, needed to mount S3 "euro" trim covers to S1 wheels see above. Nuts for mounting most alloy wheels suitable. Contact Tony Gulliver awg1962@bigpond,com or Ph The Hub February

52 JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc. CLUB REGALIA Cap $15 Club Polo Shirt with pocket, large Leaper on back $45 Add your name for an additional $5 Fleece Beanie $15 Fleece Vest large Leaper on back with full length front zip $50 Long Sleeved Fleece large Leaper on back with full length front zip $75 Club Scarf $15 Jacket with Screen printed logo $75 Rear of Jackets Your Name embroidered on clothing $5 Leopard Print Scarf Brown or Grey $10 All shown items are generally held in stock, jackets to order. 52 The Hub February 2011

53 JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc. CLUB REGALIA Windscreen Sash $35 Windscreen Sticker $5 Hand Towel $12 Umbrella $30 Metal Badge $25 2 person picnic set with cooler section $30 Cloth Badge $5 Name Badge $10 (free on joining) JDCHR Sticker $5 Stubbie Holders $7 Coffee Mug $12 Club Key Ring $6 The Hub February

54 Sometimes chopping up an onion can be so emotional! I want to die peacefully in my sleep like my grandfather - Not screaming in terror like his passengers! 54 The Hub February 2011

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