Jaguar S-Type Restoration [119] MICROSURGERY & Rust Inspection [2023-08-06]

Jaguar S-Type Restoration [119] MICROSURGERY & Rust Inspection [2023-08-06]

Restoring my 2003 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 V8 Sport. On day 119 of this rebuild (August 6, 2013), I´m using “microsurgery” on the fuel door, remove a few brake lines and take a closer look at the corroded rear subframe mounting areas.

🔔 Every day I´m working on this restoration is summarized in a separate video. To keep up with the project, consider subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/autodidact77?sub_confirmation=1

⏯ More content on my Jaguar S-Type Restoration Project:
How it all started – https://youtu.be/ChMr6PucedM
The whole playlist – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpGOsXYW3_KrfpoWOPMjFhUzNwxXovxVk

🛠 Useful Tools (Amazon.com)
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Socket/Ratchet Set* https://amzn.to/3MMZCnN

*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases by providing affiliate links to products. I may receive a commission for purchases made through the above-mentioned link. Thanks for your support!

👕 My Designs on Teespring
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https://autodidact.creator-spring.com

💡 About this Car Project
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I purchased my 2003 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 V8 Sport used at around 50k miles, put another 100k miles on it, and it always served me well.
In 2013, some expensive repairs would have been necessary to pass the annual inspection mandatory here in Austria. I decided against investing money and instead went for another car, my 2007 Mercedes-Benz E500 4matic.

⏯ The E-Class (W211) related playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpGOsXYW3_KpLjOHjPwKWgLx191ycdhD8

Nevertheless I kept the Jaguar and promised myself that some day I would attempt a full rebuild. The time had come on August 31, 2019. After my S-Type had been abandoned for over 6 years, I rented a garage and ever since try to work at least once a week on this car restoration project.
The disassembly/ rebuild is done by myself without any professional support. To sort of proof that a “paper pusher” (as I am) can achieve this alone, I decided against just uploading a compilation of the most exciting moments or interim results, but instead try to get the whole process on camera, although using time lapse to keep it more or less endurable for you, my viewers.
Once the project is accomplished (I sincerely hope, it will be one day…), this video series may serve as a blueprint for restoring a Jaguar S-Type on your own.

⚠ Disclaimer
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My content ist for entertainment only an doesn´t pursue educational purposes. Servicing a car yourself can result in loss of rights, injury or even death and therefore is reserved for licensed workshops. As I am not such a professional, any responsibility or liability is excluded.

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AUTOdidact says:

More Content on my S-Type Project: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpGOsXYW3_KrfpoWOPMjFhUzNwxXovxVk

All the Parts & Tools I use for this Project are linked in the Video Description.

Peter from Australia says:

Hi Michael, just a suggestion: Use little circular wire-brushes mounted to a (battery driven) drill to remove surface rust. I do that all the time. For serious rust on solid parts: Circular twist-knot wire brushes on an angle grinder and for that kind for light surface rust the drill. I assume it's not an option to do so at the place, where you have your Jag, but I would start with cleaning the whole car with a water-pressure-cleaner.

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