1991 Le Mans V12 in for full KWE Upgrade to KS12 Spec

30/09/2008

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a1start a22LeMans a2EngineOut a2FrontOut a3RearOut
Bonnet off and ready for engine removal A real Le Mans limited edition XJS - and number 100 at that! Engine coming out Front suspension removed Rear suspension removed
a4RadiusArm a5EngineStrip1 a6InnerWing a7Subframe a8RearDone
A common problem - radius arm rotted through. 5.3 litre V12 engine part stripped ready for full reconditioning and rebuild Another common problem - damper strengthener area rotted through. Initial welding done. Front subframe has been stripped and shotblasted. Serious holes in the metal have appeared, rendering this subframe unusable. Rear suspension rebuilt
a9bodywork b11primer b1EngStage1 b2Eng2 b3Eng3
Bodywork being prepared for full respray All repairs done - body in primer Engine back from cleaning, machining and internal assembly Build-up of engine begins Water pump, steering pump and pulleys in place