Rare 1952 Jaguar XK120 Motor Rebuild PT2

Here we completely build up a C4820 engine including the camshafts, crankshaft, cylinder head, timing gear sprockets, water pump and oil pump. Numbered W4520-8. #jaguar #xk120

0:00 intro
0:53 rear oil seal
5:23 crankshaft
8:14 pistons & rods
11:12 distributor shaft
13:06 oil pump
15:38 timing chains
22:17 timing cover & pump
25:32 core plugs oil pan
31:09 oil filter
35:14 cylinder head
41:50 valve lash
48:42 head gasket
52:46 flywheel
54:50 engine install

[louisvanrijn]

I see a ton of old-school dedication, which cannot be found in the modern, hasty generation.
Very well done!

[michaelclark]

Looks absolutely marvellous.
I know it's only a little detail but those copper washers underneath the acorn nuts really make the head pop.

[bigblockjalopy]

That looks like a solid piece of engineering. Build for the eternety.

[paulcharlesworth]

Hi Richard, must be very satisfying watching this XK engine fire up when completed.

[jasonbennett]

I’ve found myself watching this over and over. Can’t wait for updates on the project.

[glasjanus]

Original polished and refurbished bolts are exactly the level of attention that made this piece of eye candy complete.

[francodiroma]

I really enjoyed the video having finished rebuilding my1966 3.4 mark 2 in about 1987. Just like being in the garage again. It felt like I had communed with real engineering after the the engine rebuild and switching from auto to 4 speed manual all synchro boxwith overdrive. Yep. Thanks

[tedheierman]

Very nice video of rebuilding a not so common engine! Thanks for posting!

[philtucker]

Richard, you’ve reassembled that engine so beautifully and with such love, I’m positive that the motor engineer that originally assembled that engine 70 years ago would be really pleased with the absolute care and respect that you’ve shown. Well done sir! 🙏

[patrickyoung]

Your Dad & you make a great team . I'm really impressed with the detail of your work, your knowledge is second to none . I wish both of you every success in the future . Exceptional video, first class really .

[garthlundquist]

I was fortunate to own a couple 120’s, one a 1953 XK 120 FHC for 45 years. Your remarkable attention to detail, personal knowledge, and respect for originality sets you apart from hobbyists such as myself. Back in the day (1965-75) these cars were not valued and could be had for as little as $450. Most owners were not prepared to perform the work necessary to keep a 20+ year old English luxury car in proper condition. My Father drove E Types as daily drivers, and encouraged me to learn and master the obscure secrets of XK Jaguar ownership and maintenance. I was able to have a Mark VII saloon as my own daily driver in High School, and earn college tuition servicing Jaguars for others. At the time few shops were interested in working on Jaguars of any vintage. I was installing XKE clutches for $600, valve adjustments $300, etc.

The XK 120 Fixed Head Coupe was one of the most beautiful post war automobiles ever produced in quantity, 2672 or so built. Later XK 140 and 150 models benefitted from more comfortable interiors, better brakes, engine cooling, and stronger motors, but to my eye lost the purity of line evident in William Lyons’ original creative design. At 6”1’, the XK 120 FHC was pretty snug with the wheel in my chest, but the feeling obtained cruising at over 100 mph in that piece of rolling sculpture overruled more practical concerns.

[jozsefizsak]

Splendid job! It's satisfying to see all the quirks of the early cars retained for posterity. I look forward to more updates.

[woopimagpie]

This seriously one of the absolute best channels on YouTube. It is utterly unfathomable to me that you don't have millions of subscribers. You're like this little secret channel of awesomeness that the car enthusiasts haven't discovered yet. Your laid back and informative style is mesmerising, no stupid clickbait, no manufactured drama, just knowledge and experience delivered in a very engaging and relaxing way, with magnificently restored Jaguars at the end. Long may it continue.

[ffwrnais]

That was fascinating, thankyou! A friend of mine restored an XK about 20 years ago near here in Aberystwyth and it was simply the most beautiful car I’ve ever seen.

[promerops]

Wonderful work and superb video. Thanks, Richard.

[briancochran]

Great Video. I learned a lot and even though I am not a big gear head it kept me interested all the way through.

[allanpowell]

Nice job. Due care and attention to the little points. Gives enough info to do the job yourself. Cheers Richard, keep them coming.

[alangraham]

I know a lot of "engineers" that should look at this but probably won't! Excellent job damn close to blueprinting it!

[jasonbennett]

Yay! I was just thinking yesterday you must have fallen off your perch.

[brucer]

Unbelievable. I had to watch it twice. So entertaining.