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Thanks for he thoughts and advice, I'm still thinking about it, but there is a drain plug and a level screw that can be used to gauge the right amount has been put in. There are no issues with the auto transmission at present so I might just go for checking the level and topping it up if necessary. Then there is the question of what ATF fluid to use- I've seen somewhere that there are two types - one for earlier boxes and one for later models ...... so is mine an earlier or later box on a 2005 car? Any ideas? Thanks.

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Evening folks, bought this beauty a week ago and I’m loving every minute I drive it!!😃

Best way is to check the flow using a garden hose. On any engine i prefer to remove the thermostat and refit the housing then remove the top hose from the rad and insert the garden hose into the top hose - usually a snug fit and then turn the hose on. This runs clean water backwards through the system, exiting from the rad top hose stub so gives a good reverse flush of the system. As a simple go/no-go test to see if it's blocked, run the engine up to temperature and once the 'stat opens, the top hose should be hot. Switch the engine off and use the palm of your hand to feel the temperature of the rad going from top to bottom. It should have a gradual reduction in temp as you get closer to the bottom hose, any sharp changes indicate there is probably a blockage around that place on the inside.

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Thanks for your fast replies, To N6 JMX: I didn't particulary check the water pump but when I bleed the cooling system, the water shot out of the bleeding valve, so there is defenately some pressure. I will flush it completely but first I test it with regular destilled water. To LairdScooby: There wasn't any major damage on the outside of the radiator but I will check on the Weekend, when I go home. How do you check for a blocked Radiator? That sounds promising because there was a lot of sludge on and in the thermostat housing and on the hoses coming from it. The Jaguar wasn't moved for a long time and only run for a couple of minutes when I was testing stuff. LOXIT

I've owned the car since 2020 an am a private seller. Feel free to contact me on 07464000535 if you have any queries or would like to discuss further. Thank you!

A chance to own a rare piece of British/ Jaguar Land Rover heritage automotive history. In 2010, Jaguar Land Rover and the Stratstone dealer group (one of the brand's most prolific retailers) went Into perfect partnership by offering a very limited edition, with the creation of the XFR Stratstone Le Mans Edition. Whilst the performance of the XFR was in line with the the standard XFR, each one of these rare Le Mans vehicles came with subtle Le Mans detailing, Le Mans edition gear selector, factory gloss black 20-inch alloys, Le Mans embossed headrests, carbon fibre effect trim, leather stitched dashboards and chrome different grille and bonnet inserts. The Le Mans edition also arrived to market with a Quicksilver exhaust system, that was far superior to the standard XFR exhaust which brought out the roar of the 5. 0-litre supercharged V8. In addition to the Le Mans detailing; Genuine JLR aluminium satin red paddle gear shifters from a Range Rover Sport/ SVR (400) - These are slightly longer, match the colour of the factory red callipers and replace the standard black shorter plastic gear shift paddles. Original paddles included Genuine carbon fibre mirror covers (600-700). Original standard covers included Genuine Jaguar XFR rear bumper diffuser and professionally sprayed gloss black (400) Genuine Jaguar Growler wheel nuts (150) K&N panel air filters (x2 - dual air intake) Privacy Glass Installed - Factory finish and not too dark Replaced with new factory gloss black Jaguar Land Rover Nevis wheels at purchase (1500) Original JLR floor mats. Supercharger belt, water pump has been replaced in the last 2 years with original parts. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres all round. Rears are a few months old and fronts are less than a year old. The Bad There is some slight bubbling to the rear where the Jaguar strip sits, this is a common fault on Jaguar XFs and water ingress. There are many forums where Jaguar XF owners discuss this design flaw. There are two options, i) The easy/ cheaper solution - The rust can be rubbed down, panel resprayed but as with all rust, it's a matter of time before it may appear again (circa 200-300) or ii) easier long term, slightly more expensive solution - A replacement boot lid is sourced (circa 100-200), resprayed to match (circa 200) Slight coolant leak but common with Jaguar XFs One rear parking sensor needs to be changed Slight curbing wheels, NS more that OS. Not too bad but thought best to mention. Please feel free to contact me for additional detail. It's an extremely rare XFR, 1 of only 50 produced! A chance to own a rare piece of British/ Jaguar Land Rover heritage automotive history.

The other thing to check is whether the radiator is blocked as that sounds very likely. Also check the condition and security of the cooling fins in the rad, if any are missing this will compromise the cooling, even at idle in the driveway. Also worth confirming the correct antifreeze has been used in the past as per what N6JMX points out.

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Thanks for the note Phil. I was actually at the seminar and heard the advice first hand. After David's description of how the cam followers work on the 5.0 I can absolutely appreciate why clean oil is so important. Suffice to say that I will be changing my oil annually from now on as I will never hit 6,000 miles in a single 12 month period. I hope you enjoyed the seminar as much as I did. It was also great meeting some of the other owners. Thanks again for the note, much appreciated.

I need to replace the gear selector trim on my 2002 XKR as its cracked in multiple places and falling apart. The part in my car is LNC 6195 AC UK with what looks to be a 2001 date code. The only part I can find on eBay that's not cracked or too scratched up is an LJA 6195 BE UK that looks to have a 1997 date code. It seems to me, based on the pictures, to be the exact same part as my LNC 6195 and appears to have the same mounting points and connectors. Does anyone know if they are interchangeable? Thanks in advance for any help.

Hi Lennart, have you confirmed that the water pump is working correctly? A dry / empty hose would suggest that no circulation is taking place. Additionally, with an unknown history, you may wish to consider emptying the entire coolant system, flushing the waterways fully and then refilling with the correct strength and formulation of antifreeze. Mixing antifreeze types can create gelling and therefore blockage of the waterways. N6 JMX

(background story, not important)***HI Guys, i bought a Jaguar S Type 1999 3.0 last year in January as a project to work on. I felt quite safe as my dad works on cars since a young age and also owns a 2000's Landrover. He is friends with an indepent Jaguar workshop owner who reprogrammed my ECU for free one time. He gives my tipps sometimes but I usually have to figure out things myself, as he refuses to work on S/X Types and therefore hasn't got specific knowledge about them. I worked a lot on the Jaguar as i bought it super cheap and not running. I started going to university and therefore spend less time working on it, so it's just parked in my parents driveway. It's now running but it didn't drove more the 100 meters for almost half a year now, because its not registered*** I now wanted to get it registered but when I start it, the fans run at fullspeed after a few minutes and the temperatur gage climbs up to 239 degree F/ 115 C and sitting stable there (not red area on temp gate). I bought a new thermosthat because the old one was a bit creasy and it didn't open quite smoothly (i tested it with hot water). That didn't change much, but now you could clearly see when it opend on the cooling temp graph on my diagnosis device. My dad came to help me and he noticed that the tube coming from the radiator was cool. We took it off and there was no water inside. We filled the pipe and radiator up from that tube and reconnected it. It now gets hot but nothing changed. We noticed that the radiator is also cool. We bled the system after every step. If you have any tipps i would be very thankfull. Next i want to run it without the thermostat to see what happens. Sorry for my bad english, i'm german.

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Just bought one of these as it's supposed to be for JLR vehicle. Will let you know how I get on

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I have owned this lovely XK8 for 15 years during which it has been well maintained and serviced with full history. It has a current MOT to 20/02/26. It is mechanically sound but the reactive cruise control requires a replacement module. Interior is in very good condition with a new headliner recently fitted. The wheels have recently been refurbished and the bodywork is in reasonable condition for the age of the car. Attention is required to the rear wheel arches. Looking for offers around £4,950 Please email me at [email protected] for more information and photos if interested.

Hi Fred Only 2 possibilities. It is either leaking: 1) externally, such as venting through the radiator cap as steam or through a leaking hose or radiator or heater core, all of which should be visible. 2) Internally, Either directly into the cylinder to be expelled through the exhaust, or into the lubrication system which should show as "mayonaise" in the oil. I would check the oil for signs of coolant (likewise coolant for signs of oil) and then recheck for leaks when standing still as that is a LOT to be losing without an external leak. Good luck John

Hi common place for water in the boot on S-types is above the rear lights, there a infill piece of rubber across the top of the lights, its very common leak. usually fix is remove the lights and clean it all up, then reseal the upper rubber seal on the light with some silicone and that cures it cheers Joe