Wrinkly

I too know the feeling. Cheers, John

Gong

Peter Many thanks for making the effort to ask for me. Regards, John

Olympic

Sonar

Peter The removal was not easy, or more to the point is in a very awkward and hard to access place. I do have a CD of the Jaguar Workshop Manual and likewise I searched looking for information and also found nothing was forthcoming. For the sake of urgency I have purchases from a dismantler who had been very helpful to me in identifying where/how to get to the Actuator . The only fault on the removed Actuator is that a very small piece of the end black push bar has broken off. I will at least have a spare that I can fiddle with if ever necessary, as it could well be possible, if one had the patience, to rebuild this end piece. At almost 72 years I am (unfortunately) not known for my patience with fiddly little things like this. However I am not chancing it for the sake of £25. Many thanks for your help and continued interest in the outcome. Best Wishes and Regards, John

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Peter Interesting post here. I have a 2005 2.5 V6 Petrol Automatic which is constantly throwing Fault Code P0420 (Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold0 Bank 1. I have numerous posts on this Forum about this fault but despite many good people giving suggestions and advice we have still not got to the root of the problem. Do you think this cure of your problem could/would help my petrol engine S Type. Do you know what the process of a "Deep Catalyst" clean was. Many thanks and Best Wishes, Regards, John

Actuator now removed and Identified which replacement type I need. Has been ordered and now await delivery and then fitment. Many thanks to all members involved in advice/suggestions/photos. Regards and Best Wishes to all, John

Newfoundland

Peter I am considering a complete new fuel filler neck, which are a bit expensive. If the U shaped springs will bend back into place it may not be necessary. I have spent an hour and a half this morning, got wet and frozen attempting to get at the actuator so as to identify which model of a possible two it is. Due to being frozen and wet I gave up and am hoping I can get my son in law to come to my rescue at some time. In the meanwhile thanks for all of your help and advice. Best wishes and Regards, John

Breed

Well the oil and pressing the release switch has certainly freed something up. However it now looks that the little black button is not on the end of the actuator arm. as I can see a very small spring like thing in view. Photo herewith. Also I still cannot figure out what is supposed to hold the two thin metal clips back in place. There dose not appear to be anywhere to hold them in place???? Looks like I shall have to go and attempt to remove the actuator unit. Many thanks and Best Wishes. John

Flower

Thank you very much for your observation and advice. I was just about to go out side and attempt to remove the actuator. I shall now go down the route you have suggested before removing anything and hopefully avoiding unnecessary work and may be even costs. Much appreciated and Best Wishes, Regards, John

It seems that there could be one of two different types of release actuator fitted to my car. I therefore intend removing the unit to identify which one it is. However I have a concern that the photos I was kindly sent by Forum member Chidders shows the two fine metal clips being retained within the filler neck unit, where as on my car they are now not retained in the filler neck unit but are poking towards the outside flap/cover.( See Photos of both above. ) Is this status because the actuator has broken and how do I get the clips back to where the photo of the correct lock shows? OR is there something else that needs attention / correction. I have located both different styles of actuator but am reluctant to by until I have firstly identified the correct part of the two, and secondly that someone has advise/commented on the positioning of the fine metal clips (as I have called them). Your urgent help would be gratefully appreciated. Best Wishes and Regards, John

rattle

shiver

David Many thanks for your photos. The photo of the flap itself is identical to how mine looks. However the other photo, showing where the flap locks into is different. Yours is showing two fine pieces of metal that are folded behind a plastic lug of some sort. I believe my unit shows two pieces of fine metal but they are protruding outwards and not behind a lug. This may well be the problem, it looks as though the referred to lug is missing on mine. I have just taken (in pouring rain) two photos of my fitment (mimicking yours) and would post them on here if I knew how to Thanks very much and Best Wishes, Regards John

ice

Back in the "Dark Ages", when I was younger (now almost 72 years young) and was running Nissan 200`s and Skylines etc., we used to avoid Supermarket Petrol like the plague. It was never suitable or desired for higher performance cars. They just would not run correctly on it and there was always fear of detonation and damage it could/would do. Now running a car I have admired and desired for many years, S Type 2.5 V6, I have returned to the subject of Supermarket Petrol and whether I should use it or not. So where are we these days please. I am absolutely certain this will cause some debate and that there are members of this Forum that will have the knowledge and information to be able to discuss/advise on the subject at its current status. Currently I do not use Supermarket Petrol, based on old bias opinion. Is today`s Supermarket Petrol good enough, fit enough, advanced enough, clean enough etc., etc, to be used in my beloved S Type? Looking forward to replies and discussion on the subject. (P.S. I am still waiting for some replies and advice on my submitted topic concerning Engine Code P0420 and unable to find corrective route. (in this Section, thanks)). Best Wishes and Regards, John

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delayed

I have just discovered that the cover over my fuel filler cap is not automatically locking as I believe it should. Have checked which fuse acts on this and it is F46 BOX C, in the luggage compartment. This fuse also acts with Boot Lid release and Interior Lights, both of which are working. When the fuel cover switch (in front of your Right knee) is pressed to release the cover I can hear what I assume is a solenoid working. I am now wondering why the lock is not working at this rather important time of supposed fuel delivery problems. Because I can hear a noise at the cover when the open switch is pressed is this a definite sound of the solenoid working or not. Being as there is a noise I am at this stage assuming the solenoid is working. Is it possible that a part is missing from the actual part of the cover that locks into the locking device. That part looks as though it is plastic and I wonder if some piece (presumably a metal of some sort ) has fallen off and become lost on a forecourt somewhere. Sorry to be so vague but my knowledge of electronics is almost non existent. Any advice/suggestion/knowledge would be gratefully received. Regards and Best Wishes, John