Old Peter

Hi Trevor, There are loads of statistics, and the difficulty of zoning vehicle entry into an area makes the idea unworkable. Buses and coaches are a big problem as many of them were on the road prior to the Euro emissions initiative. The latest Gemini diesel meets euro 4 targets, whereas the big diesels that are on the roads do not have the DPF and from the visible fume trail on many appear not to have EGR valves either. Worldwide air pollution figures look so much at vehicles and put low down on the list the pollution from many manufacturing plants. The aluminium now being used by Jaguar is all recycled material, and the lightness and rust free attributes of the material makes it easy to get the same engine performance in a car from a smaller and less polluting engine. However there will come a time when there is not enough scrap aluminium in the world and there will have to be a return to either steel or the smelting of aluminium ore [bauxite] which is a terribly polluting process. The two Aluminium Melting shops in the UK closed down years ago. There are so many quandaries and the EU committees are notorious for taking a long time to reach decisions. [i was a member of several EU committees.] Often the problem has gone away before the decision was reached. There is much rook for a very wide discussion. Regards, Peter.

That is a good point, Martin. The engines that are being made by Jaguar in Wolvehampton will be the latest design and will start with smaller petrol and diesel engines - 2litre 4 cylinders. The 2.7 diesel in my S type meets the Euro 4 requirements, but Brussels will keep on trying to reduce emissions and are still in a quandary as to what can be done with the older diesels powering 'buses and lorries. Idea by some governments across Europe of having more low emission zones is not particular feasible and I think will prove, if implemented a complete failure. Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Naim. The S type is a great car - Grace, space and pace -- Sir William Lyons. Regards, Peter. Lancastrian in Exile.

Hi Richard, and welcome to the club. Andrew has made a good suggestion. There must be craftsmen out there who could do a good job at a cheaper price than a Jaguar main dealer. Regards, Peter. PS. The company who was on Wheeler Dealers is based in the West Midlands at Cradley Heath. Just look up other sites by Googling Auto Trim.

Hi Frank, When I noticed that you lived in Malvern, I was reminded of a practical joke three rather inebriated middle aged men perpetrated fairly close to the Abbey Hotel. We were coming away from a very nice dinner on a balmy evening when we saw a large number of traffic cones at the top of the hill plus a few directional arrows. It didn't take very long to arrange a distribution of these cones plus arrows and road closed signs to divert traffic coming up the hill. I meant that every 10 minutes or so the same cars were repeating the journey. On the third time, one car driver, probably muttering something about the council, got out of his car, moved aside three cones, drove through, and then to our surprise, put the ones back again. It was just a pity it was a few days after the first of April! Pleading Guilty if you were one of the drivers! Regards, Peter.

Good idea, Frank. Air Pockets --- I never thought of that, especially as Donald's car had been in the hands of a mechanic. We all assume, not always correctly, that if an "expert" has had the car in his hands then he has done everything correctly. My son found his mini leaking oil after a reconditioned engine was fitted. I found that the rocker box gasket was twisted. I had a old beetle that a wheel came loose and nearly off after an MOT. Regards, Peter.

I did have a quick look on Auto Trader for S types under £3k and with less than 60k on the clock. There were about 6 or 7 and priced around £2k. I didn't look at diesels because they would be a touch more expensive, and the ones that were not would be high mileage. Diesels were only fitted to Jaguar s types in 2004 - the Gemini 2.7 Diesel engine. Peter.

That's good, John. You do need a handbook as it is quite complicated. Peter.

I have a 2.7 diesel and I think it is great and on a long run I get over 45 mpg. But if you are just having a car for the weekend and not doing long runs there could be EGR and DPF issues [you need to give the car a good run and a bit of a blast every now and then]. But with £3k to spend and not wanting a high mileage car I assume that something pre 2004 is being looked for and the 2.7D only appeared in 2004. It will be an interesting quest to find the right car, but there are a few around. Meanwhile, enjoy the search. Regards, Peter.

Hi John, Try -- NAS Touchscreen and Jaguar Voice -- I googled this and found that it appears to be the same manual as the one I got with my s type. It is a long manual - 160 odd pages - but unless your car has the TV and voice commands you will only need the first 117 to read. Let me know if you get the download OK. Regards, Peter.

Hi Frank, Nice car, especially in the sun. I hope you continue to be a contributor to the discussions that go on in the Club. Regards, Peter.

Hi Mac, Try googling --- VinDecoderZ ---- and you will find the exact specification of you car when it left Halewood. It will surprise you to see how many optional extras there are in Jaguar Cars. But, as Trevor says, You have the real thing and enjoy the Jaguar experience. Regards, Peter.

Hi Marcus, and welcome to the club. The s type is a very good car and if you are looking for a Petrol fueled car both the 3 litre and 2.5litre engines are pretty good. Both were made by Ford and are well tried and tested. The 2.5V6 was more or less discontinued about 2005 by the introduction of the 2.7 Diesel . You can get a good s Type for quite a cheap price and if the bodywork has been looked after and the car is quite clean you will get a bargain. Boy racers never went for Jaguars as they felt that they were for older people, but the older people who did own them also were good at looking after them. Good luck. Regards, Peter.

There is a separate handbook for the touchscreen, John. It might be available to download. i will have a look round and get back to you. Peter.

Hi Tim, Glad you found the Club and are ready to help those needing it. You will like the S type, and if you have the 2.7 diesel you will also be pleased at the MPG. regards, Peter.

Hi Andrew, and welcome to the Club, This new model does fill a gap in the Jaguar line up, and I think there way well be some members thinking about it. As for me, I am just hoping that I will last as long as my S Type! Regards, Peter.

Hi Donald, and Welcome to the club. It appears that you have done all the things I would suggest. I am not an engineer, just an old and experienced person who enjoys nice cars. I would be inclined to start from a fairly simple basis by going through the Air conditioning settings which are quite similar on the XJ to my S type. I know it sounds a bit elementary, but sometimes missing the obvious is very easy. Let us know how you get on. Regards, Peter.

Hi Bill, and welcome to the Club. The Members are a very friendly group of people and will assist you, and I hope you will share your experiences with them. I do not get my hands dirty any more and have put away my adjustable spanners and the lump hammer which are not needed in modern cars. There are several good sites for parts and you could try the David Manners Group, and Rimmer Bros. There are quite a few other sites that you could also explore. Meanwhile, enjoy your Jaguar. Regards, Peter.

Hi John and welcome to the Club. You can download the whole members handbook via google. Let me know if you can't find it. Peter.

I have just been to Chatsworth to day, 150 miles round trip ,half of it in lanes, and got 41.2 mpg. I also bought a Rabbit! Peter.

Very frequently light problems involve earthing. I used to have a Rover Sterling whose rear light cluster sometimes failed. A firm thump used to cure it. I had a rear light failure on my s-type, but the message centre told me about it before I spotted it.

Hi Dave, A bit curious, but a leak is a leak and has to be check out. Now you have found where it finishes up checking through the route till you find the offending leaky bit curing it should not be too difficult. Regards, Peter.

That's the stuff, Simon. It is a bit like drinking 15 year old Glenfiddich as against Asda smart price. Peter.

On the left, Simon, above the CD interchange.

Is there any "evidence" on the ground, Dave? If there is only a slight leak you will not notice it if you are moving, nor will you smell it if the air con is not on. Peter.