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MOT yesterday failed on very small amount of corrosion 2in plate welded on cured it .--and the handbrake had too much travel I had another new cable fitted and it was enough to get a pass--but not a complete answer to the problem .??? This is every year all down to the self adjusting lever that adjusts-- but-- as soon as you let it off it needs adjusting again I spoke to a chap who had fitted a new lever and he said it wasn't a lot better ----Then I was told that someone fitted a adjustable lever and cable and no more problems---Has anyone done this that belongs to the club and did it work out OK. ??????? Frank

Hi Brandon ---As I have said in the past to others thinking of buying always check the past MOT's on this link -- https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/?_ga=1.167145726.1398065124.1463749831 its a good indication of the past history of the car .???

Hi Peter I,m sorry to be late wishing you the best on your birthday , So wishing you good health and a prosperous many years ahead . Frank

And another good idea is to run a MOT check on the car and it will tell you the problem's the cars had in the past ????? https://www.check-mot.service.gov.uk/?_ga=1.167145726.1398065124.1463749831 Frank

Yes Andrew I was the same but I do advise you to drill from the inside out with a small drill 1st as the hole in the under side of the bonnet was a fraction out of the center of the bonnet you can then correct with a larger drill.??? Some people say they do-not look good on the X Type but I think they look great. Frank

Hi David -The one suggestion I will make is that it could be a leaking injector ----It leaks into the cylinder when standing Idle then when you start the car it has to burn the excess off causing the smoke etc . Then its clear to run normally after.?? Frank

Ive never shown a shot of my cat so I thought it about time I did .??? Frank

Kenny, Sorry to hear of your circumstances and wish you all the best for the future you will be really missed by us all. and I'm sure we would all like to hear from you any time that you can spare . Frank

Yes I like that great improvement and a great idea Frank

Hi to you all . I really would have liked to be with you all and meet everyone on the Brighton Convoy but unfortunately I have a very poorly wife so I am unable to attend . So I wish that you all have a good time and look forward to seeing some shot of the event in the future . all the best. Frank

Hi Dennis . I wonder if this will help you ???? http://www.bluejag.co.uk/S-Type-keyfob-reprogramming.php All the best Frank

Hi Paul Surely if you are in cruise control and you select sports mode it will drop a gear and expect you to take control of the throttle out of cruise control . Frank

Hi Andrew --- You can get an online Hayes manual here if that helps http://www.emanualonline.com/Cars/Jaguar.htm Frank

Hi Paul I quite like it it given the interior a more sporty look and although my sporty days are over and I'm just a cruiser now I think perhaps it will appeal to the faster guys. And I will say in doing it -- it looks to me that you have done a real professional job well done. Frank

Hi Joan It could be as easy as just a bulb that's the problem has it just started doing it or has someone fitted a new bulb recently?????. Frank

Hi Tim it sounds as though your engine rev's on tick over are a little too high ???? Frank

I also welcome you both to the club and my X Type's doors lock at about 3mph as i go down my driveway . Frank

I had third party at one time [ a few years now] then found that there's not a lot of difference for the cost of fully comp . Frank

OK Peter there's always someone I see your your on the ball as usual . Frank

Hi Simon I agree with you on the head-gasket but in past post's David has said the waters not circulating.??? So I think if the thermostat's oK it must be the pump .???? I would have it off and check the impellers because I'm almost sure its plastic or nylon blades and I have known them to fail on other cars .????

Hi --I would say you have a impeller problem with the water pump as it sounds as though the waters not circulating hardly at all.?? If it was a head gasket problem enough to cause this problem it would be over pressuring the system really bad . Frank

Hi Ronnie . Welcome to the club I agree with Peter and I say the colour really suits the car and I think the black is perfect and changing the colour was a good idea. Frank

Yes Peter I thought the same but is Jon's petrol or diesel.?? Frank

I think they are great because in the winter or bad light you can remove them . Frank

Hi My XType - auto- is 2,500 revs @ 70 mph ??? petrol. Frank