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I would also say battery at fault .???? Frank

Hi Graham if I can just ask this---When you hold the tail pipe can you move it about --say about 2in or so in other words does it move OK --or is it tight ????? Frank

Hi Graham -- Welcome to the Club--You say you dont think its the exhaust but I seem to think that I would check that the exhaust isnt touching the body anywhere???? or if you have a exaust mount thats too tight .??? And after that I would check the engine mountings .??? Just a thought. Good luck Frank

I would say its sure to be a balance on one of the wheels or a faulty wheel so I would have them balanced again pehaps lost a weight or something .??? Frank

Sorry to hear that its so bad ---You said you only had the XF for a month before this problem showed it seems to me as though it was there when you bought it and I think the garage should put it right ???? Is it the the same Jaguar Garage you bought it from who checked it and that said it would cost £5000.??? If it is I think you demand that they put it right . Im no lawyer and do not really understand but dont just let them fob you off here. Frank

Hi Michail I had a very simular problem as you about 4 months ago and fitter who works on my car cured it with no charge?? This is what he done==== Key in ignition and on drop window drivers door. stand out-side the car with the door closed ignition still on put hand into car and work the small locking lever thats just above the inside door handle in and out a few times and if its really stiff squirt some WD40 into the handle and also the lock .?? work it again untill its free .?? Turn ignition off so it resets --window up and retry the locks with the Fob.?? He said if this dos'nt work its the door lock at fault .?? I hope this Helps. Frank

I'm thinking the same as you Ian ---a door or the boot not closed fully --???? Frank

Hi Nick Welcome to the Club you will find it a very freindly club and I am sure there will be a lot of interest into your work on the fantastic looking MK10 it really sounds like a lot of work and dedication to the job at hand and I wish you all the best with it so please keep us up to date with photo's etc Frank

Hi Mark I think you will find that one of the inside door locks isnt returning after its used ---could be any of the doors .??? I mean the small lever thats next to the inside door handles and you have move it again with use???? They do tend to get sticky if not used much. Frank

I don't know about jamming a peace of wood in because you could break it ??? Like I said stand out side the closed door with the window down reach through and move the small lever in and out with a little WD-40 ??? Frank

Hi Gary I have a X Type and I had a problem similar to yours but mine was the drivers door .?? I think the S Type is the same and has a small locking lever next to the inside door handle well it was sticking ---So to cure it I was told to------ Key in and ignition and on -drop the window --[the passengers side in your case]--and then work the small lever a few times so it frees off ----Switch the ignition off and try the locks if that cures it a small amount of WD-40 in the lock could be the answer ..????? I hope this helps Frank

Well Kenny that was a great result just think how much that will cost ?? :huh: :D Frank

Hi Nigel Welcome to the club ---With your boot problem it sound like a faulty lock you have there but I think the first thing to do is check that no debris is in the lock .???? Its easily done accidentally closing the boot and trapping a peace of cloth or something.??? The knocking noise I would say is one of your Suspension arms so a quick check on that if I was you --they are about £20 on EBay and quite easy to fit . All the best with them . Frank

Hi Dave --personally I would say its your clutch presser plate that's the problem Because I think if it was your gearbox you would still have a clutch.??? You said the clutch went hard --I think something broke in the plate and held the clutch out.??? --Or the thrust bearing.??? After saying all that --It could be your clutch master cylinder so I think the first thing I would do is to see if its OK and not stuck out .??? Because that would be the cheapest thing first.??? Good luck ----Frank

Hi Robin Looks great and a good idea of yours to fix it like that because as you said no holes drilled . Frank

One of the injectors I leaking .?? Frank

Hi Ben Pehaps this is silly but have you changed the small fuel filter thats located by the front right-hand coner of the fuel tank ---its no good blowing it out because to be sure you need a new one ---that would give you this problem if it was partly blocked .???? Frank

Hi Neil I would say with out a doubt you have a leaking injector when you stop the engine it leaks dev into the cylinder then you start in the morning it burns the excessive dev resulting in smoke then it would be OK all day when its in use or you would'nt notice it . Frank

Hi Ben If you run out of fuel or for any reason fuel stops you neary always have to bleed the injetors ===Just get someone to turn the engine on the key and at the same time loosen the pipes on the injector untill there's a consant squirt and then tighten again and if thats the problem that cylinder will fire.??? Frank

Hi Ben You said no fuel getting to your injectors or the Pump and then you said you got some but it didnt stay .??? I would say its the pump because the pump valves are letting the fuel return and not holding the preasure , Saying that a pipe or a fuel filter between the pump and the pump can have the same effect.??? so check filter and pipes first ----.hope this helps .??? Frank

Hi ---There's a lot of things being said about the speed locking of the car could put you in danger if you had a bump its just that I've always thought and was told at one time that they lock to prevent the doors flying open if you have a heavy front end bump so preventing a Concettina affect and not just for bad people getting in .??? And so saying this-- I would say keep them working but of course its everyone to there own choice .??? Frank

They are back on ebay=== http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAISTO-1-18-31865-JAGUAR-S-TYPE-1999-METALLIC-GOLD-DIECAST-MODEL-CAR-/291436461092?_trksid=p2054897.l4275 Frank

There is a additive you can use that is made to free off sticky valve lifters Ive never used one so can't comment .----But i have heard of --Wynns Hydraulic Valve Lifter Treatment --Get it from Halfords I would think it would be cheaper than letting it get too bad and then have to replace parts.???? Frank

I agree with Ron a oil change would perhaps cure the problem because it sounds to be a automatic tappet adjuster sticking they work on oil pressure so when you flip the throttle the pressure adjusts it .??? Frank

Hi Russ I'm not a betting man but from what the fitter who cured my problem said ??I would say your trouble is down to the drivers door lock.??? Frank