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Richard, I have also spent some considerable time at Sennibrige, its not what it used to be mind you. The calibre I was using however would have been 7.62 in SLR''s, GPMG's and SMG obviously in military myself to have been able to get my hands to them

I only managed to get in the Hereford United team albeit 4th,3rd,2nd and 1st Divisions. Never made it to the top but can display my Countries Cap Proudly. I was on more money from my apprenticeship £54 per week NCB in mid 70's than I was getting per game for Utd £25

Blinking heck Peter, I have been up on Pen Y Fan today 2995 feet above sea level highest mountain in South Wales and it was warmer than that albeit very windy.

I was travelling to Brecon this afternoon on the A4059 between the village of Penderyn and the Cantref Reservoir and spotted some interesting cars. The 1st car was my all time favourite Porshe (and never seen one before) a 959, it was stunning in red. It was then followed by a Mk11 Jaguar also in Red with plenty of gleaning Chrome, this was then followed by you guessed it a bright red XJS Convertible followed again by a red E - Type. Things went down hill from here because the next car was a TVR Tuscan in British Racing Green. This stretch of road is often used by car clubs and enthusiasts due to its bendy fast corners and long straights in fact Clarkson, Hammond and May often used it for filming seen them there often. What I seen today must have been some kind of car club meet. If anyone fancies a meet here then can arrange, I did it for the SL Club.

I also avoid main dealers preferring instead to use a garage that I trust. There are no Indy's in my area unfortunately however, I have used a garage and trust them so continue to use them.

Peter, Professional Footballers in your neck of the woods? I played professional myself back in the 70's even gained a Welsh Cap and was managed by the greatest football player that Wales has ever produced however, the money I was being paid back then would not have bought you a clapped out Escort.

John, I would imagine you will need to clear the engine management light, have you OBD11 software or similar? This will do it for you. It is free to download from the net just type into google "OBD11 free download" and a whole host of sites will pop up offering the opportunity. You will however need to purchase a lead to connect your car and laptop to each other, this again is widely available on both flea bay and amazon, just type in to google "16 pin to usb lead"

Ron, behave he he. I would like to see the Jaguar emblem as within my signature as a faded background on a business type card behind any printed detailing. As for Administration and funding then I can only point the matter away from me on that score.

Maybe its worth sticking with the winter tyres then Brian if you are getting a better performance mileage wise and a quieter ride?

Hello Brian and welcome to The Jaguar Owners Club. I cannot for the life of me see any logical explanation as to why you are not experiencing the same tyre wear with summer/winter tyres. My first thought on reading your post was most definitely worn rear suspension causing the problem however, if this was the case then you would experience the same on winter tyres therefore, it can only in my eyes leave one explanation which would be the choice of tyres. If Jaguar are suggesting that the Dunlop fitted are incorrect then I would take their advice. I would expect at the minimum 20,000 miles of wear from a tyre. My SL55 AMG returned 30,000 on its first set of tyres Michelins

Excellent idea Ron, I agree fully there are to many missing out on not being members of such a good club that may be invaluable in the supply of information and likewise, we as members could be missing out on their support and knowledge especially if they have such old classics such as what as been spotted on a simple stroll.

Listening to my brothers F - Type pulling away from my house last week the noise was superb and I wanted to batter him :-)

Give it a couple of years for the F - Type to depreciate in price Alex and I will be straight in there. I am known to buy cars that are usually around 3 years old with very low mileage getting a good price at the same time. For example I purchased my 2000 Mercedes SL55 AMG in 2003 with 3,200 miles on the clock for £25,000 whereas the list for the car new was in excess of £40,000. I kept the car until late last year therefore owned it for 11 years and sold the car for £4000. Therefore the car actually cost me £21,000 having had £4,000 returned. Divide £21,000 by the 11 years for which I owned the vehicle and you will note that the car cost me £1909.09 per year. Yes there were running and servicing costs but nothing to the extreme or out of the ordinary. That to me was very cheap motoring for a superbly built performance car.

If you see different colored exhaust fumes it’s time to pay attention to your car. Even if your vehicle isn’t flashing any warning lights, the smoke coming from your exhaust is a signal that something might not be working properly. What does BLUE smoke from the exhaust mean? If your car is blowing blue smoke, it’s a clear sign that the engine is burning oil. What happens is that the valve guide seals or piston rings are worn out, and oil is leaking past from where it should be lubricating the moving parts, to the combustion chamber where it’s being burned up with the fuel. If you’re seeing this kind of smoke, check your oil regularly and watch for consumption issues. While an issue that normally should require immediate attention and expensive repairs, including some internal replacement parts, if your vehicle is old and the leak is minimal, it can be carefully managed by topping up the oil on a regular basis. Along with environmental damage, burning oil can cause rough starts, as the process can ruin the car’s spark plugs. There is another reason for blue smoke, and that’s if the car is turbocharged; the smoke being a sign that the blower is in need of rebuilding or replacement. What does GRAY smoke from my exhaust mean? Gray smoke is hard to diagnose directly. Like blue smoke, it can mean that the car is burning oil or suffering from a bad turbocharger. Take the same precautions as with blue smoke, and check for excessive oil consumption. Gray smoke can also be an issue with your automatic transmission fluid getting burned up in the engine. A faulty transmission vacuum modulator would be the culprit in this situation, leading to transmission fluid getting sucked into the engine and getting burned up. Furthermore, grey smoke could mean a stuck PCV valve. The PCV system (Positive Crankcase Ventilation) cuts down on harmful emissions by recycling them back into the combustion chamber. However, when the PCV valve gets stuck, pressure can build and lead to oil leaks. Fortunately, PCV valves aren’t expensive, and can be a quick job for a mechanic or a do-it-yourselfer. What does WHITE smoke from my exhaust mean? White smoke can be nothing to be concerned about if it’s thin, like vapor. This is probably the result of normal condensation build-up inside the exhaust system. This kind of smoke disappears quickly. However, thicker smoke is a big problem, and can be caused the engine burning coolant. This can be the result of a serious issue like a blown head gasket, a damaged cylinder head, or a cracked engine block – all of which are costly repairs. Don’t ignore it, however, as the problem could become far worse. Even a small leak in the coolant can lead to overheating and serious risk of damage to the engine. A coolant leak can also mix with oil and cause serious headaches for you and your car. What does BLACK smoke from the exhaust mean? Black exhaust smoke means the engine is burning too much fuel. The first think you should check is your air-filter and other intake components like sensors, fuel injectors and the fuel-pressure regulator. Other reasons could be a clogged fuel return line. Black smoke is usually the easiest issue to diagnose and fix, but burning unnecessary fuel will definitely affect your fuel economy, so don’t think of avoiding this one to save money, it won’t work. Any smoke coming from your car’s exhaust pipe is a sign that your car is in distress. Pay attention to what it needs to ensure more miles for your vehicle.

They look a nightmare to clean Paul, good luck in finding a participant donor.

Any need to pi$$ me off Alex early on a Friday with such great photo's of the car of my dreams (well nearly, it would have to be convertible, colour is correct though).

Its just a tad to far for me for a meet Alex, a good 6 hour drive and that would be pushing the throttle. My SL55 was a very similar colour sand always looked good like you have stated especially in the sunshine.

Adam, without meaning to sound flippant can I suggest you try a spanner/socket over the locking nut to establish the size. I would advise using an hexagon head spanner/socket to avoid any possibility of rounding the nut. By trying a spanner/socket over the nut you can establish the size ensuring there is no free play. Good luck with your task, at least you have the kind weather to perform the work.

I'm sure the advice Ron as given would be correct, every vehicle that I have owned have the horns placed usually behind the front grill.

Hi Alex, you have just purchased a fantastic car, I have been fortunate enough to have driven the model and fell in love with it. It along with the colour you have chosen is on my must have dream car list. Forgive me for asking but is the GLENTURRET distillery in a small Town called Crief? If so I know it, worked up there in the mid 1990's for 6 months stayed at the Tower Hotel. Welcome to The Jaguar Owners Club.

Hi David and welcome to 'The Jaguar Owners Club'. There are some bargains out there at the moment especially on XKR's for some reason, I think the F-Type have attracted a lot of potential customers from the XKR so they are off loading.

Hi Martin and welcome to 'The Jaguar Owners Club' don't be frightend to ask any questions that may pop up.

I would tend to agree with Peter, Kirk. Unfortunately I have worked away from home for to many years to think about, and know exactly what it is like to get maintenance done on the car whilst away from your own driveway/garage. Personally I would take the vehicle to a garage preferably an Indy and get them to perform the work needed. Persuading an Halfords manager to use his/her garage is one thing, parking outside and jacking it up is another.