ian6

Manchester UK, little town called Denton

Cheers for the suggestions Joe, covered all bases as regards to loose boot items, definitely seems to be coming from the wheel area, me thinks one of the link bars, sway etc.

After my previous post concerning replacement of all rear bushes with Polybush items, I can report the job was completed today, and the annoying knocking emanating from the bottom shock absorber bush has disappeared, only to be replaced by another less audible knock which, on reflection may have been there from the outset shielded from my shell likes by the louder shock absorber bush failure noise. Wondering what this could be?. On a brighter note I can report the ride characteristics have improved immensely and I cannot detect any variation in ride quality, after reading members comments regarding a stiffer ride after poly renewal I was a little worried that the smooth ride would be something akin to a dodgem car, however my worries were unfounded as no loss of comfort so far are has been evident. I await your suggestions as to what the new irritating noise to the rear could be. Regards all.

will keep you updated.

3Hope these pictures are helpful, thought about doing the job myself but after checking with my mechanic decided against that idea and got a very reasonable quote of £ 350. This guy knows my car inside out so I trust him. He says I'll struggle, so it's booked in for the 7th June.

Hope these pictures are helpful, thought about doing the job myself but after checking with my mechanic decided against that idea and got a very reasonable quote of £ 350. This guy knows my car inside out so I trust him. He says I'll struggle, so it's booked in for the 7th June.

Any of you guys had cause to renew all the bushes on the rear suspension, just took delivery of complete poly-bush set for the rear of the S type. Looking for advice as to whether this is a job that can be completed by myself, if so what specialist tools are required. On another point the bushes Adamesh have supplied don't seem to bear any resemblance to the ones depicted in the various videos I have viewed, for instance there are no metal sleeves around the new bushes, is this correct?. any and all advice gratefully received.

Denton, Manchester

Sunny Manchester. Not!

Some of you may be aware that I have been having my S type resprayed, well, got her back today with a little problem, rear parking sensors only give 1×5 second bleep then nothing, now! Bearing in mind the bumpers have been off for spraying with all sensors removed, and obviously disconnected from the module. Question 1, should the battery have been disconnected before disconnection. Q2, would this impact on seat belt sounder warning, as it now chooses to sound any number of times sometimes only 1 bleep, maybe 3, occasionally the full 6 you get the picture, as well as these two posers , I also had to reset the one touch windows. None of these problems existed before the car went in for spraying. There having it in for test in the morning so I would like to be armed with some prior knowledge. I am aware the S types are voltage reliant and when checked tonight showed 12.1v at rest rising to 14.1v and i am aware that the 5 second beep on reverse selection signifies park assist non functional, so any ideas guys, module, sensor or what.The repaint, by the way was worth waiting for, pictures to follow.

It's never been about market value, I lavish money on this car £5000 in the last 12 months, it's about the sheer enjoyment this vehicle gives and the smile it puts on mine and other people's faces when riding in the car. You and I, like all owners know maintainence costs can be somewhat higher, but you will agree, it's about the passion these cars invoke that makes it worth it.

few piccys showing progress, next step flitting and Polish, judging by the finish now it should be like glass. Extremely impressed

Having the chrome inserts colour coded same as car whilst the bumpers were off, will purchase Adamesh pre-painted grille surround and new badge when I have car back, like to think I had an input.

Ready for colour on Thursday, possibly have her back next week looking resplendent, the jobs taken nearly a month but it should be worth the wait, and before any of you guys mention the sills, (surface rust only),I am getting them treated and cavity sealed.

Don't have access to a vice, but have heard of it being done with screwed Rod and sockets. Been quoted £200+the dreaded tax.

Before the car went for its new coat i noticed a knocking from the rear near side corner, took it to my local indy and he came to the conclusion it was bottom suspension bush. Question. Is this something that can be tackled by oneself or is it a job for the pro?. Thanks in advance for any info

Cheers guys!

Well. just put the car in for paint, few panels let the car down rather blend panels in decided to go for the full Monty same colour full body job. The cars only 9 years old but the paint was letting it down, its a 2 to 3 week job and costing more than I wanted to pay on such an old car, but the enjoyment these cars bring it was a no brainer. people will say why spend that much, I say why not. always been an XJ lover having owned more than 14 over the years, but after selling my XJ8 last year I was smitten by the lines and retro look of my old girl, she's done 101000 mls purrs like a kitten, gives me upwards of 50mpg on a run flew through its last MOT last month (no advisories), I know I will never recoup the money, but some things are not about money, lets say I had a pet dog and it was ill you would want it at its best, we all have pet cats same applies. sorry for going on, just looking for someone to say HELL YES your doing the right thing. WELL GUYS AM I?.

Just had the screen replaced on mine, just paid the excess, after a bit of banter with the Autoglass fitter he advised if I were to have gone down the non insurance route the cost would have been around the £600 mark. what surprised me is there not allowed to purchase the screens for their own use, or foreigners as we used to call them.

Cheers Joe thanks for the info.

Wondering if anyone has carried out the changing of rear suspension bushes, if so what is involved and can it be carried out by a novice when it comes to car maintenance. Its a 2007/8 just flew through its MOT with no advisories, even after asking the tester to pay particular attention to the annoying knock emanating from the rear offside (only present when being driven over uneven surfaces) it still passed, so took it to my local indy and he advised that the lower suspension bush is the problem. So back to the original question is it a job I could tackle.

Lets try again. SHORT OF ME PAYING SOMEONE TO TAKE IT AWAY IT COULDN'T BE CHEAPER.....Based in Manchester and having bought a full size spare i have the unused spacesaver that was with the S type when purchased, it is now offered free to any forum member who would care to collect. Hope this is ok to list this here if not feel free to remove. Regards all

Here's a wierd one, stuck in a traffic jam on Friday on my way to Penrith, warm day air con on, turned air con off and wife and nieces start opening doors attributing the misty aura emminating from the vents to the car being ready to turn itself in to a fire ball. Just wondering if anyone else has come across this phenomenon. Your thoughts please.

SHORT OF ME PAYING SOMEONE TO TAKE IT AWAY IT COULDN'T BE CHEAPER.....Based in Manchester and having bought a full size spare i have the unused spacesaver that was with the S type when purchased, it is now offered free to any forum member who would care to collect. Hope this is ok to list this here if not feel free to remove. Regards all

Denton, Manchester on a wet and rainy day.