Old_Growler

Go menu then security / vehicle and turn the folding mirrors off..Plus don't forget to turn off auto wipers by clicking the stalk down

The facelift model satnav is up-dated via USB 2011-Used the Denso system untill 2014 then changed to the IGO Primo system. Care is needed when upgrading as though on a 2014 plate the car could have sat in the dealers for months. It's not a lot of help now? But as part of the deal at time of purchase I would have request FOC it was up-dated.

Just to clarify what can be? And can't be done online using the DVLA personalised registrations electronic transfer from a retention V778 document to vehicle. You need to have the V778 retention document with your name typed by the DVLA under the left hand side shown under Grantee. This name must match EXACTLY THE NAME ON THE VEHICLES V5 THAT IT'S BEING TRANSFERRED TO. This is then a free of charge transfer. A new V5 will be issued and if required? The MOT details will be up-dated at the time the vehicle is next retested. This is a free service. Problems arise purchasing a personalised number privately or from some dealers if there details (name) is still shown on the V778 Retention document as the Grantee and your as the purchaser is wrote in pen under the right hand side shown under Nominee. Then the DVLA online electronic transfer service can't be used!. The Nominee (you) will need to send the V788 document signed by BOTH the Grantee and yourself with the vehicles V5 back to the DVLA with a transfer fee of £70. So if buying a personalised registration ASK 1st whether your buying it with your details added by the DVLA as the Grantee or just as the Nominee? If just as the Nominee then you need to factor in the transfer cost in to buying the registration number.

Hi Mac. If finances allow? I personally would look for one of the 1st 2011 facelift models. The pre-facelift models had very poor dipped headlamps & satnav's + check top & bottom of the chrome strip across the boot-lid for blisters in the paint. As for maintenance & servicing costs? There be no advantage using a main dealers if the warrantee is out, Even though they have a price menu for + 3 year cars (See servicing main dealers menu for costs) Your be in for a 'spanking' bearing in mind servicing is usually done by a low paid apprentice + Issued with a health check list usually with quotes for ££s of extra work added, Which I think are given to frighten people of older models with no knowledge of cars. I think cambelts are changed at 10 years or 100,000 miles whatever comes 1st so you should be safe if that kind of mileage is genuine.

6 speed 750rpm.Should be closer to 850rpm for the 8 speed 3.0D

It should be the 85mm grille badge..Held in place with 2 pins and sticky tape..Heat the badge with a hot air gun / hair drier? And gently work around under the edges and lever off (Care needed not to mark the surrounding seen part of the grille)

Just looking though this old topic.. To clarify the original OP question regarding a remap on the >>XF 3.0D<< engine. There's seems to be some confusion on this post between the 6 & 4 cylinder models! The 6 cylinder diesel can ONLY be done via the 16 pin on-board diagnostic port if the ECU is removed and opened to by-pass Jaguar's block to enable a remap! This applies to whoever supplies the re-map, Whether it came with a handset like Bluefin* or not. If Buying a Bluefin* map your will need to add £60-£70 to the cost of the handset to have the ECU opened and enabled.

There's one on the front & one on the rear. Plastic covered sensor leads that wear through and will earth to the disc at about when the pads are only approximately two 3rds worn! Usually the rears wear 1st on an XF. If taken to a main dealers your end-up with an eye watering bill! Consisting of : Discs, pads, sensor & brake fluid change. Jaguar OME brake pads & disc's are not the best available "The discs wear fast & the pads dusty" plus they don't come under warrantee. After market sensors can be purchased a 3rd cheaper than they can from Jaguar. I my self use Mintex discs and EBC yellow pads. Your find that most aftermarket pads won't have the cut-out on the metal backing plate for the sensor, Which is easy to solve and takes 2 mins with a small hand grinder to cut a 'U' out. There's nothing special about replacing Jaguar brakes '30 mins a corner' and can be done with a standard tool kit & trolley jack + if the rears need doing your need a piston winding in tool or just purchase your self quality UK manufactured parts from a reputable supplier? (As that's the big mark-up in cost) And take it any independent mechanic.

Thanks all. Well at just short of 70yrs...I think I will have to take it easy? And pass on any demands on my body from 18-21 year old nurses.

Back again and still breathing after a long illness

By not declaring none std vehicle modifications to get cheap insurance then expecting to be paid for any accident damage. Either that? or I wasted my time and money insuring my Subaru with Adrian Flux and should have chanced just insuring it with any old company as a std vehicle and saved money.

Try Cillit bang limescale & shine...Spray and then a light rub with a none scratch 'white' nylon scouring pad..leave for half an hour..An extra quick spray then wash with a cloth and water..no effort no scratching and the parts shine like new (Works great also on wheels,Spot lamp backs, Rusty bumpers & hubcaps ect)

Mintex discs & EBC red pads are a cheap reliable option. Your need to check front disc for size before ordering it will be either 326mm or 355mm

Many say disable the MPH..But the GPS shown on each frame is evidence of speed vs distance! As for voice recording..A roll of gaffa tape cures SLOW DOWN SLOW DOWN..from the wife..There handy to have because the built in battery allows to remove it from the car and use to take photo shots of any accident scene plus the DOD has a built in torch light

Same thoughts as Peter..Ask supplying dealer to update or upgrade FOC..If they want your servicing custom.It's on the hard drive! A few minuets to update..

Check reviews online Ref: Mtec discs & pads? I think your find the answer A light weight car two tonnes of Jaguar..They look pretty in the box if you go for the colour ones? But who knows the metal source used to make them or the metals carbon content? 3000 miles or not I would back em as not fit for purpose.

Your be fighting a losing battle trying to remove your old engine from the top! Try it with the donor car 1st and you see what I mean..Your be best with a hammer and chisel chop the donor body work. Undo the Steering joint, struts, brake & fuel pipes and subframe and drag the whole lot clear! Find a garage with a lift and let them do it (Its not rocket science as same as a Ford) and let them fit the replacement as 1 unit removed to save pulling the drive shafts + labour costs (if you think your legs or brakes are better you can change at later date) Start to finish should take about 6 hours labour which I expect your recover sell the donor car parts.

I use a DOD LS 460w..My own PERSONAL opinion is to keep mum! to insurance companies even if their is an offer of a few quid reduction in insurance. As these can be a double edged sword if needed for evidence Unless the manufacture does an optional hard wiring kit or your an electrical expert don't remove the plug as most contain parts inside to lower and stabilize the voltage.

Best ask Dan at Adrian Flux for a definitive answer? As there experts on what counts as modifications? Maybe there be a bit lenient if only bent metal and just a body shop engineer is involved in issuing a condition report ..Just wait until 3rd party person injury claims for £1000s are involved, Insurance companies will check for modifications to vehicles with a flea comb! And I not joke! Even a towbar fitted if the driver involved does not hold a licence that includes they can legally tow. As for crooks? There's making a profit and there's making profit! 1st year there fight for your business! Asking whats the cheapest price quoted then under cutting that but keeping your payment details on record..2nd year your find for no reason £s added and just hoping you lazy and not check the last years cost (That's the reason your not find the amount paid on the certificate) so they can auto renew insurance using your kept details. If queried the answer will be: For your benefit

Usually on V6 TDI you get just a burble at tick over / driving at low speed but once nailed the exhaust note changes to mostly hearing the turbos spooling up.

Ah yes there quick to take your money!..But try claiming and if they find the slightest reason not to pay? (lowered springs ect) Insurance companies are crooks

You letting the side down Andrew..... I reserve that chore for woman

By the time the ash tray is full and carpets won't upI and buy a new car

Though not illegal to do a DIY conversion problems arise if you ever need to make an insurance claim for a LPG converted vehicle that is not a certified installation. Most insurance companies require the registration number to be on the UKLPG vehicle register.

For diesel models fitted with eco stop / start as diesels vs petrol.The diesels take more power to start and the 2nd battery saves killing the main battery. For all the sage you been though getting that spare it would be worth a flat tyre just to use it