Old_Growler

K Mugglestone & Co Boston Lincolnshire..Who are Jaguar & LPG Specialist will convert a XF. An excellent and friendly family run company that I've used a few times to do some hateful jobs on mine.

I would have demanded the one installed in the grey one.

Try the classic Jaguar forum now you know the fitments

Its a Moto-lita boss MLW1115-15 ...Fitments: MK2 / 420 /S/ XJ/ E Type...Retails around £57

Smoke? or condensation? Is this happening just when 1st starting in the mornings from cold or at every start up whether hot or cold?

Disconnect the battery earth for 10 minutes and that should return the car to default settings. Windows should open and the mirrors should auto fold on locking..I think you have to input in settings if you require the N/S/M to auto dip to the kerb in reverse.

Corrosion/ rust of the sunroof frame is a known problem affecting xj cars up to 13my . Dealers and Jaguar are aware! Of the problem due using poor quality parts. They just hope no one looks around the frame when the roofs open and don't spot the problem until there 3 year paint warranty expires (Its 6 years for STRUCTURAL corrosion, But the crafty so & so's class the frame as none structural) Get back to your dealer and DEMAND that either a new frame or complete sunroof is supplied FOC under warranty. Don't take any bull from service reception! Repainting the frame you have fitted now won't cure the problem as what you see on top will be x2 times worse under! If your dealer doesn't want to know? Make a BIG issue of the problem with Jaguar HQ CS as your be timed out soon on making a claim.

Thanks it might be worth a look? Its still at a full retail pre16 price. At least it has a space saver spare included Only thing of concern is the mileage being at 17,500 and the next would be a major service + brake fluid renewing in July which is likely to be expensive as your paying for someone else having the benefit of putting the miles on without paying! And leaving the next owner to pick up the bill. Its a wonder of the universe that the car will sail through Jaguars pre sales check but in 3 months time all the brakes will be shot! Unless it sets a new world record of ome brakes on a RS lasting more then 20k...You should have negotiated with FOX on the price of a wheel or better still FOC to have one included? As I think your pockets are about to be emptied by a further £500!

Now Saturday? Did they say which month Typical of ordering parts from Jaguar. I think all there dealer store rooms must be broom cupboard size. Re: XFR-S Conservative here and would have to be Stratus Grey and seen every colour but!..Cops around here are to inquisitive if stand out from the norm. Had a near same blue V40 or was it a 70? Volvo all look the same to me lol. Pole Star estate as courtesy car..Within 35 mile got pulled over apparently they were about to get a white one and wanted to check it out

Sounds like your diagnosis is correct..Someone has been over enthusiastic in filling and the level is checked on the 5R55N box is as you stated, But there should only be a dribble when the filler plug is removed after warmed up with the box in neutral on a level surface. Confusion arises as given fluid amounts are given are for a dry box and torque converter and once run the torque converter retains fluid even if you drain the box. Options either a bucket under and wait to the fluid to stop or use the drain plug leveler (If it still undoes) to drain some off while the engine is running until gushing stops then go for a run and recheck and top up if needed until just a dribble comes out. Tip if draining the box to renew the filters. 1st do as for checking the level! If ok drain the fluid and measure it before disposal. This will then give a starting point as to how much is require to refill. The days of the good old dip stick are long gone.

The space saver wheels used are the same as a saloon..+ the same for both -19 & 20" whether the rear road wheels are wider or not 1 size supplied fits all, So easy to find on somewhere like eBay. All associated fittings are in a different location. The spare wheel in the sportbrake sits facing up and in the saloon facing down with the tools on top...The sportbrake tools are located under the wheel by the side of the batteries. If yours is without ? you will also need the tray that sits on top of the space saver as this prevents the load space floor from bowing if carrying a heavy load. Its worth purchasing an after market wheel wrench as the ones Jaguar supply are rubbish. Plus I keep a carpet square sample in the back as its a hands on knees job to locate the jacking point. I myself have been looking for a XF RS sportbrake as suffering from withdrawal since selling my Subaru. Plus I think the neighbours are missing there 400+bhp morning wake up alarm. I'm still undecided between a XF RS or a RS 6 Avant as some 4 wheel drive capability is an advantage where I live. Plus the Audi has cheaper tuning options..Decisions Decisions!

Try EBC Red to front & Yellow to rear. If need disc's Brembo are a good option..Your need a rear calliper tool.

Try with both palms each side of the window pulling it down while someone operates the switch

You could try a local engineering company to see if they can skim the worse of the damage on a lave. You can purchase special wheel paint kits and respray yourself? Remember to remove the old tyre valve1st (you can buy nice stainless steel valves that bolt on) I doubt there be any internal corrosion unless you been using an old compressor with out a water trap, most on service station forecourts use an instant electric compressor without a tank, Mostly there just be rubber to remove where the tyre bead contacts with the rim unless run under inflated then your find dust. Any tyre fitter worth the salt would use a rim protector on alloy wheels or hand fit them. Plus if you really wanabe posh you can get a rim protector in different colours that fit between the tyre bead and wheel or purchase tyres with a moulded rim protector.

Try the sensor wire direct to earth see if the gauge moves?

Behind the water pump pulley

Plenty of replies are full of negatives? But no one has used a modern fabric type! Yes I agree with the comments if using a plastic based cover. I live out on the marsh by the Wash and as there's nothing to break the wind as its flat and lays 3 feet below sea level, I get the full force of storm force winds off the North sea These modern covers are made of soft heavy duty nylon on the outside and the inner is like a nylon velour fabric and are a made to measure excellent fit. Once fitted for a day or so adjust it to snugly fit the cars contours and pull the elastic skirt down over the front and rear valances and re-tighten the nylon straps that go under the car (these come with protection pieces for the sills if needed) If the car is clean and polished and the velour is not placed when fitting or removing where it can get grit then the paint should be ok. So unless you have a garage? Your between the devil and the deep blue sea! Either suffer the possibilities of a few minor paint marks under a cover or let the sun,rain & snow do whats comes naturally to old Jags.

Hi I bought a 'MONSOON' which is a dedicated to car model shape cover for my Austin A40 when I had to leave it outside over a winter. Had no trouble with paint marking ect plus it is soft lined with pockets for wing mirrors and nylon straps which go under the car so it can't blow and flap around, Plus it has built in flaps that auto vents air between the cover and car body. My car is still in its original factory 1959 cellulose but I have heard tales they can leave white marks on refurbished paints and water based paints. These MONSOON covers are not cheap but are of an excellent quality and tailored fit. On the downside you need to be a !Removed! trying to refold and packing it after use! Points awarded for guessing the censored !Removed! word M???ch??t Clue: Unless you resprayed your Jaguar with lots of aerosols it shouldn't end up 50 shades of grey.

Just an after thought if no saying no compression? Turning the camshafts without a belt is not a good idea as the crankshaft and all pistons would need to be in a position not to contact a valve so you would have no compression and unless the cam covers are removed you can't see if all valves are opening and closing as normal..It could be possibility burnt valves if the timing was out.

Its a mystery if the belt was still in place and the timing marks correct? It would not be possible (if that's the only damage) for a valve or valves to contact with the pistons even if rev hard as the electronic rev limiter would cut in so yes it is suspicious. As far as I know? most modern Lexus (engine unknown) have a hydraulic tensioner. You fit the idler making sure it alines the belt with the pulleys then pull the locking pin out of the tensioner. The only way would be to have the head removed an an independent specialized engineer give there written opinion? You would need something if taking anyone to court as magistrates are just lay persons with regards how a car engine works and the garage will end bulling them with science and you? with questions you can't answer.

Hi David It's pointless losing your temper Think it best that you put your complaint in writing and send it sign for (keep at copy + proof of posting from the post office) to the garage giving them 14 days to reply. I guess by the answer the women received? Its not a main Toyota dealership? It would an idea if a negative response is received to the letter sent (if any) to have the car taken to a main Toyota dealer and a engineers report issued as to whether the parts used were genuine Toyota or cheap patten part copies? And the reason it failed? If the parts used were not fit for purpose and they were supplied and fitted by the garage then the failure would be down to there workmanship (Only other way it could have failed it a stone entered the belt guard or the belt timing was wrong causing a valve to hit a piston or it dropped a valve) Your? only redress would be though the small claims courts if the garage won't admit liability and you won the case but still not settled then take the claim to the high court and instruct bailliffs to recover the loss. It might also be an idea to check the car insurance as some have built in legal advice and free recovery of loss. If paid on credit card it might? be worth contacting the issuing company as the invoice payment might? be protected under section 75.

Damn think I would cry at paying £520! I'm only a poor retired train driver so any donations to purchase a 5.0 Sportbrake would be gratefully received I'm with Privilege full comp for me and the wife is £194.91 per year with a 5000mile limit, And no points Plus its a good excuse to drive the wife's car as hers is faster than the Jag I also have a dash cam (no discount given) and the cars are parked on the drive as the garage is full of junk + an old A40

Thule freeway do a dedicated clip on range not requiring a towbar for rear tailgates/boot lids..You just need to make sure the model chosen does not cover the number plate and rear lights when carrying your bikes? or your need electrics and tow board fitted Plus the downside is possible paint damage either from bikes or the clip on rack.

Hi Adam 1st if your getting quotes on line? Your dealing with a machine! That decides the cost on the information you supplied? So I would advise either visiting a broker or to telephone one. Insurance is not calculated on the mileage* the purchased car has already travelled? But on your supplied estimate of your yearly mileage? Market value* of the car? Your employment and associated insurance risks of that employment? Is the car used to travel to and from or involved in carrying goods related to your employment or just used for social, domestic and pleasure use? Where the car is kept day times and over night plus the risk in relation to the post code? Your ages plus how long you or any additional drivers have held a full UK licence? Has any drivers any unspent points on there licence? Do any drivers have criminal record or pending conviction motor related or not? Market value* is based on set valuations of the cars year? model? and mileage travelled when purchased? So for instance you pay £6000 for a car that's done 100k its market value may be only £3000 for a insurance valuation in a total loss claim, Where's the same year and model that's only covered 20k its insurance valuation would be much higher but not valued at your £6000 purchase price but at what you could be expected to purchase a replacement car of at least the condition of the one its replacing. As for purchasing a car only you can decide what your willing to pay? And where to buy from? Private is not always the best route if inexperienced as old Jaguars can quickly become a money pit.

You should be able to pickup a remanufactured exchange turbo for around £260 if your casing has not split? If the cause is lack of oil check the filter in the feed pipe plus if 2 turbos? failed best to check its not faulty EGR valves that caused the failure. It would also be wise to remove and clean the intercooler if the pipe looks oily inside + engine oil and filter change. Its good practice after a high speed run to let the car tick over for 2 minuets before turning off.