craigoss

Hello everyone, The nearside (passenger side) headlamp washer cover fell off my x-type yesterday, somewhere between Worcestershire and Lincolnshire. (Until yesterday, I had no idea that the car had headlight washers, and assumed it was a blanking plate / must get round to reading the manual). The parts link on this site, is not working for me, so I was hoping for recommendations, as to where to get a replacement cover. The car is a September 2006 2.2 D SE saloon, in black. I am guessing that the cover had frozen to the bumper, as it seems to have taken some paint off as well, around the hole. I was using the window washers a lot, as they hardly work at present (I assume the headlamp washers come on at the same time, as the windscreen ones ?) Any recommendations appreciated. Craig

The one on my car is spring loaded, so I guess its ok. No mention was made of it to me in the October MOT, and its been on the car since 2006, when my dad bought the car as a retirement / selling business, present.

Hi Steve , I think it does have a second hole, as have seen the same 'leaper' on ebay. I think the dealer fitted it, as I have known the car since new, and cannot remember it not having it. It is starting to grow on me, now that I own the car, but was never keen on it when it was originally put on the car, when the car was new (in 2006). My dad is still alive, so I could ask him about it (though he now drives a Renault, to 'fit in' , in France where he lives). Maybe I will keep it on afterall. Thanks for your help & happy new year. Craig

Hello, I have recently become the owner of a 56 plate X-Type 2.2D SE, which has been in the family since new (originally my fathers car). After sorting out a few minor issues (EGR etc), which were probably due to it sitting in a French field for six months, I am now using it as my main car. Its a nice shade of black in colour, which I like. However the only thing I don't like, is the bonnet badge, which I understand is called a 'leaper'. Does anyone know if there is a chrome flat plate available, that could cover up the hole, if I remove the 'leaper', or anything to cover the hole (s). Thanks for any help.