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I have a 2003 jaguar S type with five speed manual transmission I am thinking about selling it but I cannot find another similar anywhere I know it is rare to have the manual transmission I just want to get an idea on the value of anyone can help I would appreciate it. thanks

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Hi Mario, have you tried "Swallows Racing" in the south or "DCR AutoParts" in the north? Both should be able to give you a steer on the parts you require. Pop either into your browser for contact details, or come back here and I can send you links. N6 JMX

Hi all, Recently purchased my first jag, the 2003 s-type 4.2L and im having an issue. after clearing up all the leaks and replacing aging hoses, ive come across an issue with the coolant temp as its reading -30 when engine is left over night. When engine is at temp, it only reaches 24deg, not enough to trigger the fan controls. is there some way to reset the value, ive already replaced the temp sensor and checked over the majority of the wiring at this point, pulling my hair out 🙂

Hi all Refurbishing my front suspension on my 2004 4.2 xk8 but cant seem to find a replacement spring locator which sits at the bottom of the spring its the white one does anyone know where I could purchase one l have the black spacers but cant find the White locator listed anywhere Thanks for any help Mario

Hello everyone, my first message on here, sorry if there is an existing thread already dedicated to this. I have a Jaguar XF R type 2020 and have had it for approximately a year. Out of the blue this week, the sound from the infotainment system has suddenly stopped. There is a clear connection and I can still connect Bluetooth etc but still no sound at all, radio, sat nav, voice control, sensor alarms, nothing at all. Furthermore, the volume switch will not move from level 12. I can still use the touchscreen/see the satnav but no sound at all. I have checked fuses, connections, reset, reconnected devices, restored factory setting etc but still no sound. If anybody has any advice to try and resolve, it really would be appreciated. I maybe resigned to a diagnostic and hoping of course my amp hasn’t blown but wanted to check if anybody had other (cheaper) suggestions. Many thanks everyone!

On removing the 2 fuel pumps from the vehicle I see that one has previously been repaired as it has wires crimped. The second seems to be original and has a black box between the fuel pump and the connector on the fuel tank. The previously replaced fuel pump does not have such a box fitted. Does anyone know what this does? Is it important and should both fuel pump have this black box fitted. Finally, is it possible get hold of new ones?

I also have an iCarsoft JLR code reader - all good with it so far but it has spent most of its time with me in my Honda CR-V due to a recurring knock sensor fault which has turned out to be something else.

Welcome aboard Adrian, lovely looking XKR there, first i think i've seen in white.

Thanks for he thoughts and advice, I'm still thinking about it, but there is a drain plug and a level screw that can be used to gauge the right amount has been put in. There are no issues with the auto transmission at present so I might just go for checking the level and topping it up if necessary. Then there is the question of what ATF fluid to use- I've seen somewhere that there are two types - one for earlier boxes and one for later models ...... so is mine an earlier or later box on a 2005 car? Any ideas? Thanks.

Best way is to check the flow using a garden hose. On any engine i prefer to remove the thermostat and refit the housing then remove the top hose from the rad and insert the garden hose into the top hose - usually a snug fit and then turn the hose on. This runs clean water backwards through the system, exiting from the rad top hose stub so gives a good reverse flush of the system. As a simple go/no-go test to see if it's blocked, run the engine up to temperature and once the 'stat opens, the top hose should be hot. Switch the engine off and use the palm of your hand to feel the temperature of the rad going from top to bottom. It should have a gradual reduction in temp as you get closer to the bottom hose, any sharp changes indicate there is probably a blockage around that place on the inside.

I've owned the car since 2020 an am a private seller. Feel free to contact me on 07464000535 if you have any queries or would like to discuss further. Thank you!

Thanks for the note Phil. I was actually at the seminar and heard the advice first hand. After David's description of how the cam followers work on the 5.0 I can absolutely appreciate why clean oil is so important. Suffice to say that I will be changing my oil annually from now on as I will never hit 6,000 miles in a single 12 month period. I hope you enjoyed the seminar as much as I did. It was also great meeting some of the other owners. Thanks again for the note, much appreciated.

I need to replace the gear selector trim on my 2002 XKR as its cracked in multiple places and falling apart. The part in my car is LNC 6195 AC UK with what looks to be a 2001 date code. The only part I can find on eBay that's not cracked or too scratched up is an LJA 6195 BE UK that looks to have a 1997 date code. It seems to me, based on the pictures, to be the exact same part as my LNC 6195 and appears to have the same mounting points and connectors. Does anyone know if they are interchangeable? Thanks in advance for any help.

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I have owned this lovely XK8 for 15 years during which it has been well maintained and serviced with full history. It has a current MOT to 20/02/26. It is mechanically sound but the reactive cruise control requires a replacement module. Interior is in very good condition with a new headliner recently fitted. The wheels have recently been refurbished and the bodywork is in reasonable condition for the age of the car. Attention is required to the rear wheel arches. Looking for offers around £4,950 Please email me at [email protected] for more information and photos if interested.

Hi Fred Only 2 possibilities. It is either leaking: 1) externally, such as venting through the radiator cap as steam or through a leaking hose or radiator or heater core, all of which should be visible. 2) Internally, Either directly into the cylinder to be expelled through the exhaust, or into the lubrication system which should show as "mayonaise" in the oil. I would check the oil for signs of coolant (likewise coolant for signs of oil) and then recheck for leaks when standing still as that is a LOT to be losing without an external leak. Good luck John

Hi common place for water in the boot on S-types is above the rear lights, there a infill piece of rubber across the top of the lights, its very common leak. usually fix is remove the lights and clean it all up, then reseal the upper rubber seal on the light with some silicone and that cures it cheers Joe

Many years back a lot of mechanics were caught out by the firing order on the XJ6 engine. Bizarre as it was, the number 1 cylinder was at the back of the engine and the cylinders then ran to number 6 cylinder being at the front of the engine. Urban myth is that the original blueprints were upside down when the engine was manufactured - how true that is I'm not sure but it did cause many problems for years to come. So, quite possibly the incorrect cylinder location could be a possibility - easily diagnosed by swapping components from the affected cylinder to another one and see if the fault replicates there - this also proves it to be either an injector or ignition fault rather than being the cylinder at fault (e.g. compression, etc) Also if the misfire is current when testing an infra-red temperature gauge can read temperatures on each cylinder and the one(s) that are reading lower temperature are possibly the location of the misfiring cylinder

Hi all. I am having some issues trying to decipher which numbers I need to match for replacing my parking brake module. So far I have deduced that: the two letters at the end of the P/N do not matter. The S/W number needs to match Could people please correct me if I am wrong. Also I am unsure if the REV letter is critical (mine seems to be an 'E' after peeling off the green sticker). Any help and guidance is greatly appreciated. Tim

Hi guys... I usually use Facebook for that kind of things, but maybe someone over here will be able to help me.. I'm looking for a NS fender, front doors as well as the skirt I need to replace these.. Someone hit me and I don't want to go through the insurance if it's not needed.. Bg13nte Thank You

@N6 JMX amazing! Thank you so much. I’ll give them a ring! 👍

Hi Everyone Long time Jaguar lover and driver here, currently running a Jaguar 5.0l XF Portfolio, but I might, just might, be getting my hands on a XFR R100 in the near future. I'm sure life will be even more fun!