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As i'm no good at carpentry, i used a bit of 2x1" batten cut to length, drilled a couple of holes and called it good. However if you happen to know someone who is better at carpentry than me (that's almost anyone by the way!) you could maybe persuade them to get you a nice bit of mahogany or similar and chamfer the edges with a router (think that's the tool needed), drill and rebate the mounting holes, lacquer it and then mount the Leaper on it. If tht same person is good with plastic/perspex, they could make you a lid to keep the dust off as well..........

Hello. Checking a warning light, I found the pressure sensor connector at the top front of the engine , just under the cover, was loose. I tried to clip it back on but the locking tab had snapped off. At the moment I'm using cable ties to hold it on. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement? The places I've tried want me to buy a complete loom.

Have you tried lowering the door seal a little? Or used some rubber conditioner to help flex up the seal?

I saw it on that site but all the indicators suggest it could well be a scammers site. Thank you for looking 😊

Hi all, Does anyone know where I can buy a display case or plinth to mount our leaping cat hood ornament? Sadly the car has been written off but as it was my late dads pride and joy I’d like to mount the ornament for my mum. Any suggestions greatly appreciated! Jen

This is the only place I found, if you’re willing to take a chance. https://gotosale.ru/product/326369601141

eBay don’t have any so I will try some breakers yards but it was worth asking. Thank you for your reply

Thanks Jim, yes exactly the same fault for me, I will do a similar repair until I can find a replacement hose, I have had this hose off before and it appears fine, I wonder if the spout on the tank softens with the heat and time and is compressed by the clamp? allowing the connection to fail and leak? Such a small issue that would cause a major problem. I will let you know how I get on. Thanks again for your help Regards Steve H

From a quick bit of research, everywhere seems to be sold out and no intention of restocking, suggesting it's now NLA so i'd suggest a breakers yard or perhaps ebay for a NOS seal.

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I have a 2005 S-Type and I need the drivers door aperture seal part number XR853720 but I’m struggling to find one.

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This guy has exactly the same problem. Part number is C2P2186. Good luck with your search. Perhaps Eurojag maybe able to help.

You will need to determine the part number and the link below should allow you to do that. Xk 2006 - 2014 (from B00379) (x150) / Radiator Hoses-v8-4.2 Litre-supercharged (4.2 Litre Supercharged) | Jaguar Land Rover Classic Parts N6 JMX

Thanks for the info. I am starting wonder if this is the case. Though by only pressing the fob once I do notice that the red led starts to flash, so some alarm is set. Is there way to find out what alarm system is on the car, as manual seems to suggest that the movement sensor may be" an option" I will buy jumps leads.........belt n braces

Well let's see if I can stick a pic on the site

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Hello again experts! Another question for you guys, I have a 2008 XKR X150 ( lovely car) that is loosing a small amount of coolant from the large hose on the bottom of the header tank which joins into the aluminium heater pipe , hose is larger on the top than the bottom, has anyone had any success in finding the hose without having to purchase the heater pipe as well! Appreciate your feedback. TIA Steve H.

Welcome to the forum, enjoy.😊

Incidentally, if you are looking for a Club that deals exclusively with the Modern XK, you could think about joining the XKCC, see link below. The annual membership fee is only £10 and well worth it for the camaraderie and outings alone. Home | XKCC N6 JMX

Welcome aboard Jim, and I hope you have many happy miles in your XKR Convertible - Zero. As you will note if you have already been trawling in this section of the Forum, there is a lot of knowledge and a willingness to share this with fellow Enthusiasts. If you have already suffered from the dreaded tin worm on your unfortunate XJ, then I am assuming that you had the underside of Zero fully checked out ahead of purchase. The main body may be aluminium, but that doesn't guarantee no corrosion, just a different version, but the underside has steel subframes that can get into a really poor state very quickly. This is especially the case if the car has been used year round and seen salted roads or, strangely enough, if the car has spent some of its life living by the seaside. Let's see a few photos when you can. N6 JMX

I made a tool by flattening the end of a welding rod and sharpening the flat to fit behind the bottom clip from the top to get the bottom of the strut off. The struts are after market and have a sticker with 4453 printed on it. They are 13 1/8 inches between the ball holes extended and 8 1/2 to 8 3/8 inches between them compressed. I find a number of 13 inch gas struts on Amazon rated from 20 pounds to 65 pounds, so the remaining question is what was the rating of the original struts or what pound rating should I order to make sure the bonnet will not come down in the wind at car shows. The bonnet weighs 23 pounds at the rear edge when closed to 10 inches on a scale without struts and that edge is 45 inches from the strut ball studs so the struts would have to be stronger to help lift the bonnet at the front.

I welcome any comments, as I have to understand what you, the experts, are doing. I have got to keep plugging away until I find out how the J.O. site works (what's the real nickname). I want to join in and get involved. As I have said, I have spent years in the industry, deciding how your cars should be produced, without the opportunity to really hear what you wanted, let alone think about what to do about it. I am absolutely in awe of my XKR. I think the one I have bought is a wonderful example. I keep slipping outside to have another sneak view of it. What a car! I think love comes into it! But it's not the best one in the UK, I want to make it that way. So research is required, and any help will be appreciated. I have one of the best replica 550 Spyders in Europe, maybe the world and need to put my mind and fingers to the NEW "JAG". I am a compulsive. Jim Spyderromero