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Hi my sovereign 2008 76k miles has just failed its MOT. Nothing mechanical. Rather the dust covers need replacing on the wishbone and track rods. But the garage are insisting that it's impossible to just replace the dust covers, the wishbone and track rods need replacing. The covers are too badly damaged Is this correct its an extra £1200? They changed the anti roll bar covers last year without any trouble. Any help is much appreciated. Steve

Airlocks in the cooling system? Can cause excess pressure in the expansion/header tank and force coolant out leaving even more air in the system. Top up each morning when cold and try to park overnight with the front of the car nose down if the expansion tank is by the bulkhead like in the S Type or if the expansion tank is near the front, face uphill to help get the air out.

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i was outside my house working on a friends car and randomly heard my xtypes engine fan rev up. thought was weird because key was not in or near car. came up with security failed on dash. started the car in the hopes it would fix it, and it wouldn't turn off at ignition at all, only way was to disconnect fuel pump relay and unhook battery to stop power going to dash and lights . have checked all fuses/relays. and just cant figure out whats wrong with it. perhaps ignition barrel? or worse?

I have the same problem. Mechanic disconnected the battery without realising I didn't have the code. I had assumed there would be one in the wad of documentation I received when I bought the car last January but no luck. Would appreciate any further suggestions to those above. Thanks.

My 2010 XF was parked for 15 minutes & when I returned, there was a puddle under the car. I drive it 3 blocks home & it was smoking. Had it towed to mechanic next day who added coolant & did a pressure test. No leaks etc. After leaving it sitting overnight, all coolant disappeared. No signs of leaks etc. Ideas?

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First post to the forum, does anyone have recommendations for a quality supplier of a rear seat cover and complete all-weather car cover? Its for a 2009 XK8 convertible, thanks

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Hi there, my hour hand on the clock is dimmer than the minute hand is this correct? 2011 XK thanks.

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Hi, where would be the best place to sell a set of XJ wheels & tyres that are in pristine condition

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Hi, my XK8 has been off the road for a couple of years and i need to get it moving again but am strugglimg to find a reliable and affordable garage/ mechanic in the or around London that is familiar with Jags. Some bodywork needed and brakes work. Can anyone recommend someone please? Much appreciated everyone. Thank you so much

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Hi Robert Did you manage to sort this issue?

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XE petrol, 250hp, auto, (X760) 2018, only done 32K. Whilst driving back from Southampton in the UK, battery and charging system error pops up on dashboard. A/C stops working so I turn it off. Charging message disappears. Turn A/C on again, still not working but charging error reappears. I start to smell something hot, burning. Got close to home and engine overheating warning pops up. Lots of blue smoke behind car. Reverse into my driveway and stop engine. Serious amount of smoke, lift bonnet and coolant bubbling away. Left vehicle alone for about 3 hours to allow it to cool down. Returned to the car and found the problem straight away. Crankshaft pulley has become detached from its hub and the grooved outer part has slipped forwards. The charging, A/C and water pump were not being driven by the slipping grooved outer part of the pulley. So, that's the problem. I'm quite capable of doing the work myself but there is a lack of information in the form of workshop manuals or even my usual goto, YouTube. Can anyone offer advice or direct me to a source of material that would step me through the process of swapping the crankshaft pulley on an XE Sport 250?

Could somebody advise me on the rough value please ?

Bonjour j ai acheter une jaguar x type hier, tout fonctionner parfaitement j usqau moment ou je la nettoie, le module de leve vitre ne fonctionne plus, les retroviseur ne fonctionne plus; il y a uniquement la vitre passager avant qui fonctionne, que faire merci

Dear Owners, I am looing to make some front bumper brackets for my Jaguar. Looks like no one sells them any more. I am looking to take some photos and measurements of exists model so I can make the brackets myself. I live about 15miles south of Doncaster (Everton DN10 5BN). If there is anyone within a reasonable radius who have a 1962-64 ML2 3.4 or 3.8l who wouldn't mind me taking some measurements of the brackets it would be greatly appreciated. Alternative does anyone have dimensions drawings. The brackets are 3 pieces on each side. Item 9 on the diagram. Many thanks

Hi, Try as my garage may, they reset the service due indication, see the 'in progress' and 'completed' message and after a couple of days, up it pops again! And the same thing happens when I try to reset it with open bonnet, open drivers door, throttle and brake pedal etc, 'in progress' and 'completed' but a couple of days later, back comes the service due message. Ideas and options most welcome - please. 🤔😆😒