Hi All,

 

 

Finally I got my first Jag.

 

Truth must be told. I wanted an X-type originally, but once I saw this beauty, I could not resist. I am fond to V8 anyway.

 

This 2001 4.0 V8 Sport is just astonishing. Not a patch of rust anywhere [other than the places where the old lady hit the driveway posts]. Interior is mint. Engine sounds superb.

 

BUT, and it is a big one. Leaking ATF, or similar substance, as it has parked up. :(

 

When I was driving initially, I paid particular attention to the "lurch" - I did my homework before buying - but did not experience anything. It was smooth as.

 

Previous owner drove it to me from 100 miles away, so it was warm anyway, so I might have would not notice anyway.

 

Now its dropping pinkie in a bowl so I can measure it. 50ml so far in two days.

 

My only hope is that, this is just a simple seal or drain plug issue.

 

It is booked to H.A. FOX for service and A/C re-gas. Hope they won't break my spirit.

 

Cheers,

from an enthusiastic newbie.

 

 

Thank you for any advice in advance.

H.A Fox were the supplying dealer for my car.

Very helpful dealer when questioned about my cars history!!

Sounds like it could be a seal, have you anyway of getting it up in the air to check??

Oh.... Welcome by the way.

Welcome to the club, Tamas.

 

Getting under cars for me is now a no no, but Andy is pointing you in the right direction.

 

The s type is a great car to drive, and a real classic design.  When the s type 4.0 litre was built it became the fastest production road car  Jaguar had ever built.

 

Regards,

 

Peter.

 

P.S.  There is a Jaguar Owners Club meet at the Heritage car museum in Gaydon on September the 19th.  Not that far away from Nottinghamshire.

UPDATE:

 

 

First of all, thanks for the replies Andy and Peter.

 

Last night, I could not go to sleep easy, so I was thinking. Climbed under the nose a little bit and realized that the leak could not come from the gearbox. Its dripping front of the front axle.

 

Steering fluid. Took a few pictures. Seems that the hydraulic pump was fiddle around with recently.

 

I hope that all it is.

 

Please reassure me.

 

I want this car to be fixed up and be a gem.

If you can get it up on ramps check the unions going into the steering pump then the rack, also have a look at the pipes.

It may just need nipping up a bit, you never know.

http://www.jaguarownersclub.com/forums/uploads/gallery/album_249/gallery_7962_249_286418.jpg

 

I took pictures and I must say, if this is all it has wrong with it, I am the happiest man alive :)