Hello from North Wales

[andy.poynton]

Hi to all.

 

I have an X-type estate 4x4 2.5l. 2004/5

Body is very good for the year.

Some minor niggles - as below:-

Petrol filler cap does not work - I suspect the solenoid.

Petrol is VERY slow to fill - anyone know why?

Funny noise on very gentle braking to a halt - never on hard braking or at any other time.

 

Any help with my problems gratefully received.

Andy

[Old Peter]

Welcome to the club, Andy.

You could be right about the petrol filler cap, but there are electrical experts who will assist.

In respect of slow fuel intake I would check if there is some kind of blockage --  gently.

Noise on gentle braking  ---  does it sound a bit like metal on metal?

I used to work at Shotton works from 1962 until 1971, and lived in Shotton for 4 years.

Regards,

Peter.

[andy.poynton]

Thanks Peter,

 

The noise only happens on very gentle braking at low speeds usually when coming to a halt but not always !!

It only happens for a second or so and sounds like "kerrshoo-kershoo" . 

Sometimes it is louder than others.

Definitely not metal on metal - the front pads were changed by a previous owner about 1000m ago.

I had been told by my local garage that this is quite common in Xtypes and is caused by a dirty ABS ring/sensor?

 

Andy

[Bromers]

Maybe there are some nuts stuck somewhere? oh no hang on a minute surely that would be Kashew Kashew ,

Sorry couldn't resist