It seems that the prop shaft (2004, 2.5 litre V6 estate) rear joint wasn't bolted up tight again after the transfer box was replaced. Now it's buggered with at least 2 bolts sheared and the rest on the verge of dropping out on their own! It's even taken out the sliding part of the joint along the way.😤

To make the fun even funner, the RAC took 7 hours to get to me and then dumped me outside the closed premises of my tame spanner swinger 🤬

It's been way too long to go back and complain, so I'm looking for a replacement at my own cost. Including labour as I'm no longer capable of that amount of physical work.

I wouldn't anyway as I no longer trust that mechanic/garage to not stiff me on repairs.

Does anyone know of a supplier of such components, new or refurbed, as Jaguar's supply line is currently a total mess?

FYI I'm in South Yorkshire, so a local supplier would be preferable, although 'my man' has already been in contact with a specialist prop shaft builder/reconditioner.

All responses most gratefully received, Old Chums and Chumettes.

There is a guy in Leeds called Mark Burton who breaks Xtypes. You’ll find him on the Facebook thing. Very busy man but he may have what you’re looking for.

Thanks. I think I've fond him on Facebook.

Time to give him a punt.

Well ... BertieBoy came up with a sum total of nothing. Not even a response. I eventually turned to eBay and got what looked like a barely used one for around £100 delivered directly to my tame spanner swinger. He says that it's as good as its pics and has fitted it.

Of course a top hose let go on the way home and dumped the entire cooling system's contents on the road! Although the hose is just one of 4 components, all joined with hose clips, each part cannot be purchased separately! Seventy odd quid for the lot plus postage. Once again eBay has turned up trumps and can supply a new 'bendy' hose of the right diameter for about a tenner. I've not ordered one yet as SWPMO (she who pisses me off) has cleaned me out - again. For the last time. Earn your own money beeeatch!