X Type Advice

[NTEO1771]

Hi Fellow Owners;

 

I have this week purchased my first Jaguar X type which is a 2002 2.0 petrol model with 78k, the car is in fantastic condition for its year. The only problems I have is the housing on the drivers side wing mirror is very loose, and two of th rear window/door rubbers have lumps and bulges.

 

Does anyone know the best way to secure and tighten the mirror housing?

 

Am I able to purchase and replace the window/door rubber seals?

 

Many Thanks

Steve

[Dell]

Welcome NTE01771 it sounds like the mirror has been hit but without looking difficult to say but i am sure that someone on this forum will know, As for the windows if it is the weather strip that runs along the bottom of the window then yes they only fit on the top of the door skin with clips the problem with the trim is that it is made of metal then covered with rubber and the metal rusts so you get a bulge very common problem only thing to do is replace it but be carefull   when removing the old one.

Dell 

[NTEO1771]

Hi Dell;

 

Many thanks for your helpful reply, I am not aware if the mirror has been hit, there is no obvious damage, I only noticed it when I was washing the car and the housing moved. It shakes when the door is closed, however, no problems whe the car is driving, not even along the motorway. I think perhaps it would be best to ask a garage to have a look at it.

 

Would you know if the weather strips are available from dealers only? I will have to make enquiries to ascertain how dificult it is change them before deciding whether to try it myself.

 

Regards

Steve

[Steve]

these should be bolted from the inside (most cars are) the bolt may be loose and may just need a simple tighten

 

Look at the bolts in the picture.

 

If they are tight then i would say the miroor is broken. it may not have been ckipped by a car but a passer by may have vandelised it

[Dell]

Hi Steve I think you will find that it is Jag only