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Hi Jas Personally i would walk away. Probably looking somewhere close to at least 1/3 of the cost of the of the car as a minimum and there are plenty of decent ones around as alternative purchases. Good luck John

Have owned two of these X-Types and sort of understand. They were a bit of a compromise but their poor reviews at the time were genuinely unfounded. Yes, it comes from a time when Ford owned Jaguar and were desperately trying to make the company profitable. So does everyone's much hated S-Type where faster or rarer versions are getting some love back Yes, the floopan, engine and switchgear was done by ford but please remember it still used original Jag interiors and trim Am selling or scrapping mine because it's an old, poorly maintained one but does have a a few points going for it. Good, old Frod Dynatic Engine and the CD player works, but only on Tuesdays. PM me fore it has to go to the great Jag Dealer in the Sky I also need the space as my little Daimler 250 might be coming back soon Can honestly say I love them. Not a great idea from Jaguar but served as my intro to the world of. As the competitor to the BMW 3 series it failed, as a cheap old wreck that nobody loves it still makes sense if you can afford the repair bills on an old car

Just call me "four Jags" Cadwell. Have finally found a car I have always wanted and loved. It's a 2005 S-Type R variant. The big brute with a "proper" V8 and supercharger that still whines and doesn't make any strange noises I know it has a couple of minor faults. One of the headlights is permanently pointing at the ground and there is a bit of interior trim missing on the passenger side A pillar Other than that can't find anything seriously wrong with it and definitely think it's going to be a keeper for an old spanner armed with a hammer So am asking two questions Dear old V8 owners. What have I missed. What is going to go wrong soon or already has and I've not found it yet? What's the going black market rate for a spare kidney? 🙂

Simon here proud owner oh my first Jaguar. A mint 2012 XF 3.0d Portfolio with just 37k on the clock. It an ex Jaguar press car. Expect many dumb question to follow !

Hi Michael https://www.ashwoodjagparts.co.uk/product-page/fuel-pump-jaguar-s-type-3-0-4-0-xr822164p https://www.berkshirejagcomponents.com/products/s-type-fuel-pump-xr822164 https://advancedautomotives.com/sytec-hi-replacement-fuel-pump-kit-jaguar-s-type-30-v6-40-v8-aston-itp316-12125-p.asp Hope that helps. John

Hi Karl, that is strange. Have you managed to get a code reader to see if there are any stored codes held in the "brain"? Incidentally, when you disconnect the battery, touch the negative cable to the positive terminal / cable which will discharge any residual capacitance in the system. I can't understand why the multiple disconnect and reconnect of the battery ultimately encourages it to start. In terms of the not starting, even a modern car only needs 3 things to start, air, fuel and a spark. Assuming you have a decent spark as you indicate it runs okay once started, it might be time to look at the fuel supply. Additionally, air leaks on the inlet side can create a problem - try a smoke test to see if there are any leaks. Good luck. N6 JMX

Hi Karl, your battery is a key element of your Modern XK and its ability to start the car (or not as in your case) is no longer a pointer to whether the battery is fit for further service. All modern cars, especially Jaguars, need the battery to be in top condition to allow the multitude of electronics onboard to function correctly. Typical signs of a failing battery are spurious warning lights and apparent electrical gremlins. In truth, I and many others, consider the battery in a Modern XK to be a consumable item and changed at circa 5 years old. In some cases with low usage and regular connection to a battery conditioner when the car is not being used, the battery life can be extended. In your case, unless you know the history of the battery and can confirm it to be less than 5 years old, I would suggest it be changed at the earliest opportunity. Ensure you select the replacement to be of the correct power and dimensions - the battery must fit and be secured into the battery tray, otherwise it is an MoT failure. At a resting voltage below 12 volts, it would seem to be past its prime. Also, as you have discovered, earth connections are also important and I would suggest you check any and all that you can locate around the car. Let us know how you get on. N6 JMX

once you find a battery, try the battery mega store, order before 12 and get it next day, a lot cheaper than most shops cheers Joe

Go to the Kwik Fit website and locate the "Batteries" tab, enter your registration number and post code, then press search. The website does all the work for you and then you can do a search for the best price for the battery you select - do not have to purchase from Kwik Fit. Note that the most important attribute to your selected replacement should be dimensions. It MUST fit into the battery tray and be held securely in place, it would be an MoT failure if not secured. N6 JMX

I think this is what you want. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/276758430601

Hi Pete, given the limited speed (50 MPH) and limited duration (50 miles) for the use of a space saver wheel, the rolling circumference is less of an issue. Strictly speaking, the space saver is intended to get you to a place of safety where the correct road tyre can be replaced. Those VW Polos that you see driving around for weeks, and overtaking you on the dual carriageway, with the space saver fitted are doing it wrong. Having said that, my own Range Rover Sport is fitted with 22-inch rims and comes with a factory installed space saver wheel (a relative term of course) that is fitted with a T195 / 70 / R20 116M tyre. Accordingly, there are 20-inch space savers available. Talk to the dealer. If you do procure a space saver, then you will also need the remainder of the kit - jack, chocks, wheel brace, etc. N6 JMX

Hi Kevin, frustrating isn't it. Have you tried suppliers who work with the international market - like SNG Barrett, they have warehouse facilities in Europe. Alternatively, try further afield for LH drive vehicles, e.g. USA. In some instances, getting the correct part number from the Jaguar Classic website is a good starting point because you can then put that into your search engine and international hits can be found. N6 JMX