Hi Danny....welcome to the Club

I do believe it is paired okay then the settings may need altering on the phone more so than the car...worth playing with the settings to find out if it works I suppose....nothing to lose

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Hi John...welcome to the Club

I'm sure you will have already noticed a difference between both of the 2.0 litre diesel engines?

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any assistance with part numbers would be gratefully received by the Members :-)

Hi Graham....welcome to the Club

Not sure of the best place for purchasing a good used mirror, except for maybe eBay.

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Hi Jon....welcome to the Club

Good to have you onboard and feel free to ask any questions

I just wonder if possibly it could be down to the phone settings....maybe worth a fiddle with those first?

Hi James...welcome to the Club

Ideal job you have there!

Please let us know if there is anything new coming along any time...(if you're allowed to that is)

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Hi Alan....welcome to the Forum

Good to have you onboard!

There are a couple of specialist repairers in Bournemouth....Marina garage, although I knew them many years ago as a good garage, I couldn't comment on them nowadays as have no dealings but worth checking out....think they're Boscombe way?

Also, there is Hollybrook Jaguar in Ringwood (turning off towards Verwood)...again, couldn't tell you if they are okay as no dealings with them but worth checking out nonetheless.

Also, there is Dorset Sports Cars at Three Legged Cross and I do know that they have a very good reputation.

Let us know how you get on with any of these garages

Cheers,   Trevor

Hi Colin

I would first check the coolant pressure cap as if this goes faulty and allows the system to lose pressure then the boiling point of the coolant will be lowered which leads to overheating.

Also, it can in certain circumstances allow air to enter the system, again leading to overheating and also poor circulation of the coolant

Also, its the cheapest and easiest part to replace, so I would definitely start there.

Let us know what you find

Cheers .  Trevor

I wonder if it is drawing up stale fuel into the engine.

Maybe worth trying some EasyStart to stir it into action and then listen out for the fuel pumps priming.

Generally, the V12 is quite reliable with the ignition and fuel systems.

I like a project or two for a rainy day but think maybe this one is a little bit too much to tackle :-)

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A homeowner's landscaping session took an unexpected turn when she unearthed a classic car buried in her back garden.

Tracy Ward, from Guernsey, and her father Brian Russell were digging out a rockery when the pair started to find pieces of metal.

Further excavation revealed a chassis, engine block, front bumper, window frames and other parts.

Local car experts said a number plate and gear box indicate it is a Daimler, probably from the 1940s or 1950s.

 

Hi Brian

Well done for volunteering to setup a regional meet....if you want any help with setting up a meeting, let us know as we can assist with the promotion.

Cheers,  Trevor

Hi Phil Ellis

Did you end up buying a Japanese import XJ and if so....what's it like, costs, etc?

Cheers,   Trevor

This years' event information for anyone who is interested going...possible club stand?

Sunday, 22 July 2018

Rotary Clubs of Chesterfield, Chesterfield Scarsdale, Matlock and Clay Cross

Rotary Ashover Classic Car & Bike Show – an annual classic car and bike show raising money for local charities.

Website: https://www.ashoverclassics.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AshoverClassics/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AshoverClassics

Hashtag: #AshoverClassics

Show cars and bikes: £5 ea to include 2 passenger adults.

Public: £5 ea over 12 years, under 12 free with an adult.

Caravan / Tent: £25 for up to 2 nights to include entry for 2 adults. (Total price is £25 regardless if you stay one night or two.)

12 hours ago, Carole Simpson-Hadley said:

Buoyed by everything being fine with our "girl", the X150 XK, we have turned our thoughts to braving her across the waters and taking a trip to the Netherlands (with maybe a detour onto the German Autobahn.....brum brum!, but before you ask, definitely NOT the Nurburgring).

We should particularly like to visit the large motor museum near Amsterdam......anybody been there and have any comments?

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Can highly recommend the German roads, Carole.

I quite regularly drive to the Nurburgring and deliberately stay miles away, just to get the opportunity to take in the German countryside.

Not sure if it's en-route for you but I believe the Schlumpf museum at Strasbourg is well worth a visit

Sorry about the site errors....this should all now be rectified and working okay.

It came about when we shifted the site from the old 'http' insecure site over to the new 'https' secure site and in the process some of the old pages are cached in memory.

It is therefore, advisable to clear the 'cookie' cache in the browser and this should rectify all issues once the pages are found and stored once more.

Also, if you had shortcuts, these may need redoing as some of the pages have moved.

As for the Jaguar Parts section of the site, this is still being modified to work more efficiently and should be back up soon.

Thanks for your patience,  Trevor

Hi Ken...welcome to the Club

The Webasto pre-heater can be quite daunting when you first happen across the smoke and subsequent burning smell occurring under the bonnet.

I have encountered these on the Rover 75 and sometimes you would find one that heated more than most but believe this was down to lack of use more than anything. Never known one to catch fire yet!

If its the same as the Rover then they did two versions, one was manually operated and the other one could be remotely operated.

Hope it helps warm the car up nicely for you with this very cold weather we're experiencing.

Cheers,  Trevor

I think you are of the 'old school' philosophy Peter where you would religiously check and maintain your tyres and the various components of the car in general.

I always found that the cars I have maintained on a regular basis will always fly through an MOT test with no problems (unless I knew about them and couldn't be bothered to rectify them, which is sometimes the case).

Nearly 50% of all cars that fail an MOT do so because of small faults that could be avoided by simple, at-home car maintenance.
These problems are easy to correct, and fixing them before taking the car in for its MOT could help you pass first time and avoid garage costs.

To help, Ring, the automotive specialist in bulbs, wipers, battery care and tyre care, has some advice on the simple things that can be done to avoid an MOT fail.

Lights and signalling – 17.8% failure rate
4.5m cars fail because of lamps, reflectors and electrics every year. Doing a quick Bulb check before you take the vehicle to the garage could avoid an MOT fail.
Make sure you check all the exterior bulbs – this includes the side light, indicator, tail light and number plate lights.
The registration plate lamp being out accounts for 4.5% of MOT fails.

When it comes to headlamps, there are plenty of options out there, including upgrades to help bulbs last longer or put more light on road for safer driving.
We recommend you always replace bulbs in pairs, to ensure the light output is equal from both headlights.
Ring stocks a range of bulbs, including long life versions, and for headlamps, try the new Xenon150 bulbs (nationwide – SSP £39.99), which put up to 150% more light on road without compromising on life.

Tyre condition – 7.5% failure rate
Well maintained tyres are essential to ensure safe driving – and neglecting them could mean a failed MOT.
The legal requirement for tyre tread on passenger vehicles up to eight seats is 1.6mm, but studies show that when the tread drops below 3mm, stopping distance begins to be significantly affected.

Checking tyre tread is easy and requires a simple depth gauge. However, to ensure your tyres are both safe and helping cut down fuel consumption, drivers need to check the pressure as well.
For a digital gauge that gives accurate readings on a large backlit screen, records the correct pressure and has an integrated LED light, Ring suggests the RTG7 Programmable Digital Tyre Pressure & Tread Depth Gauge.
This is easy to store in the car and easy to use, wherever you are. Available nationwide, SSP £24.99.

While there is no legal requirement for tyre pressure, under- or over-inflated tyres will reduce the traction between the tyre and the road, making driving less safe and less fuel efficient.
For easy pressure top ups, try the Ring RAC635 Digital Tyre Inflator, with preset for accurate inflation.
This industry-recognised inflator can inflate a 13” tyre from flat to 35PSI in under 3 minutes – making tops up quick and simple.

Driver’s view of the road – 6.8% failure rate
Cracks in the windscreen and worn wipers are a big reason for vehicles to fail.
As wiper deteriorate gradually, drivers often don’t realise they are no longer clearing the windscreen effectively.

Choosing and fitting the right blade can seem tricky, but Ring’s new range of Ultravision Wiper Blades (SSP £9.99 to £13.99) make blade selection easy.
The unique, patent-pending clip fits 95% of the car parc, meaning that drivers just need to know the blade length for their vehicle to select the correct blade.  The clip adapts to fit the seven most common wiper arms.

Henry Bisson, Marketing Manager at Ring, says “Motorists could be making savings by carrying out basic checks and maintenance at home, but often they don’t realise that these minor faults could cause an MOT fail. What’s more, having well-maintained tyre, blade and lighting are driving safety essentials, so making sure they are regularly checked and replaced when necessary is critical.”

For more details on Ring’s range of bulbs, wiper blades and tyre care, visit www.ringautomotive.com

Hi Clark....welcome to the Club

Fine looking Jag !

Good to have you onboard

Cheers,   Trevor

Hi Paul....welcome to the Club

Nice collection of Jags...not at all jealous :-(

You can contact me direct on   [email protected]   and we can discuss the remapping proposal.

Cheers,  Trevor

Hi Chris....welcome to the Club

Fine looking S-type and a great car to initially enter into the wonderful world of Jaguar.

Good to have you onboard

Cheers,   Trevor

Hi Gareth...welcome to the Club

Good luck with your search, hope you find a good one...I'm sure there are some bargains to be had

Cheers,   Trevor