Mel

Hi. I wrote previously about a rubling noise from my X TYPE 2ltr diesel at tickover. Found out what it is. The aux belt pully is not up to the job, puts pressure on the tensioner arm causing the noise. This happens on a regular basis to this engine no matter what vehicle it is fitted to. If you fit a standard pully, belts and tensioner the noise will re-appear within a year. Upgraded pully kits are available from e-bay - look for 'Genuine Jaguar'. Around £200 quid I am afraid. Well, it is a Jaguar! Mel

Hi Folk. I am a new member. Just bought an '04 X Type 2ltr deisel [120000 miles on clock.] Not as smooth or as quiet as the 3ltr S type I owned a few years ago but then it is an estate [without a luggage cover which can't help] and 17 inch wheels. By having 17 inch wheels, does that mean it has sport suspention? The car looks perfect and drives very well but once warm, at tick over there is a loud rattle from the off side of the engine which rather spoils the immage. Give it just a tad more revs and the rattle disapears. The mechanic recons it could be a slack belt tensioner! Can anyone help please. Thank you. Mel