Old Peter

Welcome to the Club, Graham. You will enjoy your Jaguar. I don't get oily hands any more, but it does not seem like a difficult fix. Regards, Peter.

Hi Karl, I think your car will have the same engine as my S Type -- 2.7D. There is a process that will clean up the engine called Terraclean and it has a lot of good reviews. It is worth looking at. My car which has quite a low mileage is going in on Friday to be done at a cost of £114. Just google Terraclean and you will see some reports. Regards, Peter.

Welcome to the Club, Karl. Short journeys is the key. It could be either the EGR valves or the DPF, but I am surprised that there was not an engine malfunction warning light on. I would be inclined to look for a good independent garage to check it over, as you don't want a fire under the bonnet. A main dealer will want you to give them a lot of money to fix it. Trevor [from Devon] might be able to point out a good indy. Regards, Peter.

Well done, Adrian. Finding the right man is always good, and when key fobs go duff there might be a queue at the Stall in Cas market. Peter

There are three kinds of car that come out of the factory. The Friday night ones, as Mick has said. The ordinary well made car. The Foreman's friend. Getting the latter is the hardest job, but if you can find a main dealer who has used one as a demonstrator, odds on that the Foreman has watched it on the line. My Uncle was a Foreman at Halewood, and always had a very good car! Peter.

They used to make a lot of cars in Coventry, and there are going to be 6 Lightweight E Types built there soon. We live in Sutton Coldfield, and I hope to drive over to see them leaving the factory. I hope they go on display first, though. Any ideas, Margaret, as to when? Peter.

Welcome to the club, Si. I am not an expert, but I do believe that there is an override somewhere, but I don't know where. However, some suggestions are to get someone to rock the car [heavy job] while you press and release the brake pedal. If the solenoid is hot, I think it is suggesting replacement. Meanwhile, don't despair. You will get it working, and get the pleasure out of driving a Jaguar S Type. Regards, Peter.

Main Dealers seem to think that if you buy a car from them that they have total supervision over what you do with it. Unless they change their opinions the Indy's will take their business, and just assume that you are tied to them. You are not. Peter.

Got it in my diary. Simon. I will just have to make sure the weather is organised again! Peter.

I think you are right about it being a sensor problem, Alan. Before they had these sensors you just had to look at the coolant level and if it was OK then the car was OK. It can't be far away from the coolant reservoir, but my old technique would be to give it a thump with a lump hammer doesn't work with these modern things. Peter.

Hi Trevor, I was at the Charity car meet in Alfreton yesterday and there were three XK8's there, one silver, one dark blue and one in the same colour as the XK-R in which you will be going to lunch. The sun shone and there was a good turn out from the Club. Regards, Peter.

I did something quite daft yesterday. I took my camera intending to take quite a few photographs but completely forgot! I am looking forward to the next meet in September. I thought that there was a great display of Jaguars, but noticeably none of the newer models, which surprised me. There was one thing that was common to all cars there -- all the owners were proud of the cars they owned and all were well looked after, and for me, my first taste of a car meet was quite brilliant. It was just a pity I had to be back home for a commitment at 4.00 pm. Regards to you all, Peter.

Hi everyone, It was a great day and the sun shone on the righteous! A great amount of cash raised for a very good cause,too. My flat cap saved me from getting burnt, too! I am looking out for the next meet, and hope that the members of the Club from as far as St Helens and Scunthorpe --- coast to coast ---as well as those from the Midlands, are able to get there again. It was nice to put faces to names, too, and what a nice group of people you are! Thanks to Simon for his hard work and getting it all together, especially. Regards to you all. Peter,

Hi Margaret, Where can I go next is the right question. I spent yesterday washing and shampooing my car, and polishing it with micro fibre cloths, just to get it ready to go to the Charity Car meet [several Club members are going] in Alfreton near Derby. And I hope you get that two bar fitted ready for the heatwave. Peter. P.S. I had a letter from Stratstone offering a cam belt and tensioner change for £495 inc vat. The car is 7 years old with only 54k on the clock, although it did have a new engine when owned by Jaguar at 21K. I thought that cam belts should be changed at 105k.

I once saw a poem about a young lady from Exeter. Rhymes are difficult but not impossible. How many can you think of, Robin? Peter.

Being a bit philosophical today, being sealed for life means that it is sealed for as long as the manufacturer thinks its life is. Personally I would prefer to spend £250 on an oil change rather than spend a lot more than that on a new gearbox. I am unsure whether or not that is philosophical rather than economical. If you feel that your gearbox is not performing as it should, an oil change could be the answer. Peter.

Good choice of colour, Trevor, looks very like mine! Peter.

That's pretty good, Trevor, I must get an Ilfracombe address. Enjoy that car as much as you enjoyed the XJ Supersport.

Hi Gary, I have seen these wheels on several photographs of x type Jaguars. Whether they are an optional extra or purchased separately I do not know. However, there are many options for wheels available. If you google "X Type Jaguar wheels", or indeed "Images for X tripe Jaguar" you will come across a whole variation of wheels designed to fit Jaguar cars. What you have is down to personal choice, really. Peter

Adding something to my previous post, Justin. I have just looked at the Stratstone site, and they have only one 4.2 R for sale nationally. [They will and do move cars round the country]. This is one in Silver with just over 50k on the clock, and it looks like an 06 plate. Currently they want £9991 for it. Regards Peter.

Hi Gary, I have the growler badges on the wheels of my S type, but they are getting a bit worn. As I said before, Adamesh is worth looking at. Regards, Peter.

Hi Justin, and welcome to the Club. The S Type is a great car and the engines in all the versions are really superb. I can see that you have done some research and are looking at the 4.2R version, which is the top model in the range and beloved by enthusiasts particularly in the USA. I have the Pensioners Version os the S Type, the 2.7 diesel and I can honestly say that it is the best car I have ever driven and I have been driving for over 50 years. There are not many 4.2Litre models around, but if you look at the main dealers sites you should be able to find one with a guarantee. Let us know how you get on. Regards, Peter.

It won't be too late, Graham. Just put DE55 5SH into your SatNav and look out for Jaguar Owner Club when you get there. I am sure Simon will post something when he sees this post. Regards, Peter --- who will be going up the A38 at 10.00 am tomorrow.

Welcome to the Club, Gary. I have never owned the Sport Version, but I thought that there was a Growler badge built into to the Radiator Grille, and at the rear there would have been on the left side the "X Type" and on the right side "3.0". If you want to get those badges I think the best place to go would be Adamesh. But enjoy your car ! Peter.

I think that you will have to go to a main dealer with your log book and other proof of ownership and they will rub their hands and reprogram it for you.