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I don't know about jamming a peace of wood in because you could break it ??? Like I said stand out side the closed door with the window down reach through and move the small lever in and out with a little WD-40 ??? Frank

Hi Gary I have a X Type and I had a problem similar to yours but mine was the drivers door .?? I think the S Type is the same and has a small locking lever next to the inside door handle well it was sticking ---So to cure it I was told to------ Key in and ignition and on -drop the window --[the passengers side in your case]--and then work the small lever a few times so it frees off ----Switch the ignition off and try the locks if that cures it a small amount of WD-40 in the lock could be the answer ..????? I hope this helps Frank

Well Kenny that was a great result just think how much that will cost ?? :huh: :D Frank

Hi Nigel Welcome to the club ---With your boot problem it sound like a faulty lock you have there but I think the first thing to do is check that no debris is in the lock .???? Its easily done accidentally closing the boot and trapping a peace of cloth or something.??? The knocking noise I would say is one of your Suspension arms so a quick check on that if I was you --they are about £20 on EBay and quite easy to fit . All the best with them . Frank

Hi Dave --personally I would say its your clutch presser plate that's the problem Because I think if it was your gearbox you would still have a clutch.??? You said the clutch went hard --I think something broke in the plate and held the clutch out.??? --Or the thrust bearing.??? After saying all that --It could be your clutch master cylinder so I think the first thing I would do is to see if its OK and not stuck out .??? Because that would be the cheapest thing first.??? Good luck ----Frank

Hi Robin Looks great and a good idea of yours to fix it like that because as you said no holes drilled . Frank

One of the injectors I leaking .?? Frank

Hi Ben Pehaps this is silly but have you changed the small fuel filter thats located by the front right-hand coner of the fuel tank ---its no good blowing it out because to be sure you need a new one ---that would give you this problem if it was partly blocked .???? Frank

Hi Neil I would say with out a doubt you have a leaking injector when you stop the engine it leaks dev into the cylinder then you start in the morning it burns the excessive dev resulting in smoke then it would be OK all day when its in use or you would'nt notice it . Frank

Hi Ben If you run out of fuel or for any reason fuel stops you neary always have to bleed the injetors ===Just get someone to turn the engine on the key and at the same time loosen the pipes on the injector untill there's a consant squirt and then tighten again and if thats the problem that cylinder will fire.??? Frank

Hi Ben You said no fuel getting to your injectors or the Pump and then you said you got some but it didnt stay .??? I would say its the pump because the pump valves are letting the fuel return and not holding the preasure , Saying that a pipe or a fuel filter between the pump and the pump can have the same effect.??? so check filter and pipes first ----.hope this helps .??? Frank

Hi ---There's a lot of things being said about the speed locking of the car could put you in danger if you had a bump its just that I've always thought and was told at one time that they lock to prevent the doors flying open if you have a heavy front end bump so preventing a Concettina affect and not just for bad people getting in .??? And so saying this-- I would say keep them working but of course its everyone to there own choice .??? Frank

They are back on ebay=== http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MAISTO-1-18-31865-JAGUAR-S-TYPE-1999-METALLIC-GOLD-DIECAST-MODEL-CAR-/291436461092?_trksid=p2054897.l4275 Frank

There is a additive you can use that is made to free off sticky valve lifters Ive never used one so can't comment .----But i have heard of --Wynns Hydraulic Valve Lifter Treatment --Get it from Halfords I would think it would be cheaper than letting it get too bad and then have to replace parts.???? Frank

I agree with Ron a oil change would perhaps cure the problem because it sounds to be a automatic tappet adjuster sticking they work on oil pressure so when you flip the throttle the pressure adjusts it .??? Frank

Hi Russ I'm not a betting man but from what the fitter who cured my problem said ??I would say your trouble is down to the drivers door lock.??? Frank

Hi haydn I had a problem with my locks mine is a X type but it could be the same .???? It started with the drivers door not locking with the fob I had to lock and unlock it with the key not always but it was anoying.??? I took it to the small garage I use-- its a one man garage but he's good and this is what he did==== Opened the drivers window then put the key in the ignition and turned it on then holding the inside drivers door handle he locked and unlocked the door with the small lever just above the inside door handle you could hear all the locks going in and out so he then squirted WD 40 useing the small red pipe right into the inside door handle and also the door lock itself then worked the small lever a few times again .??? He did say to me if it keeps doing it I will need a new drivers door lock ---Ive used the car about 10 times since and its done it once so fingers X. Frank

Hi Mark I would'nt hate that colour I think it's great very classy a beautiful looking car . Frank

Yes a great actor its a sad loss ---RIP Frank

Hi Pieter I had 2 new sills fitted on my X Type costing just under £500 but well worth it I love the car and if something really goes wrong I would have another ==But like Peter said you have a great car there and its well worth doing Frank

Hi Garry A big welcome to the club its one big happy family here and I wish you a great experience with your S Type . Frank

I was thinking that when the coil got hot if faulty it would break down .??? a few years back the coils used to give a problem like this .??? The same as you I'm trying to think what could fail on warm up. Frank

Hi Mark If I can just ask is it as the car reaches running temp or is it after a period of time I ask this because on a petrol engine in the days before all these sensors I would have said its the coil .???? Over heating and breaking down. Frank

Hi Tom try this one ---- http://www.carbreakers-uk.com/buy-online.asp Frank

Hi Phil I agree with Peter and just add ---Always buy a good heavy battery so it can cope with all the elec's easy as that pays in the long run . Frank.