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Hi Rod wecome to the club ----You don't say if its petrol or diesel.??????

When you say over choking I take it to be  petrol so first thing is to check air fillter and all pipes .???

Frank

I also agree I think he's a really good presenter he tells things as they are .?? not many of those about.

Frank

Hi Alan---It sounds quite easy to change the Anti-roll bar bush's try this link and read :--

http://www.jaguarforum.com/showthread.php?t=41604

With the Shock absorber bush it has to be pressed into place it can be done in a vice if you know how .??

Frank

Hi Dave that really sounds good it would be great to see some photo's .

Frank

Hi Ron ---I'm sure you will find out that the twin cams are driven by a chain so not to worry.

But you do have a -Drive Belt --that runs -=  Generator

                                                                         Air-Con

                                                                         Power Stearing Pump.

Best to check that from time to time .??

Frank

Hi Graham welcome to the club-

I would say that because of the knock +smoke when starting up after standing for a time .

 you have a injector thats leaking fuel when its at rest --so I would advise you to

get it checked because the problem with it would do just as you say with everything .????

Frank

When trying to start---Does it fire at all or just nothing???? --is there any smoke from the exhaust

when its turning over ???? Is it getting any fuel at all to the injectors .???

???-If it was over fueling on 2 there must be fuel + smoke .???

Frank

You have not said what your problem is ---fuel pump not working etc--- is you fuel filter OK ???

here is a part of the manual that pehaps help'????

The fuel pump is located under the intake manifold and is driven by the timing chain at the front of the engine.

The fuel filter is located at the top of the bulkheadon the righthand side of the vehicle.

There is a fuel pressure sensor on top of the engine.???

I should imagin the fuse is to do with that .I will try and find out.???

Frank

In my -Haynes Workshop manual there's no reference of a fuel pump in the tank.?????

Frank

My first was a - 1949 Morris Minor -Convertible-I know she had a -918cc- side valve

engine --she was 10 yr old when I bought it but in really good condition -60 mph top

speed and about 40 mpg--wish I still had her .???

Frank

Here's another to try----

http://www.sngbarratt.com/Home.aspx?b=UK

Best of luck.

Frank

Try here--

Forged Pistons - Custom & Bespoke Our Speciality‎

I found this---------

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Its a fiddely job and both C Pillar trims need removing.
Behind the C Pillar trims are airbags and short plastic retaining clips which stop the C Pillar trims hitting anyone if the airbags go off.
Extremely fiddly to refit as your working by feel and they are very short, they took the longest part of the time up in removing and refitting the parcel shelf trim when I had to fit a new buzzer when I had my 2002 3.0 X Type
If I remember the rear seat back needs removing (if its not a folding one)
If it is a folding back rest fold it forward and thers a tang to press to remove the bolsters to access the C Pillar trim

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I am only guesing but are you trying to clean behind it --Flys etc .

If so try this------

You could try gaffer taping a drinking straw to the end of the vacuum cleaner hose (i.e. all the air is pulled through the straw). That will be thin enough to get right to the back, and probably have enough suction to shift the most stubborn fly.

Frank

Sorry I thought you had a S Type .????

If its a X Type I--- "think"--not sure---- you have to replace the plastic  adjusters  as they are pre-set

at a cost of about £25 you can get them from e-bay .???

Frank

Hi Ray take a look here==

http://www.justanswer.com/jaguar/4oxup-jaguar-s-type-adjust-headlights.html

Frank

I was really saying about whats in the papers today that they are thinking of a £10 tax for diesel

cars to enter city centres .???

Frank

With all the news at the moment about diesel engine cars going to be taxed more etc

I think I would think before buying .????

Frank

That little valve in the pump I'm talking about just stops the fuel from dropping back 

once your fuel pressure is back the engine will run no problem .???

I ask a fitter that I know he said----

It may be something as simple as moisture
in the fuel or a problem with the fuel filter so I would recommend the
fuel filter is changed now if there is any doubt its not been done for a
while. ???

Frank 

I'm sorry to say I think you need a new or recon fuel pump if you have no leaks .????

because if it has a leak between the tank and the pump it will run back or there is a valve

in the pump that holds the fuel from running back at fault .???

Frank

Welcom back Ken and I wish you all the best in you recovery and the future .

I agree salts not good .

Frank

Rushden --Northants.

I agree with you it sounds as it is a earth conection .???

Frank

 

 

 

It amazes me somewhat, too, although I remember the time when a heater, heated rear windows, wing mirrors, and dual speed windscreen wipers were all optional extras.

 

The starting handle did come as standard, though.

 

 

I say Peter that tells us  you lived in the same world as me in the past ..Ha-Ha-

Thank you for that Peter I have looked on Halfords site and they recomend a- 12v Yuasa -Silver Cor Battery -

with a 5yr guarantee at==£104.99 .

So I think thats what I will go for because I have found in the past that cheap  doesnt pay not with battery's.

I will get the RAC to come and start the car then go to Halfords about 5 miles away and I see that they will fit and

check the old one for £9.99 so why get dirty .????  Sounds good .

Yes I will have my discount card with me.

Frank

Battery flat this morning can anyone tell me the best battery to fit on a --2ltr --2002 --Petrol --X Type

I havent used the car for 4 days and in this cold weather the battery,s gone flat on me so I think I will

be sure and fit new from Halfords .???

Frank