dickus

Thanks to all the replies,I won"nt scrap him.Will be on the search for good auto electrition,fortunately the weather looks dry for next few days.Will post when sorted.

Good Evening to all, yes I have a problem  and  ask or help, my beloved S type V8 4.2 in the rain last week had the wipers ail on me! Got homme and booked into Jag specialist. Car returned,cost £360.Was told could"nt fix it as was a broken cable somewhere in wiring.This would result in the car being stripped untill wire/cable found!!! cost over a £1000. The choice for me at this time is paying or scrap!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please has anyone got an idea how to get around this?     Regards, !Removed!

Well all sorted now,you were right Stan. Warped sump causing leakage,oil change,new sump,the metal more expensive but worth it,new switch gear in box.Hey presto beautifull silky smooth changes,instant kick down.Price was £420.00 all in.

Thanks for the replies chaps,I have booked the car into Specialist next week.They say its stuck in third,although you can select reverse and park ,thats about it .Will let you know the outcome.

Thanks Phill and Peter, Will post developments.

My first post on the forum,I,ve been an avid reader of others problems and thought ha I have none. Untill now,my 2004 4.2 v8 auto has come up with display showing gear box fault.This happened about a month ago,my heart sank.Pulled over and stopped turned it off then restarted it selecting the sport option.Problem went away and has gone until TODAY.Same message only has stayed and previous trick did,nt work.It feels like a manual box with slipping clutch.Plenty of revs and it picks up speed,but drinks fuel.Any one any ideas PLEASE.