Skelly

Hi they,Ive used Oil additives for a year or so now without any issues,i did not have any problems but my engine has done 126k now, i have always done Oil and filter changes every 5k,my Oil was always nice and clean, but when very hot on idle my oil light flickered a few times so i went for the normal filter/oil change,my garage suggested using an additive as everything checked out ok,doing town driving, stop start just ran the engine a bit hotter,so i tried it, the oil light has not flickered at all since,i do a lot of long motorway driving down to Penzance/Plymouth from Burton on trent,the engine feels smooth, but now i also have the cold start protection,i will continue to use it i just can not remember the make they used,from my point of view £25 well spent,

Hi All,Just a quick tip for those who may have their head lights looking a bit grim,i was parked up in my local car park and someone asked how my head lights looked new,there are many kits around but i use, and have for many years ,and my cars is 14 years old is Solvo Auto sol use it like polishing brass work give it a buff,magicand you can do the chrome whilst your there,

Hi All,Just a quick tip for those who may have their head lights looking a bit grim,i was parked up in my local car park and someone asked how my head lights looked new,there are many kits around but i use, and have for many years ,and my cars is 14 years old is Solvo Auto sol use it like polishing brass work give it a buff,magicand you can do the chrome whilst your there,

Hi All,Just a quick tip for those who may have their head lights looking a bit grim,i was parked up in my local car park and someone asked how my head lights looked new,there are many kits around but i use, and have for many years ,and my cars is 14 years old is Solvo Auto sol use it like polishing brass work give it a buff,magicand you can do the chrome whilst your there,

Hi Steve.All boo

Hi Steve.All booked in at the Holiday express.see you on the 29 th.the parking situation can i pay on the day,i am not up to speed on phone aps etc.

Only me mate.i want to enjoy the day so i will leave the Mrs at home.

Hi Steve count me in sexy x type 2002 2.1 sport

Hi Steve.I am looking at joining you on you next run, i missed the Coventry run because of illness,i am looking at joining you at Pease pottage,to make it easier for me i was going to drive down and over night at a travel lodge,it would appear that there is not one at Pease,is there one near that i could stay at to meet in the morning,i can then find another in Brighton for that night.thanks for your help.all the best.Paul S

Hi mate i am Paul.and i am only a couple of miles away up in Stapenhill.we will have to get together and rule the road....

Nice one Peter i will sneak up on it late tonight,,,,,,,and thrash it with a wet whippet,

Ive had a go but i am computer think

Hi mate.I had new sill on mine plus some odd welding jobs the guy charged me 400 quid inc the sills,i am down in Burton on Trent if you need more help.

B a pleasure i have requested some pictures before starting,i will pop down on Thursday to see the progress,I am getting feed up driving my Rover,mind you with the weather changing up here its having the wheels powder coated then its off to bed for the winter,

Hi all, Mines in now for the work ive had a clear look and theres not a lot left, you can see all the structure in the car from below its a major job and a half,the guy doing the job is a fantastic fabricator, and he is not the sort to just weld over the internal parts to make it look good,i will up date as it goes on,and if possible some pictures,but in regards to scrapping cars because its to badly rusted in a word b---ox,you could not get one this bad, and it can be return to a safe and lasting repair,and not for the price of selling a kidney to pay for it. :)

Thanks for that Peter luckily i have found an old friend who fabricates auto parts up here and has agreed to do mine and i ve said i will give him that price,i think thats very fair price,theres no way i was going to scrap it,i hope the other fella might be able to travel to Ringwood and save his car,Thanks again for the information.regards Paul

Hello mate,I know its not of great help but my x is the worse rust case ive ever seen its that bad you can see all the internal structure of the inner sills at both ends and both sides but like you i was at my wits end but i have a mechanic here who looks after both my cars and he told me under no circumstances scrap the car its just a case of finding someone who thinks more about keeping a good car on the road and not just how much money they want to fix it,dont give up theres someone out there.

Hi Steve Ive the same as you mate i am part paralysed and ive just found out mine is very bad,its hard to find a garage to take it on,one garage to me to scrap it, and its mint apart from the underside mind you thats quiet important,so if theres someone out there near Burton on Trent and wants to earn some pocket money let me know i dont mind paying just not robbing,Thanks Skelly

Hi all,Is there anyone near Burton on trent who would like to make some cash helping me weld up some sill rust and floor rotting on a x type?its a mint condition car until you look under the car there no problem paying for help just not robbed,cheers Skelly

Yes mate i will be interested to what info comes up,ive only managed to find dual mass except for diesels,

Hi there,I have a similar issue but mine also rattles and it stops when you dip the clutch,i looked around and i think we have to fit a dual mass clutch i cant find a alternative,where as there seems to be a conversion for the diesel model.i will watch to see what help you get given,Skelly

Hi all does any x type owners know where the Oil pressure switch is on a 2002 2.1 manual mines been nicked it should be next to the Oil filter but i only have a blanked off plug,any clues....cheers

Hi  to all the x type owners,has anyone got any idea where the Oil pressure switch is on a 2002 x type 2.1 mine is supposed to be just above the Oil filtr,mines has the fitting blanked off.any clues.

Hi Peter.Thanks for that see you on the day.regards Paul

Yes, Peter that can happen,it will still be good with half that number,see you there mate, Did we come to a time to meet there,i think ten  was mentioned is that a firm time?or are we waiting until a bit nearer the date.