Dave63

Hi Tom,  I'm guessing your car is petrol rather than diesel if so, I've had the same problems with previous cars and commercial vehicles. Petrol fume removes lubricant from the cap mechanism over time therefore I now regularly spray the cap mechanism with a liberal coat of WD 40 and I've had no further problems, this could be the same thing your vehicle is suffering from. give it a try.

All the best for the coming year

Dave 

Thanks Phil,  an impressive beast, we'll have to wait and see.

Regards

Do we know what platform Jaguar are usingfor the F-Pace? Is it Audi related or Porche or maybe I'm being a little pessimistic. It doesn't look like true Jaguar

Thanks Andrew,

Like you I'll watch with interest

Hi, what cost are we looking at, in excess of 40k I expect

Thanks Joe,

The "Lady Kate" has covered 18546miles up to today so I can rest easy for a while. Thanks for the info.

Regards

Dave

Thanks, Peter

Dave

Hi,

How do I check the gearbox Oil on my xj I'm guessing it's electronic the handbook isn't very clear regarding procedure

Thanks

Dave

Thanks for the heads-up Paul. Hope you had success elsewhere

Best regards

Dave

Thank you Peter

Evening Ron,

Hope you're ok, the owners club shirt that I ordered with the Premium member fee paid on the 5th August, has arrived today, 21st August, however sadly its a "Ford tee-shirt" in the wrong size and colour. Can you tell who to e-mail to receive the correct garment.

Disapointed

Dave

Hi all,

 Does Anyone have an idea where I could lay my hands on a couple of Jaguar branded seat protector dust covers, the interior of the Lady Kate is Ivory, so I want to keep her clean during the winter months,

I believe Jaguar mechenics used to be issued with them when working on customers cars, I just wondered if they were available commercially.

Thanks

Dave

Hello Peter,

I guess not, I'll ask around at my local garage. I know the boys well in there and if I have any success I'll post some pics on here for future referance.

Best wishes

Dave

Charles,

You been a bad boy? How come?

Dave

The first car I named was a black Ford Granada Mk3 facelift, year 1990. I called her "Black Bess" cause the price i gave for her was daylight robbery just like Richard Turpin (the infamous highwayman) used to practice on a horse called Black Bess. My wife bought a brand new Ford Mondeo in 2007 the letters on the number plate almost made up the name "Maisie" so that was her name, A Ford Kuga followed in 2009, no name as more important issues had raised their ugly head, My wife died in 2011, 2 more Kugas have followed on in 2012 and 2013, I was searching for something a little special, now I believe I've found her, a Jaguar XJ on a 63 plate, her name? the "Lady Kate" in honour and deepest respect and love to my beautiful wife.

Dave 

Has anyone out there had experience of removing the door Cill plates from an xj. Mine are a little scuffed and would benefit from a bit of t.l.c and maybe a coat of lacquer. And are they easy to replace.

Thanks

Dave

Hi Dave,

 

I first saw the Lake District in 1946, - camping in Ambleside with the Scouts.  Since then I have walked over the fells from one end to the other, cycled and motorcycled over the roads, went there on our honeymoon, and visited on many occasions.  When we had the caravan we went at least once a year. Once you have seen the Lake District, you are grabbed by its splendour .

 

Peter. 

 Couldn't have put it better myself, 

Dave

They're a good looking motor the xj, Anna looks great, not sure about the photo without her wheels!!! Love mine already 

Best regards

Dave

Hello Pete,  I've brought the "Lady Kate " home today and I can only say she's fantastic. Been going to the lakes regulary over the past 50years and never got tired of the atmosphere there. I can hardly wait till September. Wrynose Pass and Hollister Pass are my favorites

All the best

Dave 

Thanks gents  for your experience, Ive used Shell V Power on and off in my Ford Kuga and the results are markedly better. Shell seems to be the cheapest around here as well. Ive never used supermarket fuels for some years now because of the lack of power and you don't know what else is in the mix. Very useful thanks again

Dave

I understand the diesel xj likes the premium fuel best, does it matter which brand? I guess at the end of the day fuel grades are proberly the same whatever the brand, Shell, BP, Esso, does anyone have an opinion? 

Yeah, can hardly wait, going off to the lakes 2nd week of September so really looking forward to guiding the "Lady Kate" around Keswick and Windermere. Be very interesting comparing the fords I've had over the years to the Jag.

All the best,

Dave

I Collect my Jaguar 3.0d Portfolio 2013 63 plate on 10th Aug. at 5 o'clock (the one in the picture) the remeadial work I wanted done has taken a little longer than anticipated, however the excitement is building now.

I love British racing green always wanted a jag in that colour. nice job on the wheels

Not Much!! My old dad used to say" son if you can't afford to run it don't buy it" A friend of mine has a Rolls Royce Silver Shadow he has a semi-gas conversion i.e. he switches to gas on long runs after the engine is warmed up on petrol, the tank takes a lot of room in the boot and finding a lpg station around the uk is challenging. That said the conversion can save youre pocket quite considerably allowing you to enjoy the refinements at a lower cost. In the end it's whatever floats your boat.

Dave