Geoff SType

Hi, There's a new general invite Jaguar monthly breakfast meet at the British Motor Museum Gaydon that starts on 2nd April if that's of interest. Cover the areas you list. Starts at 9:30, I'll be going. Geoff

John, Glad you mentioned the timing chain, I had forgotten about them! The chain itself isnt necessarily the potential issue. The main issue was the plastic secondary timing chain tensioners and there tendency to fail. A noticeable engine noise while idling or during a cold start can indicate an issue. Rough or uneven engine idle is another symptom. Im sure the XJS's were V12's. The XJ's 97-03 were all V8's in either 3.2 or 4.0. Geoff

That's the issue isn't it, you might have to wait a bit longer to find the right one within distance. That one is lwb Geoff

Hello John, Are you thinking along these lines? Looks really nice. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1997-Daimler-XJ-Series-4-0-V8-4dr-/272170233903?hash=item3f5e9c302f:g:-2wAAOSwFNZWxyqy

Hello John, I used to own a 1998 XJR and it is indeed a wonderful machine. The main concern as you have suggested is finding one with lowish miles that fits the budget and preferably an engine swap. The originals did suffer with the Nikasil lining issues so that would be your main thing to look out for. I know others will point you to other potential things. You can get a reasonable one with lots of history for less than £3k with 116K on the clock on Ebay at time of writing. I often wonder about going back to an earlier model and I would certainly now opt for an X300 XJR. Not sure if you are a fan or not? but Id say for the budget you'd find something decent. They are getting rare though now when I have a look. Are you not a fan of the S-Type? You'll get plenty for your money

Fitted new lip spoiler. Took 2 minutes and very happy.

@Old Peter Hi, why the oil pump out? P.S gritters while a necessary safety tool, do make have their down sides!

Treated the new wheels to 4no. new Uniroyal Rainsport 3's followed by lots of washing!

These would look nice. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGUAR-X351-MERU-18-ALLOY-WHEELS-GENUINE-BRAND-NEW-/252204696098?hash=item3ab8924222:g:79MAAOSw8-tWZ~OU

Good video Allan, I have temperamental flap issues so can now look in to it with a bit more knowledge Thanks,

Hi Jim I completely understand what they mean, unfortunately this is my first experience in wheel refurb, it's just the one that needs a tidy so I can sell all 4. I'll know for next time and hopefully they have also learnt to be clearer with customers. It's sort of worked ok as there is another company I've found who are cheaper and say they don't need more than the one wheel! I'll be taking 2 anyway just to be sure.

Phoned Pristine Alloy Wheels Milton Keynes earlier in the week to arrange for a single wheel refurb, told them exactly what I wanted doing, a single wheel refurb in shadow chrome. They said no problem just drop the wheel down and they will sort it, £123.00. Excellent I thought. 40 minute drive first thing in the morning, got there an the guy says cant guarantee a match on this, do you have another wheel! Yes I do have another one but why wasnt I told that on the phone before wasting my time driving all the way here! Complete waste of my time, not happy at all

Senta's, nice! I looked at them for mine before I found the Volans, which are off now, for sale soon. Not pushing them btw, just saying What tyres are you going for? I used Kumho on my rears which are excellent.

@JimC64 she certainly does deserve a look. Can I ask what sort of wheels you have picked?

Hi all, Haven't been running the ST much over the winter months but pulled her out today for the MOT. Passed the MOT - needed an indicator bulb Had a new auxiliary belt fitted - old one was a bit tatty and was squealing in the cold Air conditioning fix (again) - this time was wire rot behind bumper, all running lovely now for the summer Oil and filter change - have this done on any visit to the garage With the new wheels on and everything running sweetly, I'm a very happy Jag owner