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Yesterday, 19:36

payno replied to a thread Breaking News in General Chat

Ha ha Jim now you are just fudging the facts and throwing a few red herrings in (smog coal steam) nothing to do with the subject at hand :-D now you...

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Yesterday, 18:18

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Clock - How on earth... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Automatically update from what? The clocks haven't gone back yet. From what I've read the clock should do it itself by receiving a signal, so...

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Yesterday, 17:27

Jimbov8 replied to a thread New Owner XKR in XK / XKR (X150) 2006 - 2014

The font you have now is normal size so that's great thanks.:-D

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Yesterday, 17:20

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Xf gearbox problem in General Chat

Return it and get your money back. The fault was obviously there when they sold it to you.

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Yesterday, 17:09

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Poxy Dealers in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Should've checked your mileage also.:wink:

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Yesterday, 14:57

Jimbov8 replied to a thread New Owner XKR in XK / XKR (X150) 2006 - 2014

Welcome to the forum. Fantastic looking car but can you do us all a big favour and increase the font size of your posts, very difficult to read you...

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Yesterday, 14:21

payno replied to a thread Breaking News in General Chat

Yes we have managed to reduce emissions from vehicle's drastically since the 1960s but we have increased the amount of vehicles on the road ...

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Yesterday, 13:29

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Radio on for 20mins flattening battery in X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009

All my test equipment is made by Fluke but as I don't have it with me I can't give you the model number. They are not cheap but well worth it.

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Yesterday, 11:40

payno replied to a thread Looking back.. in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

You would be surprised how many people do trade in very good cars just because it takes all the hassle out of trying to sell private

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Yesterday, 10:49

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Xjr - should i? in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Hehehe, my only employer now is the long haired admiral, and that's only if I can be bothered. Sshhh, don't tell her I just said that.:mrgreen:

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Yesterday, 09:56

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Xjr - should i? in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Haha, yes it does. You're only saying that cos you haven't got one.:twisted::mrgreen::wink:

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18-09-17, 19:14

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Radio on for 20mins flattening battery in X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009

Same thing, you call it clamp meter and I call them clip on. The one I have does measure milliamperes.

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18-09-17, 19:04

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Xjr - should i? in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Change the wife and the car.:mrgreen::twisted:

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18-09-17, 18:31

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Can you guess the engine details and vehicle ? in General Chat

Just a guess on the size Eddie, can't really tell for sure.:mrgreen:

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18-09-17, 18:16

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Can you guess the engine details and vehicle ? in General Chat

Maybe, but what would you prefer to be in.:mrgreen:

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18-09-17, 18:10

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Can you guess the engine details and vehicle ? in General Chat

Mustang.:mrgreen:i V8 6L

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18-09-17, 18:02

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Radio on for 20mins flattening battery in X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009

The easiest way to measure current drain of the battery is to buy a DC clip on ammeter. Simply clip it around the cable and read what it says....

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18-09-17, 17:27

payno replied to a thread Replaced rear wheel ABS sensor - reset warning light? in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Try swapping it to the other side

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18-09-17, 16:11

Jimbov8 replied to a thread S type coolant leak no overheating in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Fingers crossed for you Peter, keep us posted.:-D

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18-09-17, 15:40

payno replied to a thread DPF Delete in Jaguar XF / XFR (X250) 2007 – 2015

all you would need to do is check when the last time a regen happened No regens = No DPF :wink:

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18-09-17, 15:12

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Looking back.. in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Oh he's gonna rue the day he ever mentioned it. V8V8V8 oops sorry, that should be hahaha.:mrgreen:

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18-09-17, 15:09

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Jaguar xk120 rhd 1952 in General Chat

Wheel bearings, suspension bushes or steering rack.:mrgreen:

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18-09-17, 15:06

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Jaguars on the Humber Bridge in General Chat

A site I dare say won't be seen again. Thanks for sharing.:mrgreen:

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18-09-17, 14:51

Jimbov8 replied to a thread S type coolant leak no overheating in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

If it's not obvious when the engine is hot Peter then a pressure test of the system will find it.

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18-09-17, 14:43

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Arden British Day, 17/09/2017 Castle Zelem, Germany in Rest of Europe

Your car has been exceptionally done Roy. I particularly like the contrast between the gloss black accents and the green body colour. A very nice car...

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18-09-17, 13:31

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Draper socket set not impressed in General Chat

Yes they are good and if certain tools break they will replace it. Slightly more expensive but well worth it.

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18-09-17, 13:28

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Xjr - should i? in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

I would think the vast majority of equipment would be the same apart from the blower. So now you know all the pitfalls what's the harm in a test...

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18-09-17, 13:21

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Battery light on. in X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009

Good man Alan, glad to hear it seems to be fixed. Worth remembering to check those connections every so often.:mrgreen:

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18-09-17, 13:04

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Non starting 2006 XK to sell in XK / XKR (X150) 2006 - 2014

I would start with a dodgy brake pedal switch.:wink:

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18-09-17, 12:28

payno replied to a thread Breaking News in General Chat

Its been happening around the world forever there is even a parable from the bible about it its just one of the many bad traits some humans have and...

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