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17-02-19, 19:59

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread heater back working in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Very surprised at that, the heater on the X350 is full flow all the time so having it on high makes no difference whatsoever to the water flowing...

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16-02-19, 09:45

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread How fast does the XJ chew through tyres? in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Rare to see an X350 on 17" wheels, I think they were only offered on the base model in the first year of production? I had my eye on a set on eBay,...

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14-02-19, 11:33

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread Occasional issue. in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

That's the torque converter clutch locking and unlocking. Can be software but in my case with an S-Type 2.7d it was a torque converter fault and it...

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07-02-19, 15:25

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread I'm contemplating..... in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

The entire software architecture of the car changed with the X356, I think this would probably be impractical. Stereo is on D2B so might be feasible...

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07-02-19, 10:46

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread eBay bargains - I've had a few in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Nice, where did you get the wheels?

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07-02-19, 09:49

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread eBay bargains - I've had a few in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

I've found tyres are noticeably noisier and have less grip after 5 or so years. I assume they're going hard.

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05-02-19, 09:17

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread Power steering issue in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

I am stunned at the lifespan of modern car batteries, in my 2008 Volvo C70 I only had to replace the original battery at 8 years old. My previous...

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04-02-19, 16:47

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread what tyre choices in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Interesting article about budget vs proper tyres here ...

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01-02-19, 22:46

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread 96 XJ12 randomly engages starter while running in XJ6 / XJ12 / XJR (X300, X330, X305, X306) 1994 – 1997

Any news on this?

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01-02-19, 10:47

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread X358 CD mutli-changer in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

They are on eBay for £50 or less if yours is knackered.

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31-01-19, 16:24

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread Phone holder in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

I've bought two recently, both of which have been great for the money and work perfectly with my iPhone XS for wireless charging: ...

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31-01-19, 09:11

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread Sepangs with 255/40/20 in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

That's a 1.25cm difference in radius, you'll probably get away with it but I wouldn't be surprised if you found them rubbing on full lock and if the...

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29-01-19, 15:59

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread C16 RKC's Jaguar X358 Sovereign Project thread in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

They need to start up those two X350s so they can pump themselves back up again! I saw the polished aluminium one at what must have been the NEC...

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29-01-19, 09:10

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread what tyre choices in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

On 19" wheels you should be on 255/40 R19, so if that's not a typo someone has fitted the wrong sized tyres. Are they proper tyres or some...

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29-01-19, 09:05

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread Fault codes P0301, P0303, p0305, p0307 all on simultaneously... in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

I'd look around for someone else to do the work. These engines aren't complicated and you can get parts from breakers easily enough. Taking off the...

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29-01-19, 09:03

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread Two other things that I love about the X350 in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Temp gauges have been like this for a long time, since the 80s in many cases. People would get anxious about the gauge moving and so on, they did...

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28-01-19, 18:26

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread Two other things that I love about the X350 in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

100% in agreement. Oh and a heater matrix that doesn't sludge up.

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28-01-19, 17:23

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread Two other things that I love about the X350 in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

While the body construction was new and innovative the rest of the car was conventional with a lot of well proven and developed components and...

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28-01-19, 17:04

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread Two other things that I love about the X350 in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

The air suspension setup on the X350/8 is poor, the ride really isn't very good at all for the sort of car it is. I'd like to try one on the 17"...

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28-01-19, 16:08

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread Two other things that I love about the X350 in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Good luck with the E65. They are fine cars but to drive, but the tales of woe with early cars (especially the oil and coolant pissing V8s) are...

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28-01-19, 15:27

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread Two other things that I love about the X350 in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Can you imagine people on a Toyota forum posting how good it was that their car made a journey and didn't overheat, with hills and everything! :lol:...

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25-01-19, 12:36

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread Diesel Injection Timing question in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Try running a fuel with a higher cetane rating; the expensive Shell diesel is a good choice. It should be quieter, and won't do any harm. The Shell...

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25-01-19, 10:12

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread Wiper blades. in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Good to know; a genuine Jaguar set is £50

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25-01-19, 08:56

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread Curious gooey coolant. in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Get your transmission oil tested for coolant ASAP, this will totally kill the gearbox in very short order if the cooler has failed. As in stop...

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21-01-19, 13:10

DavidEdney123 replied to a thread 96 XJ12 randomly engages starter while running in XJ6 / XJ12 / XJR (X300, X330, X305, X306) 1994 – 1997

I don't believe that all of those things are under ECU control on the X300, it predates CAN bus and everything being centrally controlled. I'd be...

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