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Yesterday, 11:13

Andy K replied to a thread 2.7 Diesel - poo! Hard to start, lumpy idle.... in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

So you decided to fit a second set of glowplugs, but you don't wish to change one injector ?

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16-04-19, 16:35

Andy K replied to a thread 2.7 Diesel - poo! Hard to start, lumpy idle.... in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

so have you tried new injectors ?

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15-04-19, 18:08

Andy K replied to a thread 2 litre turbo 250 or 3 litre supercharged AWD in Jaguar XE (X760) 2015 - Present

Thanks. I was looking on autotrader so it notifies me when new cars are available.

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15-04-19, 18:06

Andy K replied to a thread 2.7 Diesel - poo! Hard to start, lumpy idle.... in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Yes read the injector offsets. From the code, It sounds like 1 or more glowplugs have failed. They are a nightmare to change as they break off. ...

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15-04-19, 12:01

Andy K replied to a thread 2 litre turbo 250 or 3 litre supercharged AWD in Jaguar XE (X760) 2015 - Present

Thanks lol. I tried that but didn’t return any results. Will try again.

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15-04-19, 09:36

Andy K replied to a thread 2 litre turbo 250 or 3 litre supercharged AWD in Jaguar XE (X760) 2015 - Present

Hi. How do I search for 4x4 models for sale? What term defines this? I thought all 3.0 were.

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12-04-19, 18:18

Andy K replied to a thread BlueDriver Diagnostic Tool in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

Well I ordered one. Maybe a should have read it more first. I have an iPhone. Not android. All the apps seam to be Wi-Fi yet the phone only...

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10-04-19, 21:39

Andy K replied to a thread Fault codes help in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

There are valves in the gearbox. There are wires inside yes. The ecu is under the bonnet. On the passenger side. In a big black box (under...

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10-04-19, 18:52

Andy K replied to a thread Fault codes help in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

So assuming they are gearbox codes and not engine codes (basic diag equipment only scan engine) EDIT: Should be ok. No engine codes with that...

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09-04-19, 16:32

Andy K replied to a thread Dashboard lights in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

If they are the same watts they should be ok. The dials / needles light up all the time the ignition is on with these.

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09-04-19, 11:24

Andy K replied to a thread Dashboard lights in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

lets hope it don't melt the plastic. even worse on these as they are on in the hot day time too

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08-04-19, 17:29

Andy K replied to a thread BlueDriver Diagnostic Tool in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

thanks. which one do you have ? a black one? blue one? one with orange/blue label ?

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07-04-19, 11:09

Andy K started a thread BlueDriver Diagnostic Tool in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

Hi. I just wondered if anyone has one of these and used it on x308 ? They are about £80 and communicate with your phone. ...

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06-04-19, 17:39

Andy K replied to a thread Fuel pump in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

X300 308 the tank needs to come out. Disconnecting the plastic pipe connectors under the car is a fiddly bit apparently.

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05-04-19, 16:55

Andy K replied to a thread C16 RKC's Daimler Super V8 project thread! in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

Hey at least it isn’t May yet.mand you aren’t short of cars. Still sit the Range Rover sport ?

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04-04-19, 17:21

Andy K replied to a thread Dashboard lights in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

bit unlucky to get them all wrong

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01-04-19, 11:13

Andy K replied to a thread Brake discs in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

odd I have 2 cars with drilled discs, and never noticed noise. Groove discs will give a little vibration when applying brakes hard. But that is...

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31-03-19, 09:09

Andy K replied to a thread Consensus about oil filters in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

I’m similar to Neil. And use genuine. There are some YouTube videos which test USA filters iirc. https://youtu.be/j_H0Ibzu-iE

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30-03-19, 10:49

Andy K replied to a thread no tailights in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

5W lights are the light you use at night for others to see your car. In UK we call them tail lights. (maybe you do to)

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29-03-19, 19:00

Andy K replied to a thread 2 litre turbo 250 or 3 litre supercharged AWD in Jaguar XE (X760) 2015 - Present

Interesting. I had a search on eBay the see what these engines look like and found 2 sumps foresale. If that is all that is left from an...

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29-03-19, 16:52

Andy K replied to a thread no tailights in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

2 brake lights are driven from the security model under the boot trunk fuse box The 5w tail lights are driven from bcm by glovebox

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24-03-19, 12:42

Andy K replied to a thread Gearbox fluid change has the gearbox been damaged? (I am not making this up) in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

I’m not sure that would get 5 litres out? Just make sure the level is correct. Not over and not under

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24-03-19, 10:54

Andy K replied to a thread Gearbox fluid change has the gearbox been damaged? (I am not making this up) in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

So what is it like now with lots of fluid in ? How did they get 5 litres out? Or didn’t they? Zf sell shudder guard so they aren’t completely...

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21-03-19, 17:34

Andy K replied to a thread C16 RKC's Daimler Super V8 project thread! in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

I spend way too much time on forums as it is. I need to limit myself somehow. I check in here on x308, S type2.7 and just put my foot into the XE...

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21-03-19, 12:51

Andy K replied to a thread C16 RKC's Daimler Super V8 project thread! in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

Sorry I don't look in the sub forums. Thanks for the link

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21-03-19, 12:14

Andy K replied to a thread 2 litre turbo 250 or 3 litre supercharged AWD in Jaguar XE (X760) 2015 - Present

thanks What is 3 litre V6 based from ?

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21-03-19, 12:08

Andy K replied to a thread C16 RKC's Daimler Super V8 project thread! in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

so what Merc have you purchased ?

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20-03-19, 21:42

Andy K replied to a thread Piston Rings XJR 4L V8 SC in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

Well I guess the sensible answer is to reused them, rather than fit substand or create problems. I understand you thoughts though.

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20-03-19, 13:04

Andy K replied to a thread Piston Rings XJR 4L V8 SC in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

Did it damage the rings then?

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19-03-19, 22:15

Andy K replied to a thread 2 litre turbo 250 or 3 litre supercharged AWD in Jaguar XE (X760) 2015 - Present

Thanks for info. Is P300 electric ? I think I should avoid ingemium engines. Are they trying to sell off old stock/models ? Or are they...

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