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Yesterday, 18:57

Andy K replied to a thread Not good news new Catalytic converters needed in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

Other things to check. Crank case breather pipe is sealing. The oil cap is sealing!!!!!!

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Yesterday, 12:33

Andy K replied to a thread Not good news new Catalytic converters needed in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

I thought it was a little different. It has long term and short term fuel trims to correct the default fuel mixture. I guess long term fuel trims...

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Yesterday, 12:16

Andy K replied to a thread Not good news new Catalytic converters needed in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

FIlling the tank right to the top with fuel will provoke these codes. If you only fill half way, you maybe luckier. Also filling before it is low...

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15-02-19, 15:33

Andy K replied to a thread Strange Brakes on XJR in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

Pad metal back plate. Fronts are 132mm tall Rear are 110mm tall. Distance between mounting pins. Front 100mm Rear 70mm

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15-02-19, 12:24

Andy K replied to a thread Strange Brakes on XJR in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

has someone put rear calipers on the front ? do you have brembo on the rear too ?

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14-02-19, 19:08

Andy K replied to a thread Not good news new Catalytic converters needed in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

Neither of those codes mean the cat has failed. They are also common ish codes on these. The engine light can stay on for 2 Days after the...

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14-02-19, 18:04

Andy K replied to a thread Strange Brakes on XJR in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

That looks like the correct p/no. MXD1550AB Mintex ones should also fit. The factory R calipers are grey with white Jaguar writing and a braided...

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13-02-19, 19:59

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

Just think a well sealed container is better than being n the cars tank! Which is open vented, wet, hot etc

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11-02-19, 19:53

Andy K replied to a thread what's xj8 and sovereign differences? in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

Sov suspension is more likely to be Cornfort. Which Is fine for us I guess. If you look at the springs on both cars, if they are green or green...

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11-02-19, 19:25

Andy K replied to a thread what's xj8 and sovereign differences? in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

Transmission is the same. Are you in the UK or US? Sovs tend to be 4.0 litre engines

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11-02-19, 18:57

Andy K replied to a thread what's xj8 and sovereign differences? in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

The sov is a good luxurious model with decent electrical specification and chrome trim. Look out for memory seats, heated windscreen.

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07-02-19, 18:07

Andy K replied to a thread P1647 in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

Why is it easier to change 4 ? Because you drop the exhaust system to the floor and do it? or you damage the others in the process of...

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07-02-19, 12:08

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

yeah its a good tip. The ECU thinks the relay coil has failed, and commands pump no2 on.

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06-02-19, 17:10

Andy K replied to a thread Purchasing Throttle Position Sensor in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

I would be interested to see the amamzon link

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06-02-19, 12:09

Andy K replied to a thread P1647 in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

well you purchase the correct sensor. upper or lower Then measure the resistance of the wires that connect to the heater to know what a good one...

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04-02-19, 22:03

Andy K replied to a thread X308 Structural body parts - availability in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

You want to change their minds ? Are re catagorise ?

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04-02-19, 18:12

Andy K replied to a thread This Jag has been looked after at some point! in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

what arrived? A poster ?

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04-02-19, 12:21

Andy K replied to a thread Replacement of ABS Control Module E5 Torqx Bolt in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

wouldn't it be easier/cheaper to get the correct bit off ebay ? Very common these days

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03-02-19, 11:38

Andy K replied to a thread Brakes failed now car reverses a metre then locks to dead stop in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Parking brake ???? It could be inside the drum? Not sure on these cars. I'm sure it could do with a service and clean out rear diff ?????

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28-01-19, 22:05

Andy K replied to a thread 03 Jaguar S-Type 4.2 dreaded Engine and Restricted Performance Mode in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Injectors external I think. 1 Coil per spark plug. No wasted spark

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28-01-19, 12:25

Andy K replied to a thread What are the correct plugs? in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

is the engine light coming on with misfire ? If yes, read the fault codes, and it may tell you which coil requires replacement.

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27-01-19, 15:55

Andy K replied to a thread 4.2 Air Leak in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Often one bank will trigger before the other. Shouldn't draw too much conclusions from it yet.

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26-01-19, 14:27

Andy K replied to a thread Unable to store seat memories in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

looks a proper ground signal to me. It's an LED. So that and the buttons not working wouldn;t have failed together. You don't need the light...

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26-01-19, 13:40

Andy K replied to a thread Wet spots around two injectors, S-Type 2.7D in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

that's good news. THere is one mega fuse and a control box. Just check you have power going to one or 2 GP's when the ignition is turned on (on...

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26-01-19, 13:38

Andy K replied to a thread Heater S type diesel in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

don't think so, I've shown the Webasto exhaust. If the flexi pipe has gone, there will be fumes under the bonnet.

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26-01-19, 11:19

Andy K replied to a thread Heater S type diesel in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

yeah that flexiable pipe looks prone to failure. ...

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25-01-19, 21:22

Andy K replied to a thread Unable to store seat memories in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Yes the steering memory is also shown connected to the FEM on the circuits

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24-01-19, 21:10

Andy K replied to a thread What are the correct plugs? in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

Technical Service Bulitin. When jaguar admit they got something wrong and want to change something

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24-01-19, 20:08

Andy K replied to a thread What are the correct plugs? in XJ8 / XJR (X308) 1997 - 2003

yeah there is a TSB about the difference. The 10 on the end means set to 1.0mm gap. The 13 on the end means set to 1.3mm gap. So I'd go with...

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24-01-19, 10:51

Andy K replied to a thread How does yours perform in snow in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

How about using snow socks

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