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Today, 01:39

JimC64 replied to a thread Thinking of buying an XF or an XJ, what issues are there? in Thinking of Buying a Jaguar

What Chris said basically, especially the part about test driving an X351 DON'T or you will buy one! Jim

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Today, 01:28

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

These VW's in Passat / Golf / Jetta etc with the 1.9Tdi engines are generally pretty bullet proof to be fair as you say The trouble is I think my...

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Yesterday, 21:02

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Number Plates in Jaguar XF / XFR (X250) 2007 – 2015

Halfords do the 3D lettering and wouldn’t if it was against the law.:mrgreen:

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Yesterday, 20:49

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Franks XKR Story. in General Chat

Good job done there Frank but I can’t believe you put that tin straight on the bodywork.:-D

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Yesterday, 12:31

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Thanks for pointing that out Steve, not long in filling up Onwards n upwards over hopefully many happy years of ownership and a few more pages /...

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Yesterday, 02:59

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Thanks Colin The way some people treat or mistreat their cars never ceases to amaze me. We're really only trying to see if it's worthwhile making...

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14-02-19, 17:15

C16RKC replied to a thread BMW 650i Convertible - My 2nd V8 in Non Jaguar Car Brands

Nice to hear the BMW is taxed and on the road! I suppose having a Supercharged super-saloon was not quite enough... you had to get that V8 drop...

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14-02-19, 17:10

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

I read the safety point somewhere else, and Neils post also raised it. I stand corected. From looking at examples online, Rolls Royce and Bentley...

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14-02-19, 10:46

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

It is not fake wood at all! It is veneer vacuum formed to an alloy backing, then finished with lots of lacquer. A very skilled process. As Neil...

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14-02-19, 08:04

Jimbov8 replied to a thread It's that time of the year in General Chat

I have the Meguiars D/A polisher with adjustable 6 speeds, worth a look Bob.:mrgreen:

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14-02-19, 07:45

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Climate control in Jaguar XF / XFR (X250) 2007 – 2015

Roy, you will always get the low battery warning when using the radio without the engine running, it’s perfectly normal.

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14-02-19, 01:04

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJL 5.0 V8 Portfolio in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Agreed, seen so may positives here there and everywhere, recommended by so many Jim

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14-02-19, 00:56

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Had some fun with a blast from the past tonight, the wife's old Passat 1.9 Tdi Highline, she loved that car We sold it to my BIL some 4 years...

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13-02-19, 20:44

Jimbov8 replied to a thread I Pace Spotted in Jaguar I Pace 2018 - Present

I’ve only seen one on the road Rich, quite surprised as to how big it actually is in the flesh.:-D

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13-02-19, 18:35

Jimbov8 replied to a thread X Type Estate Rear Parking Sensor Fault. in X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009

It is possible you have a faulty sensor in the front and one in the back. If you know someone with a decent code reader then that will help...

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13-02-19, 16:56

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Exhaust Manifold leak in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Hi Tim, I seem to remember someone saying there was one under the scuttle panel for the wiper motor but I may be wrong. Failing that, a new stalk...

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13-02-19, 16:08

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Exhaust Manifold leak in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Scroll to page 22 of this manual, did you check G30 and G26 also. ...

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13-02-19, 12:50

JimC64 replied to a thread My XJ X351 ownership thread... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

I dropped by the Jaguar dealership yesterday and had them thoroughly clean my seats Of course I could've done this myself but it was an ideal time...

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13-02-19, 09:45

Jimbov8 replied to a thread In-line straight six finally makes its long awaited return. in General Chat

Gotta say, the 4.0L straight six I had in my X300 was a fantastic engine. Glad to hear they’re bringing it back in whatever guise.:-D

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12-02-19, 20:13

Jimbov8 replied to a thread XKR Seat problem in XK8 / XKR (X100) 1996 - 2005

Reverend Sam has a video on the Utube for fixing the headrest issue, diy fix. Best to take the seat out as you will then be able to check the sensors...

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12-02-19, 17:13

Alec Escolme replied to a thread rear sunblinds retro fit in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Just make sure they are the SWB version for a SWB car :) I luckily managed to find the invoice from 2014, the part no for the plastic insert is:...

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12-02-19, 17:06

Jimbov8 replied to a thread Bizarre ignition problem in X-Type (X400) 2001 - 2009

Glad to hear you have it sorted.:mrgreen:

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12-02-19, 13:40

C16RKC replied to a thread Unimportant News in General Chat

Hurrah... that's something that always puzzles me too. I understand and respect Scotland's right to be independent if they so choose, but surely...

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12-02-19, 11:33

Alec Escolme replied to a thread XJR lacking performance in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Did you read the links I posted?

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12-02-19, 07:34

Jimbov8 replied to a thread John Haynes in General Chat

A great shame, his manuals helped me out many times in the past. RIP.

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11-02-19, 19:20

Alec Escolme replied to a thread rear sunblinds retro fit in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

Yes there are hooks which screw into the frame, you need the plastic inserts. I did this retrofit many years ago. You will need some rivnuts...

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11-02-19, 17:15

C16RKC replied to a thread 2007 380 XJ Sovereign 2.7 TDVI in Jaguar Cars For Sale

That's a bargain!

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11-02-19, 13:48

C16RKC replied to a thread My (That is, not Jim's) XJ351 ownership thread ... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

I've also never found a slug on my BMW, so might not suit Chris's nature interests?

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11-02-19, 12:31

C16RKC replied to a thread My (That is, not Jim's) XJ351 ownership thread ... in Jaguar XJ / XJR (X351) 2010 - Present

Sounds like a sensor somewhere is intermittent? Have you tried parking your car in a tree and purchasing a BMW E65?

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11-02-19, 12:23

C16RKC replied to a thread SILENTUM SICARIUS - My Super V8 in XJ (X350, X358) Aluminium Body 2003 - 2009

I probably could have bought the car, took the mats, and broken up the car selling the wheels, trim etc. I probably would have ended up with more...

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