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19-08-19, 13:42

Marcuspd replied to a thread Coolant questions in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

My old 740i Beemer had a slight coolant leak. It would report coolant low shortly after starting on a cold morning, but never when warm, so I assumed...

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19-08-19, 12:39

Marcuspd replied to a thread Coolant questions in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Of course it's possible. You don't know this happened though do you? It sounds more like the coolant was a little low and you thrashed the car,...

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19-08-19, 11:22

Marcuspd replied to a thread Coolant questions in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

As the engine gets hotter, things will expand and take more coolant. That's why an "expansion tank" is named as such. It's to make way for and have...

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14-08-19, 13:15

Marcuspd replied to a thread IDS 125 for older 2000 S type in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

I tried firing up my old laptop to have a look but it crashed and now won't restart. I did confirm the version before though and you need to make...

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11-08-19, 11:35

Marcuspd replied to a thread Parking Sensor Module: Is this water damage? in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Are the pins on the connector corroded covered in white/blue corrosion too? My parking sensors didn't work and it was the module which was damaged...

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10-08-19, 08:01

Marcuspd replied to a thread IDS 125 for older 2000 S type in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

I couldn't get the older version of IDS to work on a VM on a modern machine. In the end, the only way I could get it to work was to install XP Pro on...

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09-08-19, 08:14

Marcuspd replied to a thread A frame replacement in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

I've just replaced my rear right lower wishbone due to the outer bush being worn. I bought a refurb with new bushes installed from Autoreserve Jaguar...

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06-08-19, 15:13

Marcuspd replied to a thread S Type 3.0 vs 2.7 MPG and other 'tings in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Fuel economy is seriously over related unless you do over 10,000 miles a year. Depreciation costs a lot of motorists thousands every year, yet...

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02-08-19, 08:30

Marcuspd replied to a thread Rear wheel bearings in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

I'm not looking forward to this job. My rear hub nuts are seriously corroded to the ends of what I presume is the driveshaft, one side is a lot worse...

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02-08-19, 08:25

Marcuspd replied to a thread Central locking innop and fob innop! in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

When I bought my 2001 car it only had one of those Ford style PATS keys and fobs. I bought a refurbished fob and had a key cut to a photo, with an...

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31-07-19, 15:52

Marcuspd replied to a thread MOT time and rubber boots. in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Well, on top of the 4 drop links and 2 stabiliser bars, new lower offside refurbed wishbone with new bushes fitted, new genuine front damper had...

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30-07-19, 11:31

Marcuspd replied to a thread park assist and dashcam in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Ah sorry, misunderstood as my handbrake is manual on a 2001. I thought you meant it was tested in reverse, engine running and handbrake on! :)

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29-07-19, 22:08

Marcuspd replied to a thread park assist and dashcam in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

You’re not supposed to do it with the engine running! :)

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27-07-19, 16:24

Marcuspd replied to a thread park assist and dashcam in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

For the parking sensors, have a look at the module in the boot to the left corner of the spare wheel. Water gets in via the light units and wicks...

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27-07-19, 08:51

Marcuspd replied to a thread MOT time and rubber boots. in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

Just as an aside, I've tried searching for the link to the manual in the stickies section and can't find it. Is there a link to a service manual...

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26-07-19, 17:05

Marcuspd replied to a thread MOT time and rubber boots. in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

I fitted the 4 drop link arms and the 2 stabiliser arms over a couple of afternoons. They were pretty old and siezed up so put up a fight. 2 bolts...

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23-07-19, 20:37

Marcuspd replied to a thread MOT time and rubber boots. in S-Type (X200, X202, X204, X206) 1999 - 2008

I only managed to get one rear wheel done today. The stabilising bar put up a bit of a fight and ended up having to be hacksawed by a blade held in a...

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