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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc...
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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27/11/2017 10:27
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Sounds fantastic Jim. Lovely rasp and bite on V open. Video was a bit short mate.... More needed and a drive by...
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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc...
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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28/11/2017 13:30
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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc...
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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28/11/2017 22:51
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I'll try to take some more in the next few days, but we're a man down at work and the Panda is having work done then vinyl put on, so the Jaaaaaaaaag is not getting much attention!
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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc...
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29/11/2017 19:43
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Thanks for the comments - I keep persuading anyone within a wide radius to come and listen! Actually, anyone within a pretty wide radius gets to hear it anyway...
Interesting that you had a difficult customer experience, Morrison.
I have no problem at all with Charlie's work - he's done a terrific job, which alone justifies Gripped's recommendation and I'm very grateful for that - cheers, Toby!
My fear is that Charlie is - for whatever reason(s) not running his business or managing his workload well. He is clearly stressed out and his communications are terrible. I'm told he is sometimes sleeping at his unit, which sounds like someone with a zero work-life balance. The bottom line is that although it was a pretty tedious experience for us, we ended up worried for Charlie, his reputation and his business.
Hopefully, he can turn it around and generate more customers who are happy with the whole journey!
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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc...
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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06/01/2018 11:53
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That's epic Jim. Nothing quite like a subtle addition to the paintwork. As for the noise, I hear it getting quieter and more muffled at the end. Assume that's when the switch was pressed to engage all the silencers? Good noise. Still need some drive pasts though.
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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc...
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07/01/2018 09:25
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I could see them yesterday Jim,but not now.
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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc...
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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09/01/2018 14:40
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If you have a little more in the budget, the the 4.2 V8 is more desirable mainly because the ZF gearbox is a lot better than the Ford one. Also the dash is more old-school Jaguar-like. However, they are not that common. The V6 was the bigger seller before the diesel came along. Both gearboxes need regular oil changes though.
1997 20V 2000 V6 manual S-Type and 2011 5.0 XKR 2016 Tucson 1.6T AWD 2018 Mazda2 GT
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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc...
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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09/01/2018 15:25
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The 4.2 is quite a bit better but not much more money these days The Ford gearbox takes the edge of the 4.0's performance and seems to fail more frequently. It is barely faster than the early 3.0 V6 manuals. The later V6s are a bit slower but more economical. The 3.0 V6 with the Ford box is terrible imho. If V6, then manual or ZF auto (2002.5 facelift model from around Jan 2002 onwards). Used, the 4.2 n/a must be the best buy.
1997 20V 2000 V6 manual S-Type and 2011 5.0 XKR 2016 Tucson 1.6T AWD 2018 Mazda2 GT
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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc...
[Re: Jim_Clennell]
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09/01/2018 15:45
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Apart from the obvious, check for a jerky gearbox, the windows work, door locks work, heater goes hot and cold, clonking from the suspension (which might be just the drop links) and rusting sills under the plastic covers. They are solid cars but do often suffer from niggling faults which might cost a lot in parts. Some of the jobs are fiddly so cheaper used parts that also fail a short time later might be frustrating.
Is there a link to the car near you?
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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc...
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09/01/2018 16:52
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Certainly looks worth popping over to see. The steering wheel and driver's seat look well worn though for 130k No lumbar support. Was an option and many found that they should have ordered it. Check. XENON HEADLIGHTS? They look like std halogens that have gone a bit dull. I would check the rest of the spec. Premium sound had a subwoofer and amp under the parcel shelf, etc. and I think labeled Alpine.
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Re: Ropey 4.0 V8 Jag? What could possibly, etc...
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09/01/2018 17:00
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I did note that, and the xenon headlights, some one got happy with the features option I think..... Just took a look at the mot history and maybe ill skip it, the add paints a very different picture to the car which seems to have corrosion issues and needs brake lines.
2006's list that dont really look like they were addressed
Reason(s) for failure Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3) Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Advisory notice item(s) Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c) Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) e.m.l on Nearside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) Offside Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) brake test not done due to brake fluid leak
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