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OldCEM
Now that winter is upon us, I'm re-learning what a "bad winter car" really means. Even with snow tires on this machine seems the Cat has a mind of her own, and behaves as if her claws have been clipped way too short. Thank heavens we haven't had very much snow this year so far.
We have a very long, windy, hilly driveway and getting in and out has been a challenge to say the least, and a bit of fun at times.
Thank goodness for the J-gate. I've really learned a lot about winter driving this year - stuff I had forgotten once I got rid of my old Toyota Celica years ago.
Now I realize why my husband and son were pushing so hard for me to buy an X Type. Guess all-wheel drive would be too much to ask for on the S-type, just to safely get through a few months of the year.
The other 10 months are soooooo good. It's almost embarrassing the way people stare at this car - almost with reverence and always giving-way and hardly ever challenging.
Thanks for the heads-up on the fuses - that just might be the answer to a few of our problems and we'll get that done just as soon as spring arrives (no garage for Cat). Happy motoring. gr8cat
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OldCEM
Off to Montreal, Quebec this summer for the F1 race so we're thinking that will be a real test of the fuel economy.
Happy motoring.
gr8cat
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OldCEM
My cat's stablemate is a bright yellow '94 Vette roadster, standard transmission. Also, lots of fun, but not nearly as comfortable and only runs in the summertime.
Polar extremes. WooHoo, life's good - can't wait for my XK8R which I always thought we should have had instead of the banana. I don't win all the discussions.
Happy motoring. gr8cat
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OldCEM
Is it worth taking it back to the sealer and blaming the software update or does the update make these standard codes more sensitive?? I presume this has something to do with the tighter emission regs in Southern California as the Mandatory Update appeared on the annual vehicle registration form. Any ideas on where to start or is this a dealer only issue.
The S-Type Jag (2000 3.0) with 85,000 miles on it handles perfectly on steep curvy mountain roads. It has the same independent rear suspension as the old XKE making it take sharp curves flat and tight with the smoothness of a cat. The "J" shift automatic performs flawlessly when used as a stick shift on mountain roads.
(For those who may have had troubles with the tranny.....it could be because it is important to know when to shift by keeping an eye on the RPMs and and having your ears and feet in tune with the sound of the engine and feel of the transmission of power from the engine to the wheels. More on that in the proper message thread later).
The Jaguar S-Type 3.0, 2000 model, has had the fewest recalls of any year model of the S-Type. It had one.
Like any Jag it needs to be pampered and serviced frequently. ... just like a good wife...to avoid breakdowns.
I will stick with the S-Type in my stable and keep it tip top driving condition with special care to the cosmetics of the interior and exterior.....this make and model Jag will remain a 'classic' for all time as will all of the S-type Jags of the first decade of this century.
While the purchase price is seemingly low now for what was an expensive car when new......as disgruntled owners toss them away to the folks who end up junking them from lack of funds or know how to keep them going, those of us who are passionate about the benefits of the S-Type will be the ones who reap the rewards of increasing values as their numbers on the streets diminish.
Keep your S type Jags because they are already classic cars.
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OldCEM
Drove a BMW, Mercedes and a comparable Lexus and no comparison. Jaguar is way more luxurious and a better ride. It's a really beautiful car.
As long as the transmission or engine doesn't fall out I'll be a happy camper!
Just about as I was going to get it towed, it started and no lights . This lasted a few days until it started all over again. My guess is the computer is sending random signals all over the place . As you would guess I brought it to the dealer whereupon, it was fine, no codes, and today runs fine . My question is , has anyone run into this, and I am just fooling myself that all is fine. I think the panel is about $ 1,000.00 or more so it would be nice if I did not have to replace it . In addition I have the Climate Control Problem blowing hot air all the time . A great purchase I guess Thanks for any advise Jack
I also want to swap the CD and burrow ribbons of the panel
for a DVD with GPS navigation, LCD 7 ". My 2001 Jaguar S-TYPE -
green, and is new and beautiful. Did you install the DVD ALPINE
IVA is W5005 with GPS?
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TENSIONERS BROKE AND SNAPPED THE SECONDARY TIMING CHAIN
,BENDING 2 EX VALVES. IN MY HASTE TO REPLACE VALVES I TOOK OFF
TIMING CHAINS AND LOST MY TIMING.I KNOW ABOUT THE THE CAMS
,FLATS ON TOP AND CLAMPING BAR ACROSS THE 2 FLATS.WHERE DO I
POS CRANK?.ONE MANUAL SAYS POS #1 CYL TDC ,ANOTHER SAYS POS #1
CYL TDC AND ROTATE CRANK 45 DEGREES ,KEYWAY SHOULD BE AT 6
OCLOCK POS.BOTH MANUALS SAY TO INSERT SPECIAL BOLT INTO CRANK
SENSOR HOLE AND LOCK FLYWHEEL.I AM TOTALLY CONFUSED.I DONT
WANT TO BEND ANY MORE VALVES AND HAVE TO TAKE HEADS OFF
AGAIN.PLEASE HELP
on the left side of the steering wheel? [ 2009 ]
Edit:
Or the top button - if there are 3 along the
steering wheel edge [ 2007 ].
I do not have a 2008 manual in .pdf ......
TY
- Was the vibration between 45 and 65mph?
Seems that this problem is a widely spread one, and Jaguar maintenance doesn't have any communication concerning ways to fix it!
Send an update please!
I recently needed 4 tires and opted for Touring tires. What a difference! There is very little vibration and I didn't know the car was so quite. Unless someone wants to know specificall, I am not going to indicate the brand of tires because this isn't an advertisement. As in everything, there are always mitigating facters - You must keep the wheels balanced & the car in proper alignment (duh). Different parts of the country have different weather extremes to struggle with so this may not hold true for everyone but it probably will for about 90%.
I would be interested to hear if anyone has tried this change & if so, did it work for you as well as it did for me?
I have Michelin Harmony tires on Dayton Jag mags.
It is imperative that the balancing is performed correctly.
When I purchased the tires, it had a vibration above 70 all the way to over 100mph.
I purchased the tires and had them balanced at a shop I've been patronizing for many years.
I learned that they do not have the proper equipment to balance my wheels/tires correctly so, I took it to the mechanic who does all the rest of the work on the car.
It is a superior shop and, the owner loves my car which leads him to take good care of it.
I had them re-balance the tires and, when I took it up to about 130mph, it was as smooth as if it was parked.
Have you had the balance checked by a competent shop?
Jack