I did it! X-type bought! - Page 2

rockerbox · 12th February 2017, 20:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerHeinz57

A genuine Mondeo V6 can be picked up with just pocket money, that way it is what it is rather than a re-badged design trying to be something better. Never understood this on these with so much excitement by owners !

*sigh* such ignorance.
An X type is just a Mondeo... and all K series problems are HGF.

Moving on...

spyder · 12th February 2017, 20:48

Just looked on Google.

Dave Miller Motors, 011 493 8762, assuming he is still there that is.

coolguy · 12th February 2017, 20:56

Whilst I love my 75s and ZTs, I must still defend the X Type. In original form they were all 4 wheel drive, and only 11% Mondeo. The 2.5 produces 14 more bhp , and the 3.0 a further 51. They don't have the looks of the 75, but they handle better and are more economical - particularly the 3.0 the leather quality is much better, and the wood is real.

In truth, they are both great cars.

marinabrian · 12th February 2017, 22:28

Just a thought Kaiser, can you not source a modulator from the UK?

There are plenty of these things being broken due to fizzling away with tinworm on our shores

Oh, and it is a JF906E gearbox in there, and how do we know that? because the clutch packs replaced in a 75 V6 not so long back came from a X-type in the knackers yard

More information HERE

Brian

kaiser · 12th February 2017, 22:51

he he, talking yourself into a job?

and what is the sifference between 506 and 906??

versus · 13th February 2017, 15:00

I know a a mate with 2008 x-type 2,5 petrol, 196 Hp and the autobox is Jatco JF506E, identical with our 75 autobox. What was strange with this box, that Jaguar recommend mineral ATF oil and he is using in his box Dexron III oil without problems

I think in the UK you can use N402

...ooops you a not in the UK

kaiser · 13th February 2017, 15:14

I have run my 1.8T on a Castrol ATF, which claimed to be compatible both with MERCON and DEXRON.
I have had no issues at all.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...=133905&page=3
see in particular post 24.

Interesting if it is indeed the same box in the Jaguar and the Rover. The shifting delay in the Rover feels excessive and far too disturbing. The Jaguar is virtually seamless and much quicker.

Must have to do with the change in ignition during shifting, I would guess. It would also mean that this shift can be improved, somehow, in the Rovers.
Interesting.

beinet1 · 14th February 2017, 07:31

The X-type is a nice car. I was pretty close to buy one to not long ago, but ended up with a LR Freelander 2 due to the need of more cabin space for 3 kidz.

I would do a google search regarding the ABS module. There are several companies around the world that refurb these units for small money. I had a similar issue with a -99 Passat I had once, and that module was sent to the states and refurbed. It returned with a 5 year warranty and they claimed it was then better than new!!

P.S.

I did a quick search. Take a look here: http://www.shop.modulerepairpro.com/...XTY-03-ABS.htm

I think it was actually this company that repaired my module 7 years ago.

nutmeg69 · 14th February 2017, 15:34

nothing wrong with the x-type apart from the mondeo floorpan...
i have one at mo 3lt awd auto,a lot of car for the money.
not a zt though!!!!

Lord of Hog · 17th February 2017, 17:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by RogerHeinz57

A genuine Mondeo V6 can be picked up with just pocket money, that way it is what it is rather than a re-badged design trying to be something better. Never understood this on these with so much excitement by owners !
Nonetheless I suppose there must be plenty who are more than happy with them, so good luck to the happy ones.

An X Type is a Mondeo in just the same way that all 75s suffer from head gasket failure.

12th February 2017, 20:48	#12
spyder This is my second home 75 CDT Auto Tourer , Rover 45 , Astra, Zaffira, Chev Captiva Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wilts Posts: 3,342 Thanks: 203 Thanked 436 Times in 360 Posts	Just looked on Google. Dave Miller Motors, 011 493 8762, assuming he is still there that is. __________________ Chrome skull caps, EGR cleaned (original housing), Mondeo lower mounting, 12V outlets in the armrest and tourer boot, cat fixed, working FBH, Lidl plenum covers, DD with reverse camera.New speakesr/Tweeters with MDF rings. wood dash, Memory leather seats, wooden finished steering and handbrake, Xenon headlights.

12th February 2017, 22:51	#15
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	he he, talking yourself into a job? and what is the sifference between 506 and 906?? __________________ Worth his V8 in gold

13th February 2017, 15:14	#17
kaiser This is my second home 75 Tourer 2.5 Auto, 1.8T, 75V8ZT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Johannesburg ZA Posts: 6,200 Thanks: 1 Thanked 859 Times in 613 Posts	I have run my 1.8T on a Castrol ATF, which claimed to be compatible both with MERCON and DEXRON. I have had no issues at all. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...=133905&page=3 see in particular post 24. Interesting if it is indeed the same box in the Jaguar and the Rover. The shifting delay in the Rover feels excessive and far too disturbing. The Jaguar is virtually seamless and much quicker. Must have to do with the change in ignition during shifting, I would guess. It would also mean that this shift can be improved, somehow, in the Rovers. Interesting. __________________ Worth his V8 in gold

14th February 2017, 07:31	#18
beinet1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 V6 Auto Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sandnes - Norway Posts: 1,560 Thanks: 64 Thanked 283 Times in 174 Posts	The X-type is a nice car. I was pretty close to buy one to not long ago, but ended up with a LR Freelander 2 due to the need of more cabin space for 3 kidz. I would do a google search regarding the ABS module. There are several companies around the world that refurb these units for small money. I had a similar issue with a -99 Passat I had once, and that module was sent to the states and refurbed. It returned with a 5 year warranty and they claimed it was then better than new!! P.S. I did a quick search. Take a look here: http://www.shop.modulerepairpro.com/...XTY-03-ABS.htm I think it was actually this company that repaired my module 7 years ago. Last edited by beinet1; 14th February 2017 at 07:35..

12th February 2017, 20:56	#13
coolguy Coolguy Rover 75 CDT Tourer Auto, Rover 75 2.0 Connoisseur Auto, MG ZT 2.5 Auto and MG ZT Cdti Auto (Monogra Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Finedon Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 933 Thanked 638 Times in 430 Posts	Whilst I love my 75s and ZTs, I must still defend the X Type. In original form they were all 4 wheel drive, and only 11% Mondeo. The 2.5 produces 14 more bhp , and the 3.0 a further 51. They don't have the looks of the 75, but they handle better and are more economical - particularly the 3.0 the leather quality is much better, and the wood is real. In truth, they are both great cars.

12th February 2017, 22:28	#14
marinabrian MG ZT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 20,151 Thanks: 3,565 Thanked 10,837 Times in 5,718 Posts	Just a thought Kaiser, can you not source a modulator from the UK? There are plenty of these things being broken due to fizzling away with tinworm on our shores Oh, and it is a JF906E gearbox in there, and how do we know that? because the clutch packs replaced in a 75 V6 not so long back came from a X-type in the knackers yard More information HERE Brian

13th February 2017, 15:00	#16
versus Posted a thing or two Rover 75 V6 Auto, 2000 year Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Chisinau, Moldova Posts: 1,506 Thanks: 389 Thanked 273 Times in 211 Posts	I know a a mate with 2008 x-type 2,5 petrol, 196 Hp and the autobox is Jatco JF506E, identical with our 75 autobox. What was strange with this box, that Jaguar recommend mineral ATF oil and he is using in his box Dexron III oil without problems I think in the UK you can use N402 ...ooops you a not in the UK