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18th February 2017, 07:51 | #21 | |
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I know you have a penchant for brand new OEM http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-XK-XJ...257Ciid%253A41 But at that price, a used OEM is worth a look. |
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18th February 2017, 08:11 | #22 |
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As people have said in reality less then 15% of an X type is Mondeo and It has been said its all the better for it.
The interior quality on the x type is better than a later 75 but I can honestly say the quality is not a patch on the early 75s. They dont envoke the same emotions that the 75s do and they feel cramped compared to a 75. The sat nav unit in the x type is a much better unit than that fitted to the 75. Lovely looking little cars( Looks like a squidged xj) Good luck with it and get some pictures up. |
18th February 2017, 12:00 | #23 |
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It is not the hydraulic part that is the problem, it is the PC board attached to the unit, and in that most likely a couple of MOSFETs or similar. The unit could most likely get repaired, but I will only undertake this, if I have a spare unit ready. So yes, if you can get your hands on a second hand working unit, I will take one. I also should get a scan tool of some sort, Happy if it could be used on the Rover and the Jag as well. They are about Pounds 30 complete with the hydraulic part and a scan tool more or less the same price. As for pics, it is so troublesome to go through the tortuous road available for non paying members. It is stupid that you can't just post from you computer, and the moderators only would know the reason for that. It cannot benefit any member in any way. But I will try in any case. As for the pics, notice that little beaut of an engine. Aluminium inlet manifold, metal injector racks!! and a clean, spotless interior of an engine, absolutely clean compared to the rover unit..
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18th February 2017, 12:55 | #24 | |
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18th February 2017, 13:15 | #26 |
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Sorry to say that just about everything is wrong with it with the exception of the Ford Mondeo floorpan, giving the thing a bit of wood and some leather, and calling it a baby Jag, and charging obscene amounts for it just doesn't cut it any more, automotive technology has moved on so much that as I said earlier, the X-type is an obsolete, badly conceived and badly made expensive dinosaur, just be careful it doesn't become a money pit, it may be 'faster' than the equivalent R75, but don't compare the two, the R75 was a brilliantly designed and built car, by people who set out to do just that, it was subsequently 'ruined' by ....well....enough said.
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18th February 2017, 13:45 | #27 |
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I see nothing wrong with a Ford, generally. I have a Ford engine in my V8, and that is miles better than any Rover engine with the exception of the 3500. I have a Ford engine in the X-type, with a sprinkling of extras like variable cam timing and metal in stead of plastic.
What is there not to like? Comparing the two, I cannot say that the one is miles better than the other, but I can and do say, I prefer the Jaguar and Ford engines over any of the Rover k-units. But that is just me. As for handling and the rest, there is nothing wrong with the Jaguar, believe me. I am pleasantly surprised, and I enjoy it. So that is all that counts! The rust issues you have in the UK are of no concern here, so I will not worry about it, except treating for it. If it is (or not) a FORD, I don't care two hoots. I buy my cars for enjoyment.
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18th February 2017, 14:57 | #28 |
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My local Jag dealers have a display area that has a car more or less up in the air. Being a bit nosey, I got underneath it to find most of the underbody is in primer, with no protection against the salt, moisture and crud that we have here. Built in obolescence or penny pinching?
Gorgeous car on top and inside but the underneath left me wondering how long these "limousines" would last? My 1965 S Type had a bit of rust on the sills and wings but it was over twenty years old by then! Mike
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18th February 2017, 16:04 | #29 |
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Well that is it then.
Thick black enamel and a brush, and Dinitrol/Tectyl. These naughty worm eaters are not getting at my car. Rebuilding a P5 Couple at the moment, it needs the whole 50 yards as well. It is terribly rusty! Most other people would have thrown it out. You can see the sills have had black primer at one stage, but no treatment at all! after that. Being 54 years old has taken its toll. here we go with that stupid picture system again! [
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Geoff Lawson supervised the car's design, died at a quite early age. Also very sad. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geoff_Lawson_(designer) |
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