Greetings people. Currently in the Wirral and just acquired a tidy 99 S Type 3.0 Manual. Reasonable mileage of 76k, stamped book.
I have a mild rumbling from the rear, I'm guessing Diff, and I've read this isn't unusual. Car has new mot so I'm guessing and bearings or diff leaks would have been noted as advisories?

I noticed a smell of hot oil from the rear of the car yesterday after an hour of motorway driving.

what's the most likely cause? Car runs and drives beautifully apart from the mild rumbling.

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Welcome to the forums Graham 65,

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Graham

 

Welcome aboard Graham.

 

From one S-type owner to another... Welcome. The S-type forum is populated with a very friendly group and contains a wealth of knowledge.

 

Hello,
Congratulations on your new S-type Jaguar!
The smell of hot oil gets one's attention Immediately, doesn't it. I hope it's nothing serious.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Graham,

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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!!