An observation
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An observation
In the time I have been a member of this wonderful forum I have read a lot of threads and posts, especially the new members with needs of help. I have noticed 3 issues that seem to pop up the most on our S types from new members.... Cooling problems including leaks...battery induced problems and transmission troubles including leaks...does anyone else see the same or differently....Happy Thanksgiving to those that celebrate it and happy day to all
#3
On a totally unrelated note, I drove my truck to work today because my wife needed the car. (Gotta love airline work, I have a bona fide excuse to avoid Mandatory Family Fun. Presently am burping up Second Breakfast, all on overtime pay.) Lately, my Jag has been throwing an occasional code for one of the cats, so before most trips I connect an OBD app on my phone to watch for the code. Was still half asleep as I let the engine warm up a little this morning, and on autopilot I tried connecting my OBD app to my 1984 pickup...
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
#4
I'd agree with the first two, but think I've seen more climate control issues/fears instead of transmission problems. Maybe I'm biased after writing my HVAC guide, I don't know.
On a totally unrelated note, I drove my truck to work today because my wife needed the car. (Gotta love airline work, I have a bona fide excuse to avoid Mandatory Family Fun. Presently am burping up Second Breakfast, all on overtime pay.) Lately, my Jag has been throwing an occasional code for one of the cats, so before most trips I connect an OBD app on my phone to watch for the code. Was still half asleep as I let the engine warm up a little this morning, and on autopilot I tried connecting my OBD app to my 1984 pickup...
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
On a totally unrelated note, I drove my truck to work today because my wife needed the car. (Gotta love airline work, I have a bona fide excuse to avoid Mandatory Family Fun. Presently am burping up Second Breakfast, all on overtime pay.) Lately, my Jag has been throwing an occasional code for one of the cats, so before most trips I connect an OBD app on my phone to watch for the code. Was still half asleep as I let the engine warm up a little this morning, and on autopilot I tried connecting my OBD app to my 1984 pickup...
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
#5
In the time I have been a member of this wonderful forum I have read a lot of threads and posts, especially the new members with needs of help. I have noticed 3 issues that seem to pop up the most on our S types from new members.... Cooling problems including leaks...battery induced problems and transmission troubles including leaks...does anyone else see the same or differently....Happy Thanksgiving to those that celebrate it and happy day to all
Electrical problems and failure of electrical control components is another regular.
#6
I'm fairly near here and I think those are the top 3.
As a DIY'er I also see something a bit unique here (and at another European car forum) as compared to american branded car forums. And that is the over importance of using OEM parts and certain methods to fix things. Seems to me a lot here just regurgitate what they have heard.
As a (hard core) DIY'er I wan't to find a way to do it myself, save, and maybe even make improvements. I also want to know why and how things are the way they are. I just don't accept the narrative as presented and this at times puts me at odds with other forums posters.
For example there is a steering wheel squeak issue with the S-Type. I searched and searched and the "solution" is to buy a $30 bottle of friction modifier. Well... maybe..... but I tried using my own intellect and thought it best to first flush the old fluid. I did and guess what... the squeak is gone. -> https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...vation-209156/
One repeated argument against my thoughts/posts is that the OEM engineers know far more than I do. Well... I am one and I can tell you many of my colleagues couldn't design their way out of a wet paper bag. In the case of the S-Type... I was at Ford in the early 90's and I designed at least 1 part on this car.
I guess my point is... don't just repeat what you've seen posted. Think critically and do some experimenting. Have fun and don't try to dismiss posts that are contrary to the perceived narrative.
As a DIY'er I also see something a bit unique here (and at another European car forum) as compared to american branded car forums. And that is the over importance of using OEM parts and certain methods to fix things. Seems to me a lot here just regurgitate what they have heard.
As a (hard core) DIY'er I wan't to find a way to do it myself, save, and maybe even make improvements. I also want to know why and how things are the way they are. I just don't accept the narrative as presented and this at times puts me at odds with other forums posters.
For example there is a steering wheel squeak issue with the S-Type. I searched and searched and the "solution" is to buy a $30 bottle of friction modifier. Well... maybe..... but I tried using my own intellect and thought it best to first flush the old fluid. I did and guess what... the squeak is gone. -> https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...vation-209156/
One repeated argument against my thoughts/posts is that the OEM engineers know far more than I do. Well... I am one and I can tell you many of my colleagues couldn't design their way out of a wet paper bag. In the case of the S-Type... I was at Ford in the early 90's and I designed at least 1 part on this car.
I guess my point is... don't just repeat what you've seen posted. Think critically and do some experimenting. Have fun and don't try to dismiss posts that are contrary to the perceived narrative.
Last edited by wydopnthrtl; 11-24-2018 at 04:24 AM.
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