Nice!! Didn't see that thread in my previous search for some reason. Will definitely give it a try and let you know.
Much appreciated
Kevin

 

I've just gotten used to pressing three buttons before I pull off.
I think of myself as a fighter pilot doing pre-flight checks lol.

I like that attitude!!
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You need this COVID face mask to hang in one of your ear to fullfill the take-off:
https://airportag.com/products/fighter-pilot-face-mask

 

That would be the ultimate accessory!
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Must say though that when I see a person driving a car all by their lonesome and wearing a mask, I don't think "fighter pilot" is the first thing that comes to mind lol
Cheers
Kevin

 

Yea that is puzzling to me too? Plus I have seen these same people wearing gloves inside their own car along with a mask.
What exactly are they afraid of?

But then again years ago long before the virus stuff I would see loads of Japanese tourists and they all were wearing masks.
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The older model 2011 to 2013 can have water leaks coming from the sunroof. So, its best to check for rust on the tracks. Also, the auto sunroof shade can get stuck, that's also something to look out for. Like other had mentioned the water pump is also an issue so, look for it to be replaced. My 2014 XJL has had water pump done twice under warranty. I believe in 2015 they found a fix for that.

 

So if one buys the water pump from the market today, will it be the 'good' version used in later models? Is there a sku/version number to find out?

 

According to my dealer the current version of the water pump still fails about as much as the earlier versions. So much so that he advised me to NOT preemptively replace the water pump and instead wait as long as possible while keeping close watch for issues. I have a 17 year history with this guy and trust his guidance on this.

 

Good advice above and I will add the current water pump part number ends in 3909. It has been revised at least 5+ times so far but this one has been released for quite a while now (At least 4+ years that I know of?) I had not heard that the latest one also fails?

But there are after market water pumps too but we have not seen enough of them to really know if they are better or not? If you look Rock Auto has 6 different brands of water pumps for the 3.0L XJ and none of those are factory so if you add that we have 7 different brands of water pump to choose from.
Rock Auto Water Pumps

But what one do we use? I don't know and have stayed with the Jaguar supplied water pump. Heck all the after market ones "might" be all made at the same factory with just different brands put on the shipping boxes?

I do know people have gone thru multiple pumps too. We have never got any info from Jaguar or others about what exactly causes the failures either?
But I agree. Don't change it until it leaks and keep an eye on the coolant level.
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