What did you do to your X308 Today?
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Also, Registered my '01 XJ8 for the All british car show in September! I'm going to spend the day before washing, polishing and waxing in preparation!
( Sorry for the double post, this post was supposed to go into another thread but ended up here somehow. )
( Sorry for the double post, this post was supposed to go into another thread but ended up here somehow. )
Last edited by Pilotman11; 07-22-2015 at 12:02 AM.
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#1064
I thought it was about time I changed the engine oil and filter....it had been 12 months ;o)
I use a Mighty-Vac vacuum extraction unit to gain access via the dipstick tube
and it retrieves all the oil....all 6 litres of it ;o)
Three years ago, I fitted a remote oil filter installation which is sighted directly
above the right susp. tower near the air filter box which makes life easier for this one eyed old fart ;o)
I use a neo-dymium magnet on the base of the oil filter.
Not sure if it does anything but it has a feel good factor ;o)
I use Penrite HPR5 5W40 full synthetic and OEM filter.
Should be OK for another12 months and engine has covered 214.000klm
and is the original Nikasil linered engine.
I use a Mighty-Vac vacuum extraction unit to gain access via the dipstick tube
and it retrieves all the oil....all 6 litres of it ;o)
Three years ago, I fitted a remote oil filter installation which is sighted directly
above the right susp. tower near the air filter box which makes life easier for this one eyed old fart ;o)
I use a neo-dymium magnet on the base of the oil filter.
Not sure if it does anything but it has a feel good factor ;o)
I use Penrite HPR5 5W40 full synthetic and OEM filter.
Should be OK for another12 months and engine has covered 214.000klm
and is the original Nikasil linered engine.
#1065
Inside driver door lock failed to unlock and open with the handle, unless another door, or the locks were manually opened.
Lubed the door lock actuator mechanism, after removing it. Found that it needs to move freely to allow the unlock motor to be engaged.
All fine after a bit of clean and fine oil.
Lubed the door lock actuator mechanism, after removing it. Found that it needs to move freely to allow the unlock motor to be engaged.
All fine after a bit of clean and fine oil.
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I know al lot of you have purchased items from Mina Gallery. A dumb question? How did you do it? Every time I call I can't get a real person to answer the phone. "Leave a message", they say. Is this a real company? Are they still in business? Maybe they'll read this post and answer the phone.
Sorry, just a little rant. I can live without them but -------!
Sorry, just a little rant. I can live without them but -------!
#1068
I picked the car up from a garage in Bangkok after failing to get it fixed in phuket: turned out to be a faulty mass air flow sensor. They also changed the transmission oil and installed a new leaper. I'm taking a few days driving back enjoying the trip with the children. Pity the a/c is now iffy!
Silly car but I still love it.
Silly car but I still love it.
#1069
I know al lot of you have purchased items from Mina Gallery. A dumb question? How did you do it? Every time I call I can't get a real person to answer the phone. "Leave a message", they say. Is this a real company? Are they still in business? Maybe they'll read this post and answer the phone.
Sorry, just a little rant. I can live without them but -------!
Sorry, just a little rant. I can live without them but -------!
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#1071
I know al lot of you have purchased items from Mina Gallery. A dumb question? How did you do it? Every time I call I can't get a real person to answer the phone. "Leave a message", they say. Is this a real company? Are they still in business? Maybe they'll read this post and answer the phone.
Sorry, just a little rant. I can live without them but -------!
Sorry, just a little rant. I can live without them but -------!
A few weeks on they deliver the parts, so I have received everything I have ordered. Just lower your expectations and assume its one guy operating out of his garage who tends to forget that he has customers.
#1072
Drained, flushed and re-filled the cooling system.
I also replaced the thermostat, nothing wrong with the old one, but for $12 for a new at AutoZone, it is cheap insurance against cooking my aluminum engine.
Swapping the thermostat took 5 minutes too.
The flush and fill and getting all the air out of the system was a 3 hour job, including time to let the engine cool down between runs so I could check the coolant level.
BTW, I built the tool to remove the hex fitting on top of the intercoolers for about $2 in parts from the local hardware store. Great tip.
Good write up with pics below. It is for the XKR, but applies to our cars too.
Vector
I also replaced the thermostat, nothing wrong with the old one, but for $12 for a new at AutoZone, it is cheap insurance against cooking my aluminum engine.
Swapping the thermostat took 5 minutes too.
The flush and fill and getting all the air out of the system was a 3 hour job, including time to let the engine cool down between runs so I could check the coolant level.
BTW, I built the tool to remove the hex fitting on top of the intercoolers for about $2 in parts from the local hardware store. Great tip.
Good write up with pics below. It is for the XKR, but applies to our cars too.
Vector
#1074
Drained, flushed and re-filled the cooling system.
I also replaced the thermostat, nothing wrong with the old one, but for $12 for a new at AutoZone, it is cheap insurance against cooking my aluminum engine.
Swapping the thermostat took 5 minutes too.
The flush and fill and getting all the air out of the system was a 3 hour job, including time to let the engine cool down between runs so I could check the coolant level.
BTW, I built the tool to remove the hex fitting on top of the intercoolers for about $2 in parts from the local hardware store. Great tip.
Good write up with pics below. It is for the XKR, but applies to our cars too.
Vector
I also replaced the thermostat, nothing wrong with the old one, but for $12 for a new at AutoZone, it is cheap insurance against cooking my aluminum engine.
Swapping the thermostat took 5 minutes too.
The flush and fill and getting all the air out of the system was a 3 hour job, including time to let the engine cool down between runs so I could check the coolant level.
BTW, I built the tool to remove the hex fitting on top of the intercoolers for about $2 in parts from the local hardware store. Great tip.
Good write up with pics below. It is for the XKR, but applies to our cars too.
Vector
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Nearside repeater lamp fitting has come out of the amber holder and must have dropped to bottom of space inside the wing. Have tried fishing around with bent clothes hanger to no avail. Would anybody know if there is a simple method of getting to the inner space in order to retrieve it and replace in proper position? Any advice much appreciated.