What did you do to your X150 today?
#945
No, the filler plug is 8mm allen wrench. I had to cut an inch off the short leg since there is only a little over an inch of clearance and then bend the long leg to clear the exhaust. I used a long allen wrench for this. The drain is a regular 3/8" plug though.
I let it drain for about an hour before putting the drain plug back in and pumped 1.3 quarts in and let it dribble back on the floor. The back end was up on ramps so maybe that effected the level.
I let it drain for about an hour before putting the drain plug back in and pumped 1.3 quarts in and let it dribble back on the floor. The back end was up on ramps so maybe that effected the level.
#947
Paid $3K still shocked.
Just picked Candy up from Nashville Jaguar getting new water pump and hoses. I ordered the service manual and now have the electronic copy and now I’m searching for a parts place since the dealer said I also need new brakes, sensor, rotors as well as lower control arm busing all of which I will be doing myself.
Retired stress.
The feeling of driving her down the road is priceless... I guess it’s time to get a job...again,
Retired stress.
The feeling of driving her down the road is priceless... I guess it’s time to get a job...again,
#950
Today I removed Fuse #19 from the fuse box behind the rear seats (2008 model year, 4.2 Supercharged XKR). This is the fuse that keeps the exhaust valves open and so makes the car sound a little sportier in normal driving. And it works - car sounds a little more muscular at normal driving speeds. Easy to reverse if I want to go back to stock.
This thread has all the details:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...a-87400/page9/
Probably old hat to all you seasoned XKR drivers, but new for me!
EDIT:
I just did a two hour round trip in the car and it sounds fantastic. Not too loud, but noticeably more growly. The extra noise isn't at all intrusive at highway speeds but adds a lovely 'edge' at lower speeds and when accelerating from standstill. A lovely mod, and so easy to do - just two minutes, literally.
This thread has all the details:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...a-87400/page9/
Probably old hat to all you seasoned XKR drivers, but new for me!
EDIT:
I just did a two hour round trip in the car and it sounds fantastic. Not too loud, but noticeably more growly. The extra noise isn't at all intrusive at highway speeds but adds a lovely 'edge' at lower speeds and when accelerating from standstill. A lovely mod, and so easy to do - just two minutes, literally.
Last edited by barnsie; 10-09-2019 at 12:48 PM.
#951
When you go to do the job, just post your specific question and lots of people will be able to guide you.
The parts are cheap and brakes , bushings can be done by any shop.
BTW, its standard operating procedure now days for struggling shops to recommend brakes, regardless of how soon you need them. Bushings you do need, they age.
The parts are cheap and brakes , bushings can be done by any shop.
BTW, its standard operating procedure now days for struggling shops to recommend brakes, regardless of how soon you need them. Bushings you do need, they age.
#952
This is so true, and seems especially true for Jaguar authorised service centres. In my experience, it seems that they routinely find something 'wrong' with some part of the braking system, encouraging you to have it 'fixed'. I have taken my car(s) to well-regarded Independents after refusing the work recommended and they have reported the brakes as entirely satisfactory. I guess they pick on brakes as 'needing attention' because it worries people from a safety aspect so they get the work done 'just in case', often wasting money on unnecessary work. So, as usual, caveat emptor.
#953
Today I removed Fuse #19 from the fuse box behind the rear seats (2008 model year, 4.2 Supercharged XKR). This is the fuse that keeps the exhaust valves open and so makes the car sound a little sportier in normal driving. And it works - car sounds a little more muscular at normal driving speeds. Easy to reverse if I want to go back to stock.
This thread has all the details:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...a-87400/page9/
Probably old hat to all you seasoned XKR drivers, but new for me!
EDIT:
I just did a two hour round trip in the car and it sounds fantastic. Not too loud, but noticeably more growly. The extra noise isn't at all intrusive at highway speeds but adds a lovely 'edge' at lower speeds and when accelerating from standstill. A lovely mod, and so easy to do - just two minutes, literally.
This thread has all the details:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...a-87400/page9/
Probably old hat to all you seasoned XKR drivers, but new for me!
EDIT:
I just did a two hour round trip in the car and it sounds fantastic. Not too loud, but noticeably more growly. The extra noise isn't at all intrusive at highway speeds but adds a lovely 'edge' at lower speeds and when accelerating from standstill. A lovely mod, and so easy to do - just two minutes, literally.
and is it the same affect on the XK or just the XKRs?
#955
Replace or repair
I was considering the replacement of my unsightly convertible cover (some scrapes and scuffs), but the cost was off putting, to say the least. So...decided to give repairing it a go. After a light sand to reduce the visibility of the scuffs and scrapes, I painted it with trim and bumper paint.
Despite the increased glossiness, I think it looks pretty good and it was over $800 cheaper than the cheapest new option and $400 cheaper than any used.
Despite the increased glossiness, I think it looks pretty good and it was over $800 cheaper than the cheapest new option and $400 cheaper than any used.
#956
Nicely done and looks great! And you saved lots of $$$ and didn't have to remove and reinstall that cover.
With all the masking, I presume that you used a spray can. What did you do for surface prep other than a light sanding? What grit did you use and did you use a primer? Or a matte finish clearcoat?
I suggest that you start a new thread for this topic, as it may be of interest to others. You could include more details and follow-ups to report on how it's holding up.
With all the masking, I presume that you used a spray can. What did you do for surface prep other than a light sanding? What grit did you use and did you use a primer? Or a matte finish clearcoat?
I suggest that you start a new thread for this topic, as it may be of interest to others. You could include more details and follow-ups to report on how it's holding up.
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