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Check the engine has the later metal chain tensioners, the plastic ones are engine killers. Also do an oil change on the transmission if its not been done in the service history.
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Awesome!
I had an XF with the 4.2 v8 and i made a cat back exhaust system straight through, with X pipe etc... Sounded absolutely incredible. Loved that car, and a few cars later i got back into an xf, now an xfs v6 diesel for better economy lol
I made that v8 do very nearly 40mpg on the trip computer one trip from Carlisle to York, still not sure how!
I had an XF with the 4.2 v8 and i made a cat back exhaust system straight through, with X pipe etc... Sounded absolutely incredible. Loved that car, and a few cars later i got back into an xf, now an xfs v6 diesel for better economy lol
I made that v8 do very nearly 40mpg on the trip computer one trip from Carlisle to York, still not sure how!
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Does it have double wishbones on the front? I had knocking issues with my xf and it was those upper wishbones.
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Yea the one they fitted in the 8 series beemer too....they done the 840 and an 850 with the V12 motor
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Expect to be changing a lot of the suspension bushes, they are a fast wear item on these heavy jags. Don't fall into the trap of going all poly. I did and ended up changing back to rubber metalastic after they started to fail one by one.
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not sure, i'll have a gander when i get it up on a ramp for the under coat
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bbbbbrrrrrrrrrmmmmmmm, bbbbbbbrrrrrrmmmmmm, bbbbbbbrrrrrmmmm.
Enjoy, a V8 is always a V8; no matter who made it, have fun and burn some rubber.
Enjoy, a V8 is always a V8; no matter who made it, have fun and burn some rubber.
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You will not regret it (much)because why not? i had 4k budgeted for a reliable quick car and this came up best
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Absolutely in love with this car, the V8 sounds amazing and the power is simply lovely. I’ve gone from a 1.9 306 diesel so the creature comforts are a big bonus too such as cup holders, cruise control, working electrics etc
Puts a smile on my face every time i drive iteven more so considering it cost me £3,900 with 59k on the clock and FSH
First job will be to get the auto box serviced and sort out the knock when turning right at slow speeds (suspension bush?)
and then a silencer delete
It averages about 20mpg, so it’s a good job fuel is nice and cheap
Enjoy
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Do it in styleVery nice buy that jag
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Sorry I only gave you a v6 so add another bbbbbbbrrrrrrrrmmmmmm
Good thing this is a welding forum....As someone said, have a good poke around under the sill covers.
I spent today under the back end of my v6 petrol xf, (one generation along from your s type, with two less cylinders). One of the back boxes was sitting at an odd angle, so I had a poke around. The hanger was not connected to anything, it should have been welded to the steel bumper bar, but that had turned to biscuits....
Shame, otherwise a lovely smooth, luxurious car, even though it’s 15 years old.
I spent today under the back end of my v6 petrol xf, (one generation along from your s type, with two less cylinders). One of the back boxes was sitting at an odd angle, so I had a poke around. The hanger was not connected to anything, it should have been welded to the steel bumper bar, but that had turned to biscuits....
Shame, otherwise a lovely smooth, luxurious car, even though it’s 15 years old.
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Nice one, clubland 4 and 10 I hopeyeah, the rear ones don't look like they've ever been sat in either. I'll get some pics of the inside, it's a proper nice place to be.
yeah 10 disc CD changer in the boot, had to dust off my CDs, clubland sounds grand with the jag sound system
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aye clubland 10 is in there! The live disc is one of my favourites. Also got some of the xtreme hardcore albums loaded
Shame from that era it's highly unlikely to be able to read MP3's. The one in my Mondeo did and once I worked out the intricacies of exactly how it wanted the disk layout, it meant rather than have 60+ tracks I had about 600+ (and then I replaced it for an android head unit that plays off internal memory/flash).
I have also seen units that replace the factory CD changer with an ipod connector (other mp3 players are available) as well, unsure if available for the Jaaaaaaaaaaaag unit but might be worthy of consideration.
I have also seen units that replace the factory CD changer with an ipod connector (other mp3 players are available) as well, unsure if available for the Jaaaaaaaaaaaag unit but might be worthy of consideration.
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ah nice one that'd be class as my setup in the 306 was roughly 500 clubland songs playing off an ipod via USB...
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I was just looking at that but would need some way of keeping the ipod charged...
