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General Car Chat / Re: Jaguar XF

« on: 22 September 2019, 19:50:03 »

This is tempting for the money....

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201906239317726?atmobcid=soc4

Thought I thought you were after a V8 petrol. Not a V6 tractor

 

That caught my eye, still also like that XJ posted as well. I can hardly deploy full power of 3.2 on my commute so V8 would be a bit wasted. But still considering options.

A 2l tractor XF will probably have nearly the same power as a 3.2 Omega, if the opens up cheaper options (though I think at that age, the 4 pot diesels are a bit wheezy)

The 3l petrols from that era might be cost effective (not looked lately) as well.

If I went XF 4 pot diesel, it would be the later 2.0 engines. In the x260 shape around 2016 era.

Perhaps the very slightly smaller XE could be a consideration.

Not a fan of the back end looks of it, personally. I think XF is a better looking car

Looks are subjective but I find it hard to tell an XE from an XF.

Front yes, not from back though!

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General Car Chat / Re: Jaguar XF

« on: 22 September 2019, 18:35:24 »

This is tempting for the money....

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201906239317726?atmobcid=soc4

Thought I thought you were after a V8 petrol. Not a V6 tractor

 

That caught my eye, still also like that XJ posted as well. I can hardly deploy full power of 3.2 on my commute so V8 would be a bit wasted. But still considering options.

A 2l tractor XF will probably have nearly the same power as a 3.2 Omega, if the opens up cheaper options (though I think at that age, the 4 pot diesels are a bit wheezy)

The 3l petrols from that era might be cost effective (not looked lately) as well.

If I went XF 4 pot diesel, it would be the later 2.0 engines. In the x260 shape around 2016 era.

Perhaps the very slightly smaller XE could be a consideration.

Not a fan of the back end looks of it, personally. I think XF is a better looking car

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General Car Chat / Re: Proper Motor

« on: 22 September 2019, 18:19:41 »

Hmmm, if it did end up being scrapped.... what's the gearbox, diff and drivers door like on it? 

Gearbox in Serek’s view was poor, to the point he wanted to replace it rather than change the fluid. It’s better but still clonks into 3rd at times

Doors and body all excellent! Not sure on diff

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General Car Chat / Re: Jaguar XF

« on: 22 September 2019, 18:12:26 »

This is tempting for the money....

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201906239317726?atmobcid=soc4

Thought I thought you were after a V8 petrol. Not a V6 tractor

 

That caught my eye, still also like that XJ posted as well. I can hardly deploy full power of 3.2 on my commute so V8 would be a bit wasted. But still considering options.

A 2l tractor XF will probably have nearly the same power as a 3.2 Omega, if the opens up cheaper options (though I think at that age, the 4 pot diesels are a bit wheezy)

The 3l petrols from that era might be cost effective (not looked lately) as well.

If I went XF 4 pot diesel, it would be the later 2.0 engines. In the x260 shape around 2016 era.

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General Car Chat / Re: Proper Motor

« on: 22 September 2019, 18:10:00 »

I meant head gasket, just could not be bothered to type it. 

You mention minor fault, but I’ve not a clue as to what you are referring to 

It’s quite possible it will be sent to the scrappy before end of the year....

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General Car Chat / Re: Jaguar XF

« on: 22 September 2019, 17:54:54 »

This is tempting for the money....

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201906239317726?atmobcid=soc4

Thought I thought you were after a V8 petrol. Not a V6 tractor

 

That caught my eye, still also like that XJ posted as well. I can hardly deploy full power of 3.2 on my commute so V8 would be a bit wasted. But still considering options.

157

General Car Chat / Re: Proper Motor

« on: 22 September 2019, 16:22:19 »

Yes he's not willing to sort out some minor issues on his V6 but tells us he wants a cheap V8!   

It's OK just to sell the Omega because you want something different you know Tunnie! 

But you'd probably regret it after mind.... 

Minor issues, it’s the head that’s gone. 

A clue in my lack of time was apparent when I took it to Serek for full service.

I can find some time for basic service work, like on the Zafira. But not constant almost nightly fiddling.

I want to save up for something new, just bad timing as my new car fund is depleted.

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General Car Chat / Re: Proper Motor

« on: 22 September 2019, 11:00:06 »

Not really going to waste more money on diagnostic stuff, cold start missfire and loss of coolant is enough for me. It’s a case now of just keep topping it up until it lets go in a big way, or it’s consumption gets to point it can’t do a single run to or from work.

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General Car Chat / Re: Proper Motor

« on: 21 September 2019, 20:34:00 »

To answer a few questions:

- Coolant pressure is good, I think the leaking cap was eBay crap replacement
- Release new GM and cap, no more than usual hiss after 50 miles.
- There is a whiff of petrol in coolant, at least to my nose.
- Better sealed coolant tank, has seen increase in coolant use
- new tank also sees more of a missfire when cold

That all said, exhaust gas looks fine. Even on cold start, no signs of steam.

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General Car Chat / Re: Proper Motor

« on: 21 September 2019, 15:04:07 »

Certainly the misfire at cold start with coolant loss is indicitive of water getting in the cylinder/s

Yes. 

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General Car Chat / Re: Proper Motor

« on: 21 September 2019, 15:03:53 »

That does not help as I don’t know where it’s leaking 

You probably will when you pressure test it with all the plenum off and inlets out

I think I need a visit to Brackley and a curry to confirm this 

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General Car Chat / Re: Proper Motor

« on: 21 September 2019, 14:51:04 »

That does not help as I don’t know where it’s leaking 

163

General Car Chat / Re: Proper Motor

« on: 21 September 2019, 14:42:34 »

Pressure tester in Brackley, not had chance yet.

Well, not worth writing off the car if its a £2 seal

Which £2 seal? 

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General Car Chat / Re: Proper Motor

« on: 21 September 2019, 14:32:36 »

Pressure tester in Brackley, not had chance yet.

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General Car Chat / Re: Jaguar XF

« on: 21 September 2019, 14:15:43 »

This is tempting for the money....

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201906239317726?atmobcid=soc4

Just one major problem with this car. Can you guess what it is?

Diesel 

But of course.

Looks as though it has the uprated 18 way seats same as my car though. .......pretty good value if it ia as it seems.

Yeah, like the upgraded seats.

It’s in Bedford though, so probably stolen.