bmc123/J44EAG,
Thanks for the info.

prospero.

rob v12,
Thanks for the info.

prospero.

The remote control "one touch" on the drivers side window operates
downwards only.
Is this as it should be ?

prospero.

My 1997 XJR V8 s/c has a valet button,which I have never depressed
as I don't have a valet key.
If the valet button is accidentally depressed,will I have an access
problem?

prospero.

Dot 4 is the stuff.
David

David/Joe,
Thanks for the confirmation.

prospero.

I am to change the brake fluid on my 1997 XJR V8.
Will dot 4 synthetic be suitable?
Any guidance would be appreciated.

prospero.

Fellow posters,can I ask if anyone has done this job on their car. I've ordered 15 litres of the red 4LIFE anti-freeze ( I'll have 3 litres over ) at a cost of £52.00 from Demon Tweeks in west Wales. I would appreciate a step by step procedure if possible,as I've not done this routine on a Jaguar be...

Thanks for that BB the long life coolant is supposed to be just for that purpose ....keeping the galleries clean and free from corrosion so it may sound expensive although these days £13 for 5 liters doesn't sound as bad as it was way back then.....but due to the non top up of water you must check f...

why not try rear ones on front then you know for sure? :) Steve/Tina, Thanks for your reply.I cannot lift /fit these wheels and tyres ( 225x55 on 16x8 is my absolute maximum lift on my 1990 SL ) myself,so this is another operation for my tyre fitter. I'll post back when complete. prospero. Sorry for...

Thanks for that BB the long life coolant is supposed to be just for that purpose ....keeping the galleries clean and free from corrosion so it may sound expensive although these days £13 for 5 liters doesn't sound as bad as it was way back then.....but due to the non top up of water you must check f...

My 1997 XJR supercharger requires both front ,lower ball joints replacing for an mot.
Can any member recommend an independant specialist who can do this
work.
I am located in south Lancs., but will travel.

prospero.

Brake Buster ,
You have pm.

prospero.

From your description I would venture you have located the filler neck, which is telescopic and does tend to leak if filled to the brim. The main tank is below the strengthening plate, not easily visible or accessible, the pump is situated at the bottom corner of the tank, access can be gained by pa...

My washer bottle is leaking. It's different from Brian's (no holding down bolts),being about 2" diam, with nothing attached to the plastic body. By that I mean no wires or tubes entering or leaving. The body of the bottle is set into a socket which is part of the bodywork/engine bay floor. The bottl...

why not try rear ones on front then you know for sure? :) Steve/Tina, Thanks for your reply.I cannot lift /fit these wheels and tyres ( 225x55 on 16x8 is my absolute maximum lift on my 1990 SL ) myself,so this is another operation for my tyre fitter. I'll post back when complete. prospero.