Hi guys and thanks for your feedback. Many apologies for the delay in replying but I don't drive the car every day and I have been trying to pay more attention to the problem in light of your comments. My recent observations: 1. The yellow abs warning light comes on at start-up then goes out after a...

I have a 1990 3.6 auto coupe - a couple of months ago it went in to Jag independent for rear brake disks, pads and h/brake pads (not much change out of 600 quid !). When I picked it up there was a problem that wasn't there before. When braking, just before coming to a halt, the ABS starts chattering...

I have seen adverts for these pads. Are they more expensive than "normal" pads and do they last as long ?
Pete

I see Halfords are now selling air con products. Canisters appear to contain R134a gas, lubricant and leak sealer. There does not seem to be much warning about seeking professional advice. What would happen if you used one of these kits to recharge a system without knowing what you already had ? Is ...

Thanks for that, Keith. Confirms what my mechanic said, that the cooler is not really needed and has been correctly disconnected. Panic over for now ! Just got to worry about replacement discs and pads all round, gearbox mounting, several areas of corrosion underneath and something to do with a rear...

Thanks for all your advice - just needed to know a bit more about what goes on underneath the bonnet for when the mechanic says it needs this, this and this..........
Pete

Thank you both for your prompt replies. Apologies for the confusion but I did mean gearbox oil cooler - that's why I posted under "Transmission". However, I may have been mislead. The car broke down recently and was trailered home ! The chap pointed out "the oil cooler is disconnected". A local mech...

Has anyone had experience of replacement oil cooler for a 1990 3.6 ? Just bought my car recently and found the cooler has been disconnected ! I therefore suspect a leak in the system which will be checked out soon. SNG Barratt price appears to be about £360 + vat but I have found a specialist oil co...