Hello back in December 2012 I had a new ancillary belt fitted to my 1997 XK8 convertibe at 101Kmiles During the winter the car has been used approx once per week and I get the sqeeling noise on start up this lasts for around a minute sometimes along with a slight knocking noise then the all the nois...

Hi Allan,

thanks for the info, it was my XK8 which has the problem. It is 1997 with 100K mile so maybe just old age I will have a look at the weekend following your procedure.

Do you know if the sender is easily available

Thanks Richard

Hi does any one have the procedure for removing and replacing the sensor and/or the tank, is it posted in the forum

Cheers

Richard

Hi all, I have the opportunity to purchase a 96 XK8 convertible in France, its and ex UK car registration 381DWL does anyone know who the previous UK owner was. the car has 102K mile on the clock with gearbox and top and bottom tensioners changed at 75K miles so I would guess should be in reasonable...

Hi Hugh,

did you ever hear anything back about the sticking gear knob mine has done it a couple of times now and as the car is now out of warranty I was wondering if there is anything I can do to improve this issue

Cheers
Richard

Joyeux noel from France, cheers Richard

Hi Hugh, Richard in France here, is the sticking gear lever a well know occurance is it something that needs regular maintanence. I have not had the problem but would like anticipate if possible. BTW: I ended up buying tyres from KwikFit in Taunton at almost half the price of my original French quot...

Hi Hugh, just to let you know I managed to get two Dunlop SP01 Sport from Kwik fit in Taunton for GBP395 fitted so therefore a real saving from the French price of around 140 Euro. Do you know anything about engine remapping of the 2.7D engine, I was expecting an article in this months magazine but ...

Hi Hugh, One other point, you were looking for something for September edition, I have a question regarding the GPS in the XF I would like to ask if anyone has discovered how you can add a place that you have already arrived at in the GPS into your favorites, I have tried everything but to no avail....

Hi Hugh, thanks again for the very complete and interesting answer, I have just checked my tyres and they are marked Sport SP1 J. I did speak to the local Jaguar dealer in Lille and they tell me that they have been fitting Continental Conti-sport as a replacement tyre but their charges are quite ste...

Hi Hugh,

thanks for the response, could you also check if it would invalidate my Jag manufacturers warranty if I change from Dunlops, I was told that jag only require Dunlop or Pirelli for certain models

I am living in Northern France and have a 2009 XF running on Dunlop SP Sport 01 245/40/19/98Y. My car has covered 35,000km and looks like 3mm of tread left at the back so will soon need replacing. My question is do I need to replace with the same brand of tyre or can I replace with GOODYEAR EAGLE F1...