I have a similar problem with my driver's door on my Daimler. If I let the door close under its own weight, it sometimes locks and the key is required to open it. Or I go in through the quarter light! AlecG.

Why not try some "easystart" blown into the intake pipe. If it fires you are on to a winning clue!

My understanding is that the Sport had the wider wheels fitted, the 8jx16 that took the 225x55 tyre. They came in Dimple and 20 spoke style. I have two of the Dimples , used, if you are interested. I bought them some time ago when I needed to replace a damaged wheel and could not get the narrower 7j...

I did further investigation and found a small hole in one of the activation brackets. I inserted a length of wire and pulled downward. The cap released! I will now spray the mechanism with WD 40 to try to prevent a re-occurrence. Alec G.

i have an x330 from 1996. Recently, I attempted to add fuel to the car, BUT, the fuel tank "lid" would not open. I dived into the boot, not literally, and fiddled with all the obvious leads, but to no avail. I had heard that there should be an over-ride chord, but there is no sign of it. So what is ...

I have a 1976 series 2. There are 3 keys. One opens the driver's door, another opens the boot lid and a third fits the ignition. I can't get at the car at the moment to see what opens the glove box or the passenger door, but I normally use the central locking switch between the seats to open the pas...

I recently noticed some bubbling in the paintwork around my offside rear wheel arch of my X300. Closer inspection indicated an area of crumbling bodywork. I have had trouble aquiring a reasonably priced repair panel. I have been offered ones suitable for the XJ40, which are similar. I wonder has any...

That is very much like I used! Alec G.

My '63 Daimler had the brush type "seals" that allows plenty of rainwater into the door, which then passes out of the door via the drain holes. I modified mine by adding a separate rubber "up the window" seal to the outside. This entailed removing the window glass and drilling four holes into the do...

Our November meeting will include a presentation by Barry Wills of DeLoreon fame! he will regale us with his stories of the saga. We meet at 7:30pm, but there will be folks eating before the talk/meeting begins. Alec Gurney.

Hi Julie, I am a member of the North Wales region and a regular attender at the monthly meeting. Roger Hill have been poorly recently and is no longer the local representive. The club magazine entry should now be changed to show a new contact! In the meantime I can be contacted here or at "alexander...

Some time ago,I changed the headlining in my X300. It would not start and was immobilisedI After many hours I dicovered that I had trapped one of the wires between the headlining and the roof! This gave an electrical short and tripped the immobiliser in some way! Easily fixedI AlecG.

Have a look at "coffeeandcarscheshire.co.uk" They have been doing small scale informal meets for a few years now. Alec G.

I have a variety of spare parts! Should you need a replacement, give me a shout on here! Alec G.

I borrowed the sizing tool many, many moons ago, so it should be available. Talk to the head office.