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 Thinking about buying a 2014 used |
Black Bess
 Thu Jan 10 2019 1:06pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 14 · Views: 6637 · Subject: Thinking about buying a 2014 used |
| I would agree with Gav about the crank problem, which must be because of faulty metallurgy on certain batches of cranks. I have not had any oil dilution problems on my 2014, but then I do my own servi ... |
| Is it ok to use my Spare Tyre? |
Black Bess
Fri Jan 04 2019 12:04pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 6 · Views: 2643 · Subject: Is it ok to use my Spare Tyre? |
I am sure there is nothing wrong with them at all. A lot is down to personal preference. If you want to keep a nice set of 4 tyres the same, then the choice is obvious.
I tend to go for less expens ... |
| Is it ok to use my Spare Tyre? |
Black Bess
Thu Jan 03 2019 12:25pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 6 · Views: 2643 · Subject: Is it ok to use my Spare Tyre? |
| Your car will not be worth any more with a new spare than a used one. Go ahead and use it. It will be fine! |
| Oil dilution is our fault apparently! |
Black Bess
Thu Jan 03 2019 12:16pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 82 · Views: 44878 · Subject: Oil dilution is our fault apparently! |
| That is good news, but the 2019 cars will have selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to reduce emissions of oxides of nitrogen (NOx). The regenerative fluid (Urea solution) is to provide NOx reduction o ... |
| Oil dilution is our fault apparently! |
Black Bess
Wed Jan 02 2019 1:07pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 82 · Views: 44878 · Subject: Oil dilution is our fault apparently! |
harisson
Interesting to hear of your experience. I think you have exactly the right strategy for your oil changes. I suspect that you will have no trouble doing what you are doing...
Adam.. |
| Low Battery Warning (Again) |
Black Bess
Wed Jan 02 2019 12:56pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 34 · Views: 16505 · Subject: Low Battery Warning (Again) |
Good to hear that it seems to have settled down.
The premium fuels contain some extra detergents and things that are supposed to clean the injectors and things like that. But if they are not dirty ... |
| External temperature sensor |
Black Bess
Fri Dec 21 2018 5:08pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 1604 · Subject: External temperature sensor |
| I would say that you should check everything in the area that he has been working, which will be across the front panel under the bonnet, and also the wiring loom across the rear of the engine. It has ... |
| External temperature sensor |
Black Bess
Fri Dec 21 2018 5:07pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 4 · Views: 1604 · Subject: External temperature sensor |
| I would say that you should check everything in the area that he has been working, which will be across the front panel under the bonnet, and also the wiring loom across the rear of the engine. It has ... |
| Low Battery Warning (Again) |
Black Bess
Fri Dec 21 2018 5:04pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 34 · Views: 16505 · Subject: Low Battery Warning (Again) |
That does sound as though your battery is on the way out. Regular use of Ctek is probably keeping it going.
I think you should plan for a replacement soon.
Adam.. |
| Electric Handbrake |
Black Bess
Mon Dec 17 2018 4:53pm
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Forum: General (L494) · Replies: 6 · Views: 2686 · Subject: Electric Handbrake |
| Mine too. |
| Service (Additional Oil) |
Black Bess
Fri Nov 23 2018 10:32am
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 14 · Views: 6090 · Subject: Service (Additional Oil) |
So every 5 years the Jag gets a free oil change ?!?  |
| Viscus fan how to remove |
Black Bess
Fri Nov 16 2018 1:52pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 3849 · Subject: Viscus fan how to remove |
This is what you need.
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?id=20&method=mViewProduct&productid=13796
http://www.sealey.co.uk/PLPageBuilder.asp?id=20&method=mViewProduct&produ ... |
| Brembo Front Pads? |
Black Bess
Wed Nov 14 2018 3:39pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 3 · Views: 1870 · Subject: Brembo Front Pads? |
| Nothing wrong with the Brembo pads, I have used them before. |
| Viscus fan how to remove |
Black Bess
Wed Nov 14 2018 3:36pm
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Forum: Maintenance & Modifications · Replies: 6 · Views: 3849 · Subject: Viscus fan how to remove |
| I managed to undo mine with a pair of sliding water pump pliers once, but you really need a special spanner, which is available from the likes of Sealey tools for about a tenner or so. Viscous fan spa ... |
| Front Wheel Lying in at Top? |
Black Bess
Tue Nov 13 2018 12:59pm
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Forum: Technical · Replies: 1 · Views: 1263 · Subject: Front Wheel Lying in at Top? |
| Yes it should be the same both sides, The wheel being inclined inwards at the top is known as negative camber. It is adjustable and if the top or bottom wishbones have been replaced, the adjustment ma ... |
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