2001 Jaguar X-Type 2.5 V6 AWD
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Thread update... I still have the baby Jag! 
Sadly, the reason I still have it is that the Range Rover was BER. A previous owner had cheaped out on oil, and it had suffered terminal sludge, culminating in the hydraulic timing chain tensioners gumming up, and giving horrific chain slap.
Flogged the RR as a non runner for just over £2k in 2018, and have spent about £500 of that maintaining the Jag since.
She's not looking as shiny as when I first bought her, but the old girl isn't doing too bad for a smoker that gets nothing between MoTs except petrol!
Sadly, the reason I still have it is that the Range Rover was BER. A previous owner had cheaped out on oil, and it had suffered terminal sludge, culminating in the hydraulic timing chain tensioners gumming up, and giving horrific chain slap.
Flogged the RR as a non runner for just over £2k in 2018, and have spent about £500 of that maintaining the Jag since.
She's not looking as shiny as when I first bought her, but the old girl isn't doing too bad for a smoker that gets nothing between MoTs except petrol!
manmaths said:
Would quite happily have one on the driveway!
Think the design has aged quite well personally.
Ran a 2001 S type V8 a good few years ago. Still have a soft spot for the brand.
Keep the updates coming
Oh go on then, since one person asked! Think the design has aged quite well personally.
Ran a 2001 S type V8 a good few years ago. Still have a soft spot for the brand.
Keep the updates coming
When I first bought the car, I listed a few gripes on this thread. Now seems as good a time as any to provide an update on how I'm getting on.
GRIPE 1: At some point, the standard Jaguar head unit has been pulled out, and replaced with an aftermarket stereo. This means the steering wheel controls for the radio don't work, and the 6-CD changer in the boot cannot be operated. I'm going to set up an eBay search to eMail me when Jag X-Type infotainment systems come up for sale. Should one present itself cheaply enough, I'll go for it.
WHAT I'VE DONE ABOUT IT: Absolutely nothing! I worked out pretty quickly the aftermarket stereo has Bluetooth capability, meaning I can use it for hands-free calling on the mobile. That alone makes it worth keeping in the car, despite it looking properly out of place in a car with such a traditional dashboard.
GRIPE 2: When pulling away, there's a brief metallic noise from under the bonnet, as the engine rocks back under acceleration. I'm hoping it's something trivial, like a loose heat shield. Doesn't sound any more serious than that (he says).
WHAT I'VE DONE ABOUT IT: I put my head under the bonnet, and removed the plastic engine cover, to see if there was anything obvious going on. Upon giving the engine a bootful of revs, it was obvious the inlet manifold was clonking against something else as the engine rocked on its mounts. A bit of doubled-over rubber with a dab of superglue on each surface, wedged into the gap, has solved the issue.
I did that two-odd years ago, and it's not given me any trouble since. Result!GRIPE 3: The gearlever lock-out release switch makes an overly loud clicking noise when the brake pedal is pressed. Every. Single. Time. It can be ignored by turning the radio up, but it's as loud as central locking engaging and disengaging, so I might have the gearlever assembly apart to see if I can quieten it down.
WHAT I'VE DONE ABOUT IT: I did indeed take the gearlever assembly apart, and observed a very noisy lock-out release switch. So I took it out. No, I'm not joking. Whilst the noise has gone, it does mean the gearlever can be moved through PRND234 without the brake pedal being depressed. As I'm not a complete idiot, and know how to use an automatic gearbox, I can live with this. As with gripe number 2, I did this a couple of years ago, and so far, it's not come back to bite me on the backside.
GRIPE 4: The paintwork will benefit from a good polish, as it's carrying many years of swirl marks and minor scratches. I've got all the kit for that - just need a good weekend of weather to tackle it.
WHAT I'VE DONE ABOUT IT: Not an awful lot... It's had a few half-arsed polishes, a smear of wax, and a bit of buffing, but nothing you'd put in the category of "paint correction". If I get bored enough during lockdown, this may change.
There was one other thing that needed doing, which at the time of starting this thread, wasn't apparent. A previous owner had clearly suffered a stone strike to the radiator, and had patched it up with a bit of liquid metal. Predictably, that failed in spectacular fashion, turning the car into a mobile kettle. Luckily, I had the presence of mind to pull over and switch it off at the ignition almost immediately, so didn't cause any damage to the engine. One new radiator later, and all was good. That was around two years ago, too.
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Great update. Good to hear it's still going well.
When are you going to fit a leaper...?
Thanks for re-visiting my little thread.When are you going to fit a leaper...?
As a fellow threadist, you know full well I won't be doing that anytime soon!
Well, not unless I can get a nice knitted jumper for the chrome cat.
manmaths said:
Lol at the lock out release switch fix. It sounds like something I would also do.
Good update
I'm properly shedding it with this car. If I can fix something for free, then I go for it. If the fix is going to cost money (and isn't safety-related), it waits until MoT time.Good update
The only real treat I gave the car was a set of four Michelin CrossClimate tyres, when it needed a full set for an MoT pass. I was toying with putting budget rubber on, but as the wheels are so small (16 inches), the CrossClimates were very reasonably priced. I justified the expense by telling myself I needed to put all-season tyres on a four wheel drive vehicle.
With a username like yours, I know you get what I mean.
Happy New Year, everyone! I had literally no requests to resurrect this thread, so in the face of irresistible public opinion, I have reluctantly decided to post here with what can only be described as an anti-climatic and singularly unimpressive update on the baby Jag.
What? You got anything else better to do? Thought not.
Had a bit of a "moment" with the X-Type a couple of months ago, driving it back from work. All was well for the first part of the journey, then as I got closer to home, the brake pedal went long. Very, very long. Luckily, I was about a mile from home at this point, so I drove back as slowly as I could manage without causing a pile-up behind me (local roads, so not terribly difficult).
Got home, and checked the brake fluid level. Empty. Oh dear. Had a look under the car. Dripping some sort of brake fluid-looking liquid just ahead of the rear axle. Oh dear. Got the car stretchered off to The Man, who confirmed one of my brake pipes had rusted through.
The Man then gave me a chilling warning, the likes of which I'd not experienced since I was told my Range Rover's engine was full of sludge... He may need to drop the fuel tank of my car, to replace the damaged brake pipe. Oh dear.
I meekly suggested he look for non-corroded pipe either side of the break, and splice a new bit of pipe into the gap. He agreed to "give it a go", and just like that, the baby Jag was back on the road!
Bullet very definitely dodged on that one. But! There's more peril to come! The windscreen has a 3ft crack in it, which will need to be replaced before the MoT in February, where other things may or may not be found wrong with the car.
I'll bet you lot can't wait for that update. You lucky, lucky people.
What? You got anything else better to do? Thought not.
Had a bit of a "moment" with the X-Type a couple of months ago, driving it back from work. All was well for the first part of the journey, then as I got closer to home, the brake pedal went long. Very, very long. Luckily, I was about a mile from home at this point, so I drove back as slowly as I could manage without causing a pile-up behind me (local roads, so not terribly difficult).
Got home, and checked the brake fluid level. Empty. Oh dear. Had a look under the car. Dripping some sort of brake fluid-looking liquid just ahead of the rear axle. Oh dear. Got the car stretchered off to The Man, who confirmed one of my brake pipes had rusted through.
The Man then gave me a chilling warning, the likes of which I'd not experienced since I was told my Range Rover's engine was full of sludge... He may need to drop the fuel tank of my car, to replace the damaged brake pipe. Oh dear.
I meekly suggested he look for non-corroded pipe either side of the break, and splice a new bit of pipe into the gap. He agreed to "give it a go", and just like that, the baby Jag was back on the road!
Bullet very definitely dodged on that one. But! There's more peril to come! The windscreen has a 3ft crack in it, which will need to be replaced before the MoT in February, where other things may or may not be found wrong with the car.
I'll bet you lot can't wait for that update. You lucky, lucky people.
stickleback123 said:
My X350 had one of the hard brake pipes split, it was very exciting!
I'm pretty sure that's what happened to mine, though I didn't actually see the damaged bit, or the subsequent repair (the ground is far too dirty to be crawling around on under the car!)Did yours let go when you were driving?
MorganP104 said:
I'm pretty sure that's what happened to mine, though I didn't actually see the damaged bit, or the subsequent repair (the ground is far too dirty to be crawling around on under the car!)
Did yours let go when you were driving?
Yes, steaming up to a roundabout on a dual carriageway at a decent lick with a green light; when I went to shed some speed not a great deal happened, in the end I just had to get what little braking I could and tackle the roundabout at speed. A little smart car had a very, very lucky escape when he decided to chance pulling out in front of me and cleared me by about a foot.Did yours let go when you were driving?
stickleback123 said:
MorganP104 said:
I'm pretty sure that's what happened to mine, though I didn't actually see the damaged bit, or the subsequent repair (the ground is far too dirty to be crawling around on under the car!)
Did yours let go when you were driving?
Yes, steaming up to a roundabout on a dual carriageway at a decent lick with a green light; when I went to shed some speed not a great deal happened, in the end I just had to get what little braking I could and tackle the roundabout at speed. A little smart car had a very, very lucky escape when he decided to chance pulling out in front of me and cleared me by about a foot.Did yours let go when you were driving?
There's another thread for one of these where I'm sure that chap paid £200 or so, again not updated for ages. A shame.
On his thread I'm sure he said there's some seal which if it goes is terminal, on price to fix anyway, does anyone know what it is? I fancy a 3.0 estate, but not one with terminal problems!
On his thread I'm sure he said there's some seal which if it goes is terminal, on price to fix anyway, does anyone know what it is? I fancy a 3.0 estate, but not one with terminal problems!
Macron said:
There's another thread for one of these where I'm sure that chap paid £200 or so, again not updated for ages. A shame.
On his thread I'm sure he said there's some seal which if it goes is terminal, on price to fix anyway, does anyone know what it is? I fancy a 3.0 estate, but not one with terminal problems!
My dad has a 3.0 estate, coincidentally it will be up for sale soon! His has had no major issues besides the dual mass flywheel going and taking the clutch with it - par for the course with DMFs really. Rear calipers can go sticky and the transfer case will blow if you try to extract any extra power from the car, but otherwise fairly solid and reliable things.On his thread I'm sure he said there's some seal which if it goes is terminal, on price to fix anyway, does anyone know what it is? I fancy a 3.0 estate, but not one with terminal problems!
I tried to find the thread, by which I mean I lamely searched for x-type in reader’s cars, and I have a feeling the title doesn’t expressly refer to it.
No matter, if I find it, or the owner pops up, I’d love to know what it is. As is usually the case, it’s some sort of dirt cheap seal, that takes forever and a day to get to and by the time you know it’s gone it’s done other damage... ring any bells anyone? I’m sure the chap cleaned everything up and monitored it, but thought it was on the way out...
No matter, if I find it, or the owner pops up, I’d love to know what it is. As is usually the case, it’s some sort of dirt cheap seal, that takes forever and a day to get to and by the time you know it’s gone it’s done other damage... ring any bells anyone? I’m sure the chap cleaned everything up and monitored it, but thought it was on the way out...
Some years ago I took a 3.0 AWD X-type for a test drive, and felt underwhelmed.
A while after, having converted to the dark side (diesel), I bought a 2.2d manual X-type. In that red. With cream leather.
A really good car that I put 87k miles on and had very few problems with in six years. Maybe I was lucky or bought cannily, but I would ignore the golf club/old man harrumphing if you need a regular car for Shed money. I still think they look good.
A while after, having converted to the dark side (diesel), I bought a 2.2d manual X-type. In that red. With cream leather.
A really good car that I put 87k miles on and had very few problems with in six years. Maybe I was lucky or bought cannily, but I would ignore the golf club/old man harrumphing if you need a regular car for Shed money. I still think they look good.
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