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tobinen said:
MB 'box in these IIRC
£400 for a gearbox oil change is crazy when you think an MB indy charges £200, but perhaps the installation is more difficult for access.
Nice car though.
Nope, ZF 6HP26 or whatever it’s called.£400 for a gearbox oil change is crazy when you think an MB indy charges £200, but perhaps the installation is more difficult for access.
Nice car though.
I was told to estimate 1hr labour, filter and gasket (£90 ish), however the variable is whether genuine ZF Lifeguard fluid is used, or something ‘compatible’
cornershop said:
tobinen said:
MB 'box in these IIRC
£400 for a gearbox oil change is crazy when you think an MB indy charges £200, but perhaps the installation is more difficult for access.
Nice car though.
Nope, ZF 6HP26 or whatever it’s called.£400 for a gearbox oil change is crazy when you think an MB indy charges £200, but perhaps the installation is more difficult for access.
Nice car though.
I was told to estimate 1hr labour, filter and gasket (£90 ish), however the variable is whether genuine ZF Lifeguard fluid is used, or something ‘compatible’
sjc said:
The main variable is whether they drain the whole lot out completely and flush it properly!
Agree, that’s where the extraction, flush and refill machine comes in to play - 99% fluid changed.Apparently 13-14 litres of Lifeguard ZF required for a full refill @£18/litre. Most service kits only supply 7 litres, which is all that comes out with a drain.
Interesting reading in this thread - started by a vendor of a flushing machine, but I see it as relatively impartial.
https://www.jaguarforum.com/showthread.php?t=95585...
https://www.jaguarforum.com/showthread.php?t=95585...
So I collected the car the weekend previous, however it became apparent the front banana arm change had not fixed the vibration when braking at speed. So we agreed to return it yesterday to fit new discs and pads front and rear, which they did whilst I waited.
Problem solved, hopefully it stays that way.
I read on FB about the pollen filter box and servo box drains. So spent some time clearing these out. A ridiculous amount of crud came out of the former - no doubt if this was a steel bodied car, it would have left an expensive repair job.
New pollen filter and oil filler cap also fitted for good measure.
I’ve really enjoyed getting behind the wheel again, so much so I’ve been taking it out just to go for a drive. I can’t recall the last time I did that, certainly not with the Lex.
It doesn’t feel longer than the Lex but it does feel wider. Not checked the stats but I’m wary of my lane position more than ever.
That’s not to say it’s not fun to drive, because it is. The small steering wheel especially, really helps you connect and make placement around corners a pleasure, and the air suspension keeps roll to a minimum.
Problem solved, hopefully it stays that way.
I read on FB about the pollen filter box and servo box drains. So spent some time clearing these out. A ridiculous amount of crud came out of the former - no doubt if this was a steel bodied car, it would have left an expensive repair job.
New pollen filter and oil filler cap also fitted for good measure.
I’ve really enjoyed getting behind the wheel again, so much so I’ve been taking it out just to go for a drive. I can’t recall the last time I did that, certainly not with the Lex.
It doesn’t feel longer than the Lex but it does feel wider. Not checked the stats but I’m wary of my lane position more than ever.
That’s not to say it’s not fun to drive, because it is. The small steering wheel especially, really helps you connect and make placement around corners a pleasure, and the air suspension keeps roll to a minimum.
Got some new used wheels fitted today - i wasn’t certain they would fit, at least without rubbing somewhere, but the journey home suggests all is well.
XKR wheels, 8.5 + 9.5 x20, with the latter in ET46 flavour.
i think they really suit it, and the staggered setup fills the rear arches nicely and have a slight dish which is so hard to find for these cars.. The tyres are J spec Dunlops, although the rears don’t have too much life left in them.
XKR wheels, 8.5 + 9.5 x20, with the latter in ET46 flavour.
i think they really suit it, and the staggered setup fills the rear arches nicely and have a slight dish which is so hard to find for these cars.. The tyres are J spec Dunlops, although the rears don’t have too much life left in them.
cornershop said:
tobinen said:
MB 'box in these IIRC
£400 for a gearbox oil change is crazy when you think an MB indy charges £200, but perhaps the installation is more difficult for access.
Nice car though.
Nope, ZF 6HP26 or whatever it’s called.£400 for a gearbox oil change is crazy when you think an MB indy charges £200, but perhaps the installation is more difficult for access.
Nice car though.
I was told to estimate 1hr labour, filter and gasket (£90 ish), however the variable is whether genuine ZF Lifeguard fluid is used, or something ‘compatible’
I think your new wheels look good, certainly keep the Jaguar family feel and don't look out of place.
Yes correct, x308 had the MB g/b
I’m planning a flush on the g/b soon, just need the wallet to recharge after these past 2 months.
Had a great drive in it to/from Oxford today - the new used tyres I think might need replacing though, a definite jitter to them, which I think can be attributed to being out of round. It was definitely smoother on the previous set.
Still, it rolls really well. The E92 M3 owner who tried pulling away would agree, I imagine. The sounds emitted when you put your foot down are too addictive, lots of deep chested snorting, without the overbearing (IMO) noises the MB SC cars make.
I was contemplating fitting freer flowing cats with the standard exhaust but Tom Lenthall advised against it for my ‘stage 1’ requirements, as he doesn’t deem them restrictive with a mild power/torque increase.
A remap then to follow in the coming months....the cosmetics can wait for a while.
I’m planning a flush on the g/b soon, just need the wallet to recharge after these past 2 months.
Had a great drive in it to/from Oxford today - the new used tyres I think might need replacing though, a definite jitter to them, which I think can be attributed to being out of round. It was definitely smoother on the previous set.
Still, it rolls really well. The E92 M3 owner who tried pulling away would agree, I imagine. The sounds emitted when you put your foot down are too addictive, lots of deep chested snorting, without the overbearing (IMO) noises the MB SC cars make.
I was contemplating fitting freer flowing cats with the standard exhaust but Tom Lenthall advised against it for my ‘stage 1’ requirements, as he doesn’t deem them restrictive with a mild power/torque increase.
A remap then to follow in the coming months....the cosmetics can wait for a while.
New boots fitted - Dunlop Sportmax RT2 255/35/20 and 285/30/20
Thankfully, the thumping from the fronts has gone - strange as they were only 2 yrs old, so they must have been sat for a very long time. So much quieter, but coming from a LS400 on 55 series, 30/35 series tyres will always be harsher and they are. They feel good when pushing on though, very sure fitted indeed. I’m still playing with rear pressures, currently at 33 working upward.
I’ve also just had an Engine Decontamination Treatment undertaken. I was sceptical, as someone on the FB group pointed out, its undertaken with the engine off, so shouldn’t really make a difference....but it has! Firstly, its a fair bit quieter, you can hear other noises from the engine which i couldn’t hear before. It’s smoother too, and there is less lag/delay when you come on/off the throttle. I don’t understand why it works, but its definitely improved my car.
I’m repeating a 300 mile trip shortly that i achieved 26mpg on last week; i’ll report back.
Lastly, after all the preventative work i had undertaken on the coolant system, i’m still topping up more than i’d like, so i’ll get it check out again.
Thankfully, the thumping from the fronts has gone - strange as they were only 2 yrs old, so they must have been sat for a very long time. So much quieter, but coming from a LS400 on 55 series, 30/35 series tyres will always be harsher and they are. They feel good when pushing on though, very sure fitted indeed. I’m still playing with rear pressures, currently at 33 working upward.
I’ve also just had an Engine Decontamination Treatment undertaken. I was sceptical, as someone on the FB group pointed out, its undertaken with the engine off, so shouldn’t really make a difference....but it has! Firstly, its a fair bit quieter, you can hear other noises from the engine which i couldn’t hear before. It’s smoother too, and there is less lag/delay when you come on/off the throttle. I don’t understand why it works, but its definitely improved my car.
I’m repeating a 300 mile trip shortly that i achieved 26mpg on last week; i’ll report back.
Lastly, after all the preventative work i had undertaken on the coolant system, i’m still topping up more than i’d like, so i’ll get it check out again.
Still got a few things to sort.
I) cold start rattle - believed to be vvt units, hoping a recent dose of Archoil 9100 friction modifier will help lessen the noise which lasts 1-2 secs max. May also try a different oil.
2) slight knock from the NSR suspension (I think) - hoping it’s something loose in the boot!
3) Sort some spots of bubbling/oxidisation on lower edges of doors
Otherwise it’s in fine fettle - goes well, stops well and offers good comfort too for something with 30/35 series tyres and a sports purpose suspension setup.
I) cold start rattle - believed to be vvt units, hoping a recent dose of Archoil 9100 friction modifier will help lessen the noise which lasts 1-2 secs max. May also try a different oil.
2) slight knock from the NSR suspension (I think) - hoping it’s something loose in the boot!
3) Sort some spots of bubbling/oxidisation on lower edges of doors
Otherwise it’s in fine fettle - goes well, stops well and offers good comfort too for something with 30/35 series tyres and a sports purpose suspension setup.
Lovely car there! Regarding tyres, would you rate the Landsails overall? I've got an X350 with 255 40 19, currently with P Zeros, but 2 of them don't have a huge amount of life left in them, so I'm starting to think about replacement. I've always been a bit of a sceptic of budget tyres, but I've experienced the LS588 Landsails on an Audi A4 before, and they really are surprisingly good. Quiet, grippy, and cheap. However, I've read that the X350 is quite a tyre sensitive car, so would like to check to see if they're fine on an X350 or if you had any obvious issues.
Apologies for the delayed response!
The Landsails were a fair amount quieter than the Dunlops i replace them with, which surprised me as Landsails tend not to get the best of press on here. I wonder if that is just brand snobbery. They performed well in the rain too.
I never really pushed on with them, admittedly - maybe i was influenced by their budget status. But....in day to day use, i was very happy. They tracked well, softened minor undulations. I feel many people would be very happy with them.
After my current Dunlop experience (Not bad, but not worth 2x the price), i would give Landsails a try if my sizes are available.
The Landsails were a fair amount quieter than the Dunlops i replace them with, which surprised me as Landsails tend not to get the best of press on here. I wonder if that is just brand snobbery. They performed well in the rain too.
I never really pushed on with them, admittedly - maybe i was influenced by their budget status. But....in day to day use, i was very happy. They tracked well, softened minor undulations. I feel many people would be very happy with them.
After my current Dunlop experience (Not bad, but not worth 2x the price), i would give Landsails a try if my sizes are available.
Edited by cornershop on Wednesday 13th November 22:37
cornershop said:
Apologies for the delayed response!
The Landsails were a fair amount quieter than the Dunlops i replace them with, which surprised me as Landsails tend not to get the best of press on here. I wonder if that is just brand snobbery. They performed well in the rain too.
I never really pushed on with them, admittedly - maybe i was influenced by their budget status. But....in day to day use, i was very happy. They tracked well, softened minor undulations. I feel many people would be very happy with them.
After my current Dunlop experience (Not bad, but not worth 2x the price), i would give Landsails a try if my sizes are available.
Thanks for the response! I'm probably going to go for the Landsails to be honest, all I've read is very good. It's only really brand snobbery making me think twice. My other consideration are Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric which are double the price. I'm still tempted to go for the Goodyears, but it really doesn't seem worth the extra. The Landsails are only £60 a corner in my size and the main criticism of them from the big name official tests are the fact they're soft enough that the steering response isn't as good as the competition, they also mention that they score very highly for comfort, which is a bit of a priority for me.The Landsails were a fair amount quieter than the Dunlops i replace them with, which surprised me as Landsails tend not to get the best of press on here. I wonder if that is just brand snobbery. They performed well in the rain too.
I never really pushed on with them, admittedly - maybe i was influenced by their budget status. But....in day to day use, i was very happy. They tracked well, softened minor undulations. I feel many people would be very happy with them.
After my current Dunlop experience (Not bad, but not worth 2x the price), i would give Landsails a try if my sizes are available.
Edited by cornershop on Wednesday 13th November 22:37
George7 said:
Thanks for the response! I'm probably going to go for the Landsails to be honest, all I've read is very good. It's only really brand snobbery making me think twice. My other consideration are Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric which are double the price. I'm still tempted to go for the Goodyears, but it really doesn't seem worth the extra. The Landsails are only £60 a corner in my size and the main criticism of them from the big name official tests are the fact they're soft enough that the steering response isn't as good as the competition, they also mention that they score very highly for comfort, which is a bit of a priority for me.
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