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[Ace-T]

I am off to see an XJ6 2003 3l V6 Sport with lpg today. I know some bits to look out for (corrosion in various places, gearbox, suspension) but I can't seem to find a buyers guide. Can anyone point me in the direction of one?

Thanks in advance.

Trace

[plasticpig]

Did you buy it?

Bit late but if you have a Bluetooth OBD2 code reader then it's worth plugging it in and check for any errors. Socket is under the dash on the drivers side next to the center console.

A list of common faults can be found here The rear suspension bushes are shot on mine but the specialst I use reckoned it wasn't more than £450 to fix.

[Ace-T]

Hey chap! Yup we bought it. Plugged in reader. Got a code that may be the air suspension but we are invesigating further. It is lpg so it will be going for an lpg service and a wheel bearing replacement in the next week.

How's your new cat?

[plasticpig]

Absolutely love the thing. Same performance as the XKR but a far more comfortable ride. Currently getting 26mpg on the daily commute which is almost the same as the S80 which gets 27.

Going into the Jag specialist next week for a checkup so will find out more on the couple of little niggles I have found. Main one is the rear suspension which I knew about before buying it.

[andymadmak]

Ace-T said:

Hey chap! Yup we bought it. Plugged in reader. Got a code that may be the air suspension but we are invesigating further. It is lpg so it will be going for an lpg service and a wheel bearing replacement in the next week.

How's your new cat?

Hey Trace, are you sure its a wheel bearing? I only ask because X350s are very prone to tyre choice and spec. What sounds like a wheelbearing can often be simply missmatched or even matching but incorrectly rated tyres.
I was covinced my own car had a dicky bearing, ( noise, vibration etc) but it just turned out to be a tyre, ( wrong sidewall rating) and I know of another X350 driver who had the same problem and reached the same diagnosis ( after the bearing replacement didnt fix the problem!)

Enjoy your new cat !

[Stedman]

Lovely cars!

[SpeckledJim]

Ace-T said:

Hey chap! Yup we bought it. Plugged in reader. Got a code that may be the air suspension but we are invesigating further. It is lpg so it will be going for an lpg service and a wheel bearing replacement in the next week.

How's your new cat?

If it asks for a new compressor, you can get a service kit from ebay for about £30, saving hundreds compared to buying a new one.