Auto-box question.............

[triple7]

When I'm sitting in traffic jams, I slip the car into neutral, save holding on the brake. When the traffic moves I engage Drive.

If I continually slip in and out of gear, does this screw anything up?

Boring question, but I was thinking about this today.

Answers on a postcard...............


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[triple7]

Thanx Iain, didn't know what would be best, holding it on the brakes the whole time or releasing the strain on the box each time.

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[triple7]

Exactly Banny, must be better than not?

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[triple7]

Thanx Gavin, v interesting. I will hold it on the brake in future.

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[triple7]

Aaarrrrrrrrrrgh, now I'm confused!

I'll go get my manual out now if you reckon its in there.

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[triple7]

The case deepens..................................

[triple7]

GavinPearson said:

The later transmissions - the ZF 5HP24 and the Mercedes W5A580 are EXTREMELY durable

Interesting. What gearbox is on my 2002 4.0ltr XKR?

Thanx.

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[triple7]

I feel so bad about the problems you are having with your car. I think you can safely say, not to go back to that terrible Dealership in CH. Name and shame them! All of the problems on your car can be sorted by replacing them, so what is Jags problem?

My thoughts are, go get a deal on a new Jag, you can easily strike a bargin this time of year and get a discounted new or nearly new. I am not saying give up on your quest, but don't use up all your time with something which can be solved by a few quid and a car change? Lifes too short.

Good luck, hopefully someone in Jag reads this and tries to right the wrongs.

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[triple7]

Please let us know when you have it fully resolved.

Whats it going to be a BMW next?

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[triple7]

Gavin change your sig to 'Gearbox-man'!

What great info.

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[triple7]

Go get 'em Dave. Keep us posted.

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[triple7]

So this is now poof the condition exists, so Jag must have been calling you to rectify your problems, right?!!

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[triple7]

GO GET 'EM!!!

I would settle for a brand new replacement S-Type R and a relocation of your job to somewhere as far from Switzerland as you can get!!

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[triple7]

dave_3d said:

Sorry wrong link to my brakes : www.dmmultimedia.com/belgium/pads_to_the_metal_12kmiles.jpg Either way a gearbox and brakes should last more than 12,000 miles. Even in a Jaguar. Dave

Most Jag's are fine, as with anything probs do occur.

Still not getting a result eh? Like I said get rid of it and enjoy life again, it's not worth it.

Hope you are sorted very soon.

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[triple7]

Sorry to hear that Jon.

Hope you get it sorted.

You free on Sunday?

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[triple7]

So we have come full circle in recommending slipping the car to 'N' whilst in traffic or at the lights............................Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

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