Good Shew, i need to learn more about all this.

 

I hate that damn coolant tank. I've gone through three of them within the past 7 years. Each one failed in exactly the same place. Thankfully they're cheap and easy to replace.

 

Just a thought: I had a weed trimmer fuel tank that leaked at a through wall grommet and I used a fuel proof epoxy on the leak. It has been dry ever since. it might be possible to use a plastic epoxy to seal the area. They can be amazingly strong, witness the repair I did. BTW, the grommet and Jaguar's tank are not very good, but can be improved in the field, IMO.

 

That might be a good idea to reinforce the area beforehand to keep it from breaking at all. But then the hose might not fit over it properly.

 

In other words, fly me to the moon.

 

Bought a pair of new Continental ExtremeContact DWS06 tires to replace the ORIGINAL conti's that were still on the car at 14 years of age... To bad too, still have good tread on them.

Tomorrow I will attempt the removal/repair/re-installation of the suspension compressor piston seal.

 

Swore at it @&#@. Another front air strut perished.

 

What are the age/miles?

 

2006 XJR 93k miles. I just replaced the original on the passenger side in November, now the already replaced re-manufactured is leaking on the driver's side, a previous owner had it installed.

 

My 04 purch May has Arnott's front, orig rear. Florida rebuilder doesn't change shocks, only airbags/orings. You would think that Bilstein would have some sort of program. On Ebay, used low milleage units appear, but you are time limited. I thought go coils front only, but what about computer? Used single unit a temporary answer. Real shame, the fly in the ointment.

 

My 04: Arnott front, stock rear, 129k miles. Bought used/serviced pump, all is well. No program from Bilstein? Not good. Fla rebuilder does not do actual shocks, only bags and related. Excellent concept, poor field support. Ebay/used, if can wait. That's where nice pump came from.

 

I don't think the shock part of the unit can be dismantled, but may be wrong on that one. Bilstein sell their own units on the aftermarket, but they are very costly albeit a load less than if you buy one from a Jaguar dealer.

 

The original & Arnott reman sports struts are somewhat stiffer than the new Arnott 2890 sport. When pushing down on the corners of the car the originals & the reman don't really give much, the new Arnott 2890 moves a lot more. When speaking to Arnott they said the 2890 should be the same as the OEM. It's nowhere near as firm. I don't really notice any difference when driving though.

 

Just put a battery tender in, have to wait for title cert., started engine, pump ran a bit, no fault lights at any time. Kant wait, car wants to MOVE.

 

My solution to the plastic tank problem.

Never used in anger (yet)

 

That looks good!

 

The worst part was taking the compressor out and getting it back in..... I had to do it with the tire in place because I used ramps. What a PITA. I need to learn how to take the bumper off, I think that would be easier. Anyway, the install of the ring once the compressor was out was a piece of cake. Put it all together, buttoned it up, took her for a drive and NO ASF warning!

It had been giving me one every other trip, only really took one trip today so I'll do some more extensive testing tomorrow and hopefully the ASF will stay away!

 

Nice not having those lights on! I now have two pumps and cleaned out and baked the dessicant in the oven (wife not home!). The orifices are tiny, the tube to mains is similar. Pressure, but not much volume. Oh well, good luck, she's a beaut I'm sure.

 

I finally got around to replacing my parking assist module. Bought a replacement on Ebay and had it installed and working in 10 minutes.

Also installed projector door lamps.

 

What does the module do?