Can you guys recommend vendors I should use for x300 parts? Are used parts a bad idea (e-bay, vendors..ect)? Are any of the after market companies better than others, quality wise-----I work in education so lets just say I'm not
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Also wondering why some Jaguars have the leaper on the hood and some only have the badge. Am I correct in thinking the cars sold in the U.S. have the ornament and cars sold in the UK had the badge?

I also can't seem to find a Haynes type manual for the x300. I did the download from this site, but I would like to have a published book also---weird that way I guess. Thanks for the help and info-------Scott

 

Coventry West and Motorcars Ltd. are two of several well-known-and-reputable Jag specialists. IMHO it usually pays to develop a relationship with a Jag specialist. There will be times where Jag-specific knowledge is very helpful.

However.....

You neighborhood parts store can provide many of the things you need as can on-line vendors such as Rock Auto or PartsGeek.







Correct as far as X300 models go. The answer isn't as simple on older models :-)







I don't care for Haynes so I've never bothered looking. JDHT (Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust) offers manuals on CD that are generally very good...and surprisingly reasonable. Watch for compatibility issues with Vista, though, if that's what system you're running. Some vendors sell 'em on Ebay but watch for bootleg copies.


Cheers
DD

 

Doug's already said everything worth saying. I will add a note of clarity with the Haynes manual, and that is they don't make one for the X300. I found that their manual wasn't that helpful for the Xj40 I had.

 

Thanks Doug and Tophat for the Info. I will do a search on the specialists you mentioned and look into the CD. Unfortunately I am running vista, but I have access to other laptops that are running XP. I did get some info off the jag-lovers site which was also helpful. I like manuals because pictures are always helpful. I know what you mean about Haynes, I used to use them alot on motorcycles and it always seemed like you got 98% of the info needed. I'm sure I will have more technical questions when the car comes back from the painters and I get to drive her everyday. Now I have to tell my wife she was right on the whole leaper inclusion issue. I argued against that one Have a good evening-----scott

 

I recently purchased the CD from JDHT after questioning them concerning the compatability issue. I was told that has been remedied, so I purchased the JHM 1178 CD from them. No problems running it on my Vista laptop!

 

Is JDHT based out of the UK? I think I saw their disks on-line, but it appeared that I needed to order them out of the UK. That is not a problem, but I was wondering if there is a distributor in the US.------Scott

 

Call Paul's Jaguar in Florida or visit their Ebay store. I imagine other Jaguar parts vendors sell 'em as well.

Cheers
DD

 

JDHT is out of the UK. I believe the disks are available to order from your local dealer also though I don't know how much they charge. JDHT charged £20...after shipping I paid $31.36.

I have found much useful information there as well as on the forums here!

 

thanks for the info. I will check some of the dealers and see what I find. I went out this morning and reorganized my tool box and of course my kids managed to lose some tools (skate board and bike repair) so I am going to need to replenish some stock. I am not anticipating problems with the x300, but it is nice to be prepared----------scott