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Now, sure, I've purchased a locking lugnut tool even though I have no locking lugnuts (and would have removed them if I had them). Obviously, this fills the space in the boot/trunk tools.
However, purchases with no obvious purpose, like 20 year old bandages, probably take the cake in idiocy. So, I present my 'new' medical kits.
I have clearly spent too much time searching ebay for parts...
Now, sure, I've purchased a locking lugnut tool even though I have no locking lugnuts (and would have removed them if I had them). Obviously, this fills the space in the boot/trunk tools.
However, purchases with no obvious purpose, like 20 year old bandages, probably take the cake in idiocy. So, I present my 'new' medical kits.
I have clearly spent too much time searching ebay for parts...
Mine never came with a medical kit and the only tools I know are under the spare wheel. Are we talking about the same things?
Blasphemy! How could anything bearing a Leaper logo be considered an idiotic purchase? Such items actually fall into the ‘mandatory’ category - you know, needs, not wants.
Blasphemy! How could anything bearing a Leaper logo be considered an idiotic purchase? Such items actually fall into the ‘mandatory’ category - you know, needs, not wants.
Mine never came with a medical kit and the only tools I know are under the spare wheel. Are we talking about the same things?
One of these (below) came with the car and goes in that tool kit below the tire. I believe there are 20 different versions, so collect all 20. I chose 'B'. The emergency medical kit was an accessory, I think. Picture stolen without attribution from 'the internet' because I was too lazy to go into the cold, cold garage in -2C weather and take a picture of one of mine.
One of these (below) came with the car and goes in that tool kit below the tire. I believe there are 20 different versions, so collect all 20. I chose 'B'. The emergency medical kit was an accessory, I think. Picture stolen without attribution from 'the internet' because I was too lazy to go into the cold, cold garage in -2C weather and take a picture of one of mine.
Bit like the fire extinguisher that was optional too.
If you ever get a bit of spare time you can also play this game. As well as the Nut Key, or whatever its called, is an 'eye bolt for towing the car' You remove the front cover over a threaded hole and the eye bolt is supposed to screw into it so you can be towed? See if yours actually fits! Apparently they came in numerous sizes and the workers just used to bung into the tool kit the first one that came to hand. I only found this out after the car broke down and I went to screw the bolt in ready for towing. Give it a go.
.....If you ever get a bit of spare time you can also play this game. As well as the Nut Key, or whatever its called, is an 'eye bolt for towing the car' You remove the front cover over a threaded hole and the eye bolt is supposed to screw into it so you can be towed? See if yours actually fits! Apparently they came in numerous sizes and the workers just used to bung into the tool kit the first one that came to hand. I only found this out after the car broke down and I went to screw the bolt in ready for towing. Give it a go.
+1 to frankc
I had to adjust mine. Cut off the thread and put in a thread from a bolt that fitted the car.
If you ever get a bit of spare time you can also play this game. As well as the Nut Key, or whatever its called, is an 'eye bolt for towing the car' You remove the front cover over a threaded hole and the eye bolt is supposed to screw into it so you can be towed? See if yours actually fits! Apparently they came in numerous sizes and the workers just used to bung into the tool kit the first one that came to hand. I only found this out after the car broke down and I went to screw the bolt in ready for towing. Give it a go.
Whatever you do, don’t tell crbass, or let him know how many versions were produced, because he will feel mandated to collect the full set, poor fellow. He has enough problems with locking wheel nut keys.
The Holy Grail has to be the Transit Relay which is removed during PDI.
I've never even seen one.
Graham
The connection for that connection still exists. Take a look at the bottom right hand corner of your boot. Its ignition live and can be used for all sorts of useful stuff.
The Holy Grail has to be the Transit Relay which is removed during PDI.
I've never even seen one.
Graham
Indeed, this must be the winner. Ancient gauze can presumably still be used to stem blood flow, after a fashion, and has a part number. Off to ebay to put up a persistent search...
The connection for that connection still exists. Take a look at the bottom right hand corner of your boot. Its ignition live and can be used for all sorts of useful stuff.
Next to the "best oil" question, that redundant lead is probably the most frequent question asked across our forums.
I hadn't thought of using it as a feed. ...... to me and to you.
Indeed, this must be the winner. Ancient gauze can presumably still be used to stem blood flow, after a fashion, and has a part number. Off to ebay to put up a persistent search...
Exactly. You wouldn't want to turn up at Hospital in anything but the appropiate period dressing after a motoring accident in the XK8.
Anyone know how many versions of First Aid kits Jaguar produced? I hate to stoke crbass’s obsessions further, but it would seem that a collection of these would make a fine living room display. It could fit neatly between the wheel nut and eye bolt display cabinets - fitting accolades to the greatness of the marque. Once his collections are complete, He can retire and charge a modest admission fee to the thousands of international visitors who will flock annually to this place of pilgrimage.
Whatever you do, don’t tell crbass, or let him know how many versions were produced, because he will feel mandated to collect the full set, poor fellow. He has enough problems with locking wheel nut keys.
Too late, already have the set of available towing eyes. The correct one for me filled the slot in the tool kit. The incorrect ones were robust screw eyes I acquired for pennies.
Anyone know how many versions of First Aid kits Jaguar produced? I hate to stoke crbass’s obsessions further, but it would seem that a collection of these would make a fine living room display. It could fit neatly between the wheel nut and eye bolt display cabinets - fitting accolades to the greatness of the marque. Once his collections are complete, He can retire and charge a modest admission fee to the thousands of international visitors who will flock annually to this place of pilgrimage.
I found two listings for the current First Aid Kit T4N9157 on ebay UK today. One at 30 UKP and the other at 35 UKP. Rimmer Bros and Jaguar Classic (part of JLR) will sell me one for 24.48 UKP which is the list price from Jaguar.
When I checked the 35 UKP lister, it is Crewe - Jaguar. A JLR Dealer in the UK who is prohibited from selling parts at above recommended list price. However this bar does not apply if they sell through ebay. The Crewe - Jaguar website claims "At Crewe Jaguar we are taking a modern approach to supplying our expanding global customer network with the very best factory genuine parts and accessories". Clearly the "modern approach" is finding a way round JLR marketing agreements.
I'm never one to knock Jaguar Dealers as I've had excellent service from mine for many years but that stunt by Crewe - Jaguar is sharp practice of the worst kind.
Most idiotic purchase this week
to me and 
to you.
