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by scm
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Mercedes A45 AMG
Replies: 7
Views: 556

Re: Mercedes A45 AMG

Nige10 wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 6:49 am Can I ask those in the know how reliable the 3.0 is compared to the 5.0.? Is there performance upgrades for the 3.0S ?
The 3.0 is derived from the 5.0 so should be as reliable. VAP make upgrades for both engines.
by scm
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:47 pm
Forum: F-Type Gallery
Topic: New arrival - P380 AWD Convertible
Replies: 17
Views: 924

Re: New arrival - P380 AWD Convertible

I'm not sure. It's a '68' plate (September 2018) but it has the older type infotainment system so I guess was made in early 2018. If it has the 8" screen it was likely made in early 2017, as they were fitted to the early MY18s. You can check the MY from digit 10 of your VIN - H is MY2017, J fo...
by scm
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: F-Type Technical
Topic: Chassis Control Module
Replies: 12
Views: 881

Re: Chassis Control Module

Moss wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:10 pm At least I know the Tracker/In Control is in good order; Jaguar informed me someone was “tampering” with my car and to check its location 🙃
That's what "Service Mode" in the Remote app is for!
by scm
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:27 pm
Forum: F-Type Gallery
Topic: New arrival - P380 AWD Convertible
Replies: 17
Views: 924

Re: New arrival - P380 AWD Convertible

I'm not sure. It's a '68' plate (September 2018) but it has the older type infotainment system so I guess was made in early 2018. If it has the 8" screen it was likely made in early 2017, as they were fitted to the early MY18s. You can check the MY from digit 10 of your VIN - H is MY2017, J fo...
by scm
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:26 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Which V8 F Type is best
Replies: 16
Views: 771

Re: Which V8 F Type is best

Road tax is hefty though at over £650 a year You need to look for an early MY18, post-March 2017 registration. Nice loud exhaust (IME) and car tax of £180 at my last renewal. And 8" screen wth physical buttons, which I prefer, I use a USB stick for my music (but mainly listen to the 4 speakers...
by scm
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:17 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Service Intervals
Replies: 15
Views: 864

Re: Service Intervals

What’s meant by an Arduous Interim Service”? (Completed by Beadles in March 2019) I've seen this mentioned a few times and believe it to be when a vehicle is operated in harsh environments (e g. Very dusty or lots of short journeys) causing oil to degrade quicker and filters to become blocked soone...
by scm
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: Hullo from Australia
Replies: 1
Views: 178

Re: Hullo from Australia

It's good to downsize - I downsized from a 503 bhp XKR to a smaller, more economical 543bhp car!
by scm
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:00 am
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Roof not latched max speed 30 mph
Replies: 3
Views: 249

Re: Roof not latched max speed 30 mph

Any codes logged?
by scm
Wed Mar 13, 2024 6:27 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Head gasket failure on V8
Replies: 12
Views: 652

Re: Head gasket failure on V8

... I was told by the Jaguar dealer I purchased the car from that the cars are painted on the usual production line in black (or white) before being taken to SVO paint booth for final colour so V5 can show incorrect colour. Not convinced by that since the DVLA details are submitted when the car is ...
by scm
Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:20 pm
Forum: Main F-Type Forum
Topic: Head gasket failure on V8
Replies: 12
Views: 652

Re: Head gasket failure on V8

My 2004 XKR was on the DVLA database as (only) an XK8 so when I bought it in 2009 I had an interesting time making sure my insurance was valid! I had to get a letter from JLR stating the car type before DVLA would change the V5C. Initial registrations can be a bit error-prone.