Being the diligent sort of chap that I am, my V6S was recently treated to new gearbox oil & sump, new diff oil and new supercharger oil.
The gearbox oil was sourced from Smith & Allan (£6.65/l), the ZF sump from Autodoc (£64), the diff oil from the Jag dealer (£35/l) and the supercharger oil from Powerhouse (£24).
Not only does this represent a *huge* saving on Jag prices, Jag won't sell you any oil for the supercharger on the basis that it's sealed for life. Eaton beg to differ, as I'm sure you all know.
Anyway, the work was carried out by my local Jag specialists who looked after my E Type for 20 years. They were happy with all of the lubes & parts I supplied. Trust me, they double-checked everything.
So, there I am on a sunny day with the roof down after the work has been done...all of a sudden...strange noises and lots of smoke...oh no!!!
I quickly pulled over, the car was recovered back to my house, my mechanic mate's diagnostic machine was attached and misfire faults were reported on cylinders 5 and 6.
Coil packs or injectors were suggested by 'those in the know'. OK, I'll start with the basics and check the plugs while we're in there I thought. What a pig of a job!!!
This is what they looked like:
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These plugs were changed at 42k miles by a Jag dealer according to the service history. That would suggest they've done 16k miles.
Anyway, I changed the plugs and *nothing else* and the car is running fine again. Who'd a thunk it!
Lesson : assume nothing about the work that has supposedly been done in the past...
V6S Break Down
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Whew, glad you got it sorted so cheaply. I'm sure you were worried for a while!
V6S Coupé, RWD, MY16
Salsa Red
20" Turbine silver alloys
Lots of extras
Lots of noise
Lots of smiles
Salsa Red
20" Turbine silver alloys
Lots of extras
Lots of noise
Lots of smiles
What do you think was wrong with the plugs?
They do look very smoked up as though your engine was running rich, but would that alone cause your breakdown?
As a novice, they do not appear "worn out" to me.
Would appreciate any insight you may have.
They do look very smoked up as though your engine was running rich, but would that alone cause your breakdown?
As a novice, they do not appear "worn out" to me.
Would appreciate any insight you may have.
2021 R-Dynamic P380 Convertible BRG
Did you have the injectors ultrasonically cleaned and inspected for hairline cracks at the same time?
I’d be somewhat wary if not - hopefully if needed your contacts have good access to injector removal kit too.
They used to be sold in kits but now are only available singularly. If you know of a cheap place to buy them it could be of use to others now mileages are building.
I’d be somewhat wary if not - hopefully if needed your contacts have good access to injector removal kit too.
They used to be sold in kits but now are only available singularly. If you know of a cheap place to buy them it could be of use to others now mileages are building.
MY14 "S" badged V6 Convertible in Lunar Grey metallic
Performance seats, Meridian, heated flat bottom wheel with aluminium paddles, heated front screen, cruise, dual zone climate, switchable active exhaust
Performance seats, Meridian, heated flat bottom wheel with aluminium paddles, heated front screen, cruise, dual zone climate, switchable active exhaust
I did nothing apart from replace the plugs.
I was going to move onto testing the coils next, and then the injectors, but it make sense to only isolate one thing at a time.
The plugs were supposedly replaced at 42k (16k ago) but I felt it was important to check them to rule them out.
There have been no faults reported since then and the car appears to be running fine.
Fingers crossed...
I was going to move onto testing the coils next, and then the injectors, but it make sense to only isolate one thing at a time.
The plugs were supposedly replaced at 42k (16k ago) but I felt it was important to check them to rule them out.
There have been no faults reported since then and the car appears to be running fine.
Fingers crossed...
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Former : 1972 E-Type V12 FHC, 2006 XK FHC
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Well I hope you’re right and it was plugs, but doesn’t feel right to me.
All the plugs look about the same and don’t look worn out, but difficult to tell on an iPhone.
Wouldn’t be surprised if a fault reappears soon.
All the plugs look about the same and don’t look worn out, but difficult to tell on an iPhone.
Wouldn’t be surprised if a fault reappears soon.
2014 MY 3.0 V6S Roadster
Subtle enhancements to create the car I wanted from SVR nose cone, 400 series side skirts & customised 'design' rear bumper, to heated SVR steering wheel and more
Subtle enhancements to create the car I wanted from SVR nose cone, 400 series side skirts & customised 'design' rear bumper, to heated SVR steering wheel and more
Not being one to pke around inside mt new F-Type for no reason, I have no idea how easy it is to check the plugs.
BUT, if not too difficult, I would suggest you pluu the plugs again and check to see if they are smoked/black again.
Unless some thing has chnged since I did used to mess around with engines, they should be grey/white - not black.
Black would suggest a fuel problem, posible as suggested, your injectors.
BUT, if not too difficult, I would suggest you pluu the plugs again and check to see if they are smoked/black again.
Unless some thing has chnged since I did used to mess around with engines, they should be grey/white - not black.
Black would suggest a fuel problem, posible as suggested, your injectors.
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