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by Sunfly
Thu Oct 13, 2022 11:32 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Gearbox oil
Replies: 6
Views: 1931

Re: Gearbox oil

I’ve got a jag XK automatic 2008 The dealer refused point blank to change the oil as it can cause slippage but on the probe I’d highly recommend it. Oil absorbs water from the air which causes an increase in viscosity and a reduction in the oil film so a change on a probe box can only be good and ma...
by Sunfly
Thu Aug 11, 2022 1:51 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Unable To Remove Spark Plugs
Replies: 12
Views: 6034

Re: Unable To Remove Spark Plugs

Seems like the rubber cap has stuck itself to the inside of the tube. You're just faced with the task of trying to run a long narrow chisel ended 'screwdriver ' down the tube, to cut the ring off the side of the tube. You might think about an electricians hole cutter, but were it me, Id get a lengt...
by Sunfly
Mon Aug 08, 2022 10:22 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: engine cut out
Replies: 14
Views: 5499

Re: engine cut out

Absolutely Bob, and those tiny ignition circuit relay contacts are not big enough for the job after a few years SO you have to either jam that relay on, all the time with a matchstick OR short that circuit permanently. Or remove the immobiliser module completely, after all, it’s only 3 wires , that...
by Sunfly
Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:19 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Scuttle Panel - Paint or Replace
Replies: 19
Views: 5664

Re: Scuttle Panel - Paint or Replace

I got mine resprayed professionally and its been OK for six years but I have also seen people regenerating ABS with heat from a heat gun. Worth a try if youve got a spare. It gives instant results but I guess the risk is overdoing it.
by Sunfly
Sat Aug 06, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: engine cut out
Replies: 14
Views: 5499

Re: engine cut out

I've had this problem, and though I blame the distributor for absolutely everything including punctures, I don't think that's your problem this time! If you've still got the Bosch immobiliser, I think you've got a dry joint on the pcb because that's what caused my exact same problem. Here's the stor...
by Sunfly
Sat Jun 11, 2022 1:55 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: sbm paint
Replies: 10
Views: 5705

Re: sbm paint

That’s interesting paint related info Scooby. The colour is silver blue mist but the info (if you have an sbm) is gold😎
by Sunfly
Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:23 am
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Noisy tappets
Replies: 4
Views: 2271

Re: Noisy tappets

Had this problem when I first bought the Flying machine. Refer to mojo to which I will add…. Because I didn’t trust the Tescos cowboy I bought the car from first job was a change of oil for Castro gtx and a flushing additive. After a 1000 miles I changed it again this time for Castro 10w30 as this i...
by Sunfly
Wed May 11, 2022 11:26 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Immobiliser
Replies: 25
Views: 12601

Re: Immobiliser

glad you got it running ok well done. simple stuff first :)
by Sunfly
Mon May 09, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Immobiliser
Replies: 25
Views: 12601

Re: Immobiliser

As Sunfly , if the starter motor turns then it is most UNLIKELY there is anything wrong with the Temic or Immobiliser unit. So , it is either that cps connection OR the distributor. Just be very careful NOT to have any spark plug unconnected to earth when you check for a spark. Open circuits in the...
by Sunfly
Sun May 08, 2022 10:46 pm
Forum: The Garage - Technical Forum
Topic: Immobiliser
Replies: 25
Views: 12601

Re: Immobiliser

simps wrote:
Sun May 08, 2022 10:11 pm
Yes
Have you eliminated the cps yet. That is the most common reason for a non start. Was it running ok before this problem came along. A faulty cps will allow an engine to keep running but not restart.
My understanding is that the temic is highly reliable (unlike the cps circuit).