THE INTERNATIONAL JAGUAR 'S'-TYPE REGISTER FORUM

Hi Cass.
I've had my S type since 1987 and bearing in mind it was garaged for about 9 years before I bought it. It came with a few spare wheels, all curly hub so I suspect this 1965 model always had curly hubs.
Hope this helps!

Don’t think so Glyn. My ‘new’ wheels were from a friend who had bought them for his E type a few years back but never used them; they still had the preservative on which took ages to remove. So I have every confidence in this current set. At least I know what to look for if it ever happens again - f...

This is my second XJ, purchased from new after trading in a seven years old model. The photo is just after I had it detailed locally and I think it looks better than when I first got the car. This is really the best car I have ever owned, after owning BMW 5 series over many years; it has every imagi...

Thank you for your interesting comments. The wheels are fairly new, so didn’t suspect the spokes. I don’t think some people realise the intense strain on wire wheels, especially when cornering. I had a scare on my old set. I had taken a wheel off and noticed a spoke had snapped at the rivet head (th...

Some time ago, when turning on full right hand lock, I was experiencing quite a loud clicking/clanking noise from the front nearside wire wheel. This got progressively worse and was sounding when ever I turned right. I checked the tightness of the spinner but eventually decided it must be the wheel ...

Hi all. I know this type of thing is trying to DIY, but just as a matter of interest, my starter motor has been removed twice during my ownership. Each time it has been done by a local garage with few problems (as the labour time showed). I do think they used an extension on an extension to remove t...

Yes, the light bit is a better suggestion. Thanks.

Thanks for the advice Cass, will try this and see if it improves the choke.
Your choke switch modification is interesting. If I read it correctly, you’re killing the choke power at source whereas I’ve killed it at the final point with my switch. Is there any difference?

Hi Cass I've always felt the Otter switch was too long in switching off and installed a switch in the facia locker, breaking the earth circuit where I switch it off after a minute or two (It probably means the Otter switch isn't working properly, but one can always tell it's on with the sharp 'hiss'...

Hi Cass
You will know I have just purchased something from you via eBay, but as a matter of interest how does one ‘PM’ somebody.

Barrie