I have an X-Type, 10 days shy of being 3 years old, and just noticed a
fluid leak on the driveway, looks like a couple of distinct oil
patches, which makes me think something has occured within the last
2-3 days.
I took a look underneath and noticed fluid dripping (slowly) from
here: http://gallery.jake.org.uk/Cars/20051007_0001 - notice the dark
patches (click the photo for the enlarged version).
It's in for its 3 year service on Tuesday, but in the mean time does
anyone know what it might be?
"Muxton" <jake@jake.org.mungbeans.uk> wrote in message
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>I have an X-Type, 10 days shy of being 3 years old, and just noticed a
> fluid leak on the driveway, looks like a couple of distinct oil
> patches, which makes me think something has occured within the last
> 2-3 days.
>
> I took a look underneath and noticed fluid dripping (slowly) from
> here: http://gallery.jake.org.uk/Cars/20051007_0001 - notice the dark
> patches (click the photo for the enlarged version).
>
> It's in for its 3 year service on Tuesday, but in the mean time does
> anyone know what it might be?
>
> TIAHi
might be a shot in the dark...but when mine went for it's final service just
before it was three years old the dealer noticed a small leak in the power
steering pump and fixed it under warranty. ..might be it.
On Fri, 7 Oct 2005 21:17:58 +0000 (UTC), "peter marshall"
<pete@sticker.com> wrote:
>
>"Muxton" <jake@jake.org.mungbeans.uk> wrote in message
>news:6q9dk151irkeocmmi39ddkhpi1qd2sm5fg@4ax.com...
>>I have an X-Type, 10 days shy of being 3 years old, and just noticed a
>> fluid leak on the driveway, looks like a couple of distinct oil
>> patches, which makes me think something has occured within the last
>> 2-3 days.
>>
>> I took a look underneath and noticed fluid dripping (slowly) from
>> here: http://gallery.jake.org.uk/Cars/20051007_0001 - notice the dark
>> patches (click the photo for the enlarged version).
>>
>> It's in for its 3 year service on Tuesday, but in the mean time does
>> anyone know what it might be?
>>
>> TIAHi
>
>might be a shot in the dark...but when mine went for it's final service just
>before it was three years old the dealer noticed a small leak in the power
>steering pump and fixed it under warranty. ..might be it.
>
>pete
>
>
Interesting... I didn't think it was engine oil because of where it's
appeared, it could be what you describe.
Anyway, I'm phoning the dealer now because I've just noticed the PDI
was done three years tomorrow!
Get your complaint in writing - Not in writing it does not exist !!
"Muxton" <jake@jake.org.mungbeans.uk> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 7 Oct 2005 21:17:58 +0000 (UTC), "peter marshall"
> <pete@sticker.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Muxton" <jake@jake.org.mungbeans.uk> wrote in message
>>news:6q9dk151irkeocmmi39ddkhpi1qd2sm5fg@4ax.com...
>>>I have an X-Type, 10 days shy of being 3 years old, and just noticed a
>>> fluid leak on the driveway, looks like a couple of distinct oil
>>> patches, which makes me think something has occured within the last
>>> 2-3 days.
>>>
>>> I took a look underneath and noticed fluid dripping (slowly) from
>>> here: http://gallery.jake.org.uk/Cars/20051007_0001 - notice the dark
>>> patches (click the photo for the enlarged version).
>>>
>>> It's in for its 3 year service on Tuesday, but in the mean time does
>>> anyone know what it might be?
>>>
>>> TIAHi
>>
>>might be a shot in the dark...but when mine went for it's final service
>>just
>>before it was three years old the dealer noticed a small leak in the power
>>steering pump and fixed it under warranty. ..might be it.
>>
>>pete
>>
>>
> Interesting... I didn't think it was engine oil because of where it's
> appeared, it could be what you describe.
>
> Anyway, I'm phoning the dealer now because I've just noticed the PDI
> was done three years tomorrow!
>
> Jake
On Fri, 7 Oct 2005 21:17:58 +0000 (UTC), "peter marshall"
<pete@sticker.com> wrote:
>
>might be a shot in the dark...but when mine went for it's final service just
>before it was three years old the dealer noticed a small leak in the power
>steering pump and fixed it under warranty. ..might be it.
>
>pete
>
>
Leaking shaft seal, so presumably power steering fluid. They're
fixing it under warranty on Thursday :)
On the subject of power steering, why would my steering go stiff at
idle when I'm trying to turn, like when parking. Usually a little
roll & some rpms get it going again. Thanks
Al
96 VDP
On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 18:03:18 +0100, Muxton
<jake@jake.org.mungbeans.uk> wrote:
>On Fri, 7 Oct 2005 21:17:58 +0000 (UTC), "peter marshall"
><pete@sticker.com> wrote:
>
>
>>
>>might be a shot in the dark...but when mine went for it's final service just
>>before it was three years old the dealer noticed a small leak in the power
>>steering pump and fixed it under warranty. ..might be it.
>>
>>pete
>>
>>
>
>Leaking shaft seal, so presumably power steering fluid. They're
>fixing it under warranty on Thursday :)
>
>Jake
"Jon A" <jona@ev1.net> wrote in message
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> On the subject of power steering, why would my steering go stiff at
> idle when I'm trying to turn, like when parking. Usually a little
> roll & some rpms get it going again. Thanks
>
> Al
> 96 VDP
>
>
>
> On Tue, 11 Oct 2005 18:03:18 +0100, Muxton
> <jake@jake.org.mungbeans.uk> wrote:
>
>>On Fri, 7 Oct 2005 21:17:58 +0000 (UTC), "peter marshall"
>><pete@sticker.com> wrote:
>>
>>
>>>
>>>might be a shot in the dark...but when mine went for it's final service
>>>just
>>>before it was three years old the dealer noticed a small leak in the
>>>power
>>>steering pump and fixed it under warranty. ..might be it.
>>>
>>>pete
>>>
>>>
>>
>>Leaking shaft seal, so presumably power steering fluid. They're
>>fixing it under warranty on Thursday :)
>>
>>Jake
We have a 2003 2.5 that had a tossed steering pump within 3 weeks. That does
make the steering very stiff and makes the Jag dealer very eager to fix the
problem. Paul
>
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