zcuvalo
Wrench Pro
Hi,
My name is Zvonimir, I live in Zagreb, Croatia. My drive is 2002 Jaguar S Type R, 4,2 L V8 with s/c. Every since I bought this car I had nothing but troubles and problems. Literally, I had to repair or change almost every vital part of the car except for the gearbox (ZF). First I have believed it is due to car quality but later I have learned its due to Jaguar service in Zagreb - low or better to say no quality at all. Avoid by all means. My first engine exploded at some 92.000 km, then I bought a new (new) one. That one lasted up until 10 days ago - with some 75.000 km. It would take me more then 10 pages to describe all the faults and misdoing they did on my car. Instead, I have finally found a good mechanic and things are as follows:
- water and oil have entered one cylinder and piston is gone, the rest is ok - it seems so for the time being.
- one catalytic converter is (or was) covered with oil and water smoke - I still have to ensure it is not damaged.
- engine is out of the car and I am looking for forged lightweight piston kit for my engine. I have send many e-mails but so far no luck. If anybody reading this has any experience or advice on this - please help.
- Two years ago I did some tuning on the car - done by tuning company Arden from Krefeld in Germany - and I can say - Its a money well spent. All they did was additional ECU unit, Ardens developed Billstein suspension set, Ardens sport exhaust and front splitter with rear apron as well. The car is excellent for driving now - except I do need to repair my engine (again).
My name is Zvonimir, I live in Zagreb, Croatia. My drive is 2002 Jaguar S Type R, 4,2 L V8 with s/c. Every since I bought this car I had nothing but troubles and problems. Literally, I had to repair or change almost every vital part of the car except for the gearbox (ZF). First I have believed it is due to car quality but later I have learned its due to Jaguar service in Zagreb - low or better to say no quality at all. Avoid by all means. My first engine exploded at some 92.000 km, then I bought a new (new) one. That one lasted up until 10 days ago - with some 75.000 km. It would take me more then 10 pages to describe all the faults and misdoing they did on my car. Instead, I have finally found a good mechanic and things are as follows:
- water and oil have entered one cylinder and piston is gone, the rest is ok - it seems so for the time being.
- one catalytic converter is (or was) covered with oil and water smoke - I still have to ensure it is not damaged.
- engine is out of the car and I am looking for forged lightweight piston kit for my engine. I have send many e-mails but so far no luck. If anybody reading this has any experience or advice on this - please help.
- Two years ago I did some tuning on the car - done by tuning company Arden from Krefeld in Germany - and I can say - Its a money well spent. All they did was additional ECU unit, Ardens developed Billstein suspension set, Ardens sport exhaust and front splitter with rear apron as well. The car is excellent for driving now - except I do need to repair my engine (again).