Re: XJ40: Replacing Differential $$$

[Stefan Schulz <jaguar@suaviter.demon.co.uk>]

In message <1.5.4.32.19970201021614.006a67e0@popd.ix.netcom.com> cobac@ix.netcom.com writes:
>            Well, I'm leaning towards buying it from the jag dealer.  I would
> like to know any comments anyone has about this.

Not sure whether US mechanics are any better than UK ones, but in case they
go to the same training courses:  Don't use a main dealer.

I went through FOUR new diffs on my XJ-S V12 last year, the first one I paid
for, the other three were replaced under warranty.  Each one that failed had
been installed incorrectly.  Two with overtightened pinion nut, one without
correct oil, grinding the limited slip clutches to death.  Funnily enough,
two Jag main dealers were involved and they made different mistakes - albeit
consistently.

I have had experiences with two other main dealers as well.  One overheated
the car after bodging an a/c repair, the other messed up a water pump
replacement.

Now I only go to a main dealer for parts, and only if I ABSOLUTELY CAN'T
get them elsewhere.  The lack of care and training seems to be pretty
consistent everywhere.

Regards,
--
Stefan Schulz
jaguar@suaviter.demon.co.uk

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