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..i

Hi!

3 of my door handles in my XJ40 (1988) have become very stiff. I have tried
liberal doses of Lanolin, but they are still much stiffer than the 4th one.
Any suggestions please?

..B

Moi wrote:
> Hi!
>
> 3 of my door handles in my XJ40 (1988) have become very stiff. I have tried
> liberal doses of Lanolin, but they are still much stiffer than the 4th one.
> Any suggestions please?
>
Against advice, I gave mine keyholes a short blast of RP7 or WD40 some
years ago and not had a problem since. If I do, another short blast will
be forthcoming !
Bill


>

..m ..so..

Get ready for some big expenses - Those door handles are made of pot metal,
and the part that holds the latch rod breaks- there is no way to repair
them and the price is over 100.00 each plus labor to tear the whole door
open.

"BTB" <ausnax@mail.com> wrote in message
news:48677226$0$17508$afc38c87@news.optusnet.com.a u...
> Moi wrote:
> > Hi!
> >
> > 3 of my door handles in my XJ40 (1988) have become very stiff. I have
tried
> > liberal doses of Lanolin, but they are still much stiffer than the 4th
one.
> > Any suggestions please?
> >
> Against advice, I gave mine keyholes a short blast of RP7 or WD40 some
> years ago and not had a problem since. If I do, another short blast will
> be forthcoming !
> Bill
>
>
> >

.. ..oo..

On Jun 29, 2:38*am, "Moi" <u...@user.com> wrote:
> Hi!
>
> 3 of my door handles in my XJ40 (1988) have become very stiff. I have tried
> liberal doses of Lanolin, but they are still much stiffer than the 4th one..
> Any suggestions please?

As has been suggested these handles are prone to breakage. Dont panic
though, if you are slightly handy then you should be able to sort them
out.

Try pushing the door closed whilst pulling up the lever, if the handle
moves easily the door should open when you release the pushing force.
Sometimes pulling only makes the handle stiffer to move and more
likely to break.

If you find the above is the case then you will need to adjust the
actuator rod in the door. Obviously you need to take the door trim off
and gain access to the linkage. it should be fairly easy to spot the
link rod as you can move it with the handle. It will be threaded with
some sort of joint on the end, probably in plastic with a thread
locking part. Sometimes these work loose and then the joint will slide
up or down on the thread.

I know it sounds tricky but it won't take you long to do. Check out
jaguarlovers.org for a more indepth instuctions.

Good luck. P.S. I don't think the handles are very expensive, if the
worst should happen. About £70 from british parts i think and cheaper
on ebay!

Mr Smooth

..m ..so..

70 pounds= 140.00 US X 3= 420.00 just for the parts
Its a lot to pay on a 1000.00 car.

"Mr Smooth" <cheekyshmi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:107d1c85-b3ed-4af0-82b0-1c34e3bb2975@m45g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
On Jun 29, 2:38 am, "Moi" <u...@user.com> wrote:
> Hi!
>
> 3 of my door handles in my XJ40 (1988) have become very stiff. I have
tried
> liberal doses of Lanolin, but they are still much stiffer than the 4th
one.
> Any suggestions please?

As has been suggested these handles are prone to breakage. Dont panic
though, if you are slightly handy then you should be able to sort them
out.

Try pushing the door closed whilst pulling up the lever, if the handle
moves easily the door should open when you release the pushing force.
Sometimes pulling only makes the handle stiffer to move and more
likely to break.

If you find the above is the case then you will need to adjust the
actuator rod in the door. Obviously you need to take the door trim off
and gain access to the linkage. it should be fairly easy to spot the
link rod as you can move it with the handle. It will be threaded with
some sort of joint on the end, probably in plastic with a thread
locking part. Sometimes these work loose and then the joint will slide
up or down on the thread.

I know it sounds tricky but it won't take you long to do. Check out
jaguarlovers.org for a more indepth instuctions.

Good luck. P.S. I don't think the handles are very expensive, if the
worst should happen. About £70 from british parts i think and cheaper
on ebay!

Mr Smooth

..i

"Mr Smooth" <cheekyshmi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:107d1c85-b3ed-4af0-82b0-1c34e3bb2975@m45g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
On Jun 29, 2:38 am, "Moi" <u...@user.com> wrote:
> Hi!
>
> 3 of my door handles in my XJ40 (1988) have become very stiff. I have
> tried
> liberal doses of Lanolin, but they are still much stiffer than the 4th
> one.
> Any suggestions please?

As has been suggested these handles are prone to breakage. Dont panic
though, if you are slightly handy then you should be able to sort them
out.

Try pushing the door closed whilst pulling up the lever, if the handle
moves easily the door should open when you release the pushing force.
Sometimes pulling only makes the handle stiffer to move and more
likely to break.

If you find the above is the case then you will need to adjust the
actuator rod in the door. Obviously you need to take the door trim off
and gain access to the linkage. it should be fairly easy to spot the
link rod as you can move it with the handle. It will be threaded with
some sort of joint on the end, probably in plastic with a thread
locking part. Sometimes these work loose and then the joint will slide
up or down on the thread.

I know it sounds tricky but it won't take you long to do. Check out
jaguarlovers.org for a more indepth instuctions.

Good luck. P.S. I don't think the handles are very expensive, if the
worst should happen. About £70 from british parts i think and cheaper
on ebay!

Mr Smooth

Thanks to those who have replied. Here's an update. I did the turnbuckle
thing and it much improved the situation. Now, it has highlighted a
different problem. On 1 of the front doors in particular there is
considerable outward pressure to to open (or stay open). When trying to open
a little too much forec for comfort has to be applied to the handle and the
door springs open. When closing, too much force is needed and the door does
not shut smoothly with a satisfying c****. I can't find any adjustment for
this. I wonder if anyone else has experienced it.

..i

I dispute that the car is worth $1000! I've had many, including Aston
Martins and Jensens. The XJ40 is by far the smoothest ride I've ever had,
and the problems (there are a few) are a challenge I enjoy.

"Jim Insolo" <Jinsolo@pacbell.net> wrote in message
news:zNudnb_kvqVwDvbVnZ2dnUVZ_gCdnZ2d@earthlink.co m...
> 70 pounds= 140.00 US X 3= 420.00 just for the parts
> Its a lot to pay on a 1000.00 car.
>
> "Mr Smooth" <cheekyshmi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:107d1c85-b3ed-4af0-82b0-1c34e3bb2975@m45g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> On Jun 29, 2:38 am, "Moi" <u...@user.com> wrote:
>> Hi!
>>
>> 3 of my door handles in my XJ40 (1988) have become very stiff. I have
> tried
>> liberal doses of Lanolin, but they are still much stiffer than the 4th
> one.
>> Any suggestions please?
>
> As has been suggested these handles are prone to breakage. Dont panic
> though, if you are slightly handy then you should be able to sort them
> out.
>
> Try pushing the door closed whilst pulling up the lever, if the handle
> moves easily the door should open when you release the pushing force.
> Sometimes pulling only makes the handle stiffer to move and more
> likely to break.
>
> If you find the above is the case then you will need to adjust the
> actuator rod in the door. Obviously you need to take the door trim off
> and gain access to the linkage. it should be fairly easy to spot the
> link rod as you can move it with the handle. It will be threaded with
> some sort of joint on the end, probably in plastic with a thread
> locking part. Sometimes these work loose and then the joint will slide
> up or down on the thread.
>
> I know it sounds tricky but it won't take you long to do. Check out
> jaguarlovers.org for a more indepth instuctions.
>
> Good luck. P.S. I don't think the handles are very expensive, if the
> worst should happen. About £70 from british parts i think and cheaper
> on ebay!
>
> Mr Smooth
>
>

..m ..so..

I had 2 of the XJ 6 models- one 1988 and the other 1989- bought both used at
dealer auctions for around 1000 each- dealers want nothing to do with them
because those problems like door handles and auto levelling systems are
potential warranty nightmares. They are great driving cars and that little
6 cylinder motor coupled to a GM automatic was the best Jaguar ever built.
One went 175,000 miles before an accident sent it to the junkyard. The
other went 250,000 until the auto levelling system went crazy and I sold it
off for parts. As long as you don't get suckered into paying too much for
one, you can get a lot of good use out of them and they get about 30MPG on
the highway. Had a couple of DB 5's too, and they are a fun car for a once
a week drive, totally unreliable, but the name ***ures some appreciation for
the collector- Jensens have absolutely no appeal at all.
"Moi" <user@user.com> wrote in message news:486c7322@dnews.tpgi.com.au...
> I dispute that the car is worth $1000! I've had many, including Aston
> Martins and Jensens. The XJ40 is by far the smoothest ride I've ever had,
> and the problems (there are a few) are a challenge I enjoy.
>
> "Jim Insolo" <Jinsolo@pacbell.net> wrote in message
> news:zNudnb_kvqVwDvbVnZ2dnUVZ_gCdnZ2d@earthlink.co m...
> > 70 pounds= 140.00 US X 3= 420.00 just for the parts
> > Its a lot to pay on a 1000.00 car.
> >
> > "Mr Smooth" <cheekyshmi@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >
news:107d1c85-b3ed-4af0-82b0-1c34e3bb2975@m45g2000hsb.googlegroups.com...
> > On Jun 29, 2:38 am, "Moi" <u...@user.com> wrote:
> >> Hi!
> >>
> >> 3 of my door handles in my XJ40 (1988) have become very stiff. I have
> > tried
> >> liberal doses of Lanolin, but they are still much stiffer than the 4th
> > one.
> >> Any suggestions please?
> >
> > As has been suggested these handles are prone to breakage. Dont panic
> > though, if you are slightly handy then you should be able to sort them
> > out.
> >
> > Try pushing the door closed whilst pulling up the lever, if the handle
> > moves easily the door should open when you release the pushing force.
> > Sometimes pulling only makes the handle stiffer to move and more
> > likely to break.
> >
> > If you find the above is the case then you will need to adjust the
> > actuator rod in the door. Obviously you need to take the door trim off
> > and gain access to the linkage. it should be fairly easy to spot the
> > link rod as you can move it with the handle. It will be threaded with
> > some sort of joint on the end, probably in plastic with a thread
> > locking part. Sometimes these work loose and then the joint will slide
> > up or down on the thread.
> >
> > I know it sounds tricky but it won't take you long to do. Check out
> > jaguarlovers.org for a more indepth instuctions.
> >
> > Good luck. P.S. I don't think the handles are very expensive, if the
> > worst should happen. About £70 from british parts i think and cheaper
> > on ebay!
> >
> > Mr Smooth
> >
> >
>
>