After upgrading to a new Samsung phone, I had trouble merging 3-way phone calls. Once the other person was added and I tapped the merge button, the call would be dropped for both people. Being that phone calls are a big part of my job, this was a frustrating experience — especially on a new,…
Late Night Creations
A professional calligrapher once told me that his best work was done at night when he was relaxed. That seems to be my best time, too. It may be while working late, when I can’t get to sleep, or when something is on my mind. When it comes to music, this has happened several times….
Coming soon…
After trying to contact the owner of the convertible XJ-S with no success, I have made a tentative offer on a 1986 Jaguar XJ-S coupe. It will need some work and (like the convertible) it has been sitting for a while. However, the estimated amount of work to be done is much less than what…
2006 Porsche Cayenne – replace blower motor
While driving to Columbus, we heard a weird sound coming from the engine compartment(?). Thankfully, we were near our destination and were able to turn off the car. After fiddling with the car for a bit, I noticed that the noise stopped when the cabin fan was turned off. Some days later, the blower motor…
1986 Jaguar XJ-S V12 – Change Spark Plugs
When you first look at the Jaguar XJ-S V12 engine, you may quickly wonder if it would have been better to buy something with a simple inline engine. Earl from Northcoast Exotics in Cleveland was quick to tell me to look for the 4.0 inline six. That was good advice but easier said than done…
Hess & Eisenhardt
As some may recall, I have owned a number of Jaguar cars. None has cost much more than $2200, so that would explain why I have owned so many of them. They fulfilled a purpose for a period of time and then became too problematic or too expensive to maintain. For instance, the white XJ6…
Several Inconvenient Truths
Can you think back to a car you wish you had never sold? Maybe times were tough, you couldn’t afford the repairs or you just had too many cars in the driveway. But when you look back at it, you wish you had never sold it. For those who know me well, it should come…
Test Drive – Genesis G80 Electrified
Have you ever driven an electric car? When I arrived at the airport, the only compatible vehicle was a Genesis G80. I soon discovered that it was not a hybrid but fully electric. Not a problem but I did wonder how I would recharge it before returning it. Anyway, here are my quick thoughts. Positive:Good…
2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 4MATIC – Transmission Codes 061B and 0718
Our 2006 Mercedes-Benz R350 has experienced several transmission issues. Until recently, they haven’t been too much of a problem. If the transmission started acting up, it was treated like most Microsoft Windows problems — turn it off and then back on. However, during a recent trip, the transmission had trouble moving the vehicle after stopping…