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- Fri Apr 12, 2024 3:15 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: Y2k Jag XJ8
- Replies: 48
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Re: Y2k Jag XJ8
On a more positive note I spent a little while with some Otter Wax leather salve and massaged the seats. They sucked it up like a sponge. I used the whole tin just on the back seat alone. Ordered some more, and some oil to keep it in good condition afterward. It's nice leather, surprising that it's ...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 2:40 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: Y2k Jag XJ8
- Replies: 48
- Views: 1165
Re: Y2k Jag XJ8
Yes. That and the collective refusal of American buyers to put up with that kind of shit and knock the cars back with a solid threat of litigation instead of writing to Autocar or The Times. Yup. You could buy a Chevy for a fraction the price and it'd go on and on without any kind of maintenance. E...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:45 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: Y2k Jag XJ8
- Replies: 48
- Views: 1165
Re: Y2k Jag XJ8
Dunno if it had them but maybe worth checking any transmission oil/coolant exchanger if the engine was cooked. Particularly as the traditional approach at Browns Lane was "Ey Derrek, ow big this ray-de-yayter gotta be?" Derek takes a thoughtful sip of lukewarm sweet milky tea while Frank ...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 11:35 am
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: Y2k Jag XJ8
- Replies: 48
- Views: 1165
Re: Y2k Jag XJ8
Deffo time to check the valve block etc in the auto box then. That's right in the failure range. From what I've read the valve block is easy enough to do, especially for a man of your skills. They're all 4.0l over there aren't they? I think they only sold the 4.0 here yes. I'll split the engine and...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:47 am
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: Y2k Jag XJ8
- Replies: 48
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Y2k Jag XJ8
Bought this as a cheap comfy cruiser. 20240411_153044.jpg 20240411_153059.jpg It's not perfect, but it's had some coin thrown at it in the past. Previous previous owner drove it daily, sold it on and the previous owner neglected the maintenance, popped the head gasket and ignored it until it didn't ...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:34 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: What did you do today?
- Replies: 15651
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Re: What did you do today?
It was also overheated badly. In writing this block off.
Gearbox was good when parked.
Phil
Gearbox was good when parked.
Phil
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:20 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: What did you do today?
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- Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:19 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: What did you do today?
- Replies: 15651
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Re: What did you do today?
AJ V8, think the tensioners took a dump. I've written this engine off but potentially have a lead. 2001 (this is a 2000) XK8 was the same 4.0 engine?
Phil
Phil
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:36 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: What did you do today?
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- Views: 3176827
Re: What did you do today?
Naturally, it's broken because it's a Jaguar.
Phil- Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:22 pm
- Forum: Motorised Conveyances
- Topic: What did you do today?
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Re: What did you do today?
As much as that would be nice, no. It is living up to its reputation though, it'll be arriving later this afternoon on the back of a tow truck.mercrocker wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:53 pm Well, you have covered 50s, 60s with Mopar and GM.....Seventies Ford?