Looks good !

 

This weekend my wife and I reorganized the garage to make room for the Jag before the snow flew. It's now safe and snug next to my MGB, just in the nick of time!

 

Dreamed about buying this one, while on a business trip in the middle of the island.
For sale, looking largely mistreated, standing on the side of the road.


To show her displeasure, the XJ threw me an ABS code on the way back, the first in a long time.
Guess she was not happy about this romance ...

 

Good job!
Now you got no excuse for not giving it a good clay job and wax ;o))

 

G'day Eric....that's deplorable to see the best of the best sitting there in such a state.
I love the 6 litre V12....they worked out all the bugs and are a true classic.

 

Bought my first Jag 2 weeks ago, a cherished 2000 XJ8 3.2. Body is mint apart from a poor respray on the front bumper so today I took it off, rubbed it down and gave it a couple of coats of primer. 3 or 4 coats of Topaz tomorrow, can't wait to get stuck in.

 

I had a clunk in the front. I'd feel it when I went slowly over uneven surfaces in a parking lot and when going over speed bumps, especially if one wheel went over the speed bump before the other wheel. The rocking back and forth motion caused the clunk and I could feel it in the steering. It's been driving me crazy!

Based on my research on this forum, I concluded it was my my sway bar bushings and links. My mechanic replaced them and the links looked okay and the bushings were a little worn. But the clunk is gone! I'm a happy camper! 😀

 

Changed the cc switch on the centre console as it was no longer lighting up at night. Unfortunately replacement (second hand) has same problem. I seem to remember seeing a post some where with description of how to change the light inside the switch. Both switches (old and new) work ok, just need to change the bulb inside. Anybody have any idea where I might find those instructions? Any help greatly appreciated.

 

Hi All,
I went out and bought my very first ever Jag and it's an Alpine Green XJ8 X308 built in 1999.
I do have some issues with it. I can't use the remote yet as I need to clean it up and programme it. I can't open the boot as the car appears to be in Valet Mode permanently, although the key works. Driving along late last night the interior lights came on for no reason and went off after about 15 seconds, spooky.
I may have bought a 'Lemon', but it's my lemon and I will cherish it and nurse it back to life. It may take some time and money but I'm near retirement so who cares?
Thanks for reading this.
Ray

 

I changed the octopus hose in my '00 XJR entirely with info gleaned from this forum, and it was a joy - and I'm quite seriously a guy that's only gone as far as airing up the tires and putting gas in a car before this.

 

Tripcock: Abacus Racing on Bakers Road between Northampton and AirLand is super when issues get more than you can manage, they specialize in Jags and Land Rovers. Lots of suggestions on suppliers for parts on this forum and a hell lot cheaper that the Flag. But push comes to shove, Todd Fullerton at Checkered Flag is a super guy. Cooling system, end to end, secondary timing tensioners, then front end parts, shocks, shock mounts, sway bar bushings, and links, and pads (of course) after you fix the immediate issues. you have a Black key (not the green valet key), apparently; should be able to turn off valet mode once it starts. Should be able to download all manuals in the stickies on this forum if you do not have a complete set. Good luck.

Observe carefully the operation of the transmission. Known for high failure rate.

Cheapest oil fill and general service in local area is the AAA Service Center on Va Bch Blvd just east of the Military Hwy. Clean shop, middle age certified techs.

 

I bought some Zymol leather cleaner and some conditioner. Gave the old interior some lovin.

 

Made the black grille that was on my car


look like this



Like new

 

Finally got the Jag's personalized plates in the mail, couldn't wait to install! Then realized I'd have no legal excuse not to have a front plate. While I can use the paper temp. in back window for another 3 weeks of front-plateless motoring... hmmm...


Also been adding horsepower without touching drivetrain. How, you ask?
- Substituting chrome mesh 'blower' grill inserts for OEM Waterfall inserts; 19 hp.
- Changing out stock shifter knob to one with fancy walnut & Growler insert; 3 hp.
- Buy, install Jaguar pen in glovebox pen holder; .5 hp.
- HP value of Jag umbrella added to boot lid underside; still on dyno.

 

Tell me about that 5hp pen pls.
I was already wondering what pen should fit there, should be a rather slender one.
Any link or pic?

 

Bought Jag pens from Welsh, both 'carbon fibre' and flashlight pen. Too fat to fit well when attempting to snap into holder, will go into holder pushed in nose first. (But found out it makes more sense to leave the pen clipped into green Jag binder containing the cars manual & papers, which I remove from the glovebox when doing 'car stuff')
In the service of honesty, I only rated the pen at .5 hp, not 5 hp. Five hp for a mere pen is silly! Now claiming 5 hp for a chromed Growler oil filler cap.... hmmm...

 

Just add a K&N ink filter to the pen and you will get the full 5 hp

 

Gives ya a pretty good feeling, doesn't it!

Congratulations ...... carry on!

 

Considered about the right rims for this car for almost a year, and finally bit the bullet this week, after finding some cheap 18-inch XKR rims on the Japanese Yahoo-bid site.
Did some photo-shopping to be sure, as not too many pictures can be found on the internet.





Will fit the rims with new 245 & 275 tires, and will add a Jamex 40mm lowering set at the same time. It will all be on the way by next week.

Might decide on a Glanz body-kit only after installing, not sure the mighty Jaguar design really needs it.

 

Installed new front shocks and urethane bushings on my XJR. Rides and handles a treat. No squeaks, no rattles, sharper handling. Win.