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1997 XK8 Thermostat - 7/1/2008 5:19:41 AM   
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Can anyone advise how difficult it is to replace a thermostat in a 97'' XK8? Can someone with not a great deal of automotive maechanical experience do it?
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RE: 1997 XK8 Thermostat - 7/1/2008 6:57:19 AM   
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Give us an idea of your abilities.  What other projects have you completed on a car?  Oil change? Change a tire?  Spark plugs?

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RE: 1997 XK8 Thermostat - 7/2/2008 8:13:28 AM   
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I recommend replacing the housing as well as the stat.  I used the aluminum version (not OE) and purchased it from http://www.motorcarsltd.com/.  Ask for Ken and he''ll take care of you.  Here is a link to a post talking a little about the housing.  http://www.jaguarforums.com/m_51297/tm.htm  As far as how difficult it is to replace the stat / housing, all I can tell you it wasn''t that difficult for me.  Having the correct tools and parts, as it is for any job, is a must.  Ditto what Gordo said.

Good luck and don''t hesitate asking the Jag Techs questions.  They have been very helpful !!!!

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RE: 1997 XK8 Thermostat - 7/2/2008 9:32:30 PM   
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If you are willing to change the sparkplugs on this car you can change the thermostat.  Limited tool requirements, nothing Advance AP couldn''t solve in 2 minutes.

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