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1997 XK8 Thermostat   Printable Version Jaguar >> Jaguar Models >> XK8 & XKR >> 1997 XK8 Thermostat Page: [1] Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >> 1997 XK8 Thermostat - 7/1/2008 5:19:41 AM    uk4545a   Posts: 9 Joined: 6/18/2008 Status: offline 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? Post #: 1 RE: 1997 XK8 Thermostat - 7/1/2008 6:57:19 AM    GordoCatCar Posts: 145 Joined: 12/7/2007 Status: offline Give us an idea of your abilities.  What other projects have you completed on a car?  Oil change? Change a tire?  Spark plugs? _____________________________ 97 XK8 Convertible; White w/Beige; 65K miles (in reply to uk4545a) Post #: 2 RE: 1997 XK8 Thermostat - 7/2/2008 8:13:28 AM    mlewisfwa Posts: 77 Joined: 4/12/2008 Status: offline 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 !!!! _____________________________ '97 XK8 Convertible http://s297.photobucket.com/albums/mm234/mlewisfwa/?albumview=slideshow (in reply to uk4545a) Post #: 3 RE: 1997 XK8 Thermostat - 7/2/2008 9:32:30 PM    test point   Posts: 105 Joined: 3/23/2008 Status: online 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. (in reply to mlewisfwa) Post #: 4 Login OR Register now to post a reply to this forum topic. Page:   [1]     Jaguar Forums >> Jaguar Models >> XK8 & XKR Jump to: Select a ForumAll Forums---------------------- [General Jaguar Forums] - - New Member Area - - Off Topic - - Sights N Sounds - - Jaguar Forums Help & Suggestion Center - - General Tech Help - - Regional - - - - North East US - - - - Central US - - - - Southwest US - - - - Western US - - - - Mid West US - - - - South US - - - - Canada, Mexico, South America - - - - Europe - - - - Other Areas [Jaguar Models] - - X-Type - - S-Type - - XF - - XJ6 & XJ12 - - XJ40 - - X300 - - XJS - - Jaguar XJ8 & Jaguar XJR - - 2007+ XKR - - XK8 & XKR - - Jaguar XJ8 - - Other Jaguar Models - - Non-Jaguar Vehicles [Brand Review] - - Detailing - - Interior - - Exterior - - Audio/Visual Electronics [Jaguar Classifieds] - - PRIVATE For Sale / Trade Classifieds - - Vendor 'For Sale' Classifieds - - Private 'Wanted' Classifieds [Official Site Sponsors] - - Motorcars LTD

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