Hi, this is my first post. I am picking up this car Wednesday and have been visiting your forum for about a week. You guys have a good thing going here. Amazing content and generous posters. I have a lot to learn about maintaining this car and I know I am in the right place. Thank you for such great information. I hope I will be able to contribute. David.

 

A very warm welcome to you David. You have a good looking car there and looks clean too.

Enjoy the car and the forum.

 

Thanks Jim, I have not seen it yet but it looks really good. It has about 52000. miles and I am the third owner. David.

 

welcome to the forum and the Jag family - sweet looking ride - you'll find plenty of info and support to keep her running like a dream! enjoy

 

Does anyone recommend a technician in the mid coast Maine area? David.

 

Welcome to the forum David,

Good to have you here with us at Jaguar forums. The XK8 looks superb. Please check vehicle details in your Signature because I think it should read '1998' and not '2008'.

It sounds like you probably already know your way around here but if not, follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/XKR section for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

You can also visit the US North East Region section by following this link North East US - ME NH VT MA RI CT NJ NY PA - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region. They should be able to help you locate a technician.

Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

Hey there and welcome aboard....... good to have you here with us here at Jaguarforums

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Please also take the time to check out the regional section for your area!
There are lots of members local to you with the same interests with info on local dealers and possible meets.
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Welcome to the forum David,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

oops! Thanks Graham, yes it is a 2000 XK8. I will look in the northeast region forum. David.

 

Welcome to the forum and congratulations...you have acquired a stunning car!

 

Thanks for the welcome. Supposedly every thing is original , top cover and all. Here are more pics. David.

 

I was just checking in again and I am amazed at how many first time car owners are posting there're first post. Has this place been growing like this for a long time or has there been a surge of used Jags being bought? David.

 

This forum is doing things right and has evolved into the best resource around.

It is well moderated, the vast majority of discussion is helpful, friendly and interesting. There is also a great storehouse of knowledge available here and a critical mass of participants usually makes for a fast response. There is even the occasional free drawing.

Most of the other Jaguar forums have comparatively light activity, especially in regards to models of the last 15 years.

 

Follow this link for a history of Jaguar Forums:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...04-13-a-79303/

Graham

 

Graham, thanks for the post. The short time I have been here, I am impressed with the knowledge and generosity that seems to exist . Picking up the car tomorrow and then the adventure begins. David.

 

David,

Have fun.

First 1000 miles by Sunday night?

Graham

 

Welcome! Beautiful car, especially the wood grain on the dash.

 

Well, I got stranded and had to get towed. I am stuck in Port Huron MI. Any members in town. I have been towed to Mainstreet garage this evening. the car stalled at 70 miles per hour and won't start. Fuel Pump? david.

 

http://www.jagrepair.com/images/Auto...eplacement.pdf

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...49478099,d.aWc

I responded to your other post as well. Here is the write up on the fuel pump and Sam's video. It may help whomever is going to work on the car if it is in fact the fuel pump. Rule out relays and fuses first and have them assure the car will run momentarily if fuel is "hand placed" into injection system.

 

Well it turned out to be the fuel pump. Hopefully be finished this afternoon. David