Hi and Thank you for the add to forum and hope to learn and get my XK8 fixed lol So the other day I noticed a large amount of oil under car near middle and found the attached pictures indicating where it's coming from, basically it gushes out fast and then stops and then back up til my oil is gone.. Any idea? Pics attached, I took that rectangle cap off to get an idea why, so it being gone isn't the reason or does it seal better than just popping off?

 

Rear Engine Seal?

 

I think your right!
Sure looks like it.
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Welcome to the forums MGBJAG,

Last time I saw exactly that was on my XJ40 with a failed rear crankshaft seal. A 7 UKP part at the time but a lot of work to change it. I dropped the transmission off the back of the engine after removing the radiator to prevent contact. You should be able to do the same on an XK8.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the US Mid Atlantic Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-mid-atlantic-65/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

welcome to the forum

 

Welcome to the Forums.

 

Thank you for this information, I'll be using the information provided wisely,

 

Thank you... nice whips you had

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums MGBJAG,

Good to have you with us.
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Hello,
Yup. You have a failed rear main seal.
It's common for Jags to "mark their territory" but that's a bit over the top.
I wish you success repairing it.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome aboard.

 

Thank you, probably start in few months after fall/winter lol.. keep ya posted