I have an 2001 XK8 that has a blown engine. The top radiator hose popped off and the rest is history. The dealer wants about 14 grand to fix it. I think I will have to do it my self. This looks like the place to be.

 

Hi, welcome!

You'll get very good advice and technical info here from very basic DIYers to factory trained Jaguar techs...and in between.

Best,

 

Yes, as stevetech said. and make sure to read the xk8 forum. Those guys have a ton of info

 

Good project, you should have a good time with that!

Welcome aboard!

 

welcome to the site reelpirate
Hopefully we may be able to help you in your project....good luck

 

Welcome, you will like this site a lot

 

Thanks to all. I have to get it home from the dealer this week. I work a lot of hours so it will take me a weekend or three to get it done. I think I'm going to buy a rebuilt motor. (I don't know how hot it got, my 19 year old son was driving it)

 

Welcome Pirate, sad about your engine, depends on how long he continued with no top hose or coolant. But I would guess pretty hot, for it to go in the first place.

Good luck with the rebuild/replacement.

 

Welcome to the site. Good luck with the rebuild! Document everything for us if you wouldn't mind. We love to help/live vicariously through others projects

 

I will try and do some documentation and some photos. It will be in the fall before I start most likely. Hot here in Georgia now.