98 XJ8 - First Jag
 

Hi all,
Bought my first Jag a month ago, 98 XJ8 with the classic motor failure. I bought it for my wife as a birthday present. Car is absolutely beautiful, burgundy, 68K, the interior looks like new, but engine failed due to tensioners. Thought I knew what I was getting into???:icon_doh:

I found a wrecked 99 with a Jag replacement engine that only had 31K miles and a rebuilt transmission. After spending a couple of days this week pulling motors, actually after starting to pull the second motor I began to realize some subtle differences!!!

After doing some research today, and thankfully finding this forum:icon_angel: I am slowly accepting the fact that 1+1 does not equal one good 98 with a fresh, updated 99 motor.

I have posted my questions in a separate thread. I look forward to interacting with the group. I can tell that there are some super knowledgeable, enthusiastic and compassionate folks on the forum and look forward to participating. :icon_razz:

Thanks,
Roger

WElcome, I am sure you will make good friends with our fellow members :)

Welcome Roger,

I hope there is a way to mate your car and engine successfully

Welcome to the forum, hope that we can help you get sorted.

Thank you, I am wearing Avos out with questions. He has been a huge help.

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welcome to the site roger :icon_razz:
Sorry to hear about your issues but hopefully we can help.....There's some great guys here who will be able to help I'm sure.....
Hope you enjoy your time here and become a veteran member:icon_wink:

In the meantime I've upgraded you too Full forum access so you can better view the sites features

welcome to the forum