Hi guys.

New 1999 xk8 L owner here. Real nervous as I know nothing about Jags.

Have devoted last couple of years to corvairs.


Just getting the feel of my new driver. I've got full service history. Bought it from a couple who we bight previous olds touring sedan. When we bought the olds told them I'd buy the jag when they were done with it. Well 14 years later got the call when they bought new panamera. Paid 2k. Has 129k on it.
Couple of things I've noticed...
1. Cassette player? Really? Has a button for cd maybe have to buy some sort of entertainment module? Probably can't replace stereo...

2. When ac is used, fan stays on after car is shut off. Read that there may be issues with pump? Checked FAQ first.

3. Seat memory position - aint none. also driving with the wheel down on my nads was a treat. figured that one out. however considering I drive a 1963 convertible corvair, more of a bitch than an issue. But is there a solution to extend the seat further back?

4. Slight vibration... Ral slight.. Feel like its a tire balance or front bearing issue as vibrio only transmits thru steering wheel. Although for as big and heavy as this car is it seems like it should roll easier, maybe geared low?

5. Tyres? What pressure, please no metric... And god I don't want to think what these monst cost. Remember I'm used to buying 175 r 13s when I can find them.





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Xj8 sorry guys if you are anything like the corvair guys I will hear about the flub. Maybe Freudian slip.

 

Welcome to the forum Blue hen,

Congratulations on the XJ8L.

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1. For the audio system, the CD unit should be on the RH side of the luggage compartment.

2. for the seat memory, check the Driver's Handbook for the setup procedure to cleat the PO's settings first before moving on to more complicated (and $$!) possibilities. It's unusual for all the functions to fail.

3. if wheel balance / bearing doesn't cure the vibration, look for info on front suspension bushes in the tech section. Upper wishbone bushes are a common failure.

4. Tyre pressures - for 16", 17" and 18" wheels, normal is F=32psi and R=34psi.



You'll get a lot of different answers on that last one but this is what Jaguar recommend.

Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

welcome to the forum and the Jag family - plenty of info and support here to keep the cat purring and the nerves at bay. enjoy

 

Welcome to the forum Blue hen,

Good to have you with us.
We won't mention the XK - XJ thing if you don't.
Enjoy the forum.

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

 

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