So just bought a 99 XJ8 VDP for my wife with just a tick under 60k miles on her….(the car not the woman). No service records so I am ready to venture into the great unknown (sorry Capt. Kirk). Any good sources out there for some used tidbits: one center hubcap (16" wheels), a chrome cover on one of the inside grab handles & maybe the tensioner kit & thermostat housing….Appreciate all you dudes and the level of info here is uber rad….Thanks, Shad

 

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Looks like eBay might be your best friend for those bits and pieces. Just did chains and tensioners,guides etc etc.. Try some of our sponsors for a quote on some of the more expensive items.

It's all doable,so welcome aboard and congrats on the VDP.

 

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Welcome to the clan. Many happy miles!

Add to that, find a good tranny shop that's familiar with the ZF box...and have them go over the high pressure soleniods...there's a known issue with the oem original metalurgy (as well as the "A" clutch basket) that crops up at about 90-110K miles that will put you into limp home (the car, not you...) mode. O/H trannies run 2500-3000; repairs to the valve body and updated A basket as a preventive measure are a Lot Less (tm). (note: beemers and audi models with the 5HP24 have the same issue, so, it's not a Jag thing only...)

Eriksson Industries in CT are your source for the skinny on that particular box.

Ask me how I know. They are superlative rides, even so. Congrats!

 

Welcome to the forum slimshade73,

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My 2nd Jag was an 03 VDP and they are quite something! I find great deals on eBay Co called AtlantaEuropean (items in Atlanta European Auto Parts store on eBay!) where they've had many great used parts and when I could not locate a used part at the time, Terry's Jaguar (Jaguar Parts, Jaguar Accessories All Jaguars) in MI (press 2 to talk to Buzz) has been consistently the best rice around on new parts that are in stock and ship fast.

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