Hello. Im jason. Figured this would be the best place to ask what to do. I bought my mom a 98 xj8 with 88k miles 3 yrs ago. Paid $3500 to have the transmission rebuilt. It made it 1000 miles and she started doing the same bad a-drum thing. And would you believe the transmission shop has a new owner and won't warranty the work. So my question is.....what to do with a old jag the don't drive (other than limp mode) i can't see putting another 3k into her and i would hate to crush her. Help please

 

Maybe you can find a good used transmission? <shrug>

How's the rest of the car? Have the timing chain updates been done? If not, that's another upcoming expense....possibly very big expense if neglected and a failure occurs.



Cheers
DD

 

Welcome to the forum Jason,

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For a low cost solution, Doug has the best idea with a used transmission. many more engines fail than transmissions so it shouldn't be too hard to find.

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welcome to the forum, you'll find plenty of info and support here simply follow the links Graham has provided - enjoy!!!

 

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Welcome Pdxjaguar, Having bought and sold several businesses over the years, when you purchase a business you get the assets as well as the liabilities. If the business is still operating as a transmission shop he may still be on the hook if you received a warranty. Check with a local attorney before you drop another 3K. Laws vary.

 

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