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jayhay548

07-28-2016 07:52 PM

Hello from proud xjr owner

Hello all... Pleased to say i now pootle to work most days in my new 2002 xjr. Bought for very little and in neeed of some tlc (sill rust, some other corrosion, and some rear end knocks). Justified its buy as saying run until mot ends then rethink but of course already want to restore it!
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...60e2b0b6c6.jpg

Daf11e

07-28-2016 09:31 PM

Welcome aboard, a moderator will be along shortly and will give you relevant links to assist you with the XJR....good luck!

LnrB	07-28-2016 09:55 PM

Hello, Jay,
Pretty Car! It's so nice to see one of these treated properly and not as if they're made of glass. Congratulations on your new ownership, and also for wanting to get it in proper condition. You won't regret that decision.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

GGG	07-29-2016 02:21 AM

Welcome to the forum jayhay548,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow this link XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X308 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

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Graham

Grant Francis

07-29-2016 04:47 AM

Welcome.

sklimii

07-29-2016 06:29 AM

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

o1xjr

07-29-2016 06:59 AM

welcome to the forum

jayhay548

07-29-2016 07:02 AM

Thanks all!

Just had a completely reasonable but still painful quote for complete powerflex install and v mounts. 2500. Ooof. I know the car was cheap but still. Ooof.

GGG	07-29-2016 09:36 AM

You need one of two things to run a Jaguar:

1. a well filled wallet
OR
2. a well filled tool box

The driveline/suspension isn't difficult to work on as a DIY project but paying for expertise on these vehicles never comes cheap. However, I do think the subtext of the 2500 UKP quote is 'don't really want this job but if he's prepared to pay it ......'

Graham

jayhay548

07-29-2016 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GGG (Post 1505993)

Exactly, well I'm not prepared to pay that much. So as there is a knock from the rear end. That's where I'll start. Bumpstops bought, arb bushes, and not sure what else yet. Doesn't look THAT hard. Ive been looking but can't find a full rear bush replacement guide. Also getting conflicting information on the powerflex bushes for the rear suspension. There is no xjr specific kit so presumably i can use the x308 xj8 powerflex kit.

Norri

07-29-2016 09:59 AM

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