Hi Guys,

I just want to say Hi, I have been lusting over a 2001-2005 XK8/XKR thank's to Fifth Gear Cheap alternative to an Aston Martin Db8 ...the more I look at her and do some research on it ....the more confident I am that this would be my choice..... I am hoping to spend somewhere 12K- 13K...I have been reading a lot here lately also researching the Nikasil and the tensioner issue plagueing 2003 and older model.

I am 36 have been driving Saabs for 10 years so I am no stranger to high maintenance missus, I am used to treating my car right hoping that she doesn't bite back.

I am somewhat a hobbist mechanic, If I have a good instruction and can muster up the nerve, I usually can do it...but of course nothing like replacing the tensioner...oh no sir!!

I am looking forward to be more involved with this forum and thank you for keeping the forum active.

That's how I feel at Saabcentral.com the good enthusiats who just want to help.

Any advice for my hunt for my 3rd car would be much appreciated...anything that can help me watch out for "the girl that can bite".

 

Lots of experienced users/drivers/fixers will certainly help you with your tensioner.

Welcome from ElinorB.
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Welcome! This forum is everything you'd expect from Jaguar owners. Cultured, civilized and couth.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums zidjan,

Good to have you with us.
Head for the tech section XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum for all the information that you will need there is a buyers guide in the How To sticky.
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Welcome to the forum zidjan,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Follow Norri's link in post #4 to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

Enjoy the search for your Jaguar and enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

welcome - good luck in the search - you will find plenty of info and support here simply follow the links Norri has provided and enjoy!

 

Welcome Zidjan,
you started in the right place, read the stickies in the XK8/XKR section. Go in with your eyes wide open and you should be able to find and excellent car within your price range. Swapping secondary tensioners is not a big deal and must be done on all 4.0 engines regardless of mileage, lots of help and instruction available right here. The fact that you signed up for the forum means it's too late for you, you have the bug. Good luck with the search and post pictures when you can.

 

Yeap Im looking forward to it ...and yes " I have a bug" I am sick

 

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