Hello one and all, and thanks in advance for providing such a great place to share Jag issues. Purchased a 2002 Xj8 Sport over a year ago and everything was working perfect until just recently. 136,000km - tranny has gone weird. First time was just getting going and at about 30km/h a big bang thump from under car - thought maybe I had ran over a piece of metal and it had hit the undercarriage - this lasted only a second or so then stopped - everything OK. Very similar issue about a week later then noise suddenly stopped again. Yesterday, the noises started coming after having driven for 10km or so and it happened at parking lot speed - it sounded really bad and continued right to a stop. Put car in neutral then back into drive and it was good to go again. 30 minutes later drove the 10km home and no issues. So - A drum? Low or poor fluids? U joint? Really freaked out to say the least! More to come!
Thanks

Larry in Calgary

 

Hi Larry, welcome aboard Jaguarforums, good to have you with us......

Please post about your issues in the relevant section for better help though as this section is designed only to welcome newbies

There's usually plenty going on in most sections, most of the time.The S typers will welcome you I'm sure.....so get in there!

You might find the off topic good for fun, maybe check out the mug shot thread and add yours?
Don't forget the regional section and also the detailing section is a must.

Some good guys and great techs, top vendors and more to come....all good

In the meantime I've upgraded you manually to full forum access so you can better view the site

 

Welcome Larry from just north of you. Sorry to hear about your troubles. Help awaits in the XJ section.

 

There have been two threads in the last week where people with the same transmission have been able to solve their shifting problems by doing two or three back to back fluid changes. Certainly a lot cheaper than a rebuild.

 

Welcome to the forum Larry,

Hope you can find the problem, I'm sure the XJ guys will be happy to advise.

 

Hello Larry and welcome to jaguarforums.com.

Oh one other thing you need to put your car details in your signature. I am speaking of the Year, Make & Model. Without it you may not get the input you are looking for.

Please take a moment and read the information provided to you explaining the rules. Be patient and enjoy the site.

 

Welcome to the forum. Great resource for jag issues. search the posts and you will find a wealth of info on transmission issues.
Good to have you aboard.

 

Glad to have you with us Larry!

 

Thanks for all your replies! Guess what? No tranny problem whatsoever. It was a rear wheel bearing that basically tore itself up. Our local ******* (whoops, I meant dealer) offered to reapir it for 'a minimum' of $1600 plus a 4 wheel alignment at a cost of 'at least' $700. Wow! Anyway, I bought a bearing, axle nut, shims for $150, had a guy press the bearings for $100 and guess what - all's good! By the way, found a shop in Calgary that did the 4 wheel for $125 - seems perfect.
But, there's always a but, now a humming has developed at 48-55 kph and 95-105 kph. Thought it may be tire noise (new P Zero Nero) but that doesn't seem to be the case - have tried different pressures to no effect. Any guesses? My thoughts are that it may be early signs of the other rear wheel bearing starting to go. There is a bit of play - any suggestions?
Thanks again!
2002 XJ8 Sport
139000 km
Larry