New to the Forum. Just got an XK8

RC Tod · 2018-06-26 04:20:16

Just brought it home. 2001 XK8 Conv. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jaguarforums.com-vbulletin/960x576/34750915_1747956505239791_2312129578614652928_n_7644f08ccb06e91a26a4aa1a80aba29093cce5f0.jpg

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Jun 25, 2018 | 11:20 PM

RC Tod

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New to the Forum. Just got an XK8

Just brought it home. 2001 XK8 Conv.

Jun 26, 2018 | 02:08 AM

GGG

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Beautiful.

That didn't take long since you first asked about XK8/XKR's in your original Intro:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...aguars-203165/

Enjoy it.

Graham

Jun 26, 2018 | 03:41 AM

Norri

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Looks good, have fun.

Jun 26, 2018 | 04:10 AM

o1xjr

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Nice

Jun 26, 2018 | 04:39 AM

christ

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Welcome aboard, sir.

Jun 26, 2018 | 04:39 AM

Daf11e

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Well done......a beauty.

Jun 26, 2018 | 05:32 AM

Grant Francis

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Very well done.

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Jun 26, 2018 | 06:52 AM

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nice - enjoy!!!

Jun 26, 2018 | 07:43 AM

RC Tod

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GGG

Beautiful.

That didn't take long since you first asked about XK8/XKR's in your original Intro:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...aguars-203165/

Enjoy it.

Graham

No it didnt! Now to start on all the improvements I have learned about here. Tons of good information from the members in this forum. I have the tensioner parts and a mechanic that will do the job. Certified Jag mechanic for about 30 years. So , any other improvement/reliability/upgrade ideas will be greatly appreciated.

Jun 26, 2018 | 08:46 AM

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*Nice* Car!
Congratulations on your new Jaguar!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Jun 27, 2018 | 08:43 AM

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GGG

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Quote:

Originally Posted by RC Tod

..... I have the tensioner parts and a mechanic that will do the job. Certified Jag mechanic for about 30 years. So, any other improvement/reliability/upgrade ideas will be greatly appreciated.

Next to tensioners, plastic cooling system components are probably the biggest source of trouble. Changing the OE Thermostat Tower for an aftermarket aluminium type with a new thermostat is a regular. Sixteen year old rubber hoses could be on borrowed time.

Although not in the Jaguar Service Schedules, a transmission fluid and filter change at around 70K miles has been shown to extend the life of this 'sealed for life' component.

Graham