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Old 12-06-2010, 05:08 PM
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Greetings from Ottawa, Ontario

Long time JagLovers patron. I've spent the last 25 years in law enforcement, I was a mechanic (before they were called "technicians") in my previous life.
Ive owned several Jags and recently sold my long-loved 83 XJ12. I am the happy owner of a 1997 XJR6 that has been in my possession for 4 years.

Found this site while researching timing chain/nikasil issues on a 1998 XJR I am considering. I do all my own repairs, (and there have been many!) so hopefully I have positive comments to offer to these forums.

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Old 12-06-2010, 07:11 PM
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welcome aboard super, jaglovers is a great site but we're glad to have you here with us as well.
hopefully we can help you as well as exchange useful info from you knowledge over the years

I've upgraded you too full forum access so you can better veiw all the site has to offer......enjoy
 
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Old 12-07-2010, 05:05 AM
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Hello, you have a nice car ,enjoy it and your stay
 
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Old 12-07-2010, 01:00 PM
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Welcome to the forum Super, I think that you will discover that the general consensus seems to be that if a 12 year old Nikasil car is still running then there shouldn't be an issue.

Tensioners on the other hand seem to be a must check/change item.

For detailed information check into the XJR sections.
 
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Welcome Super,

Another Jag lover is always welcome.
 
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Welcome to the forum.
 
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Super, a shout out to you in our Nation's Capital! How come you are looking to go up a year from the XJR6 to the XJR? I've read lots of good things about the XJR6.
 
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Old 12-08-2010, 09:20 AM
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Thanks all for the warm welcome! The 98 was offered up by a friend who inherited it. The 6 is a great car, I briefly drove the V8, there is a substantial difference in the power delivery, and, I have a bare spot in the garage.
 
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