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afc1903

10-22-2016 01:59 PM

New to the jag world

Alright lads. I'm stevie. Just bought a 1998 xj sovereign 4.0 . Lovely motor. Sadly driving home had a coolent problem? Not sure head gasket. Any advise would be great . Thanks steve

LnrB	10-22-2016 04:28 PM

Hello, Steve,
I'm sorry to know about your cooling incident. Someone will be along shortly to direct you to the correct section where you can get help fixing that.

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

afc1903

10-22-2016 04:42 PM

Thanks

Hoping it not to serious.

GGG	10-22-2016 05:49 PM

Welcome to the forum Stevie,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums. Sorry to hear it's under unfortunate circumstances.

Overheating is a regular issue and you'll get plenty of help in the model forum. 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.

Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

You can also visit the UK & Eire Region forum by following this link UK & Eire - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

o1xjr

10-22-2016 06:30 PM

Welcome to the forum

sklimii

10-22-2016 06:31 PM

welcome to the forum- enjoy!!

Grant Francis

10-22-2016 08:51 PM

Welcome.

afc1903

10-23-2016 02:28 AM

Thanks

Thanks lads. Yes graham. I will post and read all about the xj 8 flaws. Cheers

Daf11e

10-23-2016 03:32 AM

Welcome aboard Steve.

Norri

10-23-2016 05:58 AM

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Stevie,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

afc1903

10-23-2016 10:46 AM

Is there away in telling if I have nicasill liners? Reading they are not good?xj 8 1998 sovereign . Cheers

GGG	10-23-2016 01:35 PM

Engines built with nikasil liners ceased with number 0008181043 - 18th August 2000.

Graham

afc1903

10-23-2016 02:41 PM

Thanks graham. What is the time scale to do head gaskets? I really don't want to break motor up. It's too nice. Any advise appreciated lads

afc1903

10-25-2016 04:22 PM

Any body used steal seal head gasket repair? Thanks steve

GGG	10-26-2016 03:13 AM

Steve,

You should post technical questions in the X308 forum. Most members read Intros but don't return to them once they've replied.

You'll also find plenty of threads on V8 engines in the XK8/XKR forum.

Graham

afc1903

10-26-2016 06:39 AM

Ok cheers

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