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Old Oct 22, 2016 | 01:59 PM
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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
 
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Old Oct 22, 2016 | 04:28 PM
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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.

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Old Oct 22, 2016 | 04:42 PM
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Hoping it not to serious.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2016 | 05:49 PM
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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
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Enjoy the forums.

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Old Oct 22, 2016 | 06:30 PM
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Welcome to the forum
 
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Old Oct 22, 2016 | 06:31 PM
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welcome to the forum- enjoy!!
 
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Old Oct 22, 2016 | 08:51 PM
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Welcome.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 02:28 AM
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Thanks lads. Yes graham. I will post and read all about the xj 8 flaws. Cheers
 
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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 03:32 AM
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Welcome aboard Steve.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 05:58 AM
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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.
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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 10:46 AM
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Is there away in telling if I have nicasill liners? Reading they are not good?xj 8 1998 sovereign . Cheers
 
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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 01:35 PM
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Engines built with nikasil liners ceased with number 0008181043 - 18th August 2000.

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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 02:41 PM
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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
 
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Old Oct 25, 2016 | 04:22 PM
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Any body used steal seal head gasket repair? Thanks steve
 
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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 03:13 AM
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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.

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Old Oct 26, 2016 | 06:39 AM
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Ok cheers
 
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