New leaky Jag owner
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New leaky Jag owner
Hi all
I've inherited a fairly decent, high mileage 1998 XK8 from my father who sadly passed away recently. It's a beautiful car and I dearly want to keep her as a weekend runabout in memory of my parents, but I'm fearful of it becoming a money pit and want to try to learn to deal with issues as they arise wherever possible, rather than spend a fortune at garages. I've managed to get her running on 8 cylinders again (for the time-being) and she sounds lovely.
She was stored under cover for the past few years and was caught out in the rain this week for the first time in ages. The passenger side (left - I'm in the UK) is very wet from a newly discovered rust hole in the roof drain channel above the passenger door. There are a few other signs of rust along the channel (in addition to the rear wheel arch - a job for another day) and was hoping that there might be a video somewhere where someone shows how to remove the trim safely so that I can start on repairs. I might be using the incorrect terminology, but can't find anything, so thought I'd ask you lovely people here.
Picture below shows two main areas of rust I'm planning to tackle; left hand one is where my leak is. I figure I need to safely get the trim off first to attack it.
Thanks in advance!
Matt
I've inherited a fairly decent, high mileage 1998 XK8 from my father who sadly passed away recently. It's a beautiful car and I dearly want to keep her as a weekend runabout in memory of my parents, but I'm fearful of it becoming a money pit and want to try to learn to deal with issues as they arise wherever possible, rather than spend a fortune at garages. I've managed to get her running on 8 cylinders again (for the time-being) and she sounds lovely.
She was stored under cover for the past few years and was caught out in the rain this week for the first time in ages. The passenger side (left - I'm in the UK) is very wet from a newly discovered rust hole in the roof drain channel above the passenger door. There are a few other signs of rust along the channel (in addition to the rear wheel arch - a job for another day) and was hoping that there might be a video somewhere where someone shows how to remove the trim safely so that I can start on repairs. I might be using the incorrect terminology, but can't find anything, so thought I'd ask you lovely people here.
Picture below shows two main areas of rust I'm planning to tackle; left hand one is where my leak is. I figure I need to safely get the trim off first to attack it.
Thanks in advance!
Matt
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Welcome to the forum Matt,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums. I'm sorry to hear it's bereavement that brings you here.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
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You can also visit the UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums. I'm sorry to hear it's bereavement that brings you here.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ to the XK8/XKR 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 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 https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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