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Nov 17, 2024 | 06:46 PM

Jmitch

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Hello, new member new owner. I received an amazing deal on a xk8 beautifully maintained. The previous owner had enough when the head gasket went out. I secured it for $1000 with a bad head gasket. I replaced the head gasket, and putting things back together. Chains, guides, tensioners were already done. Have read through a lot o posts already. Alignment of my cam shafts were off. Not a mechanic, Probably had to much faith in myself when I started the job. 1999 xk8 convertible 4.0

Nov 17, 2024 | 07:15 PM

Daf11e

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From: Dural, Northwest Sydney. Australia.

Welcome aboard.

Nov 17, 2024 | 08:15 PM

Don B

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Welcome to the Jaguar Forums, Jmitch. It's great to have you with us!

We'll see you in the X100 forum.

Cheers,

Don

Nov 18, 2024 | 03:26 AM

Grant Francis

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Welcome to the Forums.

Nov 18, 2024 | 06:55 AM

Norri

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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Jmitch,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

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Nov 18, 2024 | 09:17 AM

LnrB

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From: Tehama County, California, USA

Hello,
Congratulations on your new Jaguar Xk8!
By your description, all the hard bits are already done and you'll never have to worry about them again!
Now, just to get those cams sorted........

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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