Hi all

I finally had my first Jaguar about 4 years ago, for my work, so bought an XF Sportbrake 3.0 D(2014), what a stunning car, following on from Vectra estates, Chrysler 300C Estate, then to the XF..Bliss..
Enonomical, refined and quiet! Apart from needing cam belt Argh. and dead Aircon (again) now its great (94,000-) its great..
So what did I do, I own a Green early MGF which is fun, but no family room..
"She who must be obeyed" spied a nice, Photo of an old XK8.Covertible and yes in Green.. So yes deposit handed over and to be collected after new MOT is gained, some time after 1st August.. I must be slightyly mad..We shall see..

Its pitfall amd horrors to follow.

When not playing with cars, I design and build Valve amplifiers for the HiFi world of Music enjoyment!!.

 

Welcome to the forums Mark,

Good to have you with us.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xf-xfr-x250-44/ to the X250 forum and this one 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. You can also use the UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Hi Graham
Thank you so much for the links and kind advice..
I shall be reading up about timing chain tensioners and Nickasil(spelling)
Full Jaguar service History, up to 100,000 miles and lots of money spent since!
Many thanks

Mark

 

Mark,

Even if it's in the Nikasil engine range, one that's lasted this long is very unlikely to start showing excess bore wear problems. Tensioners are a different matter because the early plastic ones can fail at any time with disastrous consequences. Full history to 100K miles - most owners would have had the tensioners replaced but unless there's absolute proof then check them.

Graham

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Mark,

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Welcome aboard Mark.

 

Welcome to the Forums.

 

Hello, Mark,
Why am I not surprised that your first Jaguar was Only the First!!?
Maybe because, Once you get a taste of a Class Car, you simply can't get enough! However, I would lean more toward your wife's Xk8, as I decided a long time ago that one of those would be my Next Jaguar.

Welcome to the forums from ElinrB.
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Thank you Graham,
Yes, it either had a new engine, not noted on logbook, or just worked as intended!
About the first thing I will do, when I get it home is to check the tensioners..slightest doubt and it will all be changed!
That and change the gearbox oil etc.
I am also going to ask the dealership if they will send me the details of what was done over itys life.. I can but hope!

 

If she ever gets a chance to drive it

The XF has a task that it performs to perfection..But the XK8 will be summer fun and some work use!

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!!

 

Hi again all out there..is there a group of XK8 enthusiasts 1. based in UK and maybe 2. Regional in UK .

I am trying to locate this on the forum and failing miserably!

I love to read and chat with all XK8 owners, but UK based specifically will help for locating parts advice etc.

Thanks all

Mark

 

Oops, just read the intro message..problem solved..apologies..
Mark