Picked up a 1999 XJ8 L from a guy in Wisconsin about a month ago. I've started some cosmetic fix-ups and a few maintenance items as I get familiar with my first Jaguar (It's my wife's, but I'm falling for it as I get to know it.

I changed out the door handle gaskets which were severely dry rot and now all of the annoying door hang-ups are suddenly gone and it opens/closes perfectly. A brake flush tonight to get rid of the extremely soft pedal, helped along by some tips from the Forum to get the air out of the front bleeders.


Post detail/polish

Looking for the battery

 

Welcome aboard.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums bsantelik,

Good to have you with us.
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Welcome to the Forums.

Ya gotta luv these "catch up" lists.

Good luck.

 

Welcome to the forums bsantelik,

Good to have you with us.

Great colour. Looks similar to a Solent Blue Jaguar XJ40 I had but I haven't seen a similar paint shade on an X308 before.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-xj8-xjr-x308-27/ 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. You can also use the US Midwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-midwest-39/ 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

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Hello,
Congratulations to your wife on her first Jaguar!
It's Amazing what a good bath and polish will do for the appearance and countenance of a neglected kitty.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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