Greetings all, I'm new to the site and new to jag ownership. I have had my X308 for about a month and am learning fast how much fun they can be.

The beast in question is a W reg 3.2 in gold. pretty good bodywork, with a few bits of work needed. just ran it to Cornwall and back for a break, with it now sat on the drive refusing to start. Ho hum. In at the deep end.

I have found some really great tech info on here so far and look forward to discussing the pro's and con's of our shared appreciation of all things Jaguar.

 

Hello,
It's good to hear of new owners' good experiences. However, as you're learning, these things come at some cost, especially for an aging car. No worries, you'll find Loads of help on this site.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome to the forum chri15d,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

It sounds like you've already found your way to the X308 tech forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

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

 

thanks for the welcome! I love the car and driving it is a very good experience... ok at the moment I think its flooded so won't start, but looks like that was an own goal! all part of the learning curve.

 

If you're sure it's flooded, check the FAQ's for 'bore wash'.

You might get away with trying to start with the throttle floored which cuts out the fuel pump. If not, it's plugs out and a squirt of oil in the cylinder bores.

Graham

 

Thanks Graham, It certainly looks like bore wash. been frantically looking it up. Hopefully no big problem but a lesson learned. I will post how I get on.

 

welcome to the forum- enjoy!!

 

thanks steve

 

Welcome aboard.

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Welcome.

 

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thanks to all for the welcome, and to update, I have cured my non starting issue, it was indeed bore wash and now, after pulling the plugs and priming the pots, it is runing smoothly again.

 

Good to hear it was an easy fix.

Graham

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums chr15d,

Good to have you with us.
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Thanks Norri, and everyone for the welcome.

Me too Graham.... I have no doubt there will be many more interesting challenges on my journey into Jag world. checking the 2ndary tensioners next I think...

 

Just took the L/H valve cover off and I take it this is a good thing to find?