New Member - Orlando 2001 XJ8 L
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New Member - Orlando 2001 XJ8 L
Hello, I am a new member and I have a 2001 Jaguar XJ8L I bought about 5 years ago with just 47,000 miles on it. I haven't had to do too much to it except replace the front shocks, coils/plugs, one wheel bearing, rebuilt ABS module, one O2 sensor, and just now rear shocks. I now have about 88,500 miles on it. I haven't changed the tensioners yet. I have to save up for that.
I'm a retired widower in Orlando, Florida and I spend most of my year backpacking around the world. I have been hunkering down in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico during Covid. As a result, the car sits for extended periods of time. Usually my son starts it and lets it come to operating temp once a week. Even so, when I get back the dash lights up with error codes. Usually they self fix after the first 50 miles.
This is my second Jag. I had a 92 Vanden Plas that I loved but I drove it until it died. I hated the door handle issue. I can fix things like that, but engine work is not in my wheel house. Looks like I am going to have to learn on my tensioners. I got a quote for $2500 to fix them.
I'm a retired widower in Orlando, Florida and I spend most of my year backpacking around the world. I have been hunkering down in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico during Covid. As a result, the car sits for extended periods of time. Usually my son starts it and lets it come to operating temp once a week. Even so, when I get back the dash lights up with error codes. Usually they self fix after the first 50 miles.
This is my second Jag. I had a 92 Vanden Plas that I loved but I drove it until it died. I hated the door handle issue. I can fix things like that, but engine work is not in my wheel house. Looks like I am going to have to learn on my tensioners. I got a quote for $2500 to fix them.
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Welcome to the forums jrags0951,
It is best to keep a Jaguar on a battery tender and not start it like that if it is to be unused for lengthy periods.
I see from your IP Address that you are now back in Florida. You can use the US Lower Atlantic Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/u...r-atlantic-66/ to find other members in your region. I can also see you've already found your way to the X308 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 information on regular issues.
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
It is best to keep a Jaguar on a battery tender and not start it like that if it is to be unused for lengthy periods.
I see from your IP Address that you are now back in Florida. You can use the US Lower Atlantic Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/u...r-atlantic-66/ to find other members in your region. I can also see you've already found your way to the X308 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 information on regular issues.
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
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums jrags0951,
Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.
If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
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Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.
If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
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