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Old May 4, 2024 | 01:58 PM
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Hello Everyone:
This is a great community and I've been reading the posts for nearly a year now - lots of very useful information and helpful people.
I've owned several British vehicles over the past 30 years:
1961 Austin 850
1966 Austin Cooper 1275S
1967 Morris Cooper 1275S
1968 Land Rover Series IIA
1995 Land Rover Discovery
I currently have a 1995 Range Rover County LWB (owned and maintained for 21 years) and two 2000 XK8 convertibles which i purchased last August. The XK8s were part of a "package deal" from the seller - I had to take both cars or no deal. The BRG XK8 was owned and wonderfully maintained by the seller (a retired USMC Colonel) for 16 years - I've added new rear shocks and top bushings, patched the octopus hose, replaced the battery, replaced the driver door motor, and a few other minor things. It is a joy to drive. The Black XK8 was a non running nikasil engine failure vehicle but it did include a spare engine and a few extra parts. I've worked for months on that darn car. I've installed the spare engine and spent about $2K on parts and equipment. It's a crank but no start situation - no spark. I've replaced the coils, plugs, battery, fuel pump (lots of fun there!) and most of the relays. There is 12V at the coil relay - but I will get into all of that later - first wanted to say hello to you guys.

Mike W
Albany, GA USA


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Old May 4, 2024 | 06:33 PM
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Welcome aboard Mike.
 
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Old May 5, 2024 | 04:08 AM
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Welcome to the Forums.

Some fun cars in that list.

Good luck.
 
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Old May 5, 2024 | 05:35 AM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!
 
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Old May 5, 2024 | 08:31 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Mike,

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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Old May 5, 2024 | 09:24 AM
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Hello, Mike,
Congratulations on your new Jaguars!
That's a Very Nice stable! Very nice indeed!

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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