Hi Everyone,
I am Tracy (male), a new member and I just purchase a 1999 XK8 Convertible (54, 401 original miles...bought from original owner, garage kept).
I am retired US Air Force, married 25 years to my wonderful wife Lisa, and we live in Destin Florida...convertible will be great now that the weather is beginning to finally cool off a bit.
The Jaguar has been sitting in the garage for the last 7 years so I have already drained the gas tank (that was not easy with shoving the3/8 inch rubber hose down the gas tank outlet), new inline gas filter, new coil packs (2, 5 were bad) and new tires.
I have been reading online and notice that it is recommended that I change out the ZF5HP24 Pressure Valve. Any suggestions/advice are certainly welcomed. I am mechanically inclined and have restored five vintage mustangs (2x65, 1-67, 1-69, 1-70).
I will post some pictures of our new family members once I have completed a detailed cleaning scheduled for this weekend.
I am excited to read any comments advise anyone my share and look forward to sharing new dialog with each of you.
Cheers,
TracyA
1999 XK8 Convertible
I am Tracy (male), a new member and I just purchase a 1999 XK8 Convertible (54, 401 original miles...bought from original owner, garage kept).
I am retired US Air Force, married 25 years to my wonderful wife Lisa, and we live in Destin Florida...convertible will be great now that the weather is beginning to finally cool off a bit.
The Jaguar has been sitting in the garage for the last 7 years so I have already drained the gas tank (that was not easy with shoving the3/8 inch rubber hose down the gas tank outlet), new inline gas filter, new coil packs (2, 5 were bad) and new tires.
I have been reading online and notice that it is recommended that I change out the ZF5HP24 Pressure Valve. Any suggestions/advice are certainly welcomed. I am mechanically inclined and have restored five vintage mustangs (2x65, 1-67, 1-69, 1-70).
I will post some pictures of our new family members once I have completed a detailed cleaning scheduled for this weekend.
I am excited to read any comments advise anyone my share and look forward to sharing new dialog with each of you.
Cheers,
TracyA
1999 XK8 Convertible
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Welcome to the forums Tracy,
Good to have you with us.
It sounds like you've already found the relevant model forum but if not, follow this link 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.
Please add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also 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.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us.
It sounds like you've already found the relevant model forum but if not, follow this link 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.
Please add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also 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.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!
Hi Graham,
Thanks for quick response...Signature updated.
Thank you for the link, I will check it out when I get time this evening.
Cheers,
Tracy
Thanks for quick response...Signature updated.
Thank you for the link, I will check it out when I get time this evening.
Cheers,
Tracy
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Welcome aboard Tracy.
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Tracy,
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
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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Hello, Tracy,
Good Job resurrecting your XK8!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Good Job resurrecting your XK8!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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