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Hi to you all,
I have just signed up but have been browsing for many years. I own a convertible XK8 - built in October 1996 (I have seen the various signatures on quality control labels when taking bits of trim off!) and have owned it for around seven years. During that time I have replaced 2nd gen tensioners, various front and rear bushes (some to poly bush) and completed minor jobs like soldering the ABS unit. I'm no mechanic but enjoy repairing things where I can. Although I have only just joined I recognise many of you through your prolific postings and wise expertise.
Although the car has been generally reliable, I have enjoyed the experience of drilling out front subframe bolts on my back on the driveway - or angle grinding off the alternator bolt underneath a car that seems to sit extremely low!
kind regards kg7657
I have just signed up but have been browsing for many years. I own a convertible XK8 - built in October 1996 (I have seen the various signatures on quality control labels when taking bits of trim off!) and have owned it for around seven years. During that time I have replaced 2nd gen tensioners, various front and rear bushes (some to poly bush) and completed minor jobs like soldering the ABS unit. I'm no mechanic but enjoy repairing things where I can. Although I have only just joined I recognise many of you through your prolific postings and wise expertise.
Although the car has been generally reliable, I have enjoyed the experience of drilling out front subframe bolts on my back on the driveway - or angle grinding off the alternator bolt underneath a car that seems to sit extremely low!
kind regards kg7657
Welcome to the forum kg7657,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
I know you've already found your way to the XK8/XKR 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.
Please remember to 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 visit the UK Region forum by following this link UK - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in this country.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
I know you've already found your way to the XK8/XKR 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.
Please remember to 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 visit the UK Region forum by following this link UK - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in this country.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
I have enjoyed the experience of drilling out front subframe bolts on my back on the driveway - or angle grinding off the alternator bolt underneath a car that seems to sit extremely low!
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums kg7657,
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
Many thanks to you all - a very kind welcome. It is with your help that I can learn and perhaps occasionally help others. Take care all
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