Hi all


I recently jumped in with both feet and purchased a 99 Reg XKR coupe, as a weekend car, something that would be more practical than the open top ,no windscreen kit car I had just built driven and sold.


I did a lot of research on this site , (and thanks to all of you in retrospect ), and got a peach or so I thought , 74k mileage , stainless steel exhaust , private XKR plate, always garaged etc etc .


So after 90 miles of care free , and 'spirited' driving - massive smile on face from the burble and lots of admiring looks , it refused to start and was stranded on the drive. I tried to self diag (it was a fantastic drive ornament!)and eventually after a week I got the local garage ( Haynes workshop ) to come and take it away to have a go.


long story short water jacket or gasket had gone and they got it to hydraulic in the garage - que phone call and sit down moment.


This was always going to be a keeper of a car so the work to fix has been given the go ahead, (albeit xmas for the kids this year will be very retro , maybe a stick and stones if they are lucky)


I am still smiling and looking forward to getting back in the car - and hopefully meeting up with some of you in and around the apple county.



cheers all

 

Welcome.

Bugga on the engine failure. Something I doubt any inspection would have found.

I trsut they are ensuring the Version 3 top chain tensioner units are installed???, hope so.

 

Welcome to the forum

 

I'm sorry your car picked now to die, how unfeeling of it!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums red5,

Good to have you with us.
That's a blow, keep us posted on how the fix goes.
You've probably found the tech section but here's a link anyway XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum and the UK regional section is here UK & Eire - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
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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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welcome to the forum - enjoy the forum now and the Jag once you have her back in good health!!!

 

Welcome to the forum red5,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

Ouch! Not a good entry to Jaguar ownership.

I can tell 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.

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Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

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Welcome red5 . . . and greetings from a fellow enthusiast in Australia.