Greetings from the land of golf nuts, retirees and one almost-geezer nearly retired and probably old enough to know that his bones will always rebel at sliding in and out of a 1997 XK8. I do it anyhow, and insist on using this car as my daily driver. That is, when it is not in the shop, like it is today. Mystery overheating, and they are wondering if it is pump impeller or thermostat or who knows what.

I've driven Jags for the last 8 or ten years, XJ8s, two X-types, and now for the last year a 1997 XK8 just about to turn over 120K. It is tight and fast and responsive and the engine compartment, body work, and interior all looks like it just rolled off the showroom floor.

I drove English sports cars for the first 25 years of my license, then took time off for surgeries and American automatic transmissions, and then started buying well-kept older Jags as karmic rewards and punishments for both my good deeds and my sins.

Today I'm in the punishment cycle. The Jag is overheating. My 1992 Mercedes 600SEL is living in the nearby MB dealership waiting for an electrical relay (that car has only 18,000 miles and looks beautiful, but it is a recent purchase/marriage and she is still extracting her dowery gifts before I get to take her home.)

I very much enjoy the forum posts, and already have a few experts I look for when researching my woes.

3rdcat (My user name does not refer to Jags but rather to how many animals with 9 lives I've used up already)
1997 XK8

 

Ah, yes, another experienced Jaguar owner.
We like it when people like you find us because you probably know something about a problem someone else has that's Just the answer they need. You'll also find answers you need from someone who had the same problem once.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to the forum 3rdcat,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

It sounds like you've already found your way to the tech section but if not, follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. 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 USA Lower Atlantic Region forum by following this link USA Lower Atlantic - NC SC FL GA - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

from a fellow South Carolinian, welcome to the forum - a wealth of info and support!!!!!


Sounds like you know your way around the XK8/R section - but be sure to check out the first few threads with How To's, downloads, etc.


for local news/events, check out the Lower Atlantic US regional


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lastly recommend you add a signature to your profile by clicking the User CP link in the upper left - be sure to add vehicle model and year for best response to your questions


enjoy

 

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Welcome to Jaguar Forums 3rdcat,

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

 

Thanks so much. I love it here and already feel like I belong. I look at the members with problematic Jag after Jag after Jag in their signatures and think some of you might hear that I'm on my fifth marriage and actually understand how that might easily happen, and not think me crazy.
Time now to take my debit card and head for the repair shop.

 

Welcome to the forum