hey guys, since im still new here i dont really know where to take my car for anything. Im having a issue, it just started this- since moving from california once i left the Marines, moving to the cold weather area must be affecting it, since its been cold lately, maybe since 2 weeks ago, its having an issue turning over, seems like theres no spark, but will sometimes try to turnover, i started a thread in the xtype talk...just need some input and havent gotten any

 

Being you're in Springfield, MO I would contact either the K.C. Chapter of the Jaguar Club or the St. Louis chapter and ask them if they have any members in your area and if you can email or call them. You can do the same with any British Car club around there, just google say the MG Club of Springfield, MO or Triumph, etc. They would be your best bet.

Here's the links for the K.C. and St. Louis Jag clubs.

sc16 Home Page

sc20 Home Page

Hope this helps. If not, I have a great guy in St. Louis.

 

id appreciate the contact info on your guy in st louis to be able to discuss with him what in the world is going on. feel free to contact me via pm

 

There is a repair shop in Springfield that can look at your car:
http://www.ricksautomotive.com/

Kansas City: http://www.aristocratjaguar.com/

St. Louis: http://plazamotors.com/Service.aspx

http://www.jagshops.com/jaguarshops/missouri/

 

Need a little more info:
Is the engine turning over slowly? -- or --
Turning over normally and the plugs not firing?

 

West STL County Here!

 

Welcome to the Forum, it is packed with info for the DIY.

 

I'm in KC, with an 89 XJS, 2000 XJ8, 2001 XK8, 2003 x-type daily driver.

 

Seems like this Winter just won't end. I'm ready for Spring! Are there any Jag "Meets" or "Runs" planned in Missouri or nearby?

Jon

 

Anything planned within 2 hrs from the Ft. Leonard Wood area?

 

I'm in St. Louis in the central west end. For you St. Louis guys, there is a Saturday morning cars & coffee at the Starbucks in Rockhill on Manchester Rd. It's once per month from April through October. The first one this year is April 20. Always some nice Jags there and it's a fun thing to do on Saturday morning.

 

Hi Blaze,
We live in KC, MO, near Gladstone, MO. Seems like you asked the right question, as you are getting many responses.

We are the newest owners of a 2000 Jaguar XK8; bought it through the recent Mecom Auto Auction in KC.

Outside and motor great, but the inside needs to serious TLC, and the soft top deployment operation is in need of some serious help. We bought it as a project car and already are having fun driving it, fixing a few items, and planning out the next restore item purchase - the covertible to work with the deployment button/switch.

Hope to see you around!

Greg and Lisa

 

I would take it to and autoparts store, KMart garage, or Sears garage and ask them to do a quick check on the battery. It does not take much to effect the cranking power of the battery, especially with starting problems; especially a V8.

Example for free check: Advance Auto Parts, AutoZone, PepBoys, etc...no need to remove battery, just drive up and ask them to check your battery.

 

St. Louis......

 

Central West End. Going to the European Auto Show today (Sunday) at Plaza Frontenac.

 

How was the show? Were you able to take any pictures?

Cheers!

Jon

 

Anybody here smoke cigars regularly?

 

All the time Bud. Look at my Facebook page. Facebook.com/rickmga

For sure every Friday around 2 at the Tinder Box in Des Peres. When in K.C. I'm at Outlaw South.

 

my favorite smoking spot is the ritz carlton cigar lounge in clayton. oh, and of course my garage.

 

My favorite cigar store and smoking location is The Outlaw Cigar Store, which has two great stores in the Kansas City Area; one located at 6234 N. Chatham Avenue, KC, MO 64151, near the MCI airport (my favorite) and the other one is down south at 13700 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66223. The have a great website (www.outlawcigar.com) and host several great ongoing cigar parties. A great place for pipe smokers, too!