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Use a heat gun, CAREFULLY, to bring the opening back into shape, maybe?
the hood won’t open due to this and I’ve noticed the bumper is cracked and broken at the top where the grill was.
I’m having difficulty finding replacement parts for the xfr model as expected. Do you think this would be worth having repaired? There’s no cracking in the bends of the hood but I understand that even so majority need to be replaced.
I’m new to the jaguar community and looking to rebuild this xfr that is mechanically sound but needs a lot of TLC elsewhere.
Hard to say as the resale value is very low on Jaguars. Especially ones that have had accident damage. Is the title still good or was it written off?
How big is your budget?
It helps to tell us what your working on as there were differences as the years went by.
Also tell us where your at as that is another big factor.
And of course unless you plan to DIY the repairs this will be a money pit.
Hard to say as the resale value is very low on Jaguars. Especially ones that have had accident damage. Is the title still good or was it written off?
How big is your budget?
It helps to tell us what your working on as there were differences as the years went by.
Also tell us where your at as that is another big factor.
And of course unless you plan to DIY the repairs this will be a money pit.
Where did you buy it?
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The title is clean, it’s a 2010 xfr.
there isn’t anything mechanically wrong with the vehicle and I got it for a good price from GA, but currently reside in upstate South Carolina.
I’m looking to restore it for a passion project not really to resale as I’ve fallen in love with the car despite all the negatives. I’ve noticed due to it being a Jaguar I’ve ran into more difficulties than with my previous vehicles. I would like more experienced people’s advice on the best way to do it. Seems to primarily be body work issues.
Good news about the title. Once it gets dinged the car is pretty much worthless.
Sounds like you can DIY and that will be the key here.
Now body work is a whole different world and if you have not done any paint and body work I would take it to a shop.
I am an amateur paint and body guy. Here is my fender replacement and paint repair on my old S Type R. The accident was my fault 100% too!
Silver is hard to match after it gets sun faded. So the repairs were visible because the paint did not match exactly.
But you came to the right place. All your cars problems are well documented and can be found with searches. So post away and keep us updated with the repairs.
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Unfortunately I’ve found out the common battery dying issue of these vehicles. So no photos currently as I’m having parts brought in. The hood is going to be replaced, I couldn’t find a reasonable replacement for the supercharger version so I’m going to see if I can show the damaged one extended TLC to see if I can make it look like the OEM. But I feel having it professionally cut into with the supercharger openings in that way would be the most cost efficient and maintain the original look I’m going for. Since I have no plans to resale and fully customize, resale isn’t really a concern.
The battery dying issue has happened twice while sitting less than a week. Warranty will replace, but I have an extensive LED kit I will have installed with the body work.
Is this a bad idea? and what can I do to resolve the battery holding a charge throughout sitting.
I’ve had it rewired as well, the previous owner apparently did shotty work replacing the interior lights.
[img alt="This will be the hood to replace the one that is damaged.
Excited to see it coming in! It will be sanded to match unless anyone has any paint wrap ideas! I’m looking to keep it classy and light blue is the only color I’d like to add to it but I’m not intending on changing the original look by much."]https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jaguarforums.com-vbulletin/1109x904/img_3559_03793d4fc006949fc303e9722805bfcf8bac9318. jpeg[/img] This will be the hood to replace the one that is damaged. Excited to see it coming in! It will be sanded to match unless anyone has any paint wrap ideas! I’m looking to keep it classy and light blue is the only color I’d like to add to it but I’m not intending on changing the original look by much.
Well the car has a current drain and that can be difficult to find and fix. Up to you if want to pursue this.
Yes people have installed hood vents in non-vented hoods. It is a skillful metal fabrication job because the stock hood is Aluminum.
Take a look and his workmanship is just top notch! He even made his own tooling for the custom die he made. Installing XJR Hood Vents
The pictures alone in that thread are worth looking at!
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Sorry for the delay.
[img alt="Sorry for the delay. This is what I’ve managed, headlights replaced and upgraded. The hood has been bent back out but will be replaced with a hood without louvers for the moment. The original is in the picture but the new hood is currently at the body shop as well as the grill.
The bumper was able to be fully reattached, although there appear to be a couple missing grill clips.
Would that cause issues holding the grill?
Also I’ve added tire upgrades, with Nitto 555’s for the rear!"]https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jaguarforums.com-vbulletin/2000x1802/img_4383_65bdb3881d37d529049e366735333b6928b7738b. jpeg[/img] Sorry for the delay. This is what I’ve managed, headlights replaced and upgraded. The hood has been bent back out but will be replaced with a hood without louvers for the moment. The original is in the picture but the new hood is currently at the body shop as well as the grill. The bumper was able to be fully reattached, although there appear to be a couple missing grill clips. Would that cause issues holding the grill? Also I’ve added tire upgrades, with Nitto 555’s for the rear!
The battery drain has been addressed as a faulty alternator and a denso replacement is coming soon.
is upgrading the alternator worth it?
I currently have a lower pulley to be installed, the upper I have but am staying away from
at the moment.
Ive also upgraded the fuel pump, as well as had the battery rewired, with an air intake upgrade that looks truly beautiful!
please let me know your thoughts. More photos will be available after all the repairs are finished.
I’m looking to take this beauty into the 700s with horses.
Also in contact with vehicle revolution over seas to take the body to showcase level!
Recommendations welcome!
Thanks for the update!
Looks like your making progress too.
Did the alternator replacement work? I ask because there have been a lot of problems replacing the alternator compared to having the OEM rebuilt/repaired.
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Could you elaborate on the problem(s) with the alternator replacement? I’m currently replacing with a denso. But the replacement hasn’t been installed or tested yet as I was having it done Wednesday.
also do you know the key factors that lead to these issues!
It's one of those odd Jaguar things. People have purchased the correct alternator and it did charge but the car kept throwing errors.
It's not 100% but it happens often enough that we have a number of threads about it.
What I would recommend is since you have one on order please keep you old stock unit until everything is working. Just in case. Again several threads with multiple replacements and finally fixed by rebuilding the stock unit. Hopefully you won't run into this so just wait and see how yours works.
One other thing that has come up a number of times and again it happens somewhat regularly is the cam covers start leaking oil onto the alternator causing it to fail. So check that since your in that area anyway. Would hate to see you install a new one and then have more problems because of an oil leak/seep.
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You were right to the error codes after the replacement. I’m currently getting e-diff and adaptive dynamics faults. The power brakes seem to be having issues as well, very stiff.
I do have the original as well. I will be looking to check the battery, as it did die during the process. More than likely going to have the original rebuilt, any suggestions as to the best place? My main concern is the brakes becoming stiff as if the power brakes aren’t communicating properly. All I can seem to find is what I’ve mentioned.
I don't know where you live and re-builders tend to be local. Post that and maybe someone can come up with a suggestion.
Not sure what you mean by the brakes are not communicating? The brake are run off vacuum.
You have not told us what engine is in it but XF's with the V-6 and V-8's have a gear driven vacuum pump mounted on the front of the engine down low. It's a common oil leak and easy to fix. There are plastic tubes that run from this pump to the PB booster. They can and have been damaged mainly by the serpentine belt breaking and taking out the plastic tubing. So take a look around for the simple stuff.
Yes get a new battery with all that's wrong with the car.
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