I wonder why people come and ask advice, get good answers, then take their car to the dealer anyway?

Yes Ross, it appears as we have worked out at the same gym. I don't know about you, but I've had enough exercise.

Good question. Not everybody has the ability or know how to repair their own car. While I can do some things, the fuel pump seemed a little to ambitious for me so I took it to a dealer.

I still like to learn about my cars online so I can figure what's wrong with it when it needs repairs.

I appreciate all your support and try to frequent this board more often to learn about the problems I will encounter and what the solutions would be.

Thanks

JCSJAG:
I guess I understand about the knowledge- thats the main reason I follow Jag forums. And you really have to like working on a car for it to be worthwhile acquiring the tools and knowledge to handle the more involved repairs. BUT, it is frustrating to give details of a solution, then many times the poster either never replys or takes it to the dealer, who doesn't care what you "read on the internet"
If you have some time, and are inclined to learn, fuel pumps are not that bad, and you can find good help here and from Alldatadiy online manuals. he other advice I would offer, if you are going to keep a 8-12 year old Jag on the road, find an indie (like JagTechOhio) who you can trust, because the dealership rates are expensive.
How about letting us know how it comes out, and the costs, OK?

'Preciate the kind word, Sparky

When we lived in Canada we had a local shop owner originally from England and he did a great job at reasonable cost on our first Jag, a 1990 XJ6. A couple of times there were issues with the electrical and he referred us to a former Jag mechanic that had his own shop in the area. He was great too.

Now we moved to Richmond Virginia and have to figure out where the best place is to bring the car.

They picked me up at home this afternoon once the work was done. I know you are going to laugh, cost me just about $700 for the fuel pump replacement. I guess we'll be eating hot dogs for the next month.

Actually, for Dealer service that is a reasonable fee and good turnaround.

Starter failure is rare. Check battery connections, load test battery, check positive connection stud underhood at RH side false bulkhead. That's the thingy back towards the windshield, it's a curved black fuzzy vertical panel with a big black plastic panel covering the top. The stud has a black rubber boot over it. Check to make sure the cable connections are secure on both ends of the stud.

I feel like a real dummy,but I cant find the port to check the fuel pressure on my 99 VDP!
Can anyone tell me where its located?

Rear end of right fuel rail. Schrader fitting. You may already have your answer, as I just read similar question with reply earlier (yours?).

Ralph

That was me being impatient!
Thanks, ralph

And if you want "proof", buy a $40.00 fuel pressure test gauge and connect it to the pressure test port. Look for 38-40 psi/

HI JAGTECH OHIO, a question on the above, I'm replacing the fuel pump I purchased an aftermark pump they gave me a "high pressure pump", on the specs of the pump it says pressure (PSI) Min 80 - Max 115, is this pump OK???

I have a Jaguar XJ8 VDP 2000

Thanks In advance!!

Cheers from Guatemala City!!