Hi!

I know this is a long shot but does anyone know of a place near the Birmingham, West Midlands area where I could take my XJ8 to have its head lining sorted out? It majorly sags.

Any help or advice appreciated!

Louis

 

LOL, We should all get together and file a class action lawsuit against Jaguar for the headliner problems!!!!!!

I would venture to guess, by the number of posts on this forum that deal with this problem, that almost every car they built had a problem with the headliner sagging. Mine sags too.

In all seriousness, I would take the car to a few shops and get estimates. The repair estimate for this problem can vary wildly from 200 to 800 and more.

 

What my dad says, if someone was out there willing to help.

 

I did my own if you have a basic tool kit and a spare afternoon it isn't hard be brave when you take it out fold it in half and take it out the back door

 

Lincolns of this era also have sagging headliners so it must be a Ford thing.

I did one on a Lincoln Mk VII that came out really well. I understand that the tricky part on the XJ is getting the headliner out of the vehicle (especially on the short wheel base), as well as the sunroof which makes fitting more challenging.

Mine sags as well but only in the back. I have some pins in there at the moment. Will likely leave this one to a professional should I have it fixed.

 

+1.
I removed the screws on the molding @ the rear window and just pulled the headliner tight, then replaced the molding.
I have a sunroof, so yes, it does make it more difficult.

This temp fix is working until spring when I can have it done right.

 

All cars sag at some point if they have the soft headliner. My wife's 2004 Maxima worse than my Jag. 1/4 staples are a quick fix until you decide whether the investment ($600 or so, here Virginia) is worth it.

 

here in sc about 40 mins from where I live (hartsville sc) is a perfect headliner repair shop, showed him my jag, he quoted me $250, but he is not going to do the sun roof.

 

Don't know if this will help but the place I bought my X308 from had used some tiny screw in buttons,ok for a quick fix but I will do it properly later on when it's a bit warmer,good luck with it anyway.
Kind Regards.
Andy

 

Nice job looks great,you make it sound easy,I will try to do mine later on,I have a L.W.B. one so I should get it out o.k.
Well Done,
Kind Regards,
Andy

 

Biggest issue is the foam backed material, getting a matching color. Also most in the US are slightly thicker than the original and that adds to the sunroof motor load.

It is not too bad a process, but you do need to flex the backing board a lot to remove AND replace and it will have create a crease in it, that is invisible when covered. I suggest also removing the passenger seat and rear seat that also creates a little more room to maneuver the board, as well as a good chance to clean the carpet, as lots of old foam bits will probably also come down.

The sunroof main panel pulls out from the outside rear when it is tilted up, and the smaller internal panel has two clips attaching it to the rain guard, but it will then slide and come out. Hope the sunroof arms have not broken.

Make sure you leave enough loose material around the sunroof to allow it to be retrimmed and retained by the internal sun roof trim. about 1.5"

 

Thanks for the advice,I don't have a sunroof so that makes the job a bit easier,
Thanks again
Take care
Andy

 

Andy - How were you lucky enough not to have a sunroof? They seem to be on all X308s here in the U.S. I rarely use mine, as they seem to be eventually in some way problematic.

The idea of cutting a gaping hole in the prime part of the car that separates the driver and passengers from the elements make little logical sense to me.
Oh well.

 

If you are in my neck of the woods Huntington Beach California I would take it to Bill Dunn shop on Gothard st they did my car and did a great job also had the tint added while I was at it