White smoke when starting
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White smoke when starting
I just started getting apuff of heavy white smoke when I start my XJR. Any idea why? I also seem to have no Cruise Control and get an error reading "Failsafe Engine Mode" when i trya dn engage it. Could it be related? Has anyone found a good aftermarket supplier for parts other than the dealer?
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RE: White smoke when starting
Hello, what year is your Jag? My car has the similiar problem with the engine warning and lack of cruise control... My diagnosis was, I need a new instrument cluster! A master Jag mechanic told me, this is common in 1998 - 2000 XJ8. As for the white smoke, it could be a ton of reasons... My car drives normal, except the cruise and warning message! I'm searching for a cluster right now with similiar miles to my car!!! The only way the company can reset your mileage is to purchase a new one!!!
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try www.jaggraveyard.com for parts. they reply really quickly. they are in pa. hope it helps!
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If its a leaking head gasket, water entering into the oil, the white smoking condensation, you are in for a very expensive fix.
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Get a good compression check by a qualified Jag technician right away. This was one of the early symptoms of Nicasil failure in my 1999 XJR that eventually made me replace my old engine with a brand new 2007 engine from Jaguar. If your compression in all cylindersis good (no blow-by), continue to use highest-quality gas, always bring your engine to full-temp before shutting the engine off (no round-the-block driving), and only use extended performance 5w-30 synthetic oil (Mobil 1, for example) in your engine.
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