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Oh dear, that is truly unfortunate, and definitely makes it a priority!
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Good thread! I’ve had my car more than five years now and other than doing some things the previous/original owner neglected, my ‘02 XJR has been remarkably reliable. So my to-do list isn’t too long: 1. Replace dash lights. One bulb has gone out. (Does anyone know what bulbs I need to order to replace the four smaller bulbs? I searched this forum and found the four larger bulbs but couldn’t find the answer on the smaller bulbs.) 2. I have a slight clunk on acceleration and deceleration and I think I have a rear transmission mount that needs replacing. 3. Work on touching up some road rash on the front paint with Dr, Color Chip paint. 4. My chrome wheels are 17 years old and starting to pit so I may have them rechromed. This is probably my lowest priority. Maybe it’ll be a 2020 project. |
I'm adding the replacement of the "under-the-intake-manifold" heater hoses to my 2019 list.
It will make replacing the thermostat tower easier, and should be a good preventative maintenance measure. Many thanks to blackonyx for his tutorial, and to Ericjanson for re-posting it https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-xj8-xjr-x308-27/how-do-i-replace-hose-212985/ . |
Picked up a new noise in the driver side rear, it's relative to road condition & presents as a slight knock on bumpy roads. All shocks & rubbers are fairly new w/ under 2,500 miles,differential serviced & wheel bearings replaced. Thinking it maybe a sub-frame bushing, the noise isn't egregious or anything but now that I know it's there it has to go lol. I'll try to get audio/video of it posted soon.
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Originally Posted by King Charles
(Post 2013188)
Feels good to have my once lengthy X308 "TDL" down to cosmetic tasks now, but I'm the type of guy that if I don't write/record my thoughts/plans they sometimes are lost forever lol.
In no particular order, Steering wheel upgrade to the half wood unit, due to be done this week Brake calipers either painted or covered Upgrading head & fog lights to the brightest halogen available & cleaning inside the housing Deep cleansing,conditioning & dye refurbishing of the seats Wood panels restored Full paint job, it currently looks good but me knowing where I had previous paint work makes it stand out in my mind's eye. So even if no one else notices, it has to go lol. |
Steering wheel upgrade to the half wood unit DONE Brake calipers either painted or covered Upgrading head & fog lights to the brightest halogen available DONE Deep cleansing,conditioning & dye refurbishing of the seats Wood panels restored Defroster vents replaced DONE Full paint job |
Originally Posted by King Charles
(Post 2014957)
Let's remove wheel & add replace center defroster vent as I was replacing the driver's side vent the middle vent snapped @ the connecting point , how fitting ehh lol. Found one that looks good on e-Bay. Updated Defroster center vent replaced Brake calipers covered (ordered MGP covers today) Upgrading head & fog lights to the brightest halogen available & cleaning inside the housing Deep cleansing,conditioning & dye refurbishing of the seats Wood panels restored Full paint job |
Originally Posted by aquifer
(Post 2028488)
It says you ordered MGP caliper covers. I can’t see where the x308 is available as an option on their website. I have a 1998 XJR. How did you find which ones to order? Thanks.... XJ8 = 305MM BY 28MM Width XJR none Brembo = 325MM BY 30MM Width XJR Brembo = 355MM BY 32MM Width |
Finish replacing rear suspension bushings....touch up both front seats....get rear bumper cover fixed where i got an anonymous.scraping...under insurance.....new rear tires next month....i think i have a small split in the egr corrugated tube i would like to investigate....this one will be the last to do
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So in 2019 I have replaced the trunk struts, and for good measure the hood struts too, I replaced those hard-to-get-to heater hoses and associated 3-way connector, and replaced the original plastic thermostat housing with a metal one.
That, dare I say it, reduces my to-do list to pretty much zero. So, touch wood, I am in the happy position of having nothing to do on my to-do list :). |
Originally Posted by Carnival Kid
(Post 2030136)
So, touch wood, I am in the happy position of having nothing to do on my to-do list :).
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Originally Posted by ericjansen
(Post 2030253)
Better be careful ... that exact situation end of last year ended with me buying the XK8, finding me again struggling each and every day ;) ...
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After weeks of waiting MGP sent me the incorrect caliper covers, they have been super responsive in rectifying it. Not sure I want to put baby blue Mercedes Benz labeled covers on lol.
On a positive note, I'm 2 weeks into the 3 week paint timeline, really anticipating the outcome ! |
Originally Posted by scottjh9
(Post 2028492)
Finish replacing rear suspension bushings....touch up both front seats....get rear bumper cover fixed where i got an anonymous.scraping...under insurance.....new rear tires next month....i think i have a small split in the egr corrugated tube i would like to investigate....this one will be the last to do
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Originally Posted by scottjh9
(Post 2040476)
update....bumper fixed and new tires on....car looks spectacular...no split in egr tube....seats and.rear bushings are the last on the list
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...15831ce5a4.jpg |
Originally Posted by King Charles
(Post 2041891)
Nice w/ mine in paint I discovered my rear bumper cover was heavily repaired w/ Bondo so I found an OEM refurbished unit primed & ready for paint.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.jag...15831ce5a4.jpg |
Originally Posted by scottjh9
(Post 2041915)
Very nice...i got a quote for the front cover for 400...it justs needs repaint...no damage...kinda looks like sore thumb to me....they can do it attached to car .... probably in june....unless someone hits me earlier
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Originally Posted by King Charles
(Post 2041928)
Negotiated mine down to $250 shipped ! Really pleased.
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Now spring is coming, time to start focusing on the Jag again.
New Power steering pump to be fitted to replace old leaky one. Getting bonnet resprayed and fashioning some bonnet louvres style-based on X100 XKR but squarer Rear Boot Lip from Mina Gallery- hope its delivered soon... Wheel bearings and axle U joints at the hub joint to be changed Brembo big brakes to be fitted, got both earlier and later style- not sure which to fit yet New upper pulley ratio and belt for S/C to be fitted- lets see if we cant better last years strip time Bore out of the stock throttle body Working with a supplier to get fully adjustable dampers- for bump and rebound made to my specs Get the Springs front and rear of an E39 BMW M5 tested for rates Get the springs for my jag tested for rates- from all of this - will determine my new wheel rates that will meet my ride/handing requirements |
Originally Posted by Count Iblis
(Post 2042075)
Rear Boot Lip from Mina Gallery- hope its delivered soon...
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