Your 2019 "To Do List"
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’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.
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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/
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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/
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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.
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.
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.
Last edited by King Charles; Feb 12, 2019 at 12:51 PM.
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
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
Last edited by King Charles; Feb 15, 2019 at 09:18 PM.
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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
XJ8 = 305MM BY 28MM Width
XJR none Brembo = 325MM BY 30MM Width
XJR Brembo = 355MM BY 32MM Width
XJR none Brembo = 325MM BY 30MM Width
XJR Brembo = 355MM BY 32MM Width
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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
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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
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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 !
On a positive note, I'm 2 weeks into the 3 week paint timeline, really anticipating the outcome !
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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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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
Negotiated mine down to $250 shipped ! Really pleased.
Last edited by King Charles; Mar 18, 2019 at 10:51 PM.
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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
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
Post pics/info pre-install & afterwards on the quality etc. I've been debating on ordering it from them.