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I have searched high and low and unable to find a replacement gearshift plate for a 2002 XKR. The dealer will only sell the entire mechanism together with the plate. I have tried calling these car breaker websites in the UK but they all have these 070 numbers that don't work when calling from overseas. Would appreciate any suggestions!
It also seems after I get a replacement, this may soon happen again. I notice that when shifting to D, the gear shift stick hits the plastic with some force, and after some time, it will surely crack again. I have seen the same crack with others at the bottom centre as seen in my attached photo. I wonder if there is some sort of "padding" that any users have used around the edges of the J-gate.
I have searched high and low and unable to find a replacement gearshift plate for a 2002 XKR. The dealer will only sell the entire mechanism together with the plate. I have tried calling these car breaker websites in the UK but they all have these 070 numbers that don't work when calling from overseas. .....
Welcome to the forum sscars,
The transmission shift comes as an assembly and the plate is not available separately. It looks like something heavy has been dropped on it.
To call a UK number from Hong Kong, you must use the Country Code - replace the first 0 in the number with +44. For example, one of the major specialist Jaguar breakers here is Eurojag. Their number dialled in the UK is 01325 722777 - from outside the UK it is +441325 722777
Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some information about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.
There is an aftermarket aluminum version you could consider if you don't mind not having a 100% factory original car. I have one on my car and it is a quality piece that will probably outlast me.
The seller is solar_signa from Canada. He currently has 4 remaining in stock for the 5 speed transmission. He is also quite diligent with the messages. If by the time you see this they are sold out, you can contact him and he will make a new batch.
The transmission shift comes as an assembly and the plate is not available separately. It looks like something heavy has been dropped on it.
To call a UK number from Hong Kong, you must use the Country Code - replace the first 0 in the number with +44. For example, one of the major specialist Jaguar breakers here is Eurojag. Their number dialled in the UK is 01325 722777 - from outside the UK it is +441325 722777
Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some information about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.
Graham
Thanks Graham. Will look into the new member area, very helpful. Yes, I dial the UK all the time, but seems some of these numbers don't work. Thanks very much to pointing out Eurojag and I will look into that as well.
There is an aftermarket aluminum version you could consider if you don't mind not having a 100% factory original car. I have one on my car and it is a quality piece that will probably outlast me.
The seller is solar_signa from Canada. He currently has 4 remaining in stock for the 5 speed transmission. He is also quite diligent with the messages. If by the time you see this they are sold out, you can contact him and he will make a new batch.
Looks fantastic! And would most definitely outlast the original plastic version. The picture only shows the 2, 3, 4 gears and not 5. Perhaps they are using the same picture for all versions. Will explore that option as well.
It does fit. Illumination module for supercharged 4.0 cars with 5 speed Mercedes transmission is the same for X308 and X100 (same part number). Naturally aspirated cars with 5HP24 transmission use another illumination module, but again it's the same for X100 and X308.
EDIT: looks like the author's car is not 5 speed but the later 6 speed, so the part number I gave earlier is not for this car.
Thanks Graham. Will look into the new member area, very helpful. Yes, I dial the UK all the time, but seems some of these numbers don't work. Thanks very much to pointing out Eurojag and I will look into that as well.
UK 07 numbers are mobile phones but should still connect using the Country Code in the same way. I have more phones than a drug dealer and they all work internationally.
Looks fantastic! And would most definitely outlast the original plastic version. The picture only shows the 2, 3, 4 gears and not 5. Perhaps they are using the same picture for all versions. Will explore that option as well.
Yes, he is showing the 5 speed picture on both. Secondly, if your shift module shows 2 - 5 and D, then that means means you have the 6 gear transmission. The 5 speeds only display gear 2 - 4, and then D. I have the 6 speed version on my car. I'll snap a picture of it tomorrow and post it here.
Also, my bad, I read 5 speed and immediately assumed you have a 5 speed instead of a 6 speed transmission. Here is the correct link for the one that fits your car, there are 8 available. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XKR-...-/302590008268
Last edited by giandanielxk8; 07-20-2018 at 09:35 PM.
a possibility could be one of the numerous epoxy adhesives that auto body repair shops use to fix broken plastic parts. the suppliers know exactly what adhesive works for each plastic. once you line up the parts and get a good bond, some appropriate filler and paint could make a perfect repair. i have seen my local shop repair an unavailable piece of plastic dashboard in this fashion and the final result is perfect. they used hand brush technique for the inlays and design elements and letters and numbers. the whole thing was coated in a top coat that provided the appropriate sheen and texture. it is probably going to be more durable than original. find a company that restores dashboards for the industry. there is also a shop in Naples, FL, USA that redoes plastic for Ferrari cars, can't remember the name. almost anything can be fixed. the issue is that we are not in the restoration mode with these cars due to their accessibility and are not routinely exploring these other options.
Looks great! So here's the KEY question. How did you remove the gearshift knob! I did post elsewhere, but it was continuing an old post so haven't gotten much response there yet. I have tried pulling it off without much luck and don't want to pull any hard in fear of causing damaging to the components holding the gearshift stem. I have the exact same gearshift knob as you.
I read the other posts. I also had huge trouble with the gearshift knob. Basically, what I did was I pulled on the top part, a good yank pried it loose, but the bottom part was still there, nearly immovable. I think it has a locking mechanism to prevent unscrewing it like you could on the previous model years with the wooden knob.
If you look closely, there seems to be a couple round slots. I think a special tool fits there which would unlock the screw.
I would not recommend the method I used to get that trim plate on there. Let’s just say it was unorthodox, complicated, and could have harmed all of that hardware. But, where there is a will there is a way.
I read the other posts. I also had huge trouble with the gearshift knob. Basically, what I did was I pulled on the top part, a good yank pried it loose, but the bottom part was still there, nearly immovable. I think it has a locking mechanism to prevent unscrewing it like you could on the previous model years with the wooden knob.
If you look closely, there seems to be a couple round slots. I think a special tool fits there which would unlock the screw.
I would not recommend the method I used to get that trim plate on there. Let’s just say it was unorthodox, complicated, and could have harmed all of that hardware. But, where there is a will there is a way.
I will most definitely give it a shot. I do wonder how the trim plate can come off if the cylindrical cone is stuck on though. Perhaps I will be lucky. If I'm successful, I will most definitely report back here with pics! Thanks again.
I will most definitely give it a shot. I do wonder how the trim plate can come off if the cylindrical cone is stuck on though. Perhaps I will be lucky. If I'm successful, I will most definitely report back here with pics! Thanks again.
In my case, the plastic trim plate was cracked off in a few segments, so I literally just picked the pieces. Be warned, if you want to install the aluminum trim plate the way I did it, it could result in some scratches on the new part if you are not careful. Fitting the nuts this way is a nightmare.
Again, it is more trouble than it is worth. If I had to do it again, I would try to remove that conical bolt at the bottom of the shift knob with whatever tool it requires, or just take it to an indie to remove it.
Since you are fitting a new shift knob, you could just try cutting that conical screw off with a dremel and a silicon carbide attachment; diamonds would make the task easier.
Last edited by giandanielxk8; 08-30-2018 at 06:50 PM.
On pre 2003 gear knobs there is a locknut underneath when slackened off, the gear knob can unscrew.
post 2003 gear knobs there are three indents in the chrome taper. these are shear bolts and need to be drilled out for the knob to be removed.
07-19-2018, 10:16 PM
Cracked XKR Gearshift Plate (5 gears version)
