My next problems: seats, and the gaskety thingie
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My next problems: seats, and the gaskety thingie
The driver's seat is trashed and I should recover both front seats. I don't have a CLUE how to go about getting this done.
Do you buy the whole seat? Is there a new skin you buy and replace (or have replaced)? Presuming the latter's the correct answer, where would one buy these?
I also need to replace the aged and crumbling gaskety thingie that's attached to the bottom of the convertible top and provides a weather seal between the window and the roof. Any help there?
Do you buy the whole seat? Is there a new skin you buy and replace (or have replaced)? Presuming the latter's the correct answer, where would one buy these?
I also need to replace the aged and crumbling gaskety thingie that's attached to the bottom of the convertible top and provides a weather seal between the window and the roof. Any help there?
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Topsonline for new seat leather (www.topsonline.com).
I am sure one of the convertible owners will be able to help regarding parts.
Stu
I am sure one of the convertible owners will be able to help regarding parts.
Stu
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The weather seals between the window and the top are in 3 pieces for each side. Check with Jagbits, or SNG Barratt both forum sponsors and they can provide them.
Your best bet would be wrecking yards and ebay. You will find that the pieces average $200.00 each for about $1,200.00 new. I had a torn piece and a forum member Robroy found me a replacement at a wrecking yard for $15.00.
You might also contact Jaguar Heaven a wrecking yard in Stockton California. They may have some reasonably.
Your best bet would be wrecking yards and ebay. You will find that the pieces average $200.00 each for about $1,200.00 new. I had a torn piece and a forum member Robroy found me a replacement at a wrecking yard for $15.00.
You might also contact Jaguar Heaven a wrecking yard in Stockton California. They may have some reasonably.
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So the seats are aftermarket, and that means I'll have to replace all of them for a match--ARGH. I didn't want to hear that! (But should have expected it.)
The weather seals: are the three pieces identical or do you need to specificy front, middle or back? I could probably get buy for now just replacing two.
The weather seals: are the three pieces identical or do you need to specificy front, middle or back? I could probably get buy for now just replacing two.
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the seals are different so you need to specify - recommend you PM SNG Barratts - forum sponsor and ask for their free XK8/XKR parts catalog
as for the seats - I replaced my front seat covers with the Topsonline set - excellent quality and about an 8 hour DIY remove/replacement. The front covers with material to cover the center console was around $650
as for the seats - I replaced my front seat covers with the Topsonline set - excellent quality and about an 8 hour DIY remove/replacement. The front covers with material to cover the center console was around $650
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The leather quality from topsonline was better than OEM. Look for them on ebay and it might be even cheaper than direct.
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