I just bought a 97 XK8 with 70,000 miles on the clock and I am the 3rd owner. It has a new canvas top, Mina exhaust and 20" wheels. It was originally white(MDY) but was repainted Silver metallic by the original owner. I have yet to take delivery of the car but that happens this weekend, probably tomorrow. It also came with the original 16" chromed wheels and extra tires but I do like the 20's better so I'll probably be selling the originals. I will be reading all the threads on this model with great interest. The top hydraulics will need inspection and I think maybe the tensioners as well. As of right now the top works fine and no sign of hydraulic fluid leakage. Fingers crossed.

 

Welcome, You'll find a wealth of Information and help at this forum to keep your CAT healthy.

 

Welcome to the forum bobgm,

The 'HOW TO' thread at the top of this section is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

When you get a minute, please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST section and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see.

Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

Hi Bob, welcome to the forum. When you have time, please visit the new member area and introduce yourself. Just click on the link below:

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I used to live in Webster and Rochester. Concentrate on the tensioners. When I bought my car that was the first thing I did, and I found a large piece of one of the shoes on the camshaft cap right behind the sprocket. If it had been caught between the chain and sprocket, that would probably have written off the engine.

 

Graham, you're too quick for me.

 

welcome to the forum - you will certainly find a wealth of info and outstanding suppor tto make the ownership experience all the more enjoyable