Hello All,
I would like to introduce myself
I am Skooba Kowboy from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
This is my first post anywhere in the world.

I joined the forum because I wanted to share my recent experience of taking on an LS1 conversion in a 1998 XK8

I want to make it clear that I am not affiliated with any business in any way
I'm just a guy with a great Jag that decided to take on the conversion

As this is my first post, I will be brief
I will post the details in future if anyone is interested

I will offer this short synopsis:
I bought an XK8 for my wife three years ago and the tranny blew in June 2012 (high miler)
Not having oodles of cash I investigated several options and decided on the conversion. I worked with Jaguar Specialties and the experience was challenging and very rewarding.
Momma has her Kitty back and life is good.

Being from Canada this was quite the ordeal but I was surrounded by great and talented friends without whom this would not have been possible

Thank you to all who have posted a variety of messages that were instrumental in assisting me as well

All the best
SK aka Mark J

 

Welcome to the forum and glad you got your XK8 going again. Having been on many forums in my like I can tell you that this is the best forum on the Internet.


Mark

 

Welcome. There are quite a few high milers here. Also, many who'd like a stick in theirs, even with the same engine. Look forward to hearing the story on the conversion.

 

Hi Mark and welcome! That's quite a story, thanks for sharing.

 

Thank you all for the warm welcome
In the interest of not boring everyone with a very long story I will post the conversion in segments in the near future
I will work on a format that hopefully will be informative and fun (with pictures of course)
Trust me, there will be a laugh or two in here

Cheers,
SK

 

WELCOME From Grindrod BC . Looking foreword to your story. Bernie

 

Welcome to the forum Mark,

That conversion will make for a very interesting thread. Looking forward to reading it.

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 forum and post some info 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

 

Welcome fellow Canuck!!!!

 

Welcome Skooba Kowboy (from an ex-pat Montrealer now living in the Southern warmth of Atlanta, Georgia). This is a fabulous forum populated by great people. You'll enjoy it. Please let us all know about your conversion and how it worked out.