I replaces all my seals on and around the door(new ones from sng) .The drip rail on to was 2nd hand .And not done in/outer waist seal .
And my car is leaking now. What else can it be .
Can anyone come up with ideas please .

 

Was the door handle seal included?

 

Which of the seals have you done?



Graham

 

The new ones are 1, 2, 5. I do have 4 its not on yet , all from sng . 6, is 2nd hand . im looking for 3 . I have thought is it door handles or wing mirrors .And even my battery or, it coming from 4.

 

Item 4 (Door Waist Rail) is the most regular fail and unfortunately, horribly expensive.

Sitting inside with the Door Card removed and the door closed, if someone can spray with a hosepipe over the roof, window and door, you should be able to see where any water is getting through.

Graham

 

What do you mean , you got a photo of that.

 

I have no 4 not put on the car . I don't have outside one (3) in on passenger side. But I have 3,4 and 5 for driver side . they not my car yet . Also how long on average does a battery for xk8 last . I don't now if its been changed.

 

I'd say 3-5 years is average for a battery depending on conditions. YMMV.

 

The door handle seal is the black rubber seal (arrowed in red) around the perimeter of the door handle assembly:



Both driver and passenger door handles have the same type of seal.

Graham

 

Do you mean the Waist Railis completely missing so the door top looks like this?



If so, there is nothing to stop the door filling up with water!

Graham

 

I do have waist seals , I mean new ones .

 

Think it does but , I need ask the guy who got my jag .At the moment .

 

I would think one of the seals is not sitting perfectly and this could be a cause of a small leak.

 

Do you know part No . As I called sng , they cant find it on there computer .
Thanks.

 

I found it at motorcarsltd in the US. Left JLM12031-GSK, right JLM12031-GSK. They sell for over $60. If you do some searching you will find that many have made their own or used silicon sealant.

 

Also listed by Welsh Enterprises:

Welsh Enterprises, Inc - Jaguar XK8 / XKR (97-06) Body Fittings Front Doors Parts


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These are Jaguar Part Numbers so they will be available from your dealer. This will almost certainly at a much lower cost than US suppliers. We pay a lot more for fuel but a lot less for parts here in the UK!

Graham

 

I called sng back ,and sent a photo .They have a look. But he could find them . I also called jag in perth , they calling my back tomorrow . Parts shop now open Saturday now . But ill go down see my car and have a good look around my door handles , n seals .

 

Apply some painters tape around the door handle seal and soak it good to check for a leak. Even if the bead around the edge has deteriorated it may still seal.

 

There's no Jaguar Dealer in the North of England has a Parts Department open on a Saturday. Useful to know there's one over the Border.

Graham

 

I was surprised when she said ill get them to call you back tomorrow. I said don't you mean Monday , as parts mon to fri. She says there open on Saturday morning now its pentland jaguar In perth . I will call just to see if its true .