Yet another thanks to all forum members for the valuable information found here. To make a short story long, I decided to start the tedious engine detailing process on my XK8.

As some of you know already, I did ask questions before I done it. I watched the informative instructional videos found on here. I purchased only the products recommended on this forum and I assured my wife that everything will be fine.

I didn't detail as much as I wanted to and I will not spray any greasy shiny stuff on anything, but we both agreed that it looked so much better that this would be a great stopping point. Lets dry it off, drop the top and enjoy this 75 degree (24c) South Carolina afternoon. 2 minutes into our drive and BAM, "REDUCED POWER", with the check engine light. I am glad that none of you could hear my wife, well maybe some of you did.

So I get back in the drive way, go into the house and pull up this forum. I have a very sophisticated code reader in my tool box but don't know that much about it really, however with the instructions found here we plugged it in. "OPEN #2 KNOCK SENSOR CIRCUIT".

That was easy, where is the #2 knock sensor? Back to the forum, found the sensor, went back to the car and checked it. Yep, knocked it loose. I was able to plug it back in, clear the code and continue with our beautiful afternoon drive. No issues and a clean engine.

Thanks again to all of you that participate on this forum.

 

Congrats on the easy fix. Where did you find the instructional videos on engine detailing?

By the way I think we must be married to the same woman

Doug

 

Found everything here. Started with the detailing page and kept getting deeper. Lots of info https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/d...ck-links-5910/
Glad you understand the wife thing.

 

She has to be impressed with the troubleshooting and quick fix.

Graham

 

Glad we could help, and also happy that you managed to quickly resolve your issue that popped up, but.......

No pictures means it didn't happen!!!

 

Your absolutely right Jim. I have to get better with the camera. I do have some stock photos of my extremely upset wife though if you think that would help. She was pleased at the quick easy fix though so it all came out good.

 

Were you able to take all the credit for yourself?

 

I sure hope he did. What's the point of this forum if not to make us all look smarter than we actually are?

 

Yep, I took the credit. She thinks I'm a genius for knowing how to push the "clear fault" on my code reader. Although she does still question my ability to detail a car without making the little yellow light flash.

 

Did I forget to say.........





Will be doing mine shortly, along with the rest of the car, probably on the Friday ( weather permitting ) prior to the meet on the Saturday.

Hoping for good weather, which probably means it will be the exact opposite.

Although Winter has been fairly kind to us this year, we did have a little snow, wind, rain, sleet and sunshine ALL in one day a short while ago....lol

 

I'm not sure Jim but I think you hinted that I should post pics? Lets see if I can figure it out. I'll try to put up before and after shots of the engine,


Pics added into post for better clarity and easier viewing

Looks so much better, good job!

 

pics aren't visible

 

They were a minute ago, dont know what happened.

 

not sure - I tried 2 separate browsers (chrome and IE) with both just showing a x where the pics should be.

 

Yep, pics in body of message are just little placeholders, but the links work at the bottom.

Very pretty!

Steve

 

Nice job! It does look like your shock mounts are beginning to crumble.

 

Shock mounts and tires in 4 weeks. Monday is a trip to Scott Jaguar for a check up and service. They have all the records on the car since new but I've never been there. Lots of good reviews here though about Scott Jag, lets see how they treat me.

 

Is this a new bleeder tube (arrowed red) to replace the existing one with the worn connector hose (arrowed blue)?



Graham

 

Wondered how long it would be before someone spotted my mistake. Your the winner Graham, would someone please tell him whats he's won? Yes I did have a leaking bleeder hose and was just sizing it up when I decided to take a few before photos. I didn't realize what I had done until after I uploaded the photos. I am impressed with your attention to detail Graham, nice job. The after photos show the new bleeder hose in it's proper place.