Since purchasing my 1999 XK8 Convertible, currently 33,500 miles, I have replaced/repaired the following based on Forum recommendations:

1. Fuel pump
2. Front shock mounts and bump stops
3. All items below were preventative maintenance
4. Serpentine drive belt and tensioners
5. Fuel door actuator and locking nut
6. Oil change, oil filter and air filter
7. Timing chains and tensioners (mechanic said to do break-in period of maybe 100 miles of normal driving)
8. Thermostat housing and thermostat
9. Water pump
10. Flush radiator, replace hoses

Items that still need attention are the driver's seat leather repair and automatic light feature not working.

 

Add a fresh ATF drain-and-fill to your to-do list, especially if your car is still running its factory fill....

 

Wayne, looking nice. I have exact same wheels. Warning: whenever you drop her off ask the mechanic to loosen or "start" the wheel nuts by hand. I had 2 different mechanics ruin a total of 5 nuts (2 visits) within 2 weeks! I guess the chrome nut cover is no challenge for a super powerful compressor/impact wrench.

FWIW, a few years ago someone who works with glass wrote a wonderful article on using
Bon Ami 1886 Formula to clean glass - best glass cleaner I've ever seen (note the 1886 part is mandatory newer formula allegedly too abraisive). Anyway i gave it a shot on those wheels, loved it highly recommended for an easy clean and polish!

John

 

Re: well sorted. Sooner or later the idler pulley bearings will go. Makes all sorts of interesting noises. Cheap ez to replace, you'll know it when you hear it.

Wayne, if you didn't replace the coolant water pump, look for the TSB that addresses the defective plastic used in the blades. It affected my 98, don't know if 99 included. If it is just replace the pump for $35 and 20 minutes. Last thing anyone needs are the impeller blades disintegrating - ever. (And they do . . .)
J

 

You Sir, look to have done your homework. You may go to the head of the class. Looking good, BTW!! TM

 

Put the top hydraulic lines to your preventative maintenance list.
Better to do it before you and your interior gets an ugly shower of hydraulic fluid.