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Old 01-06-2008, 11:15 AM
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Default What to look for when buying a XK?
We're looking at buying a 98-99 Xk8. What should we look out for? troubles, known issues etc...
 
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Default Searching would help. Here are a few key words
Nikasil lineres. Tensioners. Cars from up north, brought down south to be sold as "southern rust-free cars".
 
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So there is Gunk that build up on the cylinder rings and causes low compression? Is this particular years or all of them. That sounds like a major problem. That would make me not want to get one.
 
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