XK8 in for service
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XK8 in for service
Wife wants to take it on a trip from Orlando to North Carolina. As it needs an oil change and an alignment, I wanted to get it checked out. I was 90% positive I needed front upper shock mounts.
Took it to All Jaguar in Longwood FL (at the recommendation of some here), as I am really short on time for any DIY right now. First time in to a Jag specific place or for anything Jag specific.
Yeppers, front upper shock mounts are needed, but the rest of the front suspension got a clean bill of health.
Though we have never seen any drips, over the course of a year+, I have had to top off the coolant at times. Well have a small seeping leak in the spider hose as well as a T connection.
They also noted I have a small pinion seal leak. AT least this last one seems to be covered in the extended warrantee.
While the repairs are not cheap, they do seem fair as I have looked up front upper shock mounts to do DIY. What they quoted with labor I felt good with. Can't find it right now, but I recall someone mentioned a price on the spider hose and the work required for it; and I, at least now, feel comfortable with the price.
What I can say is, they gave the car a good going through. And once these things are complete, I am going to feel 100% better on taking it on the trip (I was apprehensive before).
And right now that feels awesome, and I am looking forward to a week driving it top down on the Blueridge without worries.
Took it to All Jaguar in Longwood FL (at the recommendation of some here), as I am really short on time for any DIY right now. First time in to a Jag specific place or for anything Jag specific.
Yeppers, front upper shock mounts are needed, but the rest of the front suspension got a clean bill of health.
Though we have never seen any drips, over the course of a year+, I have had to top off the coolant at times. Well have a small seeping leak in the spider hose as well as a T connection.
They also noted I have a small pinion seal leak. AT least this last one seems to be covered in the extended warrantee.
While the repairs are not cheap, they do seem fair as I have looked up front upper shock mounts to do DIY. What they quoted with labor I felt good with. Can't find it right now, but I recall someone mentioned a price on the spider hose and the work required for it; and I, at least now, feel comfortable with the price.
What I can say is, they gave the car a good going through. And once these things are complete, I am going to feel 100% better on taking it on the trip (I was apprehensive before).
And right now that feels awesome, and I am looking forward to a week driving it top down on the Blueridge without worries.
Last edited by mapatton; 06-28-2012 at 10:25 PM.
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The did the spider hose for me within the last couple of months along with transmission fluid change. I just picked it up today for some bushings that needed to be replaced. Car has never driven as good as it does now. =)
I think they are fair in their pricing...not a Honda after all and I ALWAYS get my car back cleaner than when I took it in, which is a nice touch for a small indy shop to provide. I also like the fact that they do look over the car and if they find anything that is staring to go or has already gon LOL they let you know. I would never hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
I think they are fair in their pricing...not a Honda after all and I ALWAYS get my car back cleaner than when I took it in, which is a nice touch for a small indy shop to provide. I also like the fact that they do look over the car and if they find anything that is staring to go or has already gon LOL they let you know. I would never hesitate to recommend them to anyone.
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When I got there at 7:30, there was only a tech there. He was great to note down what I needed rather than to have me wait. I noted this was my 1st time there. and when I couldn;t or wouldn;t DIY, I was looking for a place; and that they came the most recommended on the forum. He thanked me and asked what DIYs I had handled. I mentioned the top hydraulic lines. He just smiled and said, its not a hard job, but if you don't do this regularly; its scary removing that much of an interior of a car isn't it? LOL
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About right for Main Dealer and it should have taken care of all the weak spots. Ready to enjoy once you've recovered from writing the cheque.
Graham
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Already have a few day trips planned once we are up there, each about 100 miles each way.
I am guessing we will do about 2300 miles in total.
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Enjoy your trip and definitely keep us posted!
The Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge are quite beautiful--and often as much as 10° cooler than the coastal plain so it'll only be, like, 90° or so up there
J/K, I think this monstrous heat wave is finally dissipating a bit
The Great Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge are quite beautiful--and often as much as 10° cooler than the coastal plain so it'll only be, like, 90° or so up there
J/K, I think this monstrous heat wave is finally dissipating a bit
I actually find AZ in Jul or Aug as much better than FL.
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We leave in less than a week for NC, And I will be doing so unemployed. When I return I will be coming home to a new job (offer already accepted). I think driving the Blueridge top down will never gain be so sweet.
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Sorry to be so late in a followup post.
The NC trip went fine. All together drove about 1600 miles.
I did note a sound 6 times that seemed to come from the left rear. It was a short sound that sounded like half chirp/half womp.
It was all the time coordinated with a shift. Nothing ever felt wrong with the shifts though. Nothing felt harsh or delayed. Everything felt normal.
4 times it was on an upshift at around 30. 1 time on a downshift around 30. The other was an upshift around 60 (heavy acceleration).
I have never heard this sound before though my wife notes she hears it quite frequently. I am thinking transmission service. What say you?
The weather was not good for the day we planned a top-down Blueridge trip. But we did pack in great miles with the top down on a few winery trips.
The NC trip went fine. All together drove about 1600 miles.
I did note a sound 6 times that seemed to come from the left rear. It was a short sound that sounded like half chirp/half womp.
It was all the time coordinated with a shift. Nothing ever felt wrong with the shifts though. Nothing felt harsh or delayed. Everything felt normal.
4 times it was on an upshift at around 30. 1 time on a downshift around 30. The other was an upshift around 60 (heavy acceleration).
I have never heard this sound before though my wife notes she hears it quite frequently. I am thinking transmission service. What say you?
The weather was not good for the day we planned a top-down Blueridge trip. But we did pack in great miles with the top down on a few winery trips.
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I did note a sound 6 times that seemed to come from the left rear. It was a short sound that sounded like half chirp/half womp.
It was all the time coordinated with a shift. Nothing ever felt wrong with the shifts though. Nothing felt harsh or delayed. Everything felt normal.
4 times it was on an upshift at around 30. 1 time on a downshift around 30. The other was an upshift around 60 (heavy acceleration).
I have never heard this sound before though my wife notes she hears it quite frequently. I am thinking transmission service. What say you?
It was all the time coordinated with a shift. Nothing ever felt wrong with the shifts though. Nothing felt harsh or delayed. Everything felt normal.
4 times it was on an upshift at around 30. 1 time on a downshift around 30. The other was an upshift around 60 (heavy acceleration).
I have never heard this sound before though my wife notes she hears it quite frequently. I am thinking transmission service. What say you?
It isn't serious - Jaguar stresses it is not a fault but there is, apparently, an additive you can use
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...nto-3rd-60296/
Mine does it occasionally and I wonder if it will stop when I change the oil next week.
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Assuming yours is a ZF box that will be the well known 'bark' on engaging third gear.
It isn't serious - Jaguar stresses it is not a fault but there is, apparently, an additive you can use
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...nto-3rd-60296/
Mine does it occasionally and I wonder if it will stop when I change the oil next week.
It isn't serious - Jaguar stresses it is not a fault but there is, apparently, an additive you can use
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...nto-3rd-60296/
Mine does it occasionally and I wonder if it will stop when I change the oil next week.
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