98 XJ8 - First Jag
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Hi all,
Bought my first Jag a month ago, 98 XJ8 with the classic motor failure. I bought it for my wife as a birthday present. Car is absolutely beautiful, burgundy, 68K, the interior looks like new, but engine failed due to tensioners. Thought I knew what I was getting into???
I found a wrecked 99 with a Jag replacement engine that only had 31K miles and a rebuilt transmission. After spending a couple of days this week pulling motors, actually after starting to pull the second motor I began to realize some subtle differences!!!
After doing some research today, and thankfully finding this forum
I am slowly accepting the fact that 1+1 does not equal one good 98 with a fresh, updated 99 motor.
I have posted my questions in a separate thread. I look forward to interacting with the group. I can tell that there are some super knowledgeable, enthusiastic and compassionate folks on the forum and look forward to participating.![Icon Razz](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
Thanks,
Roger
Bought my first Jag a month ago, 98 XJ8 with the classic motor failure. I bought it for my wife as a birthday present. Car is absolutely beautiful, burgundy, 68K, the interior looks like new, but engine failed due to tensioners. Thought I knew what I was getting into???
![Icon Doh](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_doh.gif)
I found a wrecked 99 with a Jag replacement engine that only had 31K miles and a rebuilt transmission. After spending a couple of days this week pulling motors, actually after starting to pull the second motor I began to realize some subtle differences!!!
After doing some research today, and thankfully finding this forum
![Icon Angel](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_angel.gif)
I have posted my questions in a separate thread. I look forward to interacting with the group. I can tell that there are some super knowledgeable, enthusiastic and compassionate folks on the forum and look forward to participating.
![Icon Razz](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
Thanks,
Roger
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welcome to the site roger
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Sorry to hear about your issues but hopefully we can help.....There's some great guys here who will be able to help I'm sure.....
Hope you enjoy your time here and become a veteran member
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