HI just bought an XK8 yesterday, a private sale. Has 63500 on the clock but only travelled 375 miles in the last 3-4 years, stood most of the time in the guy's back yard. He said it was bought out of impulse as it looked lovely and he was a jag fan for years. He was 65 when he bought it and could not get used to it. When I saw it the car had been mot'd a few weeks prior and had advisories on the brake discs, nothing more. I was told the gearbox slipped once on the way to the mot centre, but he stated it was put into park and then back into reverse and no more trouble!
I travelled 300 miles to see the car and it was fine on the test drive. I took it easy travelling home never above 70mph. After about 150 miles on the A1 motorway at 70mph in cruise, there was a shudder from the car and its speed dropped. The instrument panel displayed " Limited performance " and flashed to " gearbox fault ". Not being in any rescue service I checked the manual and it stated if the warning light was yellow, and it was that it was usable, so I had no alternative but to continue on the journey but at reduced speed ie 60mph. RPM's were around 2500 but engine power was akin to a 1300cc vehicle.
I have read the threads and posts on this and other sites about the " sealed for life " jag box, which need the oil changed at 60/65000 miles.
Do you think its to late for an oil change to rectify the fault?
If so any suggestions for who could be trusted to repair the fault in the North East are of England.
Any other suggestions appreciated, but scrap it wouldn't. LOL's.

 

Welcome to the forum ArtyH,

Good to have you here with us at Jaguar forums. It's rarely ever 'too late' for a transmission oil change. However, you really need to get a code reader on the vehicle to see exactly what's going on. Standing with little use for a long period can give rise to several weird issues.

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Graham

 

Welcome to the forum ArtyH,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

Welcome ArtyH,
I sympathise with your woes, hang in there and good luck, the guys will help you out, I am sure! regards, Stu

 

welcome

 

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