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Old 10-22-2016, 01:59 PM
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Alright lads. I'm stevie. Just bought a 1998 xj sovereign 4.0 . Lovely motor. Sadly driving home had a coolent problem? Not sure head gasket. Any advise would be great . Thanks steve
 
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Hello, Steve,
I'm sorry to know about your cooling incident. Someone will be along shortly to direct you to the correct section where you can get help fixing that.

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Hoping it not to serious.
 
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Welcome to the forum Stevie,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums. Sorry to hear it's under unfortunate circumstances.

Overheating is a regular issue and you'll get plenty of help in the model forum. Follow this link XJ XJ8 / XJR ( X308 ) - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X308 forum for help, advice and information.
The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

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welcome to the forum- enjoy!!
 
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Old 10-23-2016, 02:28 AM
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Thanks lads. Yes graham. I will post and read all about the xj 8 flaws. Cheers
 
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Welcome aboard Steve.
 
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Stevie,

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Old 10-23-2016, 10:46 AM
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Is there away in telling if I have nicasill liners? Reading they are not good?xj 8 1998 sovereign . Cheers
 
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Engines built with nikasil liners ceased with number 0008181043 - 18th August 2000.

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Thanks graham. What is the time scale to do head gaskets? I really don't want to break motor up. It's too nice. Any advise appreciated lads
 
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Old 10-25-2016, 04:22 PM
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Any body used steal seal head gasket repair? Thanks steve
 
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Steve,

You should post technical questions in the X308 forum. Most members read Intros but don't return to them once they've replied.

You'll also find plenty of threads on V8 engines in the XK8/XKR forum.

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Old 10-26-2016, 06:39 AM
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Ok cheers
 

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