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Old 06-24-2018, 04:03 PM
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Hello,

I am very happy to be a member of this forum. I recently buy a beautiful black 1997 XK8. I saw that someone is selling and because of curiosity I went to see this machine. When I seat in the car with my friend, I said, this Jag is mine

Now I am buying a Timing chain kit + water pump for my vehicle. Someone told me that FAI is ok.

I also have a 1972 Lancia fulvia coupe, is a wonderful car but nothing like the XK8.

In attachment a picture of my XK8

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Old 06-24-2018, 05:46 PM
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Welcome to the forum JAG8,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums. Sensible choice to do the timing chains and water pump.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

I've added vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. This will appear automatically with your next post.

You can also visit the Europe Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/europe-42/ to find other members in your region.

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Congratulations on your new Jaguar!
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Hello Graham,

Thank you for advice. I will take a look do the right choice. I will post some pictures.
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Old 06-25-2018, 04:26 AM
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Thank you Daf11e.
 
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When you do the water pump, it is also a good opportunity to replace the original plastic thermostat tower with an aftermarket aluminium version and a new thermostat. The plastic tower is a know weakness on the XK8.



Original plastic on the left; new aluminium tower on the right.

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Welcome to Jaguar Forums JAG8,

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.
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!!
 
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Welcome.

Well done.
 
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Old 06-25-2018, 07:58 AM
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Thank you Graham,

I thing the thermostat is new, I will sure replace the thermostat tower to alu.

Br. Walter Koren
 
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