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Hi everyone,
I am a new member but have owned by 2005 Jaguar XJ8L since 2013. It's up on miles now (128k) and in need of some more TLC. I used it as a daily drive for a few years and my daughter learned to drive in her a few years back. Two weeks ago my 16 yr old son just started driving it to school. It's now part of the family and I can't consider letting her go (must be crazy). Before my son started using it I did a full rear brake job, recovered the headlamp lenses with a Turtlewax kit and, replaced the tie rod ends.
Since owning it I have replaced all four air springs, battery and much of the fuel system while unsuccessfully looking for a "restricted mode" fault that later turned out to be nothing more than a leaking air line. I had some problems with the TPS causing problems at idle in wet weather but, cleaning the connector up and water proofing it seemed to do the trick.
Current projects are:
1. Control arms / ball joints and front bushings - advice welcome.
2. Headliner repair (top part only).
3. Replace original drivers side floor mat - cheaply!
4. Front right bumper access panel replacement (on order from Jagbits.com)
I'm considering doing a suspension conversion as the front air springs are starting to droop again - Grrrr.
Regards,
Jon
I am a new member but have owned by 2005 Jaguar XJ8L since 2013. It's up on miles now (128k) and in need of some more TLC. I used it as a daily drive for a few years and my daughter learned to drive in her a few years back. Two weeks ago my 16 yr old son just started driving it to school. It's now part of the family and I can't consider letting her go (must be crazy). Before my son started using it I did a full rear brake job, recovered the headlamp lenses with a Turtlewax kit and, replaced the tie rod ends.
Since owning it I have replaced all four air springs, battery and much of the fuel system while unsuccessfully looking for a "restricted mode" fault that later turned out to be nothing more than a leaking air line. I had some problems with the TPS causing problems at idle in wet weather but, cleaning the connector up and water proofing it seemed to do the trick.
Current projects are:
1. Control arms / ball joints and front bushings - advice welcome.
2. Headliner repair (top part only).
3. Replace original drivers side floor mat - cheaply!
4. Front right bumper access panel replacement (on order from Jagbits.com)
I'm considering doing a suspension conversion as the front air springs are starting to droop again - Grrrr.
Regards,
Jon
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We sell the air shock conversion kit here:
https://www.jagbits.com/product/AIR-SHOCK-KIT.html
it includes everything needed to do the conversion properly, we also sell all the front suspension parts and if you mention that you are a forum member we will give you a really nice discount!
Gary 805-845-0426
Jagbits Inc
https://www.jagbits.com/product/AIR-SHOCK-KIT.html
it includes everything needed to do the conversion properly, we also sell all the front suspension parts and if you mention that you are a forum member we will give you a really nice discount!
Gary 805-845-0426
Jagbits Inc
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Welcome to the forums Jon,
Good to have you with us.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-x350-x358-28/ to the X350 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
Please add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also visit the US Southwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-southwest-37/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-x350-x358-28/ to the X350 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.
Please add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also visit the US Southwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-southwest-37/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.
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