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Old 06-10-2018 | 04:48 PM
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I have recently purchased a car Ive always admired. My first Jag was a 1990 Sovreighn. It had less than a hundred k miles on it. Before I could finish the regisration , my 52 yr old son hit a cow and that ended that. But I had the fever. I now own a 99 xk8. Ive had motorcycles all my adult life and Im currently finishing my last one so sensitive vehicles dont scare me. . Im as smart as any profesional mech , just not educated in the language.
 
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Old 06-10-2018 | 05:17 PM
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Welcome to the forum Arthur,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

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.

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Old 06-10-2018 | 06:27 PM
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!
 
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Old 06-10-2018 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Arthur DeRoss
...I now own a 99 xk8. Ive had motorcycles all my adult life and Im currently finishing my last one so sensitive vehicles dont scare me...
Search the X100 forum and learn about the secondary timing chain tensioners. If they haven't been replaced with the latest, third generation tensioners, place that at the top of your list of items to do. Secondary timing chain tensioner failure results in catastrophic engine damage.

Given the age of the vehicle, it's best to replace the primary and secondary timing chains, guides and tensioners.
 
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Old 06-10-2018 | 06:42 PM
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Welcome aboard Arthur.
 
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Old 06-10-2018 | 10:53 PM
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Welcome.

The "language" is an acquired art and we all get there rather quickly.

Well done an that car.
 
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Old 06-11-2018 | 04:32 AM
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Welcome to the forums.
 
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Old 06-11-2018 | 05:40 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Arthur,

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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Old 06-11-2018 | 08:21 AM
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I'm sorry your son killed your pet car. I have a bother like that.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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