New Member Feral XK8
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08-15-2021, 05:23 AM
New Member Feral XK8
Hi all,
I've owned the slightly wild, previously neglected 99 xk8 for two enjoyable years now, and would like to think I saved it from being parted out; hence the username Feral XK8.
Ironically, I now feel the XK8 has saved me from the woes of the pandemic, and kept me happily busy with maintenance that I might not otherwise would have attempted; not to mention the spirited test drives in between.
To keep it on the road, I swapped the motor for a newer year, lower mileage with new timing chains/updated tensioners etc...
I also have a long laundry list of things done...thanks to this forum.
Originally purchased with 76k miles, now driven 92k miles (mostly touring miles all across the Midwest, to the West coast, and back to the Mountain West) I've thoroughly enjoyed the rewards of what self maintenance is all about.
Looking forward to learning more about these fine motorcars, as I'm still chasing down some codes, and also dealing with typical XK8 cosmetic issues.
Thanks, AJ1999 triple black XK8 convertible
I've owned the slightly wild, previously neglected 99 xk8 for two enjoyable years now, and would like to think I saved it from being parted out; hence the username Feral XK8.
Ironically, I now feel the XK8 has saved me from the woes of the pandemic, and kept me happily busy with maintenance that I might not otherwise would have attempted; not to mention the spirited test drives in between.
To keep it on the road, I swapped the motor for a newer year, lower mileage with new timing chains/updated tensioners etc...
I also have a long laundry list of things done...thanks to this forum.
Originally purchased with 76k miles, now driven 92k miles (mostly touring miles all across the Midwest, to the West coast, and back to the Mountain West) I've thoroughly enjoyed the rewards of what self maintenance is all about.
Looking forward to learning more about these fine motorcars, as I'm still chasing down some codes, and also dealing with typical XK8 cosmetic issues.
Thanks, AJ1999 triple black XK8 convertible
#2
08-15-2021, 05:46 AM
Welcome to the forums Feral XK8,
Good to have you with us.
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. You can also use the US Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-western-38/ to find other members in your region.
Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us.
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. You can also use the US Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-western-38/ to find other members in your region.
Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Hello,
First off, Congratulations on all your successful repairs! And it's a bit Wild? Bonus!!
Anyone can have a boringly "Domesticated" Jaguar that's well behaved and gives no problems, but it takes Real Talent to get a Wild one in hand and keep it there.
And it's BLACK!! I Love BLACK Jaguars. They're my favorite.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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First off, Congratulations on all your successful repairs! And it's a bit Wild? Bonus!!
Anyone can have a boringly "Domesticated" Jaguar that's well behaved and gives no problems, but it takes Real Talent to get a Wild one in hand and keep it there.
And it's BLACK!! I Love BLACK Jaguars. They're my favorite.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Feral XK8,
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.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
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.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help
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