New member- XK8 Rescue attempt...
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New member- XK8 Rescue attempt...
I'm lurking here on the forum as a friend of mine has a 1999 XK8 convertible that's been sat next to a hedge for two years.
Apart from the misfire, rust and more mould than an out of date stilton, it has potential.
And thanks to this forum, I think I've managed to identify that apart from Nikasil or gearbox issues, it has just about every one of the other commonly occurring problems.
Still, it does look just fabulous, and one day it will be a classic...
If we get to it anytime soon, I look forward to posting the restoration on the forum, probably complete with a load of numpty questions. Can I say thanks in advance?
Cheers.
Apart from the misfire, rust and more mould than an out of date stilton, it has potential.
And thanks to this forum, I think I've managed to identify that apart from Nikasil or gearbox issues, it has just about every one of the other commonly occurring problems.
Still, it does look just fabulous, and one day it will be a classic...
If we get to it anytime soon, I look forward to posting the restoration on the forum, probably complete with a load of numpty questions. Can I say thanks in advance?
Cheers.
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Welcome to the forum oddjob2000,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
That sounds like a perfect Winter project. Follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
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Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
That sounds like a perfect Winter project. Follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
Please remember to 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 UK & Eire Region forum by following this link UK & Eire - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome! Hopefully I can provide some inspiration... https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ter-box-99174/
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums oddjob2000,
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Great welcome!
I've been around the Internet since 1995, and never have I received quite such a warm welcome to a forum!
An update... I now need to find a trailer and move the XK8 out from under the hedge, and temporarily onto my driveway whilst I try and empty a garage for it. Proper size pic attached here too.
I think I've got the car added to the garage right, and have added it to my avatar and signature.
I'm now looking forward to getting on with it.
Cheers all.
An update... I now need to find a trailer and move the XK8 out from under the hedge, and temporarily onto my driveway whilst I try and empty a garage for it. Proper size pic attached here too.
I think I've got the car added to the garage right, and have added it to my avatar and signature.
I'm now looking forward to getting on with it.
Cheers all.
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Quite a build up of moss on the passenger door. That should clean of easily but the hood could have suffered more permanent damage.
The XK8's throw all kinds of strange codes and error messages with a low charge or failing battery so it's worth getting a good one on before troubleshooting.
Graham
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I've been around the Internet since 1995, and never have I received quite such a warm welcome to a forum!
An update... I now need to find a trailer and move the XK8 out from under the hedge, and temporarily onto my driveway whilst I try and empty a garage for it. Proper size pic attached here too.
I think I've got the car added to the garage right, and have added it to my avatar and signature.
I'm now looking forward to getting on with it.
Cheers all.
An update... I now need to find a trailer and move the XK8 out from under the hedge, and temporarily onto my driveway whilst I try and empty a garage for it. Proper size pic attached here too.
I think I've got the car added to the garage right, and have added it to my avatar and signature.
I'm now looking forward to getting on with it.
Cheers all.
Funnily enough, that's the sort of challenge I love , went through a similar process with the boys' Clios when they got them, a little neglected, dirty etc
The good thing is for very little money, just elbow grease, a few products and more than a few hours, an amazing transformation is possible.
Why not start an "XK8 rescue attemp" thread in the XK section?
You can then posy into this with each and every detail as you clean, repair, replace etc.
It'll then be your XK8 thread showing before, during and after
I love to check in on these type of threads
Good luck
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