new owner XK8 convertible 1998
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11-22-2020 | 12:03 PM
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From: Norwich
new owner XK8 convertible 1998
Hi There, my first post..
Just recently purchased a early 1998 XK8 convertible.
Bit of a doer-up but will get there. Live in Norfolk UK.
Now I have already replaced the timing chains and tensioners with new, all the old tensioners were broken or cracked. Thanks to ebay videos, undoing the crankshaft bolt wasn't too bad.
Now have the drivers seat apart to replace the seat leather and repaired a few welds in the seat that had broken. Found out why the heated seat didnt work.. there isn't a heater element in either the squab or the backrest!
This site and forums already been a goldmine, would like to thank all who run and contribute.
regards
Steve
Just recently purchased a early 1998 XK8 convertible.
Bit of a doer-up but will get there. Live in Norfolk UK.
Now I have already replaced the timing chains and tensioners with new, all the old tensioners were broken or cracked. Thanks to ebay videos, undoing the crankshaft bolt wasn't too bad.
Now have the drivers seat apart to replace the seat leather and repaired a few welds in the seat that had broken. Found out why the heated seat didnt work.. there isn't a heater element in either the squab or the backrest!
This site and forums already been a goldmine, would like to thank all who run and contribute.
regards
Steve
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11-22-2020 | 01:41 PM
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From: Durham, UK
Welcome to the forums Steve,
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 UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.
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.
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 UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.
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.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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11-23-2020 | 09:39 AM
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From: Tehama County, California, USA
Hello, Steve,
Congratulations on your new XK8 convertible!
One might expect a little fixing upping on a 22 year old car, but you've come to the right place to learn how to do it. And, there's Nothing like a video to show you how to do stuff, unless it's being there in person.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Congratulations on your new XK8 convertible!
One might expect a little fixing upping on a 22 year old car, but you've come to the right place to learn how to do it. And, there's Nothing like a video to show you how to do stuff, unless it's being there in person.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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11-23-2020 | 09:46 AM
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Steve,
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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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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