New x308 xjr owner in San Jose
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Hey - I just bought a 2002 XJR. I got into a demo x308 at an auto show in North Carolina when I was 14 years old and loved it since then (my Dad had a ~68 xke when I was a kid). I have been researching them a couple times a year for the last 3-4 years, and and am now I am able to afford and service one, and just got my first Jag a few days ago!
I know 80's and early-90's era Mercedes very well as I spent a lot of time at my Dad's Benz shop, but Jaguars and newer cars and performance cars in general are new to me (I've had only 80's 300d, 300sd, and 300e cars before).
Based on VIN and engine serial research on the forums, and service history I most likely have an older-chain tensioner issue that I will be fixing soon. Hopefully I can contribute positively once I have more experience with the car.
I know 80's and early-90's era Mercedes very well as I spent a lot of time at my Dad's Benz shop, but Jaguars and newer cars and performance cars in general are new to me (I've had only 80's 300d, 300sd, and 300e cars before).
Based on VIN and engine serial research on the forums, and service history I most likely have an older-chain tensioner issue that I will be fixing soon. Hopefully I can contribute positively once I have more experience with the car.
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Welcome to the forum capitaineInsano,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
It sounds like you may already have found your way to the tech section but if not, follow this link XJ ( X308 ) XJ8 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X308 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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Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
It sounds like you may already have found your way to the tech section but if not, follow this link XJ ( X308 ) XJ8 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X308 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 USA Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/western-us-ak-ca-nv-ut-hi-wa-id-38/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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