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11-19-2017, 01:45 PM
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Hi from Grand Lake Oklahoma.
I am just in the process of finding an XK8. 90% sure I'm buying a red one, 60k miles and extremely well kept. I had an XKE roadstar V12 in the early 80s and had to sell it because of a divorce. Obviously can't afford one of those at today's prices but the XK8 is in my range and maybe even more 'cat-like'. I am aware of the water pump and timing chain issues with pre-2000 cars. I will change the water pump as soon as I get it home. Not sure if this takes the worry out of the timing chain problem, might get some hints about that on the forum. Also would like any other things I should attend to on these cars. Anyways, I look forward to new friends and shared experiences.
I am just in the process of finding an XK8. 90% sure I'm buying a red one, 60k miles and extremely well kept. I had an XKE roadstar V12 in the early 80s and had to sell it because of a divorce. Obviously can't afford one of those at today's prices but the XK8 is in my range and maybe even more 'cat-like'. I am aware of the water pump and timing chain issues with pre-2000 cars. I will change the water pump as soon as I get it home. Not sure if this takes the worry out of the timing chain problem, might get some hints about that on the forum. Also would like any other things I should attend to on these cars. Anyways, I look forward to new friends and shared experiences.
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11-20-2017, 03:21 AM
Welcome to the forum mtmous,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
To answer your question in post #7, you will have to remove the cam covers to check the tennsioners.
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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Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
To answer your question in post #7, you will have to remove the cam covers to check the tennsioners.
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.
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 US Southwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-southwest-37/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums mtmous,
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Enjoy the forum.
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11-20-2017, 06:05 PM
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Hi from Grand Lake Oklahoma.
I am just in the process of finding an XK8. 90% sure I'm buying a red one, 60k miles and extremely well kept. I had an XKE roadstar V12 in the early 80s and had to sell it because of a divorce. Obviously can't afford one of those at today's prices but the XK8 is in my range and maybe even more 'cat-like'. I am aware of the water pump and timing chain issues with pre-2000 cars. I will change the water pump as soon as I get it home. Not sure if this takes the worry out of the timing chain problem, might get s ome hints about that on the forum. Also would like any other things I should attend to on these cars. Anyways, I look forward to new friends and shared experiences.
I am just in the process of finding an XK8. 90% sure I'm buying a red one, 60k miles and extremely well kept. I had an XKE roadstar V12 in the early 80s and had to sell it because of a divorce. Obviously can't afford one of those at today's prices but the XK8 is in my range and maybe even more 'cat-like'. I am aware of the water pump and timing chain issues with pre-2000 cars. I will change the water pump as soon as I get it home. Not sure if this takes the worry out of the timing chain problem, might get s ome hints about that on the forum. Also would like any other things I should attend to on these cars. Anyways, I look forward to new friends and shared experiences.