$1500 xk8?
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$1500 xk8?
While perusing various online sites, I came across an ad for a 1997, 135k mile XK8 convertible.
Started as needing a "cam sensor and tranny service". It has now evolved to "tranny slipping" from his new advert.
I can do the work myself, and have asked as to the condition of everything else. If everything else checks out, sound reasonable for a max price of $1500? Looks clean in pictures, but anything can.
As far as my abilities go, we have a total of 3 Range Rovers, one that I installed a Chevy LSx engine and 4L60E into, a stock 1998 and a BMW powered 2003 MkIII. Then we have the wheeling rig, a Heep on 37's fully locked etc. Non have seen a shop in my time of ownership (8 yrs total). So doing the work myself is a non issue. If I need tools, I buy them. If I need parts, I either make or buy them, and so on.
I know I can get a later one (non Nikasil) for @$8k and up around me. Earlier ones are in the $4-6k range. I wouldn't buy a normal priced on though, just saw this one as a cheap deal to mess with.
Thoughts?
Martin
Started as needing a "cam sensor and tranny service". It has now evolved to "tranny slipping" from his new advert.
I can do the work myself, and have asked as to the condition of everything else. If everything else checks out, sound reasonable for a max price of $1500? Looks clean in pictures, but anything can.
As far as my abilities go, we have a total of 3 Range Rovers, one that I installed a Chevy LSx engine and 4L60E into, a stock 1998 and a BMW powered 2003 MkIII. Then we have the wheeling rig, a Heep on 37's fully locked etc. Non have seen a shop in my time of ownership (8 yrs total). So doing the work myself is a non issue. If I need tools, I buy them. If I need parts, I either make or buy them, and so on.
I know I can get a later one (non Nikasil) for @$8k and up around me. Earlier ones are in the $4-6k range. I wouldn't buy a normal priced on though, just saw this one as a cheap deal to mess with.
Thoughts?
Martin
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It's dirt cheap - get it, you can always part it out. Just make sure the rust is minimal - otherwise walk away. As a mechanic, the rest is tear n replace, with a bit of programming stuff needed via software. Once you wrap your head around the Jaguar way, its pretty easy, just tedious.
I saw a 4.0 engine / trans longblock on ebay for 3100 a few weeks ago - probably are more available in your neck of the woods - so for 7K total, you could end up with a beautiful, eye-turning car for weekend rides.
I saw a 4.0 engine / trans longblock on ebay for 3100 a few weeks ago - probably are more available in your neck of the woods - so for 7K total, you could end up with a beautiful, eye-turning car for weekend rides.
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leftlanetruckin (08-21-2014)
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I can certainly take the compression gauge and some sockets etc to test the compression. When doing so, I ALWAYS pull the fuel pump relay/fuse, so that isn't a problem.
i guess if it all goes downhill fast, it can get one of these, like what is residing in my 1998 Range Rover..
Excuse the wiring mess. I changed intakes to a LS6 one, to lower the height of the engine, and now need to redo the wiring etc. Shame since it was running and driving before the intake swap, but such is the price for "progress"....
Anything else you guys can think of, please let me know.
As an after thought, are there any aftermarket diagnostic machines out there for the Jags? I have a Faultmate from Black Box Solutions, as well as a TekPro, for the Rovers. Those allow me to get into every system, change settings, and so on. Can actually do more than the dealers can do.
Martin
i guess if it all goes downhill fast, it can get one of these, like what is residing in my 1998 Range Rover..
Excuse the wiring mess. I changed intakes to a LS6 one, to lower the height of the engine, and now need to redo the wiring etc. Shame since it was running and driving before the intake swap, but such is the price for "progress"....
Anything else you guys can think of, please let me know.
As an after thought, are there any aftermarket diagnostic machines out there for the Jags? I have a Faultmate from Black Box Solutions, as well as a TekPro, for the Rovers. Those allow me to get into every system, change settings, and so on. Can actually do more than the dealers can do.
Martin
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Auto Enginuity is not a bad price, and even more of a bargain if you bundle the European vehicles! For just over $200, a bargain for the Jag systems when compared to my other diagnostic machines....
Is one meant to be better than the others as far as makes etc go?
Waiting on a reply to an email I sent the seller. I asked for more pictures earlier this week, and got "Come see it for yourself" as a reply. He is @30 miles from it apparently.....But I am right at 100 miles from it!
Martin
Is one meant to be better than the others as far as makes etc go?
Waiting on a reply to an email I sent the seller. I asked for more pictures earlier this week, and got "Come see it for yourself" as a reply. He is @30 miles from it apparently.....But I am right at 100 miles from it!
Martin
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Ive been researching the SW tools - and found ( please experts, chime in if I'm off here, as getting HARD info is like pulling teeth )
listed in order of functionality
Dealer - IDS SDD
JLR Mongoose
AutoEnginuity
JLR MAngoose ( demoted, due to lots of reports of crappy cables, and lets face it, its pirated )
standard OBD2
( you will learn to keep one cheap wireless one plugged into your port ALL the time - just find one with an on-off switch - you are gonna be reading Jag codes in your sleep )
listed in order of functionality
Dealer - IDS SDD
JLR Mongoose
AutoEnginuity
JLR MAngoose ( demoted, due to lots of reports of crappy cables, and lets face it, its pirated )
standard OBD2
( you will learn to keep one cheap wireless one plugged into your port ALL the time - just find one with an on-off switch - you are gonna be reading Jag codes in your sleep )
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leftlanetruckin (08-21-2014)
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"With this work completed we now offer a kit and related parts for any customer to do a similar conversion on his/her XK8. The conversion is basically a bolt-in: there is no drilling, cutting, or welding required on the car. The conversion is designed around any LS engine (car versions of 5.7L-6.0L-7.0L, or truck versions of 4.8L-5.3L-6.0L; please contact us for details). The transmission of choice is the 4L60E or 4L65E 4 speed auto overdrive transmission"
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jonscot (08-21-2014)
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No one makes anything for a P38 Range Rover neither......But here I am with a LM7/LS6 combination in my own! Had to make everything, but its there and works.
Buy it back and get 'er done mate!
Martin
Buy it back and get 'er done mate!
Martin
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Martin,
It sounds like you're in the Columbia, MO, area? I've been watching that CL posting and would buy it for spare parts if I had a place to keep it. I don't think you can go wrong buying it. As has been suggested, you could part it out.
I am currently replacing the secondary tensioners on my '99 XK8. That's a piece of cake compared to what you've done to your Rovers.
(I was considering buying a Disco recently, but was scared off by the issues they typically have: the Three Amigos, etc., so I waved-off.)
Good luck with the XK8!
It sounds like you're in the Columbia, MO, area? I've been watching that CL posting and would buy it for spare parts if I had a place to keep it. I don't think you can go wrong buying it. As has been suggested, you could part it out.
I am currently replacing the secondary tensioners on my '99 XK8. That's a piece of cake compared to what you've done to your Rovers.
(I was considering buying a Disco recently, but was scared off by the issues they typically have: the Three Amigos, etc., so I waved-off.)
Good luck with the XK8!
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