New to me XK8 and some advice needed
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New to me XK8 and some advice needed
Hi everybody. I have a new to me XK8 convertible 1998 model LHD car and I am very happy with it.
As I live in Norway parts are not easy to come by and after having used the car for a few weeks I have a few parts I would like to get and replace on the car and I need a little advice on where to find them etc.
the first part I need is the piece that has has the P N R D 1 2 3 4 markings on it that the gir stick rides in. My current one is cracked in the top left corner. The only part I have found online is the trim peice that surrounds the J-Gate, not the actual plastic peice. a part number would be very useful.
I am also in need of a replacement headliner for the convetible roof. My current one is sagging and looking a bit crap inside the car and I would like to replace it. Also the convertible top is a bit tatty and has a very small hole in it, so I am considering replacing it to, Is it a good idea to do both of these jobs at the same time?
I understand it is quite a bit of work to do.
Finally my car did not come With the owners manual. I have been unable to locate one online and would very much like to have one. Does anyone know of a Source? I tried contacting Jaguar and they could not help.
Sorry for all the questions, hopefully someone will be able to help me out.
Thanks for taking the time to read this,
Leif
As I live in Norway parts are not easy to come by and after having used the car for a few weeks I have a few parts I would like to get and replace on the car and I need a little advice on where to find them etc.
the first part I need is the piece that has has the P N R D 1 2 3 4 markings on it that the gir stick rides in. My current one is cracked in the top left corner. The only part I have found online is the trim peice that surrounds the J-Gate, not the actual plastic peice. a part number would be very useful.
I am also in need of a replacement headliner for the convetible roof. My current one is sagging and looking a bit crap inside the car and I would like to replace it. Also the convertible top is a bit tatty and has a very small hole in it, so I am considering replacing it to, Is it a good idea to do both of these jobs at the same time?
I understand it is quite a bit of work to do.
Finally my car did not come With the owners manual. I have been unable to locate one online and would very much like to have one. Does anyone know of a Source? I tried contacting Jaguar and they could not help.
Sorry for all the questions, hopefully someone will be able to help me out.
Thanks for taking the time to read this,
Leif
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The piece that the gear lever sits in is called a j-gate. Have a look on ebay.co.uk for a replacement:-
J-GATE FACIA / AUTO GEARSHIFT LEVER FASCIA TRIM Jaguar XK8 XJ8 XKR XJR # 0060
You'll almost certainly find the other bits you are looking for on ebay.
The manuals are available to download - links in the FAQ section of the forum:-
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...006-faq-67827/
J-GATE FACIA / AUTO GEARSHIFT LEVER FASCIA TRIM Jaguar XK8 XJ8 XKR XJR # 0060
You'll almost certainly find the other bits you are looking for on ebay.
The manuals are available to download - links in the FAQ section of the forum:-
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...006-faq-67827/
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doogledee (04-24-2017)
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Hi everybody. I have a new to me XK8 convertible 1998 model LHD car and I am very happy with it.
As I live in Norway parts are not easy to come by and after having used the car for a few weeks I have a few parts I would like to get and replace on the car and I need a little advice on where to find them etc.
I am also in need of a replacement headliner for the convetible roof. My current one is sagging and looking a bit crap inside the car and I would like to replace it. Also the convertible top is a bit tatty and has a very small hole in it, so I am considering replacing it to, Is it a good idea to do both of these jobs at the same time?
I understand it is quite a bit of work to do.
Leif
As I live in Norway parts are not easy to come by and after having used the car for a few weeks I have a few parts I would like to get and replace on the car and I need a little advice on where to find them etc.
I am also in need of a replacement headliner for the convetible roof. My current one is sagging and looking a bit crap inside the car and I would like to replace it. Also the convertible top is a bit tatty and has a very small hole in it, so I am considering replacing it to, Is it a good idea to do both of these jobs at the same time?
I understand it is quite a bit of work to do.
Leif
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doogledee (04-24-2017)
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Thanks for the tips guys. I have an arrangement with my mechanic (an independant jag specialist) that he will get the work done if I can supply the parts. I will check with him regarding the top and headliner, but I have noticed that the steel wire is fraying where i can see it with the roof down (in the recess/well where the roof folds into behind the drivers side) so that will probly need replacing in any case.
I guess I will have top start searching ebay for a replacement headliner and roof in anycase. Only found these one other place and the price was north of £800 for the pair.
Does anybody know of a good source for these parts, that is possibly not quite so expensive?
Thanks for all your responses so far, much appreciated
I guess I will have top start searching ebay for a replacement headliner and roof in anycase. Only found these one other place and the price was north of £800 for the pair.
Does anybody know of a good source for these parts, that is possibly not quite so expensive?
Thanks for all your responses so far, much appreciated
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On further inspection The Headliner is not as bad as I thought so I may just give it a clean and live with it untill next year.
However With the top down in the area behind the driver where the top is recessed, there is a steel wire visible. This wire is very frayed and I want to replace it, but I do not know what exactly it is for I will take a picture later and post it, as I realise my description is not great, but if anybody knows what I mean any tips or replacement guide would be great. I spoke to my guy at the garage, and he did not have a part number for the wire itself. I Wonder if it is a part of the headliner or roof? anybody know?
Thanks all for you replies and time taken to read all my questions btw
However With the top down in the area behind the driver where the top is recessed, there is a steel wire visible. This wire is very frayed and I want to replace it, but I do not know what exactly it is for I will take a picture later and post it, as I realise my description is not great, but if anybody knows what I mean any tips or replacement guide would be great. I spoke to my guy at the garage, and he did not have a part number for the wire itself. I Wonder if it is a part of the headliner or roof? anybody know?
Thanks all for you replies and time taken to read all my questions btw
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Hi.
It is the tensioner wire for the top. I doubt you can buy it separately.
To me the wire does not look too bad, but it looks like it is rubbing on the fabric below.
This wire should be under no tension when the top is down. I can move mine with a light finger push.
See picture below.
It is the tensioner wire for the top. I doubt you can buy it separately.
To me the wire does not look too bad, but it looks like it is rubbing on the fabric below.
This wire should be under no tension when the top is down. I can move mine with a light finger push.
See picture below.
Last edited by oyster; 04-28-2017 at 11:39 AM.