Originally Posted by Friarshuck

Dalen,
Where did you find a key for $100? My dealer wants $215 per key and $138 for programming. Haven't bought it yet cause I just can't bring myself to spend $200 for a key.

Originally Posted by steven300

hey dalen,i bought a wire grille from minna,and was instructed to remove vertical covers[plastic] and horizontal bar.and you will want to spray paint vertical supports as they are aluminum.however if you still feel a need for the vertical covers,i have a pair i will sell cheap..steve

Originally Posted by sparkshaneman

Hello all. Came across a black/black 2002 coupe 70k. Jumped on it. Couple of things. I've searched the FAQ and read through many pages of the postings. This car has pin stripes w/the jag near the door handles. This seems dated to me and I want to remove this, for cleaner apperance. Is this common for these to have pin stripes or what? Anyone else have pin stripes?

Next, I'm updating to the XKR mesh grill, but one of the bumperetts is cracked. The front license plates covers this up, so you really can't see it. However, I will not have a front license plate. Are these easy find or any other solutions?

Also, I called the dealership where the car was originaly purchased. Service couldn't tell me the exact history of the car, unless I had written permission from previous owner. He did tell me that the timimg chain was replaced. I asked about tensioners and he said this is the same thing. Is this true or am I missing something?

thanks for your help. will post pics after a good detail and window tint.

ss

Originally Posted by DaleD

Hi - Welcome. I too have a 2002 XKR (B&B as a matter of fact!). Little known fact is that the tensioners were upgraded on the 4.0 2002 models with builds after 7/01. You really have to get the actual engine build # to make sure, but a Jag dealer can give it to you if they want to - ask them for the "build sheet" for your particular VIN#.

You are looking for a report called "SGW310BM" for your VIN #...

My 2002 CVT was assembled 11/01, and the engine was built 10/26/01@6:53PM! Engine #PA0110260653. There are other threads about this topic and how to decode the numbers.

PS You and I have another treasure - a very solid 5 speed Mercedes transmission! "03s" and above have a more troublesome 6 speed that came from other sources. Enjoy it! DaleD

Originally Posted by Friarshuck

Dalen,
Where did you find a key for $100? My dealer wants $215 per key and $138 for programming. Haven't bought it yet cause I just can't bring myself to spend $200 for a key.