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From what i saw of it last night, which was all but the first 30 seconds while i tried to check it was recording, they didn't show any other example of an XK8.
Mind you, they were touting their car as the most sorted XK8 available.
Personally, from NikasilNik's pic's i'd have preferred his car any day, so perhaps they just didn't want to show themselves up.
Mind you, they were touting their car as the most sorted XK8 available.
Personally, from NikasilNik's pic's i'd have preferred his car any day, so perhaps they just didn't want to show themselves up.
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I normally really like WHeeler Dealers and I was waiting for that episode ever since I got my XKR around 3 weeks ago.
I was hoping to learn something new but to be honest I felt it lacked something, maybe because they where not going to sell the car but offer it as a competition.
As already suggested some of the work was not reall needed.
I missed the scratch but i thought that they would have had the bolster on the seat repaired and maybe even looked at the bushings which always seems a hot topic on these and other forums.
I have to say that the decarbonising looked great and if anyone finds out where this can be done in the UK please let me know.
I was hoping to learn something new but to be honest I felt it lacked something, maybe because they where not going to sell the car but offer it as a competition.
As already suggested some of the work was not reall needed.
I missed the scratch but i thought that they would have had the bolster on the seat repaired and maybe even looked at the bushings which always seems a hot topic on these and other forums.
I have to say that the decarbonising looked great and if anyone finds out where this can be done in the UK please let me know.
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No mention of the service history and other work that may be needed on it soon.
For the 2 grand they spent on the brakes they could have done the cam chains and tensioners, the vvt's, refurbed the wheels, got the 4 pipe back box ( like on NikasilNik's car ), and a few other bits as well.
Tut . . . of course, if by some miracle i happen to win it, i hope Norri will delete this post
For the 2 grand they spent on the brakes they could have done the cam chains and tensioners, the vvt's, refurbed the wheels, got the 4 pipe back box ( like on NikasilNik's car ), and a few other bits as well.
Tut . . . of course, if by some miracle i happen to win it, i hope Norri will delete this post
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Haven't seen the episode yet. Snap-On Tools (among many others) sells (or, at least, used to sell) a decarbonizing machine called 'Motorvac'. If interested you could probably contact Snap-On or google motorvac and find a shop with a machine. I'll wager most machines are sitting in a dark corner collecting dust.
To be totally honest, they do a fairly decent job, buuuuuttttt... most modern cars, especially with both electronic fuel injection and computerized ignition and engine controls, rarely build up an appreciable amount of carbon in comparison to older vehicles with carburetors. And yes, cold water or specialty chemicals such as 'Seafoam' through the intake tract, in reasonable amounts, can break up moderate amounts of carbon. My opinion is that if I had an engine I thought was a candidate for such a process I'd consider it to be more of a candidate for r&r and a good going through.
BTW, I was a MAC Tools distributor for several years, about twelve years ago. They had a similar system that one could decide to inject through the fuel rail, through a hypodermic needle into the snorkel above the throttle body (most snorkels are soft and self-healing) or a nozzle held above a carburetor throat.
To be totally honest, they do a fairly decent job, buuuuuttttt... most modern cars, especially with both electronic fuel injection and computerized ignition and engine controls, rarely build up an appreciable amount of carbon in comparison to older vehicles with carburetors. And yes, cold water or specialty chemicals such as 'Seafoam' through the intake tract, in reasonable amounts, can break up moderate amounts of carbon. My opinion is that if I had an engine I thought was a candidate for such a process I'd consider it to be more of a candidate for r&r and a good going through.
BTW, I was a MAC Tools distributor for several years, about twelve years ago. They had a similar system that one could decide to inject through the fuel rail, through a hypodermic needle into the snorkel above the throttle body (most snorkels are soft and self-healing) or a nozzle held above a carburetor throat.
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It is indeed me ![Icon Lol](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
And I feel very privileged
Wheeler Dealers chose my car as the "Pristine" to use on the TV program , I spent a day at Longcross Circuit where the car was filmed at speed on the track and lots of stills were taken ,
I am proud to say that my 98 Coupe won " Best XK8/R"
at last years XKEC Annual event called "Growler" .
139 XK's attended last years event and pretty much every colour and configuration of XK attended , more than a few (including mine) had been breathed on by the notorious Tony ( XKRacer ) who runs Paragon Design
here in the UK , if you want something a bit or a lotdifferent XK wise , he's the main man and no , I'm not on commission LOL ,
All the very best ,
Nik
Here's a couple of Photo's of N1XKO on the set of "Wheeler Dealers"
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And I feel very privileged
Wheeler Dealers chose my car as the "Pristine" to use on the TV program , I spent a day at Longcross Circuit where the car was filmed at speed on the track and lots of stills were taken ,
I am proud to say that my 98 Coupe won " Best XK8/R"
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139 XK's attended last years event and pretty much every colour and configuration of XK attended , more than a few (including mine) had been breathed on by the notorious Tony ( XKRacer ) who runs Paragon Design
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All the very best ,
Nik
Here's a couple of Photo's of N1XKO on the set of "Wheeler Dealers"
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Nik, Congratulations on your trophy!
Perhaps you can enlighten us as to you preparations for winning among such a large showing. I am curious what made your car stand out...I assume everything was pristine...but I also assume others were pretty darn good too..?
Thanks in advance.
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Nik, Congratulations on your trophy!
Perhaps you can enlighten us as to you preparations for winning among such a large showing. I am curious what made your car stand out...I assume everything was pristine...but I also assume others were pretty darn good too..?
Thanks in advance.
Perhaps you can enlighten us as to you preparations for winning among such a large showing. I am curious what made your car stand out...I assume everything was pristine...but I also assume others were pretty darn good too..?
Thanks in advance.
The new wheels, with rear arch extensions are a thoughtfull upgrade that would not look out of place in a Jaguar showroom today. I think the rear light upgrade is a great improvement over the early drab units, which alone, give the illusion of it being a much later model.
I was looking forward to see his car on TV, but i think it was dropped as the superficial job they did on their car would have been seen for what it was.
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A few things i noticed were that:
1) £480 for the rear pipes was over £200 more than i've seen them for from other sellers.
2) £39 for a half hour diagnostics was well cheap compared to what i paid.
And
3) they'll probably make more money from the competition at £1 an entry than their entire budget for the car.
Just thought i'd throw in my tuppence worth, or rather, 2 entry texts worth
1) £480 for the rear pipes was over £200 more than i've seen them for from other sellers.
2) £39 for a half hour diagnostics was well cheap compared to what i paid.
And
3) they'll probably make more money from the competition at £1 an entry than their entire budget for the car.
Just thought i'd throw in my tuppence worth, or rather, 2 entry texts worth
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I just watched the one regarding the XJS. A lot of the work Ed did was very help full, especially redoing the wood on the center consul. I had the same problem with my old 85 Maserati Bi Turbo vert. I bought the wood veneer and the panel was puckered like his. The vacuum technique was the way to do it for a big piece like he had to do. Did you see the color of the transmission fluid, yuk. It makes me want to change the fluid on my 03 XKR, but after watching Rev Sam's video on how to do it, I think I will have my dealer do it. I sure want to see them do the XK8 in their next show.
Bill N
03 XKR vert
01 XK8 vert (for sale on cars.com)
Bill N
03 XKR vert
01 XK8 vert (for sale on cars.com)
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I just watched the one regarding the XJS. A lot of the work Ed did was very help full, especially redoing the wood on the center consul. I had the same problem with my old 85 Maserati Bi Turbo vert. I bought the wood veneer and the panel was puckered like his. The vacuum technique was the way to do it for a big piece like he had to do. Did you see the color of the transmission fluid, yuk. It makes me want to change the fluid on my 03 XKR, but after watching Rev Sam's video on how to do it, I think I will have my dealer do it. I sure want to see them do the XK8 in their next show.
Bill N
03 XKR vert
01 XK8 vert (for sale on cars.com)
Bill N
03 XKR vert
01 XK8 vert (for sale on cars.com)
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Reverend Sam, considering my XK8 has a gearbox oil cooler pipe leak ( which will make changing the gearbox oil prudent), shot upper wishbone bushes and is in need of new track rods, i have watched your videos.
You are fast acheiving God like status in my eyes![Wink](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif)
When are you going to do the lower wishbone bushes, and a steering rack rebuild ?
You are fast acheiving God like status in my eyes
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When are you going to do the lower wishbone bushes, and a steering rack rebuild ?
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