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Old 12-29-2017, 05:10 PM
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Default A small Mod just done. Thought I would share

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Old 12-29-2017, 06:26 PM
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Well here in my part of Texas that would only add heat to the intake charge but it sure looks nice.
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Old 12-30-2017, 04:36 AM
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Well WJ i did think of covering the tube with silicone hose or wrap in insulation tape but here in the uk it would make a difference but a small one. I prefer the look. Plus the filter is in the bumper
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Old 12-30-2017, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by IanP
Well WJ i did think of covering the tube with silicone hose or wrap in insulation tape but here in the uk it would make a difference but a small one. I prefer the look. Plus the filter is in the bumper
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once again, different parts of the world result in different approaches:
the early MB 280 SLs (1969) would regularly be brought into the dealerships in Houston Texas because the uninformed owner drove into a 'puddle' in a low lying portion of the roadways. The water run off from summer rains was so severe that this puddle was probably 10" deep and that depth along with a 40mph entrance in the 'puddle area' was enough to allow the under bumper intake to suck water and hydrolock those 6 cylinder engines...I once owned a 'truck' with a behind bumper intake with filter, the turbo would suck so hard that it would regularly kill sparkplugs because the amount of water being ingested was too much for the high discharge ignition to ignite, the plugs were the first to die.
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Old 01-02-2018, 05:11 PM
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WJ your right it would just bend the engine. In the UK a 10” deep puddle is classed as a major flood and probably shut the road off. Ha ha ha
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my xk8 2005
 
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Old 01-04-2018, 08:49 PM
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Kahaledooov, nice staging, colors are fantastic!
 
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Question Khaled in Kawait

Khaled,

Nice looking 2005 Coupe! Is it an XKR or XK? Has it been Wrapped?

Lots of questions tonight, sorry about that! But I would really like to know about the "Splitter" ....where can I get one? I'll let the Leaper go, if you will tell me!

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Old 01-05-2018, 06:22 AM
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#nofilter NOT
 
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no filter ^_^
 
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Old 01-05-2018, 09:53 AM
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Question Khaled.....Speak-up!

Khaled,

Thanks for answering my questions with another shot of the Coupe.....As I said, it's nice looking......but no answers to my questions.....I am really interested in where you got the splitter! If you don't give me some information on it I will have to point-out the Leaper!

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ur welcome .. i am a second owner i don't know where the first owner got it ,,
 
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......ur welcome .. i am a second owner i don't know where the first owner got it ,,
Welcome to the forum khaledo0ov,

When you get a minute, please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

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This is the XKR I inherited from Dad, may he rest in peace.

It runs flawlessly. I replaced the coolant expansion tank and have not had any problems every since I received the car... I guess the biggest issue are all the legal hoops I have to go through so that it is mine in the eyes of the law.

If you notice the charcoal grey Jeep Renegade in the background is my daily driver. It is actually a fun and frugal little thing that handles surprisingly well. Eventually I'll trade up to a Trailhawk (the lifted off-road trail-rater 4WD model).








 
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Old 01-06-2018, 08:06 AM
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Very nice coupe! One thing I noticed, the rubbing on the supercharger, on mine, it was an indication of the motor mounts needed replacement. Since this is not your first XKR, I am sure you are aware of this, just trying to be helpful.
 
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Very nice coupe! One thing I noticed, the rubbing on the supercharger, on mine, it was an indication of the motor mounts needed replacement. Since this is not your first XKR, I am sure you are aware of this, just trying to be helpful.
Actually, you were very helpful. My previous X100 was an XK8, I did not know the rubbing was a symptom of worn motor mounts.

That will be an expensive replacement.
 
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Old 01-06-2018, 11:02 AM
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Yeah, they are filled with a blue hydraulic fluid, as I remember, had some spots on the garage floor as well. I do not have the records in front of me right now, but remember somewhere in the $300 range to replace. I had it done with some other work, so I do not remember the exact cost, but I am sure there are some threads here in the forum from others who have had the mounts fail. Mine were so bad that at a few times under full throttle, the engine would twist enough to pull off the air intake hose. Good luck with yours!
 
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Yeah, they are filled with a blue hydraulic fluid, as I remember .....
........... is it not a purple gel?

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Old 01-06-2018, 12:29 PM
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I’m thinking dad may have replaced them at some point. I had my sister rev the engine while I watched. There seems to be absolutely no movement of the engine at all, no rocking or twisting.
 
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........... is it not a purple gel?

Graham
Very thick hydraulic fluid
 


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