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21 messages,  Last post on Jun 25, 2008 at 1:18 PM

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#18 of 21 Re: Early XK8 chain tensioners [jhimel] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 01, 2008 (10:02 am)
Replying to: jhimel (Jan 31, 2008 4:42 pm) Jaguar depreciation for a year 2000 is pretty drastic. That's about retail for a 2000 VDP SC, shocking as that sounds. Your chain problem is one reason these cars can be bought so cheap. But with the upgrade, you should be okay.
#19 of 21 jaguar xk8 timing chain by cmn Apr 22, 2008 (4:03 pm)
I have a 1999 xk8 convertible - 103K miles - have had her for 5 years and drive her lightly - do regular maintenance. Recently, I had it tuned-up and serviced and took it on a trip to the Outer Banks - approx. 400 miles - ran great - 26.6 miles per gallon. Did minimal driving thru the vacation week as 2 family members brought off road vehicles which we used. The day of departure, the Jag would not "turn" - the engine made a horrendous grinding noise. I had the car towed to the neares Jag dealer in VA Beach - unfortunately, it was a weekend and I was forced to return home w/o the car. They told me it was "flooded" - but, the timing chain and tensioners were ready to go - at a qoute of 3K for the repair - I decided to have the car shipped home and consult locally for diagnostic. There was no prior problems w/ the car - it has never left me sit. Any thoughts on this? What has anyone else been quoted for the repair? Thanks - any input would be helpful
#20 of 21 2000 XK8 Tensioners by donbl Jun 16, 2008 (6:27 pm)
Bought 2000 new and now has 92K well maintained and enjoyed miles on it.   Starting to get expensive to maintain (average $4K/yr) without inspecting/replacing the tensioners. Have not decided to replace or to sell the car.   Been a joy to own and drive on long trips.   Will miss it as it is the best car I have ever owned.   The new ones are not as pretty and they are up to $15K higher than I bought mine for some 9 years ago. As I go to dealerships of different manufacturers, I can not find a 2008 car I like as well as my 2000 XK8.   BTW, for those who haven't, plugging your IPOD into the cassette player is a real treat on the top notch stereo system that is still much better than my Lexus top of the line system.
#21 of 21 engin lights off and on by rgh2 Jun 25, 2008 (1:18 pm)
lights come on and say." Stability failed,and Traction failed. What does it mean,and do I have to have it checked. My Jag is a VDP 1999

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