Just wanted to say a big thanks for the useful tips, i've just bought my first Jaguar XKR x100 and im over the moon

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Ben, thank you for your positive feedback and good luck with your new car. We are running an XK8 quiz at the moment you might want to participate. One question per day during advent. Prize draw if you answer all 25 questions, regards Damian

Great video. The previous owner of my 2000 XKR spent $13,700 US$ to have a factory reconditioned engine installed because of failed timing chain tensioners after ONLY 52,000 miles ! Now I have been driving very reliable car. I bought it with 84K miles and now have it at 122K miles with very little issues. The most expensive issue was replacement of the convertible top lines front to rear.

@ODRModurol

9 ай бұрын

Bruce, nice one. Probably the best policy is to buy a car with most of the issues fixed. Like you say then they are quite reliable. Thanks for the feedback, regards Damian

Thanks for this comprehensive review of the xk8 buyer’s guide. There is a lot to consider for the first time buyer. Thanks again. Rick Klein. USA

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Rick, thanks for the feedback, much appreciated, regards Damian

Many thanks for this information - I'm looking at a prospective car tomorrow and will certainly check the areas you've highlighted - especially the rust traps!

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Simon, thanks for the feedback. How was the car you went to see? Regards Damian

@SBOReeves

Жыл бұрын

@@ODRModurol Hi Damian, It was a mixed bag - I found a 2003 4.2 XK8 as a Cat N write-off with very mild frontal damage, and an unsightly but easily repairable dent in the N/S rear wing. It was a very nice 2 owner low milage example (72k miles) prior to the incident so I hoped it would be worth repairing. When I saw it in person, it was almost as good as it looked in the advert, with only a bit of additional corrosion in the sill ends which needed attention before it got any worse. It looked to be in very sound mechanical condition and all the electrics worked fine, even the A/C. I was pleased to see that the black leather interior was more or less unmarked and a recent new headlining was pleasing to see. I settled on a deal at £2750 and will pick it up this week, all being well, just as soon as I can source a replacement front passenger side headlamp. I'm going to chronicle its rebuild on my channel so you'll hopefully soon see what I've got myself into! Happy Jagging for now...

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Simon, Sounds very interesting and a good deal. Subscribed to your channel and looking forward to see how you get on, regards Damian

At the inside edge of the wheel arches there is a water trap as the metal folds up I have drilled drain holes there to allow water out then undersealed to stop that rust trap.works well I think and drains quickly after washing. Cheers Damien for all your help

@ODRModurol

2 жыл бұрын

Garth, what a great idea. Can’t image where, please could you send us photo (Oanddr@gmail.com). Much appreciated, regards Damian

Video was a massive help when buying mine. Thank you. I was in the market for a rwd car with plenty of grunt. Wnt lie, i was looking at 135i, 335d, 650i, 350z, mx5 turbo n a few others. Insurance was ridiculous. Got a quote on an xkr n its less than half the price of the bmws. Couldnt find a decent xkr in my budget so got an xk8.

@ODRModurol

6 күн бұрын

DisAstra, Glad the video helped you start your ownership journey with an XK8. Lots to like about this Jaguar. Much appreciate the feedback, regards Damian

@DisAstra-qx9gq

5 күн бұрын

@@ODRModurol I love it, looks great sounds amazing and is a comfy place to be, plus it handles really well for its size. My only issue is that I dnt think the xk8 has enough grunt. Love the torque but it lacks the horsepower to really stretch its legs

@ODRModurol

5 күн бұрын

@DisAstra-qx9gq, plenty of grunt but restricted by the gearbox, that’s my theory. Hence my manual transmission project. At some point will know one way or the other, regards Damian

@DisAstra-qx9gq

5 күн бұрын

@ODRModurol Manual box will definitely imrove the engine response. The auto in the xk is a typical 90s box tho, takes an eternity to drop a gear then even longer to realise you want to drop 2 gears. Imo the v8 lacks a bit of power because ford owned Aston Martin at the same time. If the xk8 had 30-40bhp more, then people would have the xk8 instead of the base model db7. By the time the xkr was released (1998) Aston were putting v12's in the db7 n got rid of the supercharged 6cylinder. Best of luck with the manual conversion, I will be watching the channel to see how it's going.

Another excellent video. Cheers Damien!

You left out an active prayer life,

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Victor, thank you for the suggestion👍, regards Damian

Excellent work, really appreciate your work giving us an insight into the XK8 👍👍

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Isaac, thank you for the compliment, hope you find it useful, regards Damian

My cats are the only rusty bits. I'm in California. Nice shirt, I have one just like it.😄

@ODRModurol

2 жыл бұрын

Gary, very jealous of the weather in California especially with respect to rust. Thanks for the compliment about the shirt, limited edition 😉👍, regards Damian

Brilliant video Damien. I learned a bucket load from it - thanks!

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Nick, no problem. Thanks for the feedback, regards Damian

Very informative and clear. thanks!

@ODRModurol

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your comment, regards Damian

Great video... A couple of things not mentioned is prop shaft can start to fail after 100k and service history should help in ensuring it's been greased when necessary. Also tyres may be old causing hardening of rubber so not less grippy. Replacements are around £250 each. If convertable check for full operation. This will need a hood specialist to rectify problem. Could cost anything from a few hundred to £2500 for new parts and labour. I had a convertable and drove it for 100k without thrashing so am aware of these problems. Front suspension problems with bushes needing replacing will happen around 80k

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

DruMcDoo, thanks for the info and input. Good points, much appreciated, Damian

Great video. Thank you. Have been looking.

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Joe, good luck with your search. They are old cars now but most things can be repaired. It's just about knowing what you are buying and paying to right price. Hope you find one you are happy with, regards Damian

Thank you so much for the sharing Really hoping to have a XK8 soon

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Alfy, Thanks for your comment. Good luck with your search, lots to choose from, regards Damian, PS do get the book, will be money well spent.

Excellent vid Damian. I’m liking the new presentational style 👏. I wonder how many of us XK8 owners went through the content with you thinking, ‘yep, had that, check, check, check…’ 😂

@ODRModurol

2 жыл бұрын

Gerard, thanks for the feedback. Good question I wonder too, regards Damian

Might be a useful follow up to take us on a test drive Damian, demonstrating whats good on yours of course but explaining what we might not want.👍

@ODRModurol

2 жыл бұрын

22Royston, OK might try a test drive video. Thanks for the idea much appreciated regards Damian

I have a 15 year old XF and an X351 XJ and my eye is drawn towards an XK. I don't know which one though, the X100 or X150, the X100's are obviously old now and would require more maintenance but the style is classic, the X150 however is an aluminium car and is in a lot of respects the better car (at least according to many reviews I've watched). Still, the decision is a long way off yet but videos like this give a great insight into the X100 and what ownership would probably look like.

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your feedback and kind words. X100 and X150 are quite different cars fulfilling the same brief. If you not looking to work on the cars yourself would recommend trying to find a 4.2 litre version of the X100 with good body work. Good luck with your search, regards Damian

Also look for purple fluid marks near the engine mounts. Look for leaks at the octopus hose fitting right side just above Bank-1 cat. LSM often needs contact cleaning to solve. The 5HP24 gearbox in my old 2001 BMW X5 failed at 220Kmi.

@ODRModurol

2 жыл бұрын

Gary, great tips as always. Excuse my ignorance but what’s LSM, regards Damian

@garyvanremortel5218

2 жыл бұрын

@@ODRModurol Linear Switch Module.

@ODRModurol

2 жыл бұрын

Gary, cheers it’s always an education, regards Damian

@garyvanremortel5218

2 жыл бұрын

@@ODRModurol You need to reread my XK8 Bible.😁

@ODRModurol

2 жыл бұрын

Gary, correct, apologies Damian

As always thanks for these videos, very helpful!. All, I recently purchased a 2002 XK 8 convertible and it has a fault code indicating that the passenger seat weight sensor( passenger occupancy sensor) is bad. I cannot seem to find a new or used replacement part. I am guessing that it is may be compatible with other Jag models from the 2000's? Does anyone know where I can locate one?

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Dave, There is a used one 'GJE4563AB' (passgr RHD) for sale at AutoReserveJaguar.com for £127.17 plus shipping. Link at the bottom. Before going this expense might suggest double checking the wiring harness is OK. They can get caught and damaged under the seat. Hope this helps, regards Damian www.autoreservejaguar.com/xk8-xkr-2000-2006-passenger-seat-occupancy-sensor-rhd.html

Have you thought about using lanoguard on the underbody to control the rust? It's something I'm thinking about when I buy my XKR.

@ODRModurol

2 жыл бұрын

Callum, I used something similar. I used the Rustbuster chassis kit, regards Damian

@benwood6317

Жыл бұрын

Callum how did you get on with it? I have just bought one and want to do the same

Hi , James O'Byrne from British Columbia ,Canada here. Are there aftermarket bushings available (polyurethane)? Other aftermarket bearings parts etc.

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

James, there are lots of aftermarket parts available for these cars, including polyurethane bushes. In my experience its safer to replace with OEM-standard parts. The cars are now 20 years old and new std rubber really makes a big difference. Check out SNG Barratt they offer OEM and OEM standard parts. Hope that helps, regards Damian

@blondestrainger

6 ай бұрын

Yes I changed ours at 20 k miles

Good video but the sound level is far too low

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Michael, thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. Double checked the sound level and it’s quite good. Might want to check your sound settings, regards Damian

@michaeltelemachus5112

Жыл бұрын

@@ODRModurol My settings are good. Whilst watching this video and the adverts came one they were very loud.

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Michael, ok will check again to see what’s going on, regards Damian

Good evening, i have a question please help !! Where is the fuel pressure regulator on a 1996 jaguar xk8

@ODRModurol

11 ай бұрын

@hakobhakob8138, thanks for the question. Not easy to explain so made this short video to show you. See the link below. Basically on the end of the RHS fuel rail (throttle body end) will need to remove the engine cover to see it. Hope that helps, regards Damian kzread.infoQS9_LSXvkt0?feature=share

@hakobhakob8138

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very match, helpful like always 👍

@ODRModurol

11 ай бұрын

@hakobhakob8138, no problem, hope it helps, regards Damian

Hi . I have an 2004 xk8 and i am suffering jerky gear changes and what seems to be transmission slip . Has anyone experienced this and what is the best way to approach this fault. I have checked the battery voltage and when car is running it is 12.5 volts.

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Sakura,doesn’t sound like a battery issue probably the gearbox is developing a problem with the clutch plates (the A drum, my guess). Is your car the later 4.2 litre 6 speed or 4.0 litre 5 speed version? Later 6 speed is generally more reliable. Has it had a oil change? Regards Damian

@paulupham9438

Жыл бұрын

@@ODRModurol Hi its a 2004 4.2. Its had an oil change by a garage not so long ago i saw the receipt in the history. Perhaps its a problem with the oil level not filled properly but I agree that it seems more like a clutch type issue

@paulupham9438

Жыл бұрын

If its the A drum does that mean complete gearbox replacement?

@paulupham9438

Жыл бұрын

Service docs reads ZF6HP6 automotive trans. Oil pump,filter assy and muchatron sleeve

@paulupham9438

Жыл бұрын

ZF6HP26

Most of the information given here can apply to any car - "Check for rust on the sills and suspension mountings, check the engine oil, drive the car to see if the engine is pulling smoothly - oh - and there are lots of bushes but you can't see some of them. And the gearbox needs oil changes." Really? zzzzzzzzz

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Roger, thank you for your input agreed the XK8 is similar to most cars of that generation but don’t forget to do your research about the specific model. Lots of good advice available, regards Damian

I will never buy another one ! These engines are manufactured WITHOUT timing marks . When they grenade themselves from a cheaply designed valve train tensioners /chain/slippers . They are unrepairable . The only solution if not upgraded , is a new engine .Prettiest junk front yard art .

@ODRModurol

2 жыл бұрын

Derek, correct you need to time the engine using clamps over the cam lobes and a pin in the drive plate. Plastic tensioners where is weak spot but now sorted on must cars now. Sorry you had a bad experience. LS swop might be a safer bet. Thanks for the input, regards Damian

@soothsayer5531

Жыл бұрын

Buying one with the metal timing tensioners seems to be most important on these old Jags. Following you closely in the U.S. Damian, your great video series is giving me confidence.

@ODRModurol

Жыл бұрын

Soothsayer, it will definitely save you a lot of money and less to worry about, regards Damian