xk8 info/tips

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martinleigh

Original Poster:

1 posts

233 months

Monday 20th June 2005
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I am looking to buy an XK8 4.0 Auto 1998 on an R Plate with 59,000 miles and full Jag history.
I have heard about Jaguar Nikasil and Timing Chain Tensioner probs. Should I be worried about these? Are there any recalls the car should have had?
Basically any info/tips I should know to check prior to purhcase would be good from you fine people.
I am planning to have the car AA checked too, but you can never be too safe especially with a car like this.
Also I am based in Dover, Kent anyone know any independent Jaguar specialist in my area who can offer reasonably priced servicing etc?
Thanks for you help.
Martin

xkrman

144 posts

236 months

Monday 20th June 2005
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Martin,

See www.xkec.co.uk - The website of the XK8/XKR Enthusiasts Club.

A fantastic club with its own forum www.xkec.co.uk/xkforum/

The forum, particularly, is a mine of information and incidentally the Chairman and several key members are based in Kent.

Good Luck,

Steve.

John Millar

93 posts

243 months

Monday 20th June 2005
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From the same site. Main problem areas.
www.xkec.co.uk/xkforum/viewtopic.php?t=486