Hi Ian, I used aerosols of Bilt Hamber Dynax product on my Xk8, as recommended by Practical Classics magazine, and found it very easy to apply. The aerosols got into all the places that a paintbrush wouldn't. I got fed up sourcing people who promised to do the job, and then changed their mind, or wa...

Hi there, I had a hose let go in the header rail, and had a local guy fit a new hose. I supplied the oil, (after searching for recommendations on here) for the refill from Halfords, at about £14.00 for a litre bottle. It is more than enough for the job, and this particular oil has worked well for th...

Great car bud - my favourite colour combination. Enjoy!!
Peter F

Hi folks, I am trying to jack up the car to underseal it, and would be obliged if someone could clarify a couple of points I have read on previous posts on the subject. a) On my 2001 plate XK8 4 litre convertible, I noticed at the front end an aluminium beam behind the sump and a relatively thin cro...

Hi Steve, It entails removing both top trim covers behind the seats - seat belt mount (torx screw size 45) crosshead next to seatbelt mount, crosshead screw visible on top and pressstud button which locates the rear hood cover (next to the crosshead screw). That allows you to access inside the front...

Hi there, Just bought one from the Netherlands, for £160 + £20 carriage (arrived in two days). They advertise on E bay, and accepted my "best offer" price of £160. It is trimmed in ivory leather to match the interior and looks really good. Fitted it last week and the difference is amazing. The wife'...