HI I have a 2003 XKR also with Brembo brakes. I recently changed all 4 disks and pads and got all the part for c£570 from Norman motors who often advertises in JEC magazine. They fitted fine but squeeked for a whil, but seem to be settling in now. The pads in particular and very cheap. I cant say th...

Tested the front wheels and they seem ok, however there is a lot of up and down play in the rear wheels, is this normal? I am going to have an expert look at the front wheels. thanks

thanks to you both I will follow your advice. Nik no they didnt check for any other faults first, they simply did the alignment and they did do all 4 wheels. I only had to pay once.

2003 4.2XKR 95k miles I replaced my track rod ends 6 weeks back then had my wheels aligned. A month later a took the car back to get the alignment checked and they were out again by a large margin c3degrees. They corrected it again and now a week later they feel out again and I am getting some shaki...

I bought the PC based scan tool from Autoenginuity which comes with speed Tracer. I have tried to use it but am getting incorrect results. I tested the car in 3rd gear starting the test at 2500 RPM. The results suggest that I am getting 442bhp which is unlikey given it is a 2003 Jagaur XKR, at the b...

Micheal

Thanks for the suggestion, good idea!!

Regards

Jon

Hi I have managed to strip the inside of my key for the locking wheel nuts! It has a 67 stamped on the top of it, can I get another one from anywhere? I called my local jag dealer who would only sell me a complete set for £67+VAT. However a friend who has a 2001 XJ8 used his on my car (2003XKR) and ...

I have a MY2003 4.2 XKR and want to know the rear end ratio (aka final drive ratio) for the car, does anyone know?? The reason I ask is that I have a bit of software called SpeedTracer which I got free with Autoenginutiy software which I can connect to the car whilst driving and it can work out BHP,...

I removed the surround completly and fitted the rover round shaped one instead. I think it looks better! I dont have a pic but would be happy to take one if you want to see how it looks?? Regards Jon

Been through everything I can see but still havnt found it. It is coming from the rear but impossible to tell where. I will keep looking, it isnt significant but just annoying!

Is there any plan to do a technical day for the XK/XKR this year? I believe there was one last year but I didnt make it along. I would be keen to attend as there are not many specialist in my area and I have a few issues I would like to share!! Many thanks Jon

Thanks, I am going to go through everything tomorrow night with the help of a friend. I have already removed everything from the boot and renewed the ARB drop links, shock bushes and all of the bushes in the cross frame. When I push down the rear end of the car and quickly release softly I can hear ...

I have a ratttle coming from the back of the car and was told it would be the bottom bushes of the shocks. Having spend a considerable time changes the bushes, the rattle is still there!! I therefore assume that I may need new shocks, how can you tell if they are the problem as they looked OK are we...

Mike thanks for that, I note the need for the correct tools.

Regards

Jon

Hi Can anyone tell me (in very simple terms!) how to remove the rear shocks on a 2003 XKR coupe? It appears that the top of the shocks go under the rear seats, do I access the top by removing the rear seats? I think I need the top bushes replaced and understand that they need to be pressed in, I als...