Even if this were a BST/GMT issue, the XK8 would have to be travelling at the speed of light - perhaps the speed limiter has been tampered with?

Kevin

Hello all! Wondering now whether this is ever going to happen :( Just re-read the JEC article on the gearbox oil change which refers to the oil being a translucent golden colour. The oil I've purchased and put in is red. I purchased it from Smith and Alan on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370377267...

Have located the actual fill/level plug and completed the first fill before cycling through the gears. This first fill only needed around three litres, although I drained off the best part of 6.5. Does that seem about right?

Thanks you for all the advice so far!

Regards

Kevin

Thanks, Mike!!!!

Hello all! Oil out, sump and magnets cleaned - nothing too scary found, new filter fitted. I've got the JEC magazine article instructions for filling which refer to filling the box through the combined level /filler plug, but my box has two identical plugs next to each other :?: Do they serve the sa...

Thanks very much for those suggestions gents

Nearly there!

Kevin

Hello again! Got the oil, filter etc and drained the sump. I've loosened 20 sump bolts and of course the 21st has rusted suffieciently to round off when I tried to remove it. I am fairly confident re getting the torx bolt out, but obviously don't want to re-use it, especially as I wish to make gearb...

Hello all! I'm bracing myself in preparation for doing the autobox oil change on my '98 XK8. I can source the parts OK, but have a few questuions I wonder if you could help me with, please? 1. This thread refers to the article in the Feb 2008 JEC magazine. Unfortunately, I don't have a copy of this ...

Hi all I recently successfully removed the 'chrome' sill plates on the XK8 to remove the carpet etc. Now, after a couple of months they are starting to lift a little. Does anybody know what type of adhesive was used so that I can reapply/remove the plates using a heat gun? Many thanks in advance Kevin

Hi Over the winter I would like to refurbish my alloy wheels. They are pretty bad, at the front in particular. I've seen kits on eBay but have heard that ordinary filler and paint/lacquer are just as good. Any thoughts? How do I know which colour paint to use? Any advice would be appreciated. Cheers...

Many thanks BB - so that's a 'No' then

Just looked into mopping on the WWW. Any particular reason I shouldn't do it myself, given the need for care on edges?

Cheers

Kevin

Hello again! I'm currently trying, amongst other things, to improve the appearance of the paintwoek on my Sherwood green metallic XK8. The paint is original and has numerous tiny stone chips on the bonnet, some light surface scratching and a small number of lacquer penetrating scratches. I doubt I c...

Many thanks for the advice. I think I will take off the covers for inspection this winter. Then at least if the job needs doing I won't lose valuable driving time whilst doing te job.

Kevin

Thanks very much for the advice. Will I need to replace gaskets/sealant if I'm just whipping the cover off briefly? If so, where is the best place to get these from? Also, I've now been frightened by the non-captive bolt issue! What is that all about?!

Cheers

Kevin

Hello all I'm wondering again about chains and tensioners and, using the websites new archive was able to find illustrated step by step instructions for replacing the latter. Looks fairly straightforward as long as you are methodical and do as you're told! However, my engine was replaced in June 200...