Mike, thanks for your response. The plug has 2 short "arm"s which each have a barb at the end to prevent the plug accidentally dropping out of the radiator. The problem I am having is that the plug, when fully unscrewed, does not come out far enough to allow these "arms" to be squeezed together and ...

Hi
I would be grateful if someone could tell me the best way to remove the radiator drain plug on an XK8 so a new one can be fitted.
Thanks
Doug

This might be of interest, the results of a test that Auto Express carried out last year:

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/p ... ested.html

Hi Paul
Im staying there to. It would be good to meet up, I will PM you my mobile number.
Doug Cooper

Hi
I am planning to arrive for the Seminar on Friday the 9th and was wondering if anyone of you were doing the same and, if so, whether you would be interested in meeting up for a drink.
Doug

Hi
Can anyone recommend a good independant garage for servicing. I am based in Woodford Green on the London/Essex borders but would be willing to travel up to 60 miles as long as the garage provided a courtesy car.
Thanks
Doug

Hi

I have a 2003 XK8 and was wondering if someone could tell me when Jaguar started fitting the redesigned/uprated water pump as standard.

It appears from the parts list that the part number remained the same through to 2005.

Thanks

Doug

Hi I have used a standard replacement K&N filter for years on a Classic Range Rover without problems and apparent positive result. When I purchased my XK8 I intended to fit a K&N but read that there was a possibility that any excess oil (I assume only an issue if over oiled) could affect the breathi...

This could be the same or very similar problem, see this link: http://www.jaguarforum.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=32717 on the Jaguar Forum.
Doug

Thanks once again Mike. Given some of the horror stories Ive read, thats a relief.

Doug

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Hi Can someone please help with the following: I have seen a lot written about the issues and problems relating to tensioners and understand that Jaguar has uprated them on several occasions. I have a 2003 4.2 XK8 (first registerered in January 2003) with 24K on the clock and was wondering if it wou...

Hi Just joined the JEC after a years ownership of my 2003 4.2 XK8 (with 24k miles on the clock). It took a while to decide which club to join but finally opted for the JEC rather than a model specific club so I would have a chance to see all the other great Jag models and meet and chat with their ow...

Hi
What coolant should be used in a 2003 4.2 XK8 (a part no. would be great) and what is the correct fill level in the expansion tank?
Thanks

Hi Im new to the Club and relatively new to XK8 ownership and would be grateful for some advice and information: 1. When changing the engine oil is there a specific procedure to be followed, i.e. drain and replace oil before removing and replacing oil filter to ensure oil pump remains primed? 2. The...