Hello everybody. Over the years I too have considered how the change the fluid in the differential, and after lying under the car pondering how to do it came to the conclusion that with the diff in place it was impossible. Luckily, fate intervened and the fuel pump failed, replacement being another ...

Hello everybody, I am (still) trying to get a workable diagnostics solution to interrogate my 1998 XK8. I have a Dell 620 Latitude running Windows XP Professional. I have a modified ELM 327 cable and Forscan for talking to our C-Max and this works well. I have as well a Gendan Engine Check package a...

Hello everybody. I like to take my time, so 9 years later I have changed the fluid in my differential. And my question is, does anybody know the torque setting for the drain plug? I can't find an answer anywhere on my TIS disc. I didn't start out with the aim of changing the fluid, I started out wit...

Hello Eddie, The car always locked, in a locked garage. From time to time on a dry, not windy day, I will open the main door to let air circulate about the car and garage. I leave the car nearly all the time connected to a battery conditioner/trickle charger. I aim to run it every 4 to 6 weeks, alwa...

Hello ybur,
A quick note to say I agree with Astromorg. My car is a 1998 XK8 and if it is not used for several weeks it goes to sleep and has to be woken up using the key.

Doug Barrass,
Ashford, Kent.

Hello,
What do you mean by "gaskets"?
Do you mean what looks like the rubber surround or backing to the door handles? If so where did you get them? I asked my local dealer as mine are past their best and they said the handle was only available as a complete assembly.

Doug Barrass,
Ashford, Kent.

Hello Steve,
This isn't going to help... Some years ago I had an XJ40 Daimler which went through a phase a sounding the alarm randomly. Traced fault to... a moth, fluttering about in front of the motion sensor.

Sorry guys.

Doug Barrass,
Ashford, Kent.

Hello Ron,
If it helps to put your mind at rest, I have a 1998 XK8 with Nikasil bores, currently at 119,000 Km. No problems, runs like a sewing machine.

Doug Barrass,
Ashford, Kent.

Greetings both,
Have a look at the topic "Jaguar Cover Causing Paintwork Damage" in the XK8 forum.
Car is now OK, but the episode was an eye opener.

Doug Barrass.
Ashford, Kent.

Hello David, The finish on the veneers is not varnish, but (I think) Rustin's Plastic Coating. It works very well in restoring other panels in the car and be bought in small packs. I'm not sure if it can be used on the steering wheel however, so might be best to wait for feedback from others. Doug B...

Hello Painter et el, The wiring near the reflectors is to power up marker lamps when fitted for the US market. My car, whilst imported from Germany, is recorded on the dealer database as being US or North American spec. I have replaced the reflectors with marker lamps on my car, these come on as soo...

Hello Painter,
The only Jaguar reversing kit I know of for the X100 is part number LJE7354AA, which requires holes to be drilled in the rear bumper and a speaker mounted at the rear of the centre console.

This was so expensive in 2010 I fitted an SNG Barratt one instead.

Doug Barrass,
Ashford, Kent.

Hello Mark, Try a search for Dunlop Sport Max on this forum, as I certainly remember reading a forum "chat" where some contributors thought the Dunlop was better than the Pirelli. I personally have only ever used the Pirellis and my only criticism is that when pressing on, the front tyres are not bi...

Hello everybody, I am pleased to say that the situation with the faulty car cover has been amicably resolved. I have returned the cover and received a full refund and the car has been professionally polished free of charge at the main dealer workshop in Canterbury. I have attached a few photos of th...

As always in life, when one says one can't do something in a matter of moments one find out how to...

With luck, pictures attached.