Hi again
Sorry I did not mention the beast..
An late 2000 X100 XK8...
My first XK8 now owned 18 months or so, and a lot of work done so far..
127,000 short miles..
I am member so it should be on my details..
But will send it in!
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- Sun Mar 09, 2025 1:56 pm
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Electrics
- Topic: Annoying battery drain..a solution!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1117
- Fri Mar 07, 2025 5:38 pm
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Electrics
- Topic: Annoying battery drain..a solution!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1117
Annoying battery drain..a solution!
Hi all out there.. I have been searching for a year on and off for the reason for my battery drain..Checked many things..as you would expect.. However while changing my roof hoses and rear seats were removed, I spied an elderly "Car Tracker".. I ignored it, and just chuckled.. 6 months on, I mention...
- Tue Nov 12, 2024 12:13 pm
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Suspension
- Topic: Rear Suspension query
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1144
- Tue Nov 12, 2024 12:12 pm
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Suspension
- Topic: Rear Suspension query
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1144
Re: Rear Suspension query
Hi again Yes, all bushes etc are tightened at ride height! A very valuable point :D I have recently added a strut bar at the front and that has(much to my surprise) smoothed out the front further..They also do one for the rear, strenghtens the area from front to back of the axle area, in addition to...
- Sun Nov 10, 2024 12:07 pm
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Suspension
- Topic: Rear Suspension query
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1144
Re: Rear Suspension query
OK.. Thanks for your reply! I believe the rear to be 100% original.. I have done the Anti rollbar bushes and drop links.. Also when changing the rear shocks(with new lower bushes), the droping the subframe on one side, change shock then the other side, along with the top bolt on the rear frame..The ...
- Sat Nov 09, 2024 12:07 pm
- Forum:XK8 / X150 ▸Suspension
- Topic: Rear Suspension query
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1144
Rear Suspension query
My lovely X100 convertible (year 2000) 127K miles , has jitters on the rear suspension.. I have replaced the CATs shocks all round for much newer and stiffer 65K units.. Most bushes look and feel ok.. However, can all bushes be changed bit by bit, without dropping the whole subframe? If so where sho...
- Sat Nov 09, 2024 11:50 am
- Forum:XF ▸Suspension
- Topic: 102k XF Sport brake 3.0D
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1102
Re: 102k XF Sport brake 3.0D
Thank you for the above suggestions! 8) On further examination and monitoring I have noticed that the offside rear is sometimes down about half an inch :cry: So I will need to check the air susp unit on that side I suspect .. However, it is fine for weeks at a time, then complains... Is it difficult...
- Wed Oct 23, 2024 11:02 am
- Forum:XF ▸Suspension
- Topic: 102k XF Sport brake 3.0D
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1102
102k XF Sport brake 3.0D
Good day all I have, along wlth my XK8 (swoon swoon ) a 3D XF Sportbrake.. I have had it since 2019, about 6k miles per year, serviced every year, by a Landi Specialist, and only used for long journeys, 20 miles plus! BTW twice now has 60MPG on a long motorway jourmey at 65-70 mph..It must be down h...