Thanks for the replies, I have had an engine diagnostic done, unfortunately nothing came up and the advise was It could only be detected as it happened, however after stalling it starts back up as if nothing has been wrong, so its looking like a process of elimination, I am waiting for a call back f...

Thanks for that Bleasie, will phone the local dealer with the vin no and service action number to check if it has been done.regards Nick

Hi there Kevin,only had this car 8 months not had the throttle body done myself, have looked through the paper work that came with the car, and there is no indication that a throttle body change has been undertaken, I had no idea they had been recalled is there anyway that I can check if it has been...

Engine stalled fault, 1998 Xk8 convertible has happened 4 times now over 2 months twice in reverse and twice in drive, cuts out, Still able to steer and brake starts back up as if nothing was wrong had a new gearbox 6 months ago, have been told its a common issue on these cars , would be grateful if...

Thankyou John and Nik, Have changed the oil and everything is working like a dream again, Have also used ATF this time instead of the CHF 11S as the later proved to be unreliable, I noted that Halfords also do a Central Hydraulic Fluid suitable for use where CHF 11S is recomended, this is priced at ...

Thanks for the replies, I will get the oil changed and feedback on the progress !!!!

Hi Nik, I have just had a similar problem. The roof opened fine, but when parked facing front downhill, the roof would not close. I posted on here and having read the replies decided to replace the fluid, after emptying the tank, refilled with fresh ATF open and close the roof several times, repeat ...

Has anyone out there had a problem with the roof, it goes down okay, but strugles to go back up sometimes just goes so far then drops back into the open position, eventualy with a bit of help it closes but it is a pain, have replaced switch but this has not helped as I was told this could have been ...