Problem sorted - dirty/blocked fuel filters! Replaced in-line filter located under rear nearside wheel arch, which was relatively easy. Second filter located on base of fuel pump module within the fuel tank - a lot more difficult! (A very informative video is here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOXzt_GUY4...

I've only just seen your post, so I expect you're sorted by now. In the event you're still looking, you may want to have a look at this: http://www.electricalcarservices.com/Battery-Isolator-Switch-The-Original-Richbrook-ECS-RB100003-/p-895 The in-line fuse allows a small current to maintain status ...

Thank you both. The car is a 53 plate, 4.2 XK8, first Reg. Feb.2004. It's done 41500 miles. If it was an inertia switch problem, surely the vehicle would not start? The battery was replaced September 2014 and currently shows a reading of 12.6 - 12.8v. Having no power in my garage, I trickle charge i...

Car's been in ‘winter storage’ since October but regularly started. Took it out yesterday for a run and after around 40 miles suddenly intermittently lost power. It was for all the world as if it was a fuel starvation problem (just put 70 litres in!). No fault info. displayed. On the return journey,...

Thanks for the above advice/considerations, but if I did wish to go ahead with a '10 year Service' does anyone know if there is such a schedule, and if so, where would I find details?

My XK8 is 10 years old with 40300 miles on the clock. I understand it is now due for its '10 year service'. Can anyone tell me where I can find out what this entails? Up to now, it's just had annual 'interim services'. I can't find any information on the web, and the local dealer wasn't much help ei...

Thanks for your interest Mike, and to all others who gave advice, opinions etc. Yes, there certainly was an 'audible warning' - just like a heavy bit of kit rattling round in the boot! Sorted now though. Thanks again.
Leighton.

Finally persuaded my local garage to tackle the job. Although the garage is very well equipped, none of their spring compressors were suitable, which resulted in the the removal/replacement of the shocker being extremely 'time consuming' - can't print here how they described the job! As regards the ...

Ok, thanks again to everyone. I'll let you know how we get on.
L.

Many thanks to all who gave their views/knowledge on this topic. MIKE K - I note you suggest removing the gaiters and retention springs prior to fitting the bush to the shocker. It does seem the logical thing to do, but raises concerns about the refitting of the springs. After the 'prising off' are ...

Many thanks to those who have replied. I have sourced a new bush from http://www.jaguarspares-northeast.co.uk at £15(!) and, on the advice of you all, talked my local garage into doing the job for me. I have sent for a 'workshop manual' disc off ebay, which will, hopefully, advise me of any pitfalls...

I have to renew the bush on the bottom of the nearside shock absorber on my 53 plated XK8 coupe, which appears to be the cause of the 'knock' experienced by so many owners. Is it possible to do the job without removing the shock absorber itself? Are there any past articles in JEC magazines that woul...

Thanks for that advice Mike K. No, I'm not going to attempt the job myself due to lack of facilities and, more obviously, lack of knowledge! I appreciate everyone's comments.

Thanks to the two Mikes and Nik for your respective responses. The car has done nearly 40k miles, so taking everything into account, it's probably due for an ATF change. Previous posts have recommended using Esso ATF LT 71141, (which has apparently been rebranded as Mobil ATF LT 71141), and to sourc...

Hi everyone. I occasionally get a strange sound, I can only describe as a sort of soft 'woof', when the auto box changes up on my 53 plated XK8. This only happens when accelerating 'quickly'. I seem to remember reading/someone saying that it could be a lack of transmission gearbox oil, but I may be ...