Have the subframe mounts checked, as these have a tendancy to delaminate and cause some rather disturbing noises. Had this happen on my 8 now all is well again

I know of one chap who has had this done just recently by Paramount Performance. Give Paul or Gerald a ring on 01753 533633 and they'll be able to give more advice.

I've heard that these mirrors are covered by the manufacturer lifetime warranty. If you give them a call they will send you a new one in return for the old mirror. Unfortunately I can't remember the name of the company

You'll know if the coolant isn't circulating by the fact that the temp gauge shoots up like a rocket. Happend to me whilst driving in Wales a couple of years ago :shock: . The impeller is a known weak point and can come off the spindle, if you're really unlucky it then breaks up and is flushed aroun...

Hi Dave

Yes the bushes are notorious for not lasting very long and need replacing anything between every 6000 and 18000 miles.

The upper wishbone bolts do have a tendancy to try and become as one with the subframe and can be a right bugger to get out.

New bearing, very probably. Had a similar problem on my 8. Had both front bearings replaced and all was fine.

I've had my 20" Pirelli's on for about 18,000 miles and still have 4.5mm left all round. Maybe because I'm a bit cautious that they seem to be lasting quite well.

Whilst the exhaust sound of the XKR is better than the old shape XK it's still not loud enough for me IMHO. I went for a Jag driving day, thanks to Stratstone Mayfair at Stoke Park Hotel and when leaving in my 10year old XK8 even the salemen were looking at me with surprise at the sound of my exhaus...

Welcome to the forum and Jag ownership Roger. I've had my XK8 for about 2 and a half years now and the smile still hasn't deminished.

As for insurance, I too went to Adrian Flux, mainly because mine is heavily modified and they do like for like replacements unlike mainstream insurance companies.

George, I believe Scottish Exile got his Leaper form Elite and Performance Jags near Derby.

Welcome to the forum George. Any piccies?

On the Champagne trip I think I must have woken most of the villages we drove through. Good job they were friendly and loved the car

I too have a full cat back Paramount exhaust system fitted. It sounds great, although some think it is too loud. It's not quite straight through but it does only have the centre silencer fitted.

Elite and Performance Jaguar are a very respected indie. I believe they are based in Derby.

Or there's JEC's own David Marks, based in Nottingham.

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