Everything's under control! Starter was actually engaging (exhaust pressure), but no Response from engine. Definately very strange....never experianced this in 5 years. I hope this was just fuel lines that needed bleeding and not some Problem creeping in from the immobiliser? Anyway car's running sw...

OK Guys, here's the classic one!! Can't get my 1998 XK8 out of the brick built, dark and cramped Garage. Put the fully recharged battery back in after the winter break, and the starter spins but wont engage. I must admit that I tried to turn the engine over back in December but the battery wouldn't ...

Thanks for the info. I'll have a look at that.

Thanks for info's. I won't be Tackling this Job myself. Luckily we have an excellent Jaguar specialist locally!

Thanks Mike, I will definately Change the diff oil now , but I suspect the damage has been done, which is annoying because all other Major servicework has been carried out inkl. fresh gearbox oil, complete cam chain assy, cooling / Waterpump new etc. Again, will a noisy diff hold out?

The oil Level has been checked and is Ok. There are no leaks, but no record of a diff oil Change. I will get this done if adviseable.

I Need a bit of advice guys! The rear axle (diff.) was always a Little audible around 70mph, since i aquired the car (1998 XK8 120,00 miles) 4 years ago. It's getting steadily louder and present at anything over 40mph now. I will be looking out to Change this in the future but just how deadly is thi...