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I thought it time that I emerge from the shadows and post on the JEC forum.

I have owned my 1999 XK8 convertible since 2007 and I love it. I had the car serviced by Stratstone Jaguar till 2011 after which I took he decision to carry out much of the work myself. Initially I carried out all of the basic servicing, replaced brake lines, upper wishbone bushes, thermostat & housing and solved a couple of problems with failed coils etc. This winter I have the car off the road and have replaced the tensioners and chains, dropped the sump pan, changed fuel filter, and am currently working on changing the roof hoses, one of which had ruptured (the dreaded green shower). While I am at it I have a few other jobs to do, including a repair to the floor plates. It all sounds a lot but I find that doing simple work myself is rewarding, affordable and I better understand the car.

I was an XKEC member for a few years and might rejoin at some point but for now I find the JEC meets my needs well. The magazine is superb and I attended the last XK8 seminar which really spurred on my enjoyment and understanding of the car.

I am looking forward to being back on the road in the spring and will hopefully meet with some of you at events.

Happy New Year and,
"lang may yer lums reek and yer XK8/R's run"

Hi, that's a good list of jobs you've tackled and shows that dealers need not have it all their way! These days, with the prices of some cars starting from as little as a couple of thousand pounds, it can be difficult to justify dealer servicing costs to keep them running quite apart from the enjoyment to be gained from wielding a set of spanners. Happy motoring when you get the car ready for the road again! Mike.

Thank's Mike

welcome, if you are Edinburgh based, come to our meetings, last Tuesday of the month at The Cockatoo, Millerhill, you will be most welcome

Rob

Thanks Rob. I am from Edinburgh but regrettably don't live there now. A bit far for meetings, but may try for Scottish events.