Gearbox service

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t4bob561

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Gearbox service

Postby t4bob561 » Tue Jul 08, 2025 2:09 pm

Hello everyone. Any recommendations for somewhere in the Cardiff area for a gearbox service on a 2000 XKR?

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Re: Gearbox service

Postby MarkX » Wed Jul 09, 2025 12:43 pm

The nearest I know of is Club partner Swallows - I realise it's a trip across the bridge and likely 60 miles each way. I would definitely recommend to get it done by someone who knows what they are doing. In last year's XK8 Seminar, David Marks said in his garage they leave the fluid to stand over night as invariably as the fluid settles the level falls and they put a bit more in the following morning.

It may be worth reaching out to Wales South region contact listed in the magazine regions directory - I understand there are a good number of modern XKs in the local membership so likely local members will come up with a good recommendation.

One final thought - my fellow forum coordinator, John Hunt, who looks after F-Types is now based in Wales. I know John previously used Swallows but noticed in his monthly column he had his most recent service at Andrew Wilson Motors, Dinas Powis. The Facebook reviews from members of public do make reference to their Jaguar experience so may be worth enquiring.

Let us know ho you get on.

Mark


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