Is there a problem with the drain pipe on a Jaguar XKR?

Is there a problem with the drain pipe on a Jaguar XKR?

I found on the forum that it is a known issue with the drain pipe, which Jaguar have redesigned and sell for about £5, but fitting is a dash out job and they charge £370! Actually this is less than I was quoted from my favourite Indipendent specialist (£500+) as Jaguar now do it on a fixed price with 2.8 hours labour.

What should I do if my Jaguar XK battery goes bad?

If your battery is more than 3 years old – replace it. But the very BEST thing you can do, which will permanently eliminate any electrical issues is to keep the Jag on a “battery minder”, permanently attached, and plugged in when the car is not actually in use. The new version XK (2007 on) is a superb car.

Why is my XKR fan full of greesy Black Water?

Beware as you take the fan out – mine was full of greesy black water! I got the plastic fan off the shaft by removing the circlip and while the wife held the plastic fan I hit the shaft out with a mandrill!

Is there a problem with my Jaguar XK convertible?

This is NOT a “Jaguar problem” – it happens frequently will all modern computer-laden cars. When the battery voltage drops you will get random electronic symptoms: warning lights, window, seat, convertible top, SatNav problems, etc. ALL of which are caused by battery issues.

I found on the forum that it is a known issue with the drain pipe, which Jaguar have redesigned and sell for about £5, but fitting is a dash out job and they charge £370! Actually this is less than I was quoted from my favourite Indipendent specialist (£500+) as Jaguar now do it on a fixed price with 2.8 hours labour.

What kind of engine does the Jaguar XKR have?

Apart from the usual XKR model, there were also several limited edition models released starting with 2001, like the XKR Silverstone, the XKR 100 and the XKR Portfolio. The car was powered by a 4.2 V8 supercharged engine.

When did the Jaguar XKR 100 come out?

compare with… The facelifted version of the supercharged XK, the XKR, came out at the same time as the base version, in 2002. Apart from the usual XKR model, there were also several limited edition models released starting with 2001, like the XKR Silverstone, the XKR 100 and the XKR Portfolio. The car was powered by a 4.2 V8 supercharged engine.

What kind of noise does a Jaguar XKR make?

Yes, the noise I had was a kind of “tweetering”, like a very high pitched bird! Getting the fan out is incredably easy!

compare with… The facelifted version of the supercharged XK, the XKR, came out at the same time as the base version, in 2002. Apart from the usual XKR model, there were also several limited edition models released starting with 2001, like the XKR Silverstone, the XKR 100 and the XKR Portfolio. The car was powered by a 4.2 V8 supercharged engine.

Apart from the usual XKR model, there were also several limited edition models released starting with 2001, like the XKR Silverstone, the XKR 100 and the XKR Portfolio. The car was powered by a 4.2 V8 supercharged engine.

What’s the price of a new Jaguar XK8?

A vast range of options and extras was offered, and the build totals were: XK8 Coupé 19,748, XK8 Convertible 46,760, XKR Coupé 9661, XKR Convertible 13,895. Decide which model, colours and trim specs appeal, then look carefully. Not all dealers know XK specs, so shop around; you may find a top-end car at standard book price.