How many miles does a Jaguar XKR have?
Jaguar XKR 4.2, 2008/58, 65,000 miles, £14,490: This one-owner XKR has full Jaguar service history. It’s finished in black and has a full black leather interior. It’s got the pothole-sensitive 20in alloy wheels so we’d check if they’re warped. We’d have the gearbox serviced, too.
Which is the best Jaguar XK to buy?
£20,000 and above: Mainly the best 2012-14 5.0 and 5.0 XKRs, with last cars around £37,000. Jaguar XKR 4.2, 2008/58, 65,000 miles, £14,490: This one-owner XKR has full Jaguar service history. It’s finished in black and has a full black leather interior. It’s got the pothole-sensitive 20in alloy wheels so we’d check if they’re warped.
Can a 5.0 litre Jaguar XK be serviced?
A reconditioned charger is the only cure. The 5.0-litre can suffer injector problems that destroy the engine. Poor servicing is at the root of it. Transmission: The ZF ’box is sealed for life but a careful owner will have had it serviced at 80,000 miles using genuine ZF oil.
What kind of engine does a 1998 Jaguar XK8 have?
Low mileage, though appealing, can bring its own issues – especially if the car has stood outside through damp weather. 1998 May Blown 370bhp XKR; M-B 5-speed auto, speed-sensitive steering, CATS active set-up, mesh grille, bonnet louvres, bootlid spoiler, bigger rims
What’s the difference between Jaguar XK8 and XKR?
Although slightly less powerful than the outgoing 5.3-litre V12, the AJ-V8 was much lighter and helped the whole car to weigh significantly less than the hefty late-model XJS.
When to change oil and filter on Jaguar XK8?
Gearbox is officially sealed for life, but it’s vital to change oil and filter at c50-60k miles. Slippage or jerkiness means an imminent rebuild (or a blocked filter). Balljoints and wheel bearings wear, often knocking steering out of kilter.
What kind of carbide does a Jaguar XK8 use?
F1-derived nickel-silicon carbide (Nikasil) bore liners were used; BMW and others also adopted this process, which brought issues (now sorted) with sulphur fuel additives in early engines. The Jaguar was built to much higher quality standards than before, thanks to Ford input.
When did they change the tensioners on the Jaguar XK8?
They were improved in 2002, and a durable metal alternative was fitted from 2005. If there’s no proof of replacement on earlier units, they should be checked. Upper tensioners (x2) are fairly easy to change; the lower one is trickier, so listen carefully for any untoward noises.