What engine is in an XK8?
Jaguar AJ-V8 engine
The XK8 used the new 4.0-litre 32-valve Jaguar AJ-V8 engine and was available in a two-door coupé and two-door convertible bodystyles. The new CATS (Computer Active Technology Suspension) adaptive suspension, which was already an option on the coupé, was added to the convertible models in 1997.
Why does my Jaguar XK8 make a knocking noise?
In these vehicles, a buzzing/knocking noise may be heard when the ignition is switched ‘ON’ or just after engine start-up. According to the technical bulletin, this noise may be due to a radar scanner inside the adaptive speed control module; in some modules, the scanner would hit its end stops, causing a noise.
Are there any recalls on the Jaguar XKR?
In May 2004, Jaguar issued technical bulletin 100-23 for 2003-04 model year Jaguar XKR vehicles with VINs in the range A30645 to A41576. In these vehicles, there may be a noise from the supercharger drive belt after a cold start.
What to do when your Jaguar XF makes tapping noise?
Get your mate into the drivers seat and your head under the bonnet with hands away from any moving parts. Get your mate to slowly press the accelerator from the idle position to say 3000 revs while you listen for the rattle and/or watch for any movements of bits that shouldn’t.
What happens if upper chain tensioner on Jaguar XK8 fails?
If the upper chain tensioners fail, the pistons can contact the valves and cause serious engine damage. The lower tensioners can also break, though their breakage does not damage the engine.
Is the Jaguar XKE the same as the XKR?
Yes, the Jaguar XKR slightly resembles an XKE (from the front, at least). And it has the same basic underpinnings as its XK8 sibling, which shares its XJ-S platform with the Aston Martin DB7.
What’s the top speed of a Jaguar XKR?
The car could accelerate from 0–60 mph in 5.2 seconds and cover a quarter-mile in 13.8 seconds at 105 mph. Top speed: 155 mph. Slightly more aggressive-looking than the XK8, the XKR features hood louvers, mesh grille, and a small rear spoiler.
How big is the front suspension on a Jaguar XKR?
Since the XKR is heavy—about 4000 pounds—the front suspension bushings and rear shock absorbers suffer additional wear and tear. Wires in the XKR’s Computer Active Technology Suspension (CATS) tend to fray. The exterior lacquer commonly peels on early-2000s Jaguars.