Can you repair the floor pans on a Jaguar XK8?
The floor pans on XK8 and XKR’s are a bad corrosion point on the cars and difficult to detect due to the carpets covering up the problem. Usually when you see rust appearing from the underside it is too late to repair. The only solution is to cut out the section and weld in a new panel.
What was the problem with the Jaguar XK8?
Unfortunately this coating led to problems, as the high level of sulphur in ‘Nineties fuel turned to acid during the combustion process and corroded the coating. This led to a serious loss of combustion, the only cure being a new engine and affected all XK8 V8 units to 2000 (VIN 042775).
Where are the cylinder liners on a Jaguar XK8?
This was particularly true for owners who primarily made only short journeys with their XK8/XKR and thus did not get the engine regularly up to optimal temperature. If your XK8/XKR is pre-2000, it is highly likely that Nikasil cylinder liners were originally installed in the engine bay.
When did the Jaguar XK8 Silverstone come out?
Jaguar also produced a number of limited editions before the XK8 was superseded by a brand-new aluminium-bodied replacement in 2005. First of these now very sought after specials was the XKR Silverstone, launched to celebrate Jaguar’s entry into Formula One in 2000. A total of 563 were built, although only 107 remained in the UK.
Are there cylinder linings in a Jaguar XK8?
There’s a dark secret within the engine bay of pre-2000 model year Jaguar XK8s. If you’ve got Nikasil cylinder linings, there’s a few things you need to watch out for…
Is it OK to walk away from a Jaguar XK8?
Some would advise walking away, but if your chosen XK8/XKR is otherwise boasting particularly strong condition, other than this niggle, cautious assessment could potentially bag you an excellent example of the model.
What did sulphuric acid do to Jaguar XK8?
The sulphuric acid ate away at the Nikasil lining, allowing the piston rings to score the cylinder walls and lead to low compression. This disappointed Jaguar immensely, for this was the very problem they’d been trying to avoid when opting for Nikasil over aluminium linings.
What kind of car is Jaguar XK8 XKR?
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