When did Jaguar replace the Nikasil lining on the XJ8?
The replacement for a nikasil lining was a steel lining and Jaguar switched their production in August/September 2000 although the exact date is unknown. There is some confusion around the web about precisely which cars are affected.
What should I know about the Jaguar XJ8?
Many (1997-2000) Jaguar XJ8s have engines that can fail when exposed to high sulphur fuel. Nikasil is a metal coating that some manufacturers used to line the inside of their engine cylinders….notably BMW and Jaguar. In theory nikasil is great. It’s lightweight, offers lower friction, and is generally hard wearing. HOWEVER………
When to buy an XJ8 / xjr8 1997-2003?
Buy an XJ8/XJR8 that was registered after 1st January 2000. By purchasing a car registered after that date you bypass the 3 biggest issues. Your car has avoided high sulphur fuel, you have the upgraded (2nd generation timing tensioners), and your car won t stall on motorways (upgraded throttle body).
What to do if your 1998 XJ8 Rattle?
My 1998 XJ8 3.2 had this rattle. The best way to hear the rattle is to open the bonnet, and get someone else to start the car while you listen at the front of the engine. Make sure you have left the car overnight (really overnight) so that the tensioners have lost all their pressure.
What was the first year of the Jaguar XK8?
The Jaguar XKR is a grand tourer car that was launched by Jaguar Cars in 1998. The XKR started its life as the Jaguar XK8 (project code X100), which was launched in 1996 as the first generation of More Info › 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible Roadster DGC0448. These are great looking cars, They remind me of the 60s KXE Jaguar.
Where can I find a 1998 Jaguar XK convertible?
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Is the Jaguar XK8 good for the money?
The XK8 range offers impressive performance and style for the money. That won’t be the case for ever, because this capable and elegant Jaguar is increasingly appreciated in the classic market. Resources at Jaguar had been in short supply for a sports car project through the end of the BL era, privatisation and then the Ford takeover in ’89.
What was the price of a 1998 BMW XK8?
Just one year old, the XK8 rolls into 1998 unchanged, save for the addition of an auto-on/off headlight feature and some welcome new colors. Even the base prices are the same: $65,480 for the coupe, $70,480 for the roadster.