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@N6 JMX amazing! Thank you so much. I’ll give them a ring! 👍

Hi Everyone Long time Jaguar lover and driver here, currently running a Jaguar 5.0l XF Portfolio, but I might, just might, be getting my hands on a XFR R100 in the near future. I'm sure life will be even more fun!

Hi Caio, if a replacement engine is now the thinking, then I suggest you speak with a Dave Roche at DCR AutoParts, who specialise in new and used replacements for the X100 (your model). You can find Dave's details at the safe link below: DCR AutoParts - Independent Jaguar Parts and Accessories Specialist Alternatively, there are specialist breakers for Jaguars such as Auto Reserve. N6 JMX

Greetings dear distinguished ladies and gentlemen of this forum! I’m trying to source a replacement engine for the car, preferably low mileage as it goes. Would anyone have a recommendation for where to reliably source one from please? Thank you in advance!

Update – we have received an offer for the XK8 and a deposit has been paid. So fingers crossed this will soon be with its new owner.

My wife has decided to sell her 1998 Jag XK8 convertible. It's in great shape, never driven in winter. Let me know if interested, and I'll get you some pictures. Thanks in advance, Duane

Hi Duane, you have found the Forum pages okay and if you scroll further down you will come to a Market Place section, where you can post in the "Jaguars For Sale" tab. N6 JMX

I'm new to this group, therefore I don't know which part of the forum would work for me to post wanting to sell a 1998 Jag XK8. Thanks in advance for any and all answers. Duane

Someone on the American forum found another video for me. The trick is to use a combination of socket and extension, plus a flexible joint. Fixings are actually a threaded stud with a welded nut, so the whole thing unscrews as one piece. Hopefully, this should make the job do-able when I next have access to the ramp.

Thank you. I have one of those 'twist handle' ratchets, but there is no way to get a socket onto the 'hidden' nut from any angle that I can see, the starter motor body is in the way. Also thanks for the 'You Tube' video, unfortunately it is for the V6 version, so the bolt holes are in different positions than the V8 starter. I did wonder whether once the bottom nut is removed the starter motor could be turned slightly to get better access, then realised that the thread will still be sticking through the mounting hole ! I presume they have used nuts onto studs instead of bolts, because there would be no room to undo and extract a 30 mm long bolt.

Not sure but this might help:

Hi 👋 have you found the parts yet?

Hi 👋 not sure if you've resolved the issues 🤔. Dealing with similar symptoms which I've had reason to suspect possible camshaft valve not seating. And oil 🛢 separator gasket. Hope this advice points 👉 👈 👇.

Hi 👋 I've always tighten to around 78 to 82 NM just to be safer.

Hello everyone, has anyone experienced vacuum leaking internally from camshafts valves? Have a 2.5 x type 👎 that's giving me the hissing. Seems the sound is coming 🤔 from the front top & front timing chain cover. Also the upper center oil 🛢 separator gasket. Which am guessing could be leaking. Has anyone had symptoms of failing 😕 IMT valves. Can't shake codes PO171/174. My accelerator pedal sensor definitely needs cleaning or replacing. However don't see how that's causing 🤔 codes. Any advice or direction very much appreciated 👍 🙂 😊.

HI For most of the awkward bolts, I bought Facom rotator ratchets, I was that impressed with them I got all 3 sets, 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" basically its like a normal ratchet, but you can also just rotate the handle and the socket spins, its save me a lot of hassel on my S-type R, especially when doing the valley pipe, when ive done timing belts on various cars its saved me hours in work. also using a wobble extension on the socket also means you can get the socket on the bolt at various angles wobble extention Facom rotator ratchet

Purchased a new starter motor and planned to fit it today. Got the car up on the ramp and removed the undertray, according to 'Topix' the starter motor on the V8 is only held on by two 'bolts' (they actually appear to be nuts ?) The V6 and diesel models are different. Bottom nut is clearly visible, it has a second nut attached that secures the earth lead. The top nut cannot be seen using any method that I have at my disposal. I can reach in and feel it, it's a 13 mm, but trying to get anything on it to loosen it is proving to be very awkward. Managed to get an 'S' shaped spanner onto it and managed to move it by a fraction but can't seem to get any of my 13 mm ratchet spanners onto it. Has anyone tackled this job who can provide any hints or tips ? Starter motor removal and refit.pdf

Tried to fit the starter today but hit a problem. Got the car up on the ramp and removed the undertray, according to 'Topix' the starter motor on the V8 is only held on by two 'bolts' (they actually appear to be nuts ?) The V6 and diesel models are different. Bottom nut is clearly visible, it has a second nut attached that secures the earth lead. The top nut cannot be seen using any method that I have at my disposal. I can reach in and feel it, it's a 13 mm, but trying to get anything on it to loosen it is proving to be very awkward. Managed to get an 'S' shaped spanner onto it and managed to move it by a fraction but can't seem to get any of my 13 mm ratchet spanners onto it. Has anyone tackled this job who can provide any hints or tips ? Starter motor removal and refit.pdf

Hi Alexander, If you explore a little further down the pages of the Forum, you will find a "For Sale" section where your E-type for disposal would be better placed to find a potential buyer. It is currently in a section of the Forum where the addition of a new posting will take it off the front pages and very few folks will think to check the technical areas for a car that is for sale! I would also respectfully suggest that you need to be a bit clearer about the whereabouts of the location of both yourself and the car. Your profile information indicates that you are not in the UK, yet the car appears to have a UK registration plate. You also don't provide any information that might interest a potential buyer, i.e. does the car run, drive and stop, if not when was it last road legal. Information regarding number of previous owners, service record and other pertinent details will also help stimulate interest. Additionally, there is no method of getting to communicate with you, other than via an open forum, which is not an ideal medium to sell / buy a car so you may wish to consider how people contact you. Just some thoughts to consider. N6 JMX

i have been enjoying Jaguars for many years, this is actually my ninth Jaguar.

thank for the info, there is a Shell garage near me that sells E5 at a competitive price, i will use that from now on.

thanks for the reply's, i will order one.

Hi there. I am new to this forum and am in a bit of a pinch (very lucky to say that given the situation). I have had the fortunate of inheriting a Type 1, 3.8 litre straight 6 E-type Jaguar. Sadly however, I am not in the position to be able to restore this beautiful car to its former glory. After much thought and with a heavy heart, I have decided that it would be best that the car be taken on by someone who can give it the care and attention it deserves. If anyone would be interested in purchasing the car, or knows anyone that would I would be grateful to discuss. I have all relevant paperwork/log books which come with the car, as well as have a few replacement parts should they be useful. I am happy to answer any questions to the best of my knowledge.

Starter motor has arrived, hopefully fitting it tomorrow

Thanks joe-dot-com. Am still a bit wary of stripping down the headlamp unit or cooking it in the oven so for the sake of a few hundred quid would be nice to have a backup when I inevitably get it wrong. Tempted to just wait until the MOT is due in December so a local garage can point, laugh and charge me a fortune