John, I am late to your team only purchasing my XK8 6 weeks ago. I note this video was made in 2019! My XK8 is 1996, VIN 001200, has a PDI September 1996 according to records, and was delivered to its first owner in Melbourne Australia on 24 December 1996. I am trying to ascertain whether it was in the first batch actually delivered to Australia. Its colour is quite unique "Ice Blue" which reportedly was only used by jaguar for a short time. Thanks for your show as it is adding to my pleasure of ownership immensely. John Lord
@ToTheGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Hi John and both congratulations on your purchase and Welcome to the gang. If that Vin number is correct then its literally the 200th saleable car off the line! If you send me an email john@tothegarage.co.uk I will send you a screen shot of the Vin code milestones
@jacobstein7179
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the videos John, I really enjoy them.
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jacob. thats much appreciated.
@AndyK.1
5 жыл бұрын
A quick search on eBay shows the xj6 x300 had them battery cables for a long time. I suspect when the x308 was created braid was introduced and mapped to xk8
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Top detective work mr Kirwan👍. Every day is a school day. Thanks very much for this I have of course now been looking at pictures of XJ6 battery compartments🤣
@craigoliver4631
4 жыл бұрын
Hi John Thanks again. My Jag, has been put away for the winter and your videos are are almost as good as driving it.I know that the Victory Limited was only sold in North America but could you do a little narration on a video on what differences there are between the two. Again another great video
@ToTheGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Craig👍 I have added your video idea to the list.
@raycarpenter7953
5 жыл бұрын
Another great vid John!
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Ray. Thanks very much. This one was already 'in the can' as they say. be very sure to check out episode 30 of secrets though!. If I get my act together it might appear later this week
@reality-cheque
5 жыл бұрын
I love these videos and would love a series on the X150 (which I have). I've owned five X100's and I'm on my 2nd X150. However, seeing these videos makes me want to buy an X100 just to have in the garage! They are really beautiful cars.
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Would you say the X150 is any better suited to everyday use Gavin? Don't get me wrong I obviously gravitate towards the looks of the X100 but often wonder if the X150 would be in anyway a more realistic proposition as a daily driver?
@reality-cheque
5 жыл бұрын
@@ToTheGarage I think the X150 DHC is better suited to every day driving in the UK if you like driving with the hood down. Unlike the X100, the X150's hood retracts completely (no need to put on a cover) and operates in 18 seconds which is useful in the UK's fickle weather. I think the X150 coupe is also more practical in that the boot is huge and you can carry a dog in the hatch! The X150 is far more modern though with aluminium construction and later generation engines - but both (X100 and X150) will be future classics. I used to have an Aston Martin Vanquish (bought new from the factory in 2002) and sold it after 3 years because I hardly used it. The other car in my garage was a Sapphire blue X100 (XKR) Convertible - which was used a lot. When I first sat in an X150, the view in the door mirrors was exactly the same as the Vanquish (both designed by Ian Callum) and every time I drive it, I think I've nicked it! I have a 2012 XK Convertible and 2013 XKR Coupe - both indigo blue with ivory and I love them, both. Final note: I preferred the 4.2L over the 5.0L - they sound better, give better fuel economy, are powerful enough and have a better ride. The 2012 MY onwards just looks awesome though...
@madelief47
5 жыл бұрын
My car, in the Netherlands, was registered in October 1996, so very early. It was owned by a docter, and I am now the 2nd owner for almost 4 years. I have a coupé, in that wonderful "Topaz" colour. It is always a pleasure to drive. I have let done quite some maintanance, like the tensioners, but never had a problem with the car. (yet?) ....(smile)
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to 96 club madelief47 👍. Obviously the boot lid brake light does not apply to the coupe. Do you also have the unusual earth lead and grained plastic headlight trim pieces? More differences to come soon.
@madelief47
5 жыл бұрын
@@ToTheGarage My car is in a garage, elsewhere in town, so I am not able to watch it right away. But I will in a couple of days. But the glassfiber(?) near the radiator is a bit "rough" You can see the pieces of fiber. Not worthy for a car of FL 220 000,- = FL is Guilders, nowadys a rough 100 000 Euro's....But everything els is well made. The wood is wonderful. Sometimes, (more often than less.) I look at the car, when parked in a place I visit, like last Sunday. Or while driving, and looking at the dash, I wonder, Is this my car? Is this for me? Do I own it? It makes me very happy. Fur normal use in town, on short rides, I have bought a Daihatsu of 1996, the one with the large high tilted windows. It did cost 660 Euro's, driving is fun, = a sort of challenge... Inside roof is damaged, stickers on the outside, and other funny things I can't do with the XK8. Tax and petrol use is almost neglectable. So, I do save the Jaguar (Catkoets) in this way. I did drove last Sunday near Amsterdam, a lot of whide open country, polders, with historical little towns, like Edam, Monnickendam and Volendam. Maybe a good idea to film it, and put in on YT. Lik you did in GB.
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Madelief47 you should certainly share a film or two on youtube. Give us your impressions. Re the fibreglass! Our 96's have really bad fibre glass! I have genuinely filmed a little piece for another 'quirks of the 96' focusing on that exact radiator top pannel👏 the later cars are not perfect but in a different league to ours. I could swap it for a later one, I could paint it, but what I am going to do is Wrap it!. That way it stays original. It can be removed but it won't hurt my eyes every time I lift the bonnet🤣. The black bumper bar/crash member, visible in the radiator grill behind the big chrome blade is the same material and just as bad.
@DS69DS
4 жыл бұрын
Super clean engine bay. Looks like it's new from the dealer. Great video!
@ToTheGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Didar👍
@dotcomjohnny
5 жыл бұрын
Hi John, my XK8 Convertable was registered in early Feb 97. The boot lid is the same as yours, the earth strap is different as is the plastic under the bonnet.
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Hi John. More than possible your car was built in 96 then!
@dotcomjohnny
5 жыл бұрын
You're probably right John, I'll have to send you a few pictures.
@greatbrit2334
4 жыл бұрын
hi John.mine doesnt have any of the steering column adjust systems installed. it also has a centre dash satnav screen (after market maybe) -so no triple --gauges.no-- great loss given the fake readings i guess. i am not aware of anything else because i have nothing to compare it too. regards the previous mentioned "Cat Over Heat System" - the dash dial has an additional OVERHEAT EXH warning light. there are thermocouples added to the front of each cat and a control unit in the glove box area. the system was deleted after the first few thousand cars.i had plenty of typical XK8 issues over the years but DIY resolvable with google search help.given it is early car then these will be occurring!! my experiances on my no history car>being in Tokyo and very hot summers is prone to alot of heat soak under the bonnet. i have had the car for 4 years. so my tips- check the rad plastic RHS (UKdriver side) upper rear facing area. the upper top hose is the input and hottest area. the top 6 inches of the plastic manifold is prone to hair line cracks.it can be checked in situ. later i disected /decrimped my old rad black plastic manifold end cap and on the inside found 50 plus multiple tiny hairline cracks .inside the rad there was some old black plastic debris of a previous pre mod water pump impellor break up-( which were dealer recalled /replaced in the late 90s). the debris sits on top of the rad cooling matrix and too big to pass through the cooling pipes. the rad was a 96 original so not too bad for 23 years usage i guess. as you well know the fake temperature gauging gives you almost no prior warning of coolant failure though.the first i knew was sudden lack of engine power/engine fail warning and alot of steam . lucky i was at slow speed pottering at the time.-the hot summers/engine heat make the engine plastic connectors brittle and the LT ignition wiring to coilpacks is flaky isolation.expect misfire warning messages. easy fix with a dab of High temp sealant to the wiring cracked isolation.. several ABS controller fault warnings- caused by controller unit needing resoldering the 2 ABS large terminals. -also the engine ECU controller- fault messages -caused by capacitors leaking. easy to obtain capacitors and resolder.i am in the process of replacing the camchain plastic tensioners just now. a job that i put off for some time which needed doing. currently with the rad out it is ideal time.tip- one clue of future problems of plastic cam chain tensioner faults -is if on hot summer days the oil pressure warning flickers/comes on at idle but revving the engine the light goes out. is possibly caused by cracked oil leaking plastic camchain tensioners.-typical battery voltage issues cured by battery replacement recommend Bosch and Varta. check your alternator afterwardsa duff batteryputs a big strain on the alt.-front suspension bushes need regular checks and front subframe aluminium upper inner mount holes prone to elongate.good plus points- the body work is great -and still on original exhaust. (no salted roads and mild winters here)the old girl has used up some of her 9 lives but still alive when given plenty of care and attention ^.^ so far i have managed to avoid the main dealer expenses....^.^ and hasnt changed to a dog yet...certainly a car that needs a element of tinkering.great video tips John. keep up the good work and enjoy the car.
@ToTheGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks great brit
@valartnad
3 жыл бұрын
I have the same XK8 model which was built on December 1996. It's the same color as yours but with black rooftop and 5 spoke wheels. No stop light and the battery cable as shown in the video. There is no separate battery cover on mine though. There is a full size trunk cover for the spare wheel and battery altogether. However, it is missing the plastics on top of the headlights.
@ToTheGarage
3 жыл бұрын
Hi Aturo. Do you have a full sized spare wheel/ as I think that may be the reason for the one part boot floor
@valartnad
3 жыл бұрын
@@ToTheGarage You are right. The spare wheel is exactly as the other four wheels.
@leahmsbenibenibeni8736
5 жыл бұрын
Hi John! Love your videos!! I would be extremely grateful if you could do a video on how to change the rear view mirror... I just bought a used XK8 and pretty much know nothing about car mechanics, so it might be bit of a stupid question :)
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Leah. There are no Stupid questions.. Only people too stupid to ask for help. If you mean the wing mirror glass then I have done a video on that (secrets of the XK8 ep 19) If you mean the interior rearview mirror then I will put that on my list and it would be a pleasure film it for you.
@leahmsbenibenibeni8736
5 жыл бұрын
@@ToTheGarage That is the sweetest response ever! Thank you so much! I went to the mechanic today and he will do it for me. He said there is a risk the glass breaks, so please be careful if you try it :) I will probably have many more questions in the future. I hope that's ok :) Your videos are such a great help in getting to know this wonderful car. If you ever come to Los Angeles, I'll let you borrow her :) Have a wonderful weekend, Leah
@harryscott1445
5 жыл бұрын
Hi John. Mick2 has gone for a week's holiday at the painters...must remember to check the earth cable on his return. Young wicked might look at classic car insurance (limited mileage) as a way of reducing costs.....worth a quote.
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Another top tip. This car of his will be free by the time we have finished😁
@michaeltotten5767
5 жыл бұрын
Hi John. I live in the states and have a ‘98 XK8. I was curious if you have any tips for cleaning the interior headliner? It has the original top, so I’m concerned about the deterioration of the foam liner behind the gray cloth. Any suggestions? Love your videos. Keep up the good work.
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
I would start with a lint roller. Then a vacuum cleaner. (slow and Gentle) and then if I was left with specific stains, switch to a dry carpet cleaner (usually a powder you sprinkle on and then vacuum off). Only if all those failed would I resort to an aerosol foaming upholstery cleaner. Whatever you do, try it on an inconspicuous area first.
@allanriches9381
Жыл бұрын
Intersting
@craigoliver4631
5 жыл бұрын
Hi John; another interesting video. My 2006 victory limited edition does not have that solid ground lead but the braided one. The one on yours seems of much better quality and if I could find one would swap it out. Could you do a video on the sensors. Mine have been changed three times and still warnings of check rear lights and cruise control not working. Thanks again, Craig
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Hi Craig. I will get around to that at some point. In the mean time. Have you got LED lamps in your brake lights, as the mod can give these faults. As can a bad earth from the tail light to the car. And then Check the brake light switch operated by the brake pedal. The cruise control uses the electrical signal of the brake lights coming on to disengage. As this is critical to safety, the cats brain disables the cruise contro if it detects anything unstable about the way the brake lights are operating.
@craigoliver4631
5 жыл бұрын
@@ToTheGarage Thanks John for the feedback I will try these suggestions Look forward to the next video All the best Craig
@stephendavies6949
5 жыл бұрын
Hi John. I'm suffering from earth lead envy now. Enjoyed the video. Off to check my 2005 model now, just in case Jaguar decided to add some of these really early items to my late model!
@MitchGrooms
5 жыл бұрын
Wow, I missed the brake light, did not notice.. cool beans John. What are you using to make your main photo of your graphics/letters?
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
High Mitch. This thumbnail and a few of the others were done using an APP called 'Procreate' Its actually a drawing/sketching app that I use with an iPad Pro. But it can cut out images from photo's, layer then on other pictures or backgrounds and is pretty flexible when it comes to inserting text. Mostly I just use the features in iMovie. Which is what I edit on my Mac book with.
@MitchGrooms
5 жыл бұрын
@@ToTheGarage uugg, I do not have that. John, I stopped doing video production 5 years ago and nothing I knew then I can use now.. I always get a smile when I see a new video you posted.. I makes my day much better.
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate.
@richardsmith9509
4 жыл бұрын
John, the gaps on your trunk (boot) are quite off....
@ToTheGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Nah🤣. Boot lid is open👍
@greatbrit2334
4 жыл бұрын
hello john.great tips there.i have a 96 early green convertable same as you.it has the same battery earth cable. i dont have the headlight eye brow plastic covers-missing?.i have boot brake light fitted.it is japan spec prerelease dealer show model.with cat over heat warning sys.( japan and middle east spec only). number 1479.late may/early june 96.check your radiator black plastic endcaps carefully mine cracked up burst last month.dumped all the coolant in one minute. lucky engine is no damage.
@ToTheGarage
4 жыл бұрын
welcome to 96 club 'great brit'👍 I will check my rad plastics thanks. Any other quirks you are aware of related to being a Japanese Spec car?
@johncooper7242
3 жыл бұрын
My 96 convertible has all the same unique components that yours does I'll upload some pics when i get a chance. My Vin number is 529* how early is your number ?
@anthonyunsworth1288
5 жыл бұрын
Hi John, I've got that neg cable
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Ooooh What year is yours Anthony?
@anthonyunsworth1288
5 жыл бұрын
@@ToTheGarage 97, I'll check the exact date using youre plastic moulding method, i did look but I've forgotten again now
@reggiekirk9226
4 жыл бұрын
John, thank you so much for your videos. I've been searching your episodes in hopes of finding a solution to a problem I have. Upon starting my 04 XKR after 3 minutes a series of 5 beeps will start and continue 5 times. While continuing to drive, the same beeps return in the same sequence every 30 minutes. Air bag indicator works and doesn't appear to be the source. No seat belt light and beeps occur with all belts snapped or not. No codes when checked while motor running or off. What's the secret? 🙄
@ToTheGarage
4 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael. Not had that one. However there are a couple of things that cause intermittent beeps that you could try. The gear selector is capable of making that noise when you try to put it in park our to of park under the wrong circumstances. Next time you here the noise. Immediately shift to a manual gear selection and see if it stops the noise The other is if you drive with the handbrake on. Could it be that the the handbrake on switch is ALMOST being operated. try playing around with the handbrake to provoke and or stop the noise.
@reggiekirk9226
4 жыл бұрын
@@ToTheGarage thank you so much for your response. I thought you may have it with the hand brake, alas that isn't it. The search continues. Should I find the problem I will give you a report. Thanks again for the "garage" and interesting secrets on a car we all so love.
@Harmonixgolf
2 жыл бұрын
Hi John, I have committed a sin! Before seeing your warning, I tried to jumpstart my 2003 XK8 using the hot point under the bonnet next to the fuse box and ground to a bolt on the front shock mount. Now car will not start. Just a click:( Any ideas?
@ToTheGarage
2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully just multiple blown fuses. Possibly a Arc'ed out ignition relay. Start by checking all the fuses in the box you jumped to. Then check the box under the left hand bulkhead cover (where the ECU lives) then the two on either end of the dashboard. and lastly the one in the boot. With any luck and having replaced any blown fuses. she will now start. Next I would press the ignition cut off switch (just in case) in the right hand end of the dashboard. Then (very unlikely) I would check the 500 amp fuses on the back wall of the spare wheel well. If it still does not start, then Check relays. An easy if long winded way is to check that your Horn still works. If so you know the horn relay is OK. Remove the Horn relay (inside the fusebox you jumped from) and one by one, swap it with each of the Brown relays. (they are all the same as long as the colours match) But before you get too carried away with all of the above. Are you 100% sure of the battery condition now? If not replace it and replace or at least confirm the condition of the earth lead on your battery. Hope that Helps Harmonix Golf. And thanks for watching the channel👍
@wickedwalshe121
5 жыл бұрын
Hi John, I’m 22 and saving to buy an XK8 (and the exorbitant insurance for me) is £5000 reasonable for one in decentish nick. That’s the number I keep coming to, but there are a fair few rust buckets at that price. Have you got any tips? Or anyone else for that matter.
@ToTheGarage
5 жыл бұрын
Hi wickedwalshe121 first check out my buyers guide to bodywork kzitem.info/news/bejne/lWuhzYCNn6GSl5w. Next bearing in mind the budget you are on I would say:- a) Don't be tempted to look at any cheap XKR's. They will be in your budget for a reason. plus the insurance will be even more eyewatering! b) stick with the coupe as the convertibles of the same condition are usually £1000 to £1500 more expensive and there is more to go wrong. c) Consider a Sport trim model (I know I bought one through choice😔) but again they usually command a slightly lower price than the classic trim level. You are unlikely to get an unmarked body with no evidence of rust at the £5000 - £6000 price bracket but you should certainly be able to pick up a sound and smart project car. Whatever you pay though..... Unless you have documented proof of metal bodied timing chain tensioners being fitted. Get £1000 knocked off to get the job done, because if a chan lets go, the replacement engine will cost circa £5,000. Also . You will undoubtedly be buying a £100 battery on the way home as well. Its kind of XK8 law🤣 Don't think its all doom and gloom though. There are still bargains out there. and prices are only going up now I feel. I saw a potential honey advertised a few weeks back that could have tempted me, as it had all the elements to keep the price down, none of which put me off., but I reckoned the condition would be very sound because the price would be effected down by the colour ...mileage... wheels. etc. Coupe. 4.0. 160,000 miles, 8 previous owners 17 inch revolver wheels, colour. Aubergine! £4995. sold now What do the rest of you guys think? Can wickedwalshe121 find a decent first XK8 around £5,000? and what's your advice.
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