LairdScooby

If they're the same/similar to Range Rover struts of a similar era, they can't be stripped as far as i'm aware. However, have a search on ebay/Amazon/etc, chances are you'll find an aftermarket part that is identical in every way except perhaps the manufacturers logo. A friend of mine had exactly the symptoms you describe with his RR and the new aftermarket struts were identical except for the logo. Fixed the problem in a matter of minutes to swap them.

You're welcome - as an afterthought, if it's not sensing the CKP, it could be the other sensor is doing what it should but as there's an incorrect signal from the CKP, it reads the other one as faulty too. I'd do a reset after fitting the CKP and see what you've got.

Welcome aboard and GLWTS - always wanted an XJ-S of that age and it has the twin headlamp conversion i've always preferred. Sadly i recently splashed out on something for practical purposes rather than an "occasional" car or i'd be biting your had off - i'm sure someone else will feel like i do so i doubt it'll hang around for long!

Here are some options on the CKP : https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=jaguar+f+pace+crank+position+sensor&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2332490.m570.l1313 Can't find the other sensor you mention using your description on ebay but if you try the other usual suspects such as Amazon, ECP and so on you'll probably find one.

I've found a lot of YT posters do a "Part 1" and "Part 2" to increase their views. Might be worth tapping on the posters ID pic and then "Videos" to see if there's another in their collection explaining the refill procedure. It's different for many models in the Jaguar range so i don't want to mention the method i know in case i send you on a wild goose chase.

You'll know! 😉 Joking aside, if you drip some of the removed fluid onto a piece of plain white kitchen roll or toilet paper, you'll see the true colour and how much dirt is in there. Once it remains as clean as the new fluid (very slight discolouration may happen) then you know it's clean fluid and the 3-4 part-changes have done their job. Then do a part-change every 12 months/12000 miles to keep it fresh. Some people refer to this as a "sump-dump change" so you can search YouTube for it for an XKR and get an idea of what exactly is involved. Then you can decide if you're capable of doing it. I'd say it's easy enough but as we all know, what's easy for one person isn't for another. I'm absolutely useless with software and artistic painting but those who can do say it's easy enough..........

On that we definitely agree! All auto boxes should have periodic fluid changes, i'm an advocate of dong multiple part-changes when i first get a car (ATF history isn't usually documented or sometimes fudged by the "garage" doing it) so that the gearbox isn't subject to the shock of new thick fluid all in one go. Doing 3-4 part-changes a few hundred miles apart gives a full change as good (sometimes better) than a flushing change but with vastly reduced risks of blowing dry seals that will self-revive with the additives in the new fluid. Also important (especially on S Types, not so sure on others) to beware of different fluid requirements, up to 2002, it needed something along the lines of Dexron III/NAPA MVA/Carlube ATF-U and later cars need something light Dexron VI and i can't remember equivalents for that. Double check which box you have in your new XKR Lucas and pick the right fluid for the box, not what some "guide" says is needed for the car.

All good points Guy and i'd agree but with the proviso that because it's an estate/bereavement sale, the vendors may not know if/where any records exist. Had a similar scenario with my S Type, came with ~11 months MoT when i bought it and no apparent rust on the back end. A year later it failed on rear end of sills (both sides) which necessitated some creative art with sheet metal and several hours work with the electric glue. My view is that either it rusted spectacularly in that year or the previous custodian paid Mr Magoo to write the MoT certificate out. Possibly he overlooked some "surface rust" that was in fact worse than it appeared. This is what i advised the OP to confirm - the rust has been sorted. *** EDIT *** Nearly forgot, welcome aboard!

Have you told the car it has had a new battery fitted? Also have you tried locking the doors with the key and/or manually inside the car?

I can't be sure on this but i've a feeling Smarty piggy-backs off Vodafone so may be worth getting your original SIM checked that they work in normal phones and/or substituting a known working SIM into the car in case there's a fault in the car system, rather than the SIM cards.

Glad to hear you're all up and running again, worthwhile clearing that fault code for the furure - if something else happens and someone plugs in a reader it will show up and probably give a red herring to the diagnosis.

Get the seller to measure it then and let you know! 😛

It sounds like the cover on the hedlamp washers, should be safe enough to push back on if so but it might be the clip holding it has broken.

That looks like the LWB to me but others may have different opinions.

Yes, kits are available on ebay and/or your local motor factor relatively cheaply, usually about a fiver. However, if there is wear in the ball joint often it's is quicker and easier to renew complete, you'd need to look/check and see what the situation is.

It's normally just behind the crankshaft pulley on the front of the engine. It's secured by a cap screw (5mm key as i recall, it's a Metric fastener so don't try a 3/16" Allen key as it will round out) and is awkward to get at but possible laying under a securely supported car. Patience is needed and a smear of silicone grease on the new "O" ring on the new sensor to help it slide in nicely. If the plug is dodgy as they deteriorate with age, you may want to go for what's known as a service kit that comes with a new plug with fly leads and you cut and connect them to the loom further back from the deteriorated area around the plug. Here are a few choices from Rock Auto : https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/jaguar,2002,x-type,2.5l+v6,1381182,ignition,crankshaft+position+sensor,7196 Good luck and hopefully that is the cause of your non-start.

I believe it's item #5 in this diagram Jim but there is a VIN-specific change so check your VIN before ordering : https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/parts/index/part/id/200.1108.2618.12064/brand/jaguar/ Welcome aboard too!

Rustbusters could almost certainly resolve any problems then coat the underside with an anti-corrosion coating meaning it will be nearer new for longer if that makes sense. Most XK8s i've seen for sale on a similar age with history etc have been up for a lot more. As it was engineer owned and is now the subject of an estate sale, i'd hazard a guess that he let things go in the last year orthree of his life. As most of the previous history was failed bulbs, he obviously kept a close eye on things so presumably fixed them as they arose or there would be more evidence on the MoT history. The mileage sounds high at first but when you consider it's 30 years old, it's just over 5000 miles a year so all things considered, low mileage. The bug-bear for me would be the corrosion underneath, if you can resolve your concerns about that then i think it should be a pretty good buy.

That's a very good question and one i can't answer i'm afraid. That's part of the reason i suggested Rustbusters, at leaast that way you could get any remedial work done and nip future corrosion in the bud. It could simply be the welding was done in an area you haven't captured in your pics, after all the front floorpan would be OSF not NSR which apparently was where it was corroded.

Thanks for the reg, here's the history : R566 DOX JAGUAR XK8 Check another vehicle Colour Blue Fuel type Petrol Date registered 30 April 1998 MOT valid until 10 August 2026 Get an MOT reminder by email or text. Download test certificates You can get information corrected on your MOT history (such as mileage or vehicle details) if it's wrong. Date tested 11 August 2025 PASS Mileage 164,378 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 5344 3739 1940 Expiry date 10 August 2026 Date tested 18 July 2025 FAIL Mileage 164,299 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 1736 5219 4361 Repair immediately (major defects): Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair as soon as possible (minor defects): Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c)) Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded What are defects and advisories? Date tested 22 July 2024 PASS Mileage 163,895 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 2142 4200 4816 Expiry date 21 July 2025 Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) What are advisories? Date tested 28 June 2023 PASS Mileage 163,779 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 1163 1891 7157 Expiry date 27 June 2024 Repair as soon as possible (minor defects): Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): brake pipe corroded covered in grease or other material all What are advisories? Date tested 29 April 2022 PASS Mileage 163,662 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 3604 4285 4974 Expiry date 28 April 2023 Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c)) What are advisories? Date tested 6 April 2021 PASS Mileage 163,463 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 3929 4647 9731 Expiry date 5 April 2022 Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) What are advisories? Date tested 4 July 2019 PASS Mileage 162,566 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 5287 4919 8636 Expiry date 3 January 2021 Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section (5.3.6 (a) (i)) What are advisories? Date tested 11 June 2019 FAIL Mileage 162,588 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 2937 1279 1041 Repair immediately (major defects): Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) What are defects and advisories? Date tested 29 June 2018 PASS Mileage 161,371 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 4788 2240 6423 Expiry date 28 June 2019 Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) What are advisories? The MOT test changed on 20 May 2018 Defects are now categorised according to their severity - dangerous, major, and minor. Find out more. Date tested 1 June 2017 PASS Mileage 158,493 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 3764 4987 4510 Expiry date 31 May 2018 Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) What are advisories? Date tested 1 June 2017 FAIL Mileage 158,493 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 8840 6225 5400 Reason(s) for failure Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) Nearside Rear Outer Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d) Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c) What are failures and advisories? Date tested 4 September 2015 PASS Mileage 155,710 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 4947 3991 3041 Expiry date 3 September 2016 Date tested 4 September 2015 FAIL Mileage 155,709 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 2330 2356 2389 Reason(s) for failure Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) What are failures? Date tested 24 July 2014 PASS Mileage 152,104 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 9155 0520 4258 Expiry date 23 July 2015 Advisory notice item(s) Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) What are advisories? Date tested 24 October 2011 PASS Mileage 151,973 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 3581 1749 1489 Expiry date 23 October 2012 Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) What are advisories? Date tested 20 October 2011 FAIL Mileage 151,968 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 7556 1389 1276 Reason(s) for failure Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) Advisory notice item(s) Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) What are failures and advisories? Date tested 7 November 2009 PASS Mileage 142,701 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 1745 0181 9394 Expiry date 10 November 2010 Date tested 10 November 2008 PASS Mileage 137,287 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 7647 9561 8351 Expiry date 10 November 2009 Date tested 6 November 2007 PASS Mileage 132,040 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 4339 7091 7395 Expiry date 10 November 2008 Date tested 11 November 2006 PASS Mileage 125,392 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 2205 1501 6345 Expiry date 10 November 2007 Date tested 8 November 2006 FAIL Mileage 125,392 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 6913 8231 6324 Reason(s) for failure Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) Advisory notice item(s) Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) What are failures and advisories? Date tested 26 May 2006 PASS Mileage 125,364 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 6836 7664 6118 Expiry date 25 May 2007 Date tested 4 November 2005 PASS Mileage 123,514 miles Test location View test location View test location MOT test number 5723 4810 5331 Expiry date 3 November 2006 It appears on the last MoT there was an advisory for welding but not needed to pass at the time. However in the subsequent pass, it isn't even mentioned, suggesting it had been done - this tallies with what you were told. If you want to check MoT history in future, here's the link : https://www.gov.uk/check-mot-history Given what's mentioned on the MoT fail in July last year and the complete lack of advisories on the pass in August, i would say it's a reasonably good purchase but would strongly suggest if you do buy it, invest a bit more in : https://www.rust.co.uk/product/cat/our-complete-rust-proofing-service/ There's one at Spalding so hopefully not far from you, well worth having done to prevent expensive repair bills later on. Granted it adds around a grand onto the price but if you waited until summer to have it done, it gives time to get some more cash behind you and for any other "undeveloped" rust spots to appear before having it done and the next MoT. Good luck if you do buy it, the MoT history shows mostly bulbs and apparent ABS faults. Sometimes a wheelspin can cause the ABS light to come on for a while and it then disappears by itself so until the ABS light comes on and stays on i wouldn't worry unduly.

The front floor pan is very concerning! The sills do not look that good, despite feeling sturdy it's what the MoT tester can see that you can't and also you won't necessarily be able to feel it. Have you got the reg number please? I'll have a look into the MoT history and see if there's something lurking there. I'm definitely dubious about the integrity of the recent MoT pass though.

Unless you're prepared to have that corrosion on the inner sill and outer sill repaired properly, walk away. Also it has either been jacked incorrectly or the inner and outer sills are weaker than i think! On the bit on the front floorpan, that definitely loks rusty. Almost to the point of being holed all the way through. The overall view looks ok at first glance but given my comments already, chances are just hiding more misery for your wallet. I'm guessing there's no MoT on it at the moment?

Sometimes these can be the best sort of cars. If you have the knowledge to inspect it, assess the condition of the body and mechanicals, have a good look over it and decide from there. If not find a friend who does and get them to have a good look. If all is good then make your offer and see what happens. Sounds very similar to the tale of my 99 S Type - bought by the previous owner as an ex-demo car, maintained initially by Jaguar (service records lost in the estate sale) then sold by a dealer to me. Been very pleased with it.

Welcome aboard Paul and to Jaguar ownership. I've never done it myself so can't vouch for it but many reports i've read online and in magazines recommend the NC500 route in Scotland. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Coast_500 Apparently many inns/hotels/pubs all with accommodation and i believe a packed lunch for your onward journey are on the route which might make a good start to your touring days. I'm sure others will have good suggestions too but the more ideas you have, the better choice you can make. Happy New Year to you as well.

You could try Jagutek at Ely - not used them myself but heard a lot of good reports about them. https://jagutek.co.uk/ Welcome to the forum too!