Engine And Engine Cooling Problems of Jaguar XK8

Jaguar XK8 owners have reported 4 problems related to engine and engine cooling (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 2000 Jaguar XK8

Failure Date: 12/01/2013

I was driving about 65 miles an hour on the freeway when my knee bumped the ignition/key and turned the car off. I did not think much of it at the time and was able to handle the dangerous situation. After seeing all the serious issues with gm and Chrysler thought I should drop you a line.

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2 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 1997 Jaguar XK8

Failure Date: 03/05/2009

The contact owns a 1997 Jaguar Xk8. The contact drove the vehicle to the shopping center and when she attempted to restart it, she was unsuccessful. The repair shop inspected the vehicle and found that the tension bar failed, which caused the engine to fail. The vehicle was towed away. The engine will need to be replaced at the cost of $18,000. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they stated that the vehicle was out of warranty; therefore, they would not assist with the repair. The failure and current mileages were 44,604. Updated 04/28/09.

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3 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 1997 Jaguar XK8

Failure Date: 08/15/2003

Plastic guide on timing chain broke,which broke timing chain,which broke 2 valves and scoured the piston and cylinder wall.

4 Engine And Engine Cooling problem of the 1997 Jaguar XK8

Failure Date: 12/01/1998

Temprature gauge failed. Yh.


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