Gasoline Fuel System Problems of Jaguar XK8

Jaguar XK8 owners have reported 6 gasoline fuel system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common gasoline fuel system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's gasoline fuel system (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's fuel delivery (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Gasoline Fuel System related problems of Jaguar XK8


Recently reported Gasoline Fuel System problems of Jaguar XK8

The Gasoline Fuel System problem

In two separate instances, my 1998 Jaguar Xk8 has stalled while driving at highway speeds. In both cases, I had started the engine from cold at about 50 degrees ambient temperature, driven about three miles in city traffic, and then entered the freeway.   Read details...

The Fuel Delivery problem

Normal cruising highway speed, let off the accelarator and car stalls. Have to weave my way out of traffic as car is decelerating. Had to come to full stop and then attempted restart with no problems. Has happened four times at highway cruising speeds, luckily light traffic on highway at all times.   Read details...

The Fuel Hoses Lines/piping And Fittings problem

Butterfly valve located in the fuel line stuck, causing gas not to go to the engine. This resulted in vehicle cutting off while driving.   Read details...




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