# \#xk8 **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/xk8/6976.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Jaguar xk8 HELLLLL PPP TRANSMISSION OWNED 3 DAYS ONLY!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xk8-helllll-ppp-transmission-owned-3-days-only/109346)
**Author:** [@justrun](https://community.cartalk.com/u/justrun)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2020, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xk8-helllll-ppp-transmission-owned-3-days-only/109346 "2020-10-05T12:48:16Z")
I really can’t believe it! I have owned two jaguar’s, both xj6, convertible british racing green, for 5 years each, sold one after 5 years because I couldn’t get it smogged. Loved both for 5 years. Then I chose a simple… --- ## [Jaguar XK8 Problems: Cooling system & Suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xk8-problems-cooling-system-suspension/72047)
**Author:** [@Berum](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Berum)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xk8-problems-cooling-system-suspension/72047 "2020-10-04T13:17:22Z")
Hello, My 1998 Jaguar XK8 Convertible has several problems I can't get to the bottom of: Problem 1: The cooling fans seem to stop working, and I've replaced the cooling fan relay, which fixed the problem, but I noticed… --- ## [Neutralizing alarm sound during rain - 2005 Jaguar XK8](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutralizing-alarm-sound-during-rain-2005-jaguar-xk8/155281)
**Author:** [@AdrianFarmer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AdrianFarmer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 9:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/neutralizing-alarm-sound-during-rain-2005-jaguar-xk8/155281 "2019-12-27T09:45:44Z")
Hi XK8 owners … Does anyone know how to adjust/newtralise or turn off the alarm sound which takes place during heavy rain. Thank you, Adrian M. Farmer --- ## [Converting 2000 Jaguar XK8 to EV](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-2000-jaguar-xk8-to-ev/120660)
**Author:** [@RalphCheng](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RalphCheng)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 12:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/converting-2000-jaguar-xk8-to-ev/120660 "2018-07-10T00:02:20Z")
My 2000 Jag XK8 is still running well in most aspects, and body is in great shape. But its trade-in value is only about $3 to 4 K. Is it worthwhile to convert it to an EV. I only need to have a range of 100 miles and … --- ## [\-Electrical grimlins](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-grimlins/103656)
**Author:** [@haly2k1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/haly2k1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 2:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/electrical-grimlins/103656 "2017-05-07T14:02:20Z")
Are Jaguar XK8’s known to have continual electrical problems: Here’s the story: My car is a 2007 XK8 convertible, with a little over 100,000 miles on it. I got it used from Carmax, about five years ago. I got an e… --- ## [PERFECTLY clean cylinders, no compression](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perfectly-clean-cylinders-no-compression/63115)
**Author:** [@Passepartout22](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Passepartout22)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2011, 12:26pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/perfectly-clean-cylinders-no-compression/63115 "2011-04-05T12:26:01Z")
Recently, after a long trip cross-country, my car wouldn't start. My mechanic said it had no compression, and when he opened it up, he said the cylinders were "completely cleaned out. I've never seen anything like it." H… --- ## [Tire Replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-replacement/51884)
**Author:** [@dhwahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhwahl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2010, 10:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-replacement/51884 "2010-07-15T22:54:46Z")
My Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 245/50R17 tires (original equipment) need to be replaced. Michelin no longer makes them--the replacement is another Pilot Sport A5 Plus which is VERY expensive. How important is it to… --- ## [Flooded fuel-injected engine?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooded-fuel-injected-engine/45985)
**Author:** [@dhwahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhwahl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2010, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/flooded-fuel-injected-engine/45985 "2010-03-13T14:35:37Z")
How is it possible that a fuel injected engine floods? I thought only a carbureted engine does that. I couldn't start my car--battery wasn't dead--but wouldn't turn over. Tow truck driver told me it was flooded; told … --- ## [Code P0456](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0456/39453)
**Author:** [@TomSmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TomSmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2009, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/code-p0456/39453 "2009-11-14T02:57:02Z")
My 2001 Jaguar XJ8 has about 75,000 miles on it. For the last few months, the check engine light comes on. Each time I have had it checked, the Code was P0456. Apparently, the most common problem with this code is a d… --- ## [Power steering system](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-system/38191)
**Author:** [@dhwahl](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dhwahl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2009, 9:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/power-steering-system/38191 "2009-10-16T21:21:17Z")
I have a 2000 Jaguar XK8 with 55,000 miles. My mechanic says that the power steering system is clogging up and that the reservoir should be replaced and the system flushed w/ synthetic p.s. fluid. The owner's manual ne… --- ## [Run an engine with no compression in one cylinder?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-an-engine-with-no-compression-in-one-cylinder/35006)
**Author:** [@nardone](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nardone)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2009, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-an-engine-with-no-compression-in-one-cylinder/35006 "2009-08-13T23:05:56Z")
I've got a 1997 XK8 Jag. (Yes, I know. I know. I had too much money when I bought it. Now I no longer suffer from that problem.) The thermostat housing blew. Now there is no compression in one cylinder. The mechan… --- ## [Jaguar xk8 convertible top closer problem](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xk8-convertible-top-closer-problem/33790)
**Author:** [@nhmorris43](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nhmorris43)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2009, 3:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jaguar-xk8-convertible-top-closer-problem/33790 "2009-07-23T03:47:54Z")
My hydraulic fluid in my convertible top pump has been leaking. There is residue on the floor in the front area after the top has been raised. The latch at the top of the front window labors when I raise the top. Can t…