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John, no problem, thank you for the feedback, regards Damian

@happyme5071, I bought this gear knob from eBay as a used part. There are lots used Jaguar gear knobs to choose from in different styles, regards Damian

Isreal, it's worth a try even as it might only be a short term measure, regards Damian

On my last question is how do I replace this Do I need to support the timing chain or is it one of those where you remove it and you can put it back in

Isreal, you can remove the tensioner and replace it without locking the timing. That's why its so much simpler and easier, regards Damian

Frank, Thank you for the feedback and advice. Good to share our experiences, good and bad, regards Damian

Frank, thank you for your feedback. The nut part number for the extended nuts is CCC7029U. SNG Barratt sell them see link www.sngbarratt.com/English/#/UK/parts/50177908-a612-4f58-8a77-ac433d4360e1?fromList=Search%20for%20%60Wheel%20nut%60 Hope that helps. There is more information about BBS wheels in the R Performance video see link th-cam.com/video/Vg8f7vlOJv0/w-d-xo.htmlsi=1-eW5q3QeXmnPyWk Please let us know how you get on, regards Damian

@@ODRModurol Thank you that helps immensely - at least now I know what I'm looking for. Wow $$$

Frank, the the aftermarket nut are not too expensive. Also the same nuts where used for on other Jaguars before the BBS wheels. So lots of used parts available at more reasonable cost. Good luck, regards Damian

Neil, hello XK8 enthusiast with an interesting question. To honest with you I couldn't imagine trying to do these jobs with only my right hand, especially as I am left handed ;). As you are even contemplating doing this, think you must be very capable of this job and many other tasks. I don't think unplugging the coil packs is a major concern. The coil plug plugs have a small plastic latch to prevent them coming loose. A screwdriver or similar item is used to unlatch them. You could leave the screwdriver in the plug so it remains unlatched, then pull off the socket. Just need to be careful to keep the screwdriver/or similar item in position and not to lose it when the socket comes off. Its probably going to be quite tight as not removed by often so will need some jiggling to free it off. LHS is a bit easier to do and I would advise starting that side. That's my thoughts but I would love to hear your feedback. Please let us know what you decided regards Damian

@@ODRModurol Hi Damian and thanks for your reply. Yeah it sounds pretty much like a standard spring latch arrangement and should be OK , I just couldn't see that clearly in the video. This "un-clipping" should be easy as the coil pack is static and in a fixed position as you apply force to detach. Sliding a plastic shim/feeler gauge in under the clip/latch is the default method. The ones that are (sometimes) impossible are those push/pull/clip/latch fasteners where both the plug and socket are "free floating". I've had to manage and to find a way for 40+ years, so I don't give-up too easily . . . but you gotta know when you are going to need help.!! cheers . . I'll let you know how I get on.

@kalcine, no problem, regards Damian

@Kalcine, you can identify it from the master cylinder colour. 3 bolts have black painted cylinders and 4 bolt servos use silver aluminium cylinders. We have reviewed all the difference in another video. See link below. Hope that helps, regards Damian th-cam.com/video/TuzkV2t614g/w-d-xo.html

@kalcine, quite possible that your have the 325mm disc. The easiest way to check is the clearance to the disc dust shield. They used the same dust shield on 305mm and 325mm disc assemblies. With the 305mm discs the dust shield is much larger than the disc. With the 325mm the dust shield is only slightly larger than the disc. Take a look at the gap and it should be obvious. Hope that helps, regards Damian.

Michael, thank you for adding your updated solution to repairing the new design latches. I am sure it will help someone with their shutter door fix regards Damian

Kalci, yes the XJR Sport wheels should fit an unmodified 1998 XKR, regards Damian

@ODRModurol i have 325mm(oem calipers, oem everything) front discs so you say it must be a good fit.

@@ODRModurol I also see that the developement vehicle has sport wheels with center caps(hiding all the lug nuts.) interesting...

@DulcimaDesign, no problem, glad it helped, regards Damian

Carmine, sorry I don't know anyone selling one. They are very rare and sort after good luck with your search, regards Damian

@tarquineous, the overflow bottle can be removed to clean out fairly easily. The sticky debris is actually the remains of the old antifreeze, regards Damian

@tarquineous, the overflow tank is located behind the wheel arch liner in the front RHS wheel housing. More details available in tis video th-cam.com/video/IuCJ2X6NvjA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=oVwOJ1i3Dkoguhf0 . Hope that answers your question, regards Damian

@@ODRModurol Yes it did. Thank you Damian !

@tarquineous, Thanks for the tip, regards Damian

Damion, sorry to hear you have had a problem. I suspect the clogged dpf was more to do with the fifth injector not working properly than anything to do with the EGR system. These Ford diesels have an extra injector mounted in the exhaust pipe just in-front of the dfp and injects diesel into it to help regenerate it. These can block up and stops dpf regeneration. Hope that helps and you get your car fixed, regards Damian

@epic2000, not quite. Its actually quite tricky. There are several videos on the internet which might help. A link to ours is at the bottom of this comment. Hope that helps, regards Damian th-cam.com/video/kl0_mYlyZQA/w-d-xo.html

@thromboid, thanks for the feedback and the great tip. Much appreciated, regards Damian

@mrtrickyfun9360, no problems, thank you for the great feedback, regards Damian

@BicBappy-u9o, no lie but do need to get out more ;), regards Damian

@RichLightfoot-s6w, glad the video helped and saved you some money. A job well done, regards Damian

@Punisher9419, Autoreserve are correct, 4.2 uses CAT's with flanges connecting to the Middle silencer and the 4.0 just uses pipe inside pipe. Other than that the CAT's are the same but if you aren't changing the middle silencer then it's not a direct swop. Recommend looking underneath your car to confirm the CAT's have pipe flanges. Hope that helps, regards Damian.

@@ODRModurol Yea mine are the flange type so I can just use the flange cats and they should work I guess. Not sure if the bracket will work though but I'm not sure how necassery that is?

Justin, thank you for taking the time to comment, much appreciated, regards Damian

@Turbo_Viking86, thank you for the suggestion. Sorry, I didn't know there was a temp sensor in the mirror, regards Damian

@fauveothon3068, no problem hope it helped, regards Damian

Jack, haven't tried this on any other vehicle but similar principles may apply, regards Damian

@MhlekiseniSithole, thank you we like to think we do our best, much appreciated, regards Damian

@dangermouse8466, thank you for sharing your experience of the magazine. Would like to see you Jaguar VHS tapes uploaded to the internet. When you do it please let us know, regards Damian

@@ODRModurol Damian, thank you for your lovely and kind message. I don't know when I'll be able to do this as I'm working out of the country now. I may be back in UK in 10 months' time. However, whenever I do get a hold of them, I'll send you a copy of the Jaguar VHS tape or perhaps I'll send you an MP4 version of it so that you can share it with your wonderful viewers seeing as though you already have an audience and I don't. And I don't intend to upload any TH-cam videos anytime soon. Kind regards, Danger Mouse. 😛

Cameron, thank you for your support. The led's can be replaced but you need to be skilled with a soldering iron. The switches are individual so quite unusual for all the LED's to be blown. Might be something else and worth investigating before ordering LED's. Hope that helps, regards Damian.

@ thanks Damian for replying and the advice. Having just purchased a 97 xk8 your channel has been incredibly helpful! Good to know that they can be replaced if needed but I’ll take your advice and do some investigating first!

@Therighteousone522, thank you, we are very lucky to be the custodians of this great looking car, regards Damian

@carminedepaola8018, sorry I haven't owned a Stratstone and therefore cannot give a definitive answer. However, suspect you are correct. The stratstone got a sport exhaust as a subtle upgrade to the exhaust sound not something really loud. They were bought as new cars so doubt the exhaust is excessive loud when driven normally, unless its been further modified or damaged. Hope that answers to questions, regards Damian

@@ODRModurol Do you know someone who sell a Stratstone edition XKR ?

@carminedepaola8018, not at the moment. They rarely come up for sale but if I see one I will let you know, regards Damian

@coolerdood2, fingers crossed it work for you, regards Damian

Vicen, no problem, lots of free information available via our website, regards Damian

@litch3000, the plastic sheets are water shedders. It's not a massive problem to leave them out but I would recommend trying to retain them as much as possible. With them in place you are less likely to have issues with water ingress and drafts through the door cards. Hope that helps, regards Damian

@tiny19892, thanks for your support, regards Damian

@ZpaztiK_TaktikZ, . You can just cut the hole out but you need to check inside the mirror that the wiring loom has the wiring for the puddle light. Without that you will need to run a wire from the side lights into the mirror. Hope that helps, regards Damian

@ODRModurol thank you!

No problem, good luck with the modifications, regards Damian

Emeka Aimé, once you have removed the mirror there are two wires connected for the heated mirror function. These are spade connectors and can be simply pulled off. Hope that helps, regards Damian

@mikedx2706, the drivers seat adjustment is limited for people with relatively short legs. You can modify the seat position and pedals position to improve this but not straightforward, regards Damian

@paulcharlesworth319, If the power steering has stopped suddenly it's probably an internal seal failure. However, there is a fluid filter in the bottom of the power steering fluid tank. It's quite common on a lot of cars that these filters can clog and restrict fluid flow. This causes the power steering gradually stop working properly due to fluid starvation. Might want to check the filter. Hope that helps, regards Damian

@@ODRModurol thankyou for your advice, I will have a look at the filter if it's not too difficult to get at. Paul.

Paul, unfortunately, its permanently fixed in the bottom of the fluid tank. Non serviceable item without buying a new tank, regards Damian

@laurentiupopa9576, no problem, thank you, regards Damian

@Phillsen, The sport button alters the shift points to higher up the rev range. The idea is to give access to more of the engines power band. However, practically almost most no noticeable difference, especially with old transmission oil and TCM learning your driving style. The best way to access more power to hold the gears with the manual side of the J gate. Hope that helps, regards Damian

Andrew, thanks for your comment and support. Good idea, I might just do that, regards Damian

@asimk9518, we found the same thing when we changed ours, quite normal. See our more detailed video on the subject and the tools required at 4:12 in. Link at the bottom of this message. Hope that helps and good luck, regards Damian. th-cam.com/video/kpsuXcgiQhU/w-d-xo.html

BMW updated the tensioner to a much stronger with 24mm head.

Albert, sorry someone stole your mirror glass. Cannot see why anyone would brother as they are so cheap to purchase replacement ones. Hopefully, you have better luck with the replacement, regards Damian.