My XKR rough idle - FIXED

[@Therighteousone522]

Always nice when it’s simple and doesn’t cost! Well done

[@ccuk]

It really is!

[@bernardpullon4632]

I'm on the edge of my seat half way through this. I bought a 2000 XKR nearly 6 months ago. Tomorrow I finally get to see it as I've been in the Middle East and it's in New Zealand.

[@ccuk]

I hope you get to enjoy your car soon !!

[@bernardpullon4632]

@@ccuk still waiting as it gets a few things sorted, still not driven...

[@ccuk]

Have you managed to drive the beauty yet?

[@bernardpullon4632]

@@ccuk I have thanks, thank you for your replies, would love to see you in NZ sometime. Having some teething issues, had radiator and oil cooler before I got back to NZ and work wasn't done well. Transmission oil was left very low so the tiny bit of driving I got to do may have resulted in a possible transmission rebuild (that I'm not liable for), this is based on a few aluminium shavings in the pan. Just discovered that tensioners were changed in Japan so that's good. Thanks again.

[@hewyn1]

Oh well done! When your car didn’t throw any codes I thought “oh dear, this will be pricey…” Just goes to show that 1980s mechanicing is still appropriate. Cheers Nick

[@ccuk]

Thanks Nick. I was worried for a while too.

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi John. Great video as always. I do like a who dunnit😁. The XK8 air snorkel is held down with a small bolt rather than a radial clamp. Ive never noticed if the R's are different. If there is an M6 hole on the top surface of the throttle body (engine bay side) then maybe you could plastic weld on a little bracket to tie it down? P.S. Its amazing how good your smart phones image and audio is👍

[@ccuk]

Thanks for the feedback John. I will take a look to see if there is a hole. I have read on forums that this is a common occurrence on XKR's and Jaguar always check it on a service.

[@ToTheGarage]

@@ccuk Could well be that its secured differently then🤔

[@martinsmith-fm6ni]

hi same thing happened to me glad you found it took me a few days to work it out on mine.

[@ccuk]

I found it quickly more by luck than judgement. Glad you sorted yours too.

[@robertzoboski3254]

Good catch, well done!

[@ccuk]

Thanks. I am happy it was a cheap and easy fix.

[@user-ui6bo3bm8g]

How's do you fixed abs/ asc traction not available kicking into safe mode shutting down... HELP me.....

[@MitchGrooms]

Great job, i have a Jag Channel too, and got a 98 XjR.

[@ccuk]

Hi Mitch and thanks. I have subscribed to your channel. I am sure I'll be spending a lot of time there.

[@MitchGrooms]

@@ccuk Likewise. you car is amazing.

[@ccuk]

@@MitchGrooms it would be good to meet you one day. I am playing a trip to the US once travel becomes a little easier.

[@AndyK.1]

My xjr has two 8mm bolts that holds that down

[@ccuk]

I am guessing that was as a result of this design issue. Good to know.

[@winegumm]

Should the ABS light be on?

[@ccuk]

Hi. The ABS light was on for an unrelated reason. That was sorted by changing a damaged rotor. Good spot!

[@stevenslight2607]

👍

[@ccuk]

I was relieved that it was something so simple