For Sale:-
1998 3.2 XJ8.
Here is a link to some pics -
Jag XJ8 pictures by Fieldy6686 - PhotobucketThis is going to be the most honest 'For Sale' advert ever....
I have for sale my beloved XJ8. I bought this on a whim hoping it would be a great car for my wife, but it has a niggly issue which, with the right know how & tools, could be an easy fix... I simply do not have either of these or the money to pay someone else to do so.
The Main Issue:-
The cars crank pulley is loose. It comes loose due to the female thread on the crank shaft being worn. This has been confirmed by a Jag specialist who quoted me only £100 for it to be re-threaded. Un-fortunately the labour to remove the front of the car to get access makes this the issue.
If someone had the tools etc to remove the rad, bumper etc, this is a cheap fix. The Pulley itself is fine. The bolt is new & so it the cone that sits inside the pulley. I have receipts for proof of purchase of these parts including the pulley and the drive belt. The only issue is the female thread as previously stated.
Currently the car is sat on my drive trembling with the prospect of being broken up, this will be my alternate avenue.
Now on to the rest of the car:-
It is a 1998, 3.2 V8.
It has just 79,000 miles on the clock.
I have stamped history as per the following by a main Jag dealer:-
18.03.1999 - 10,404
17.01.2000 - 24,950
06.07.2000 - 29,859
20.07.2001 - 39,534
11.07.2002 - 47,768
15.07.2003 - 58,417
20/07.2004 - 64,139
It has just, ironically, had a service done by my neighbour including oil change, air, fuel and oil filters. I have receipts for the service items from Euro Car Parts.
It has current MOT until only July 26th, 2012. However, during the service it was found to need the following things by my neighbour (This is not an official MOT test...):-
Bottom ball joints bushes, both sides
New discs on front would be advised
Pads all round
There is a small chip in the windscreen near the passenger side which has been 'Gelled' under my ownership by Mobile Windscreens. Again, receipts to prove.
The multi-CD changer is missing from the boot, but it does have the original head unit which is fully operational.
Rust - There is some. The rear arches have a little rust, but not terrible. There is some rust bubbles on the boot lid but not greatly noticeable.
The Good Bits:- (Believe me, there are some!)
It is a LWB model so slightly rarer....
Got to surely be the best colour combo. Navy blue exterior with cream interior.
Everything works as it should except the air con doesn't blow cold & the original car phone is also missing.
Interior is almost perfect! There is slight wear on the top of the steering wheel, but the seats are fantastic. Electric front seats including elec head rests.
The car is based in Severn Beach, Bristol/South Glos area.
The car is registered under my name, I have 2 keys for it and one RCL fob which works fine.
I would like to see around £800 for it as it is including the tax which is not due until Feb, 2013. But reasonable offers will be considered.
I will keep it on my drive for just 2 weeks before starting to break it so please be quick if you have an offer.
My contact details are
07590 482 422
&
alan . l . field @ gmail . com (Minus spaces obviously).
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