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Jaguar XK8 Convertible

Observed 1998–2006 (US EPA) · observed model years, not a production range

  • Express Jaguar Parts

    Jaguar Forums · Sterlings44 · 2 Nov 2026

    I had stated in an earlier post that I found a place that carried the rod bearings in needed for my 2000 XK8 4.0 ltr engine. ExpressJaguarParts.com does indeed carry the OEM bearings. What I was not...

  • Jurid coupler

    Jaguar Forums · sanchez · 30 Oct 2026

    I recently replaced the driveshaft U-joint and Jurid coupler(Flexible Coupler) on my 2001 XK8 convertible and I now have a driveline vibration which becomes more pronounced above 65 mph. I feel it...

  • Battery Drain

    Jaguar Forums · Colin100 · 28 Oct 2026

    Hi I am having problems with a possible battery drain on my XK8 convertible I had the battery changed beginning of March this year by the AA and within a couple of months I needed a jump start...

  • 2003 XK8 Changed Battery-Car Now Possessed?

    Jaguar Forums · Mattmackiind · 23 Oct 2026

    I’ve had this car now for 7 years with almost no issues. I’ve improved it along the way, everything works, AC, heat, top, lights, sourced any missing trim and even made my own matching jaguar...

  • New to the site

    Jaguar Forums · Sterlings44 · 20 Oct 2026

    New to the site and new to owning a Jaguar. The little background Image: I have on this car as follows. 2000 XK8 4.0 ltr convertible with 48,978 miles. Owner died and grandkid was driving. Went...

  • XK8 AJ26 – spun crankshaft/rod bearing

    Jaguar Forums · eyab · 17 Oct 2026

    First of all, hello everybody as this is my first post here! I have a 1998 Jaguar XK8 with the AJ26 engine, and it looks like I’ve spun a crankshaft or rod bearing. The car is currently at my...

  • Rattle in the rear seat area...

    Jaguar Forums · BillsXK81998 · 16 Oct 2026

    My 1998 XK8 convertible with 66k miles, has developed an occaisonal rattle over big bumps that seems sourced from the rear seat area. Earlier suggestions seemed to be that the body cushions or the...

  • Trunk Connector Identification

    Jaguar Forums · Flyboygus · 8 Oct 2026

    I have a connector in my XK8 convertible that I cannot identify and would greatly appreciate your help. It is a three wire connector with:*1= Black* *2= Green with Brown Stripe* *3= White with...

  • Love at first sight!

    Jaguar Forums · wymjym · 8 Oct 2026

    Well not as dramatic as the universal love machine, aka xk8 but.. today in central texas 80 degree sunny weather two attendants at discount tire came over to talk jaguar and loved the look of my 08...

  • Shortening the power antenna throw

    Jaguar Forums · Brian G · 7 Oct 2026

    2004 XK8 convertible In our district radio coverage is particularly good and great antenna length is not necessary, and in my opinion, is quite ungainly in appearance. Is it possible to limit the...