20 Most Recent 2001 Jaguar XJ8 - Page 3 Questions & Answers

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More likely to be a bent mast.

Undo the mast lock ring, and switch on radio.

Good Luck !

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If I understand your statement correctly, noise but the engine will not "turn over." This sounds like the starter motor is running but the gear that engages the flywheel gear-teeth is not making contact at all or is moving into too-slight contact, just enough to make a lot of noise. In U.S. cars the device on the stater motor that moves the starter gear forward is called a "Bendix." As the starter motor starts to turn, the Bendix shoves a small gear forward, engaging teeth on the flywheel which spins the flywheel to start the engine. If the Bendix is sticking or has failed the gear will not move forward at all or not far enough. Sarting with the least cost first, I'd look toward a "sticky" bendix. Try using a light penetrating oil or perhaps, WD-40 to free-up the Bendix.

If will not start when does it squeal?

There are only a few ways coolant can get out of the cooling system. First check where the hoses connect to the radiator to make sure they are completely dry. Then check directly under radiator to make sure it isn't damp. Sometimes the radiator cap will go bad and allow some coolant to leave. You can replace the radiator cap relatively cheap. The very worst way you can be loosing coolant is thru a blown head gasket. The coolant slowly leaks into the cylinder and is burned. You would have to go to a mechanic to have this verified.

If it is cranking fine but not firing then you have a fuel problem. Maybe the fuel pump, filter, injectors...etc.

You will have to remove the trim around the radio, could be easy, and then again it might not. Will be able to unbolt the radio after you remove the trim. Should not require any more than a couple screwdivers and a good range of metric sockets

I would start by checking to see if the signal is being pulsed to the coil and/or the injector. If those are good, check the compression. If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/forrest_f5a3e9d21691ce99

is the engine cranking? if so poss flooded! you may have the old nicosyl coated liner engine? check your engine no./or vin.no. at your local jaguar dealer, common problem, or you need to check for fuel delivery, ie. pump/relay.e.t.c.if its ok check ign.+ve at ign coils

Well, the battery and starter contacts should be good then, and the engine is free. I'd check the earth strap connections from battery to engine, and frame to engine or battery.