1996 to 2005 XK8 / XKR front crossbeam - removal, Refurbishment and refit.
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- 1996 to 2005 XK8 / XKR front crossbeam - removal, Refurbishment and refit.
As part of my front suspension overhaul, this is how I removed and refurbished the front crossbeam of my 2004 XKR.
I think this is the first time it has been removed in 17 years. The job was awkward but not as hard as I have feared. A good DIY mechanic should be able to do this.
This has always been one of the best refurbishing jobs to do to any car for me. The improvement in handling is great and well worth it. From Scottsdale, Arizona. 1997 XK8 Convertible. Also done on Mercedes’ 350 SL, BMW 325i, Jeep GC, Chevy Impala, and 1966 Iso Grifo.
It is the first time I have used poly bushes but it has certainly done the job well.
Fantastic job! How can this have only 99 "likes"? There ain't no justice on the internet.
Thank you. I really appreciate your comment !!
Inspiring! Thank you. Great to learn that a high performance machine like an XKR can be majorly fettled by an enthusiast and his mate. I’m looking forward to the next videos. Cheers and the very best of luck, Nick.
Thanks Nick. I am trying to show what can be achieved at home on a driveway. I am an Aircraft Mechanic by trade which is very different to a car mechanic. I also don't have the most extensive tool kit.
@@ccuk And you have done a great job of showing what can be achieved. I think XKRs are one of the last high performance cars that can be home owner serviced. Got to go and put a tenner in my XKR fund...
Just looked at a Jaguar XKR with 105k on the clock. It’s been well loved but I have no idea if the suspension bushes and engine mounts have been changed. I am just trying to get a handle on what I will need to do to the bushes. Can I ask if your car had done more miles than that before you changed them or not? Cheers Nick
@@hewyn1 mine is a 2004 car with 77k on it. Keep me updated 😀
@@ccuk I will! It’s got 105k. I didn’t see any bills for new bushes, although the gearbox oil got changed at 95k. Bloke wants 14k. That seems like top dollar for the north of the U.K. But darn it, my heart is taking over….
I have the dreaded rust so I am just going to start the project and this video is an excellent source of information - Many Thanks
Good luck with your project. It is a lot of work but well worth it. John.
Great content for XK8 owners on your channel. Subed. Cheers from Canada. Oh ! and Ginger (1998 BRG Conv ) says hi 😊
Thanks for your comment Alan. I am glad you are finding the content useful.
excellent detailed video guide that will give any owner the confidence to tackle this huge amount of work.
Thank you for all the work in filming and editing this for us .
Hi John. I am glad you liked it and found it informative. Your comment is very much appreciated.
I've had to work on my 2000 XKR on the drive for 11 years, also on a very slight slope, I am beginning to enjoy your work ethic and what can be achieved in the UK with patience in the UK
Thanks Bruce. I like to do as much work as I can. I am trying to show what can be achieved at home on your drive with a limited tool kit. I am an Aircraft mechanic by trade but it is very different to cars.
Excellent Job and a great Video. Thank You !!!
Thanks Roland !!
oh ... oh ... so much work, and everything on the road. you have a lot of courage! good luck in the future.
Thanks for your comment. The car is not quite on the road but on my driveway. I would prefer to have a garage that is big enough to put it in though.
Well done. Excellent video and really helpful.
Fantastic video. 👍
Thanks Steven. I am glad to hear you have enjoyed it.
Nice work again. I will look at doing this on my xkr so I can replace the bushes and mounts too
It is a lot of work but it is worth it. I didn't find anything that was to challenging. Good luck with yours.
Great Video John , As you know on my list for the winter months.
Thanks Tim. I wonder how long your list is now?
John, most of the body work was done over this last winter , I have both bumpers to have resprayed and suspension as well to do in the winter months . I have my own welding set, so minor rust area removal is fine for me to do .
Really informative videos, Thanks @@ccuk
Great video john, on my next winter list.
I am wondering how big your job list is getting Robert 🤔
@@ccuk what with the xjs it’s never ending
very good John on my to do list a great vid
Good luck with yours. I am sure like all of us the job list is quite extensive. Not because the cars are bad or unreliable, but owner pride 😀
Hi John. Did you replace your engine mounts whilst you were at it? I'm struggling to loosen my engine mount nuts which are just below the manifolds as I'm sure you'll remember. Even with an universal joint on the socket, it's an absolute pig to get at. There's also other bits preventing you from removing the bracket torx on the engine block. Thanks
I did replace the engine mounts while the cross beam was dropped. The access was still tight and awkward. I can't remember which spanner helped me. I think I left the mount attached to the engine and removed the mount top nut with a spanner.
@@ccuk I got there in the end, but it was tight you're right. Cheers. Any updates on yours?
Nice job. I’m interested to know what symptoms did you experience that made you suspect that the V mountings and other bushes were ‘past it’?
The only symptom I had was a slight vibration when braking. I think that was from the worn out suspension bushes though. I didn't have any identifiable symptoms that I can relate to the other worn out bushes. I am hoping though that the result might be a little less road noise and suspension harshness will now be detected in the cabin.
@@ccuk which type of bushes did you settle on in the end? I recall that in a previous conversation we were discussing the merits of various alternatives and you reckoned that you’d found some that would be sharper than the original type but not as stiff as the purple polybushes.
I can't remember if I told you but I settled for bushes made by 'Polybush'. The ones you refer to are made by Powerflex and I believe them to be much harder.
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