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Julian Rowe Posted on Dec 10, 2013
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2004 Jaguar XJ8 - 102700KMS - Vibration in the body from 80km-110kms. Have changed all 4 tyres and balance. Mechanie said that will fix the problem; now he is saying that it may be the drivetrain which he says is very expensive...help please?

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Check the u-joints in the drive shaft for looseness or rust streaks. The speed makes it well above harmonic vibrations normally occur. Check rear engine mount for condition and if the rubber is soft it may pay to replace it. The jaguar car rear end uses the two axles as upper control arms and so it may be necessary to check the u- joints here as they carry a lot of load holding the wheels upright while driving the car. It may pay to find a jaguar. specialist workshop because the drive train and rear end are not the same as most other cars and general mechanics will have little specific knowledge to diagnose the problem correctly

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 30, 2009

SOURCE: conversion fom metric tyre to imperial tyre

If you have the factory tire size of 26.6x8.9/16 your new size will be 225/60/16
26.6x8.9/16 =225/60/16


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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 08, 2010

SOURCE: Wheel alignment

I would go to the dealer. They should have the best and most updated equipment.

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Jun 29, 2011

SOURCE: my s type jaguar pirelli

Take the tire to a tire store & have it leak tested

Then have it removed form the wheel,wheel cleaned
new tire valve stem & remounted & balanced

15# would be a nail or screw in the tread,then you
have a patch placed inside & remounted

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Dr Jeffrey Morris

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  • Posted on Nov 07, 2013

SOURCE: Vibration at highway speed.

Check transmission fluid in g/box is not burnt Re: Jeff

Testimonial: "Clean and full, thanks though."

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