Jaguar XJ8 V8 SE (2004)

Jaguar XJ8 V8 SE (2004)

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Miss Muffet

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5 posts

91 months

Sunday 23rd October 2016
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Hi, All. I'm new to this, so please excuse my inexperience. I own a Jaguar V8 SE and recently I've had a few probs with it, which so far hasn't been completely resolved.
It has developed a sound, which I can only describe as a 'rattle', as though something has come loose on the offside front area. It is only really noticeable when I'm driving on an uneven surface and also there is a sort of 'grinding' sound when I turn the car to the left. It has been in the garage to be looked at and they are finding it very difficult to discover where the problem is. They test drive it and hear the sound, but when they get it up on the ramp and try to 'wiggle' things, they can't because everything is solid! I'll tell you what they've fixed so far, although not produced a result!
Front Anti-Roll Bar Drop Links
O/S/F Shock Absorber Lower Mounting Bush
Personally, I think they should have replaced both 'Mounting Bushes', especially as the sound is coming from the near side.
Anyone got any ideas?

Miss Muffet

Original Poster:

5 posts

91 months

Sunday 23rd October 2016
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I've just re-read my post and I made a slight faux pas. I meant the sound is coming from the N/S/F not the O/S/F

Miss Muffet

Original Poster:

5 posts

91 months

Sunday 23rd October 2016
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Thank you for your reply smile

Miss Muffet

Original Poster:

5 posts

91 months

Wednesday 26th October 2016
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Thank you all very much for your replies. I really hope it's not my wheel nuts not tightened properly!

Miss Muffet

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5 posts

91 months

Friday 28th October 2016
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Thank you Geekman. Your response seems to be the general census of opinion.