power loss
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nev996

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159 posts

205 months

Wednesday 11th March 2009
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during a short journey down m6 my 97 xk8 lost all power. managed to get on h/shoulder and engine still running and after about 1 minute started to respond to pedal and has been ok since.someone suggested throttle linkage lubrication????? any ideas welcome

NormanD

3,208 posts

250 months

Wednesday 11th March 2009
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I don't think it is the throttle cable, could be that the throttle needs a good clean.

The other thing is that there was a recall for throttle change on the early XK8/Rs as there was a fault
I think you are to late for the free replacement now, new throttles are £1,000 inc VAT

If it is that I do have a new replacement if required at no where near that price.

Zippyworld

844 posts

206 months

Sunday 15th March 2009
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Hi,

I have a 1998 XJR and there was a main dealer recall at some time for the cars cutting out.

The useful thing here is that I called the local Main Dealer for some information on my car and he told me about the recall. It was the throttle body fault and they replaced it free of charge.

Not sure when the recall was issued but mine got through the net yet the work was done in January this year.

Good Luck with it.