1998 Jaguar XJ8 Shifting

110,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MAPRENTICE
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1998 Jaguar XJ8 having problems going to first gear from stop. Seems to skip to second gear and drives fine after gets going.
Dec 18, 2007 at 10:23 PM
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[quote:5a7bc8f82c="maprentice"]Transmission problem
1998 Jaguar XJ8 V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic 110000 miles
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1998 Jaguar XJ8 having problems going to first gear from stop. Seems to skip to second gear and drives fine after gets going.[/quote:5a7bc8f82c]hellol, what you have is a internal failure of the trans, possibly the fordward drum is broken. does it bang when you put it int gear if so that drum is broken. let me know if any mor info is needee.
Jan 2, 2008 at 4:45 AM
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