Spark plug time! Jaguar XK XKR (X150) | Removal | Inspection | How to step by step guide | Pt 1 of 2

[@life_on_cars]

Episode 2 Spark Plugs coming on Wednesday! Please Subscribe and turn on notifications for a reminder when it's live. Thanks for watching 😊

[@JL-of3db]

Thanks again Paul, great video, I think these should be used on any budding mechanic's course, easy to follow and in depth, as an enthusiast non mechanic these are just what i need... thanks mate...

[@paulmarriner5906]

Love the way you work very precise

[@johncrocker1019]

Great video again. You make it look so easy👍

[@lakespeed]

Have misfires on 3 cylinders, definitely need to change the plugs and hope that fixes my issues on the 4.2 x150. Thanks for this detailed video)

[@life_on_cars]

Glad to help

[@trevorspottiswood985]

Very interesting. I didn’t know about the corona stain. Great information.

[@deanstanley5799]

Did the plugs on my mates xj8 saloon not to difficult but god my back was in two when I’d finished with all that leaning over !

[@johncarey7786]

Thanks Paul. Please show the part number when the new plugs arrive

[@dstanners8443]

Another great tutorial and definitely on my to do list👍

[@V8_SSP]

I swear you are a mind reader paul!! just getting ready to do mine, i have done the oil and filter also the fuel filter is done. I spent today checking my rear subframe and all the link arms today, blasted it all with de greaser and foam and cleaned it up. the drop links, rear tie arms and upper wishbone bushes are gone. I will just replace the lot when the subframe comes down shortly. I have taken some video today, I am thinking about putting it up. Noticed the rear rivers brake pipe uniion to the caliper leaking, I cleaned it all out and did a tourque check, way under torqued do sorted that and its ok. will figure the video and still photos out and perhaps put it on YT. Keep up the good work!

[@life_on_cars]

Sounds like a good project 👏

[@V8_SSP]

Out of interest Paul, have you looked at your throttle body at all? My car has been playing up the past few days and the only thing i hadn't looked at was the throttle body. got home from work tonight and disconnected the air pipe and looked in, it was caked and very sticky in there. Unbolted it and checked the rear, that was worse. I had some liquid moly here so using a delicate brush and some blue roll stuffed in the front side to catch the fluid i sprayed it into a clean small glass jar and brushed the backside clean, This took quite some time. Then did the same on the other side, rotated the flap and gently cleaned that with no pressure at any time. I have used this method on my previous cars. It took a while to get it cleaned up and then dried down, I will check it again this weekend and see if i missed anything. Took it out for a run and it was a completely different car, no jolts when coming to a junction, no idling jumps or wanting to drop revs. Ordering the sparkplugs this week, Question is it worth puting the iridums in? also, is it worth putting some redex injector cleaner in the tank next time i fill it up? Thanks again for the info, most appreciated.

[@life_on_cars]

I haven't been into the throttle body yet. I wonder if all that dirt you mentioned is from the PCV valve? Thanks for the info. All is revealed tomorrow night on my choice of plugs. Thanks for watching 👍

[@UniquelyDiscovered]

Do you know what the firing orders are on each side for the cylinders?

[@life_on_cars]

Hi , the AJV8 has the firing order : 1-2-7-3-4-5-6-8)

[@christophergeorge6581]

Great channel watch all time have 2009 XKR if your socket if had rubber I set then the plugs will come out with the socket, Secondly when get part number iridium p.ugscould you please post on next video. CHRISTOPHER OTTAWA CANADA

[@life_on_cars]

Hello Chris. Thanks for watching Yes I will include the part number on Wednesday Video. Personally, I don't like a rubber insert in the spark plug socket as it has a tendency to cause the socket to get stuck on the plug!

[@kayausderkiste1000]

Aluminium Head ; Sparkplug Diameter 10mm/ 10-12 NM... Diameter 12mm/ 15-20NM... Diameter 14mm/ 25-30NM....Diameter 18mm/ 35-40NM For NGK Sparkplugs. No Grease

[@andrewmitchell8859]

Hi Paul hope you are well , went to Jaguar dealership today to enquire about full service cost , all in £745 including labour and VAT , AND £45 for diff oil change 🤷🏼‍♂️ what’s your opinion ?

[@life_on_cars]

It's the going rate nowadays 😢 you would get a stamp in your service book though... does this include air oil and fuel filter and spark plugs?

[@ianhortonplant]

Generally speaking there's no point going to a dealer unless you've got a warranty with them. They're very expensive and you're often better off going to a good independent specialist who will be just as competent and miles cheaper.

[@philboyce1582]

Hopefully it’s within reason the same procedure on the 5.0 xk .....well after your tutorial I’m going to find out

[@life_on_cars]

It should be very similar 👍

[@philboyce1582]

@@life_on_cars hummm, unfortunately it doesn’t look like it

[@life_on_cars]

​@philboyce1582 a bit less room?

[@philboyce1582]

@@life_on_cars yes, even getting the cover off over the coil packs is going to be interesting. Can you sell yours and buy a 5.0 please😂😂

[@life_on_cars]

@@philboyce1582 ha ha. I'd give you a hand if I was nearby

[@kayausderkiste1000]

I really enjoy the Videos from you and your Jag, Sorry for my English, it is not the best. But can i ask you somthing? Do you have Aral 102 Octan in England as Fuel?

[@life_on_cars]

Hello thanks for watching. We have 99 Octane

[@elainecooke9569]

Amazing wow😊

[@jimbojagv8541]

Thanks for a great video, can you please convert 5/8th to mm. Cheers

[@life_on_cars]

Hi. 16mm

[@lothar52]

I think this is a bit more difficult on the 5.0L?

[@life_on_cars]

@lothar52 yes . Less space

[@mattarnold7633]

You should probably add that this is for a 4.2 Ltr N/A. Anyone with a 5 Ltr, especially the Supercharged version will quickly find that it's nothing like this and way harder to do. The 5s are a pig to get to the spark plugs with the way the engine is jammed in.

[@life_on_cars]

Yes they do certainly have less space.