Jaguar tools explained? Secrets of the Jaguar XK8 & XKR Episode 30

[@bobhodgson]

Hi John . Just watched episode 30 were you talk about the tool kit. In the slot in my kit is a 3in x 3/8 socket extention for jack ratchet.Excellent videos John , Best wishes Bob

[@bobbarrett1164]

Hey John, The missing slot you were wondering about should contain a 3/8 extension for the ratchet tool. Thanks for all you do for us SAD XK8 owners.

[@AndyK.1]

Bob Barrett What ratchet ?

[@zsobeeeee]

Bob Barrett i have that but what is it for??

[@ToTheGarage]

Thank you Bob. Now you have said that, the shape makes perfect sense. Don't really know why we would need one though?🤔. More investigation needed methinks. Thanks again Bob👍

[@ToTheGarage]

The Ratchet to wind the jack up with Andy.👍

[@ToTheGarage]

Zsoit Berthold I don't know either, but I'm going o find out.

[@leahmsbenibenibeni8736]

Thank you so much John! This video just saved my day! I made successful use of all these tools today and can tell you they all work fine even after being kept in the trunk since 1997.

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad it helped!

[@IanRBrayJP]

So enjoy your video clips. So very helpful. My wife having heard you so often, now greats me with, hello, John here!

[@ToTheGarage]

Wonderful! Hello Mrs Bray✋. John Here😁

[@bernardpullon4632]

Thanks John, I haven't ventured below my spare wheel yet, you just motivated me. Nice to hear about Remploy too.

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks Bernard

[@yamaforever]

You never know what will happen when you look at a youtube clip. Did't expect a story like this (about Remploy) when I was gonna look at some tools in a boot, a touching and interesting story. Nice one John:)

[@ToTheGarage]

Thank you very much Joakim🤗

[@charlesrossbaronofbiggar1644]

@@ToTheGarage Great story about Remploy - a pity the company is no longer trading. There is also a golf club manufacturer who only employs people over 50 - has very loyal employees... Thanks for another great video, John - really loved it (especially the really clear explanations & great accompanying photos!). I will have to check out 'Her Ladyship' (2003 XKR convertible) who is in tax hibernation at the moment until the 29th Feb! One of my sons is a Journeyman Motor Mechatroniker now studying for his exams as a Master Motor Mechatroniker (here in Germany only a master can train apprentices up to journeyman -3 years- with the apprentices attending college as well of course). My son graduated as 3rd of 39 & won a special prize - he is currently a VW specialist but is learning an enormous amount from your "Secrets" and is my 'super supporter' when it comes to 'Her Ladyship' !

[@madelief47]

Hello John, thanks again for this useful instruction film. Good to look after the toolkit, in case of.... and the secrets you did show us. And about REMPLOY; I work with disabled people myself. Very good to hear about, and good to be mentioned. But sad as it is, here in Holland, there are also workplaces for the disabled, who have been closed... did cost too much money, was the reason. It is shameful. Welcome to the new pragmatic world of 2019!

[@MitchGrooms]

Great as usual. Your page is growing fast my friend. Almost 3,000. Well deserved..

[@ToTheGarage]

Still trailing in your dust Mitch😁

[@pauldolan4368]

Hey John OCD is OK ! I had a 1987 XJ-SC , I appreciate all you do with you XK's I've been through a Cadillac, corvette and now a Mustang convertible, Time for an XK-R convertible ! class, posh style and kick ass performance when required...but with class not "brasssh" I'm in Canada so we kinda get the classy performance :) thanks for your time and videos

[@ToTheGarage]

You are welcome Paul. Go get that 'Classy Cat' Ive never been to Canada. Its on my wish list.👍

[@KeithHandley-ne1nl]

Hi thank you for your helpful vidio's. My tool kit comes with a 3/8 extention. I have also put a set of jump leads and a tow rope around the outside of the spare wheel and a small tourch and a dispossable rain poncho on top of the wheel. I will be putting some rubber gloves in shortly.

[@garethmiles9984]

Another great video john,I'm going to check my boot right now!!cheers

[@ToTheGarage]

Excellent👍 let us know if you find any other oddities and do you have a little 3/8 extension in the spare hole I filled with gloves?

[@oldmatelots2748]

Just found your channel and binge watched the XK8 posts. Excellent series of informative vids, nicely filmed and narrated (with a hint of Brummie accent?). FWIW, I regularly check air pressure of the spare and inspect sidewalls. Those "T spec' tires degrade over time even with minimal or even zero use. They are also becoming difficult and expensive to replace and almost impossible to safely repair.

[@moyadapne968]

My '99 XKR came with a Jag issued 18" by 6" by 2" black plastic toolkit with spanners, screwdrivers, air gauge, etc. All Jag lettered. Set in green baize. Factory 20" mags needed a special adaptor to check tire pressures.

[@ToTheGarage]

Wow. That sounds cool moyadapne. Do you think the kit was XKR or a tasty addition added by a previous owner. (I know that the XJ40's had a tool kit box and spanners for instance) Either way im Jealous🥺

[@moyadapne968]

@@ToTheGarage I did a 'John' and video taped the kit in detail. Upload soon. It came from Japan like that, so I don't know its history. Paul. NZ.

[@arcius666]

Good and educational videos, as I just bought first xkr , which needs a lot of work.

[@ToTheGarage]

Enjoy!

[@bruceeichacker4108]

I had to go look at my tool kit after watching the video. Instead of a blank spot where John put a pair of gloves, mine had a socket.

[@ToTheGarage]

I need to get me that socket Mr. Bruce😁

[@bruceeichacker4108]

@@ToTheGarage I took a picture of it, but don't know how to get it to you. My email is [e-mail]

[@cliffpattison4226]

Excellent video John and very informative as always. I think it worth a mention that the locking wheel nut “key” is stamped with a number. Should you ever loose the “key”, being armed with the number will help identify the correct replacement. Although not a unique number, it does identify the correct “key” for your particular vehicle. The keys are extremely difficult to obtain but do come up for sale occasionally on a well known auction site.

[@ToTheGarage]

Really good tip Cliff. I will make a note of mine in my handbook at the weekend and mention it in an upcoming video👍

[@harryscott1445]

Hi john, The management's advice on sadness is hereby ignored. Full sadness will be displayed at every occasion. Liked the old school good practice on not tightening up wheel nuts with extension deployed....cape and corner of course.

[@ToTheGarage]

All us Sad folk have got to stick together!👍👍

[@ltdjag7577]

John, thanks for another great, informative video. I especially enjoyed the tidbit about Remploy. My 98 has the full sized spare. There is no divider between the battery compartment and spare storage area. I think the full size may have been an option.

[@ToTheGarage]

You know what Bill, Although I know they fit. I have never seen a full size tyre in a car from the factory! So when you say there is no divider between the battery and the wheel do you have a different but one piece boot floor, compared to my two pieces? I love it when we discover something a bit different👍

[@ltdjag7577]

To The Garage John, it’s a full size 17” spare with revolver wheel and yes, the boot floor covers completely across as one piece. It covers the battery, fuse box and spare tire. By the way, the car is in America, if that makes a difference, I don’t know

[@marksbikeexports5123]

@@ToTheGarage ..............my 1999 Canadian market car also has a full size ''revolver'' spare.

[@Grandstreet1]

As the US owner of a 2005 Carbon Fibre Edition XK8, it is interesting to see how much has changed and how much has remained the same with the brand.

[@ToTheGarage]

Nice special edition Grandstreet1 I don't know how many were made for the US market but there were only 100 carbon fibre editions released in the UK I Believe.👍

[@timshannon999]

Hi John. As always, rushed “to the garage” to check out “Jasper”. Very sad☹️, although I have the socket drive you have missing, the rubber extension end of the wheel brace is missing, with the extension just lying within. My near identical XK8 (Classic trim) was made May/June 1997. Great video as always. Thanks for sharing! Tim.

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks for taking the time to comment Tim. Love the name Jasper!👍

[@phillipfrankreid]

Thanks John--what's the story on that black Jaguar bag in your boot? Can one obtain them?

[@ToTheGarage]

Jag did offer a very similar bag as an option "boot tidy' in their early accessory catalogues but they are no longer available. Mine is a copy i found on Ebay many years ago. also no longer available im afraid, but many generic similar ones are. I use it to store a few tools and some cleaning materials

[@phillipfrankreid]

@@ToTheGarage Thanks John! I found one last night on a site called Delicate Leather that's made of felt, dark gray, similar to boot-liner material, with velcro on the bottom and back to hold it, and a Jaguar logo on the flap. I wanted it for the same purpose as you--plus a rain poncho and collapsible umbrella!

[@billwelter509]

Thank you,, Great information

[@ToTheGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Agronomkleptoman]

13:45 min a studscrew it was in my alfa147 to help align wheel when change it at roadside...got it?

[@ToTheGarage]

I have seen them they are very handy

[@Metropolis223]

Once again a FAB video !

[@ToTheGarage]

Thank you so much

[@JohnMark-zz5xc]

I love your videos John. Do you have an index somewhere which lists each video & what the content is?

[@ToTheGarage]

The simple answer is no John. I am working on something that will effectively be a smart index with links. Don't hold your breath though. In the meantime the best option is to click on playlists and select secrets of the XK8. They should at least be in chronological order and not mixed in with the other vids Thanks for watching John.

[@22Royston]

I think the voids you note John are fro the true valve and valve cover to be placed into…..thoughts?

[@kalcine]

You have a Leather Jaguar Bag on the left side of your trunk. What is in there if I may ask? That's original? My 98 xkr coupe doesnt have that unfortunately... Thanks for your answer John. Greetings from Hungary.

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi. Unfortunately, its not an original. There was an option for a boot tidy at launch but you cant get them now. I keep a basic tool kit. some cleaning materials and my smart charger in there.

[@stagnite2]

The slot in my tool kit houses a 3” 3/8” extension for the jack so the ratchet handle doesn’t remove your knuckles! I’d post a photo if I knew how!

[@golfolie64]

Hello ..on my Jag 2003 the cup removal is missing.. Do you think i can find one somwhere..Thank you .Alain from France.

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi Alain. Im guessing spell check interfered and you meant cap remover? If so Just contact any jaguar breaker. Im sure they will have one for you as so few people will have asked for that part.

[@alanmilton8056]

Hi John, Thanks, very informative as always, can you come over & clean mine up ? I will check my boot in the morning. What is in the Jag bag on the left hand side & how about checking the spare tyre pressure whilst you are at it ?

[@ToTheGarage]

Should certainly have checked the spare pressure😔. Good call Alan. Thats my 'tool bag' I will show you what's in it on a future video

[@lipsee100]

Nice watch John

[@ToTheGarage]

Thanks Lipsee100👍

[@JamesAllen300]

Are the towing eye's left hand thread?

[@ToTheGarage]

No definitely right handed (clockwise to tighten)

[@zsobeeeee]

Dear John! I can not take off the wheel nut covers, i have the tool for it but doesnt cam off... any advice? Thanks a lot!

[@ToTheGarage]

Hi Zsolt Berthold First thing is you may be trying to remove covers that are not there. Only the locking but has a cover and it is denoted by having a groove impressed in its top (like a fake key slot) If you can’t remove this one then either the plastic removal tool is worn out (unlikely) in which case put a single wrap of insulating tape around the end to keep the claws inside tighter, or replace it. More likely you have not yet pushed it onto the cover far enough. It’s a firm shove and you should hear a feint click Hope this helps. Thanks for watching👍 John

[@zsobeeeee]

The reason why i think its a cover is that its not tight so i can twist is a bit to the left and the right an pull a bit also. Non has a mark to sign the locking one.. i try , thanks :)

[@Tigerfire75]

I thought the toolkits in Jaguar cars is for helping you barrow paintings and other valuables. At least Top Gear says so. 😊

[@ToTheGarage]

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