Fitment here is exact: this 1998 Jaguar XJR service and repair manual is keyed to the year, the supercharged V8 and the trim listed below, so every specification, clearance and tightening sequence in it is what Jaguar published for this car rather than a figure carried over from an adjacent model year or a different variant.
Engines
- 4.0L V8 Supercharged Gas
Trims
- Base Sedan 4-Door
Known issues on the 1998 XJR. One recall is on federal record for this model year, and it concerns the gasoline fuel system. Certain replacement fuel filters sold for use on this vehicle were built with a connector that did not meet specification, so the O-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. That condition can leave an inadequate seal at the connection and lead to a fuel leak, and in the presence of an ignition source a fire could occur. Owners have filed 9 complaints for the year. The factory diagnostic and repair procedures behind the fuel system are here.
From pressure-testing the fuel supply after a leak to routine service on the supercharged 4.0L V8, it holds you to the OEM procedure and the correct figure for this specific 1998 XJR.
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURE
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. I
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOB
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REMANUFACTURED W5A-580 TRANSMISSION - HARSH SHIFTS - INSTALL REVISED VALVE BODY. *TT
Showing the 8 most recent of 18 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.
MAY 29, 2012 AIRBAG DEPLOYED AS CAR WAS BEING UNLOCKED IN A PARKING LOT. VEHICLE WAS NOT RUNNING, MERELY BEING UNLOCKED WITH THE KEY FOB, AS I ATTEMPTED TO ENTER, THE AIRBAG OF THE DRIVERS SIDE, EMBED
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 JAGUAR XJR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE OPENED THE FRONT DRIVER'S DOOR AND THE SEAT CUSHION AIR BAG INADVERTENTLY DEPLOYED AND KNOCKED HER TO THE GROUND. THE CONTACT LOST S
SEAT SUPPORT BRACKET (DRIVER SIDE RIGHT REAR) CRACKED IN HALF CAUSING SEAT TO SHIFT SUDDENLY. CAUSING DRIVER TO MAKE UNINTENDED STEERING INPUTS. SECOND OCCURRENCE SAME AS ABOVE EXCEPT LEFT REAR BR
WHILE DRIVING DRIVER SIDE SEAT ATTACHMENT BROKE AT THE LEFT REAR. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE SEAT TILTED TO THE LIFT SIDE OF THE DOOR. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE SEAT TRACK AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY. THIS WA
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE LOST POWER AND ALL WARNING LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING.*MR (NAR) *CB
Showing the 5 most serious of 11 complaints filed with NHTSA.
