Jaguar XK8 ZF Transmission

Several years ago a major XK8 Parts challenge was to source a replacement transmission to resolve problems of premature failure for the Jaguar ZF Transmission. The transmissions are very smooth in operation and don't usually give any problems up to 60,000 miles. However, beyond this point they can cause problems, ultimately resulting in expensive replacement.

The main problem area is the forward clutch pack with a retaining clip that wears through the pressed steel housing and eventually falls away. The initial symptom being slippage of the gears and then eventually drive does not engage. However, not all may be lost as the same symptoms could be brought about by a blocked oil filter preventing oil passing through the gearbox.

Also the gearboxes are supposedly 'non serviceable' items and sealed for life. However, it is recommended to change the special oil (Esso LT7 1141 only !) at 50,000 mile intervals as well as the filters and sump gasket being the XK8 Parts required.

Typical replacement via a Jaguar main dealer would be (and still is) in the region of £3000 to £4000 plus labour required.

Now a great XK8 Parts supply solution is in place from the German Jaguar company ZF Friedrichshafen AG, better known as just ZF. This company has grown successfully over the years now encapsulating 119 production companies, employing about 64,000 people in 25 countries and is amounting sales of over 12 billion Euros.

ZF Great Britain is based in Nottingham in extensive modern premises employing 150 people and recently £2.5m has been invested in new production and warehouse facilities dedicated to remanufacturing automatic transmissions and steering products for passenger cars. One of the major moves forward has been the setting up of remanufacturing facilities for their gearboxes and that not only includes 5-speed automatic transmissions but also the very latest 6-speed.

For Jaguar XK8 Parts Supply, ZF is able to offer service exchange programmes and remanufactured automatic transmissions which are all assembled by factory-trained technicians – this means a fully comprehensive service. Not only do customers get the benefit of a fully remanufactured unit (not just the replacement of the failed part), with warranty, but all ZF genuine parts have been used and the work is done by the company who actually designed and produced the transmission in the first place.

ZF can also supply an exchange unit. In this case you get a genuine ZF completely remanufactured unit, on an exchange basis, supplied to your independent Jaguar specialist straight away. The remanufactured transmission is supplied with a fully guaranteed torque converter, comes filled with oil and is tested on a ZF manufactured test rig. You will also receive instructions on how to carry out a correct oil level check and how to adapt the transmission software to the vehicle software. Just as important, particularly in the case of the complex 6-speed gearboxes, the garage can supply the vehicle Vin No. and the unit software is then coded to your car.

This is a great solution for XK8 Parts supply as ZF’s 5 and 6 speed fully remanufactured automatic transmissions are engineered to their originally-supplied quality specification. Only ZF Great Britain Ltd is factory-approved to re-manufacture the Jaguar 6-speed automatic transmission.

Customers of ZF, as well as their unrivalled quality, will get:

• 5 or 6 speed transmissions coded to vehicle
• Fully guaranteed Torque converter
• All transmissions are filled for life
• 100% tested on ZF manufactured test rig
• Core recovery arranged (surcharge applies)
• Full 12 months or 50,000 miles warranty
• Units available for immediate delivery.

ZF have helped resolve a major XK8 Parts supply problem at reasonable cost and to very high standard.

If ready to place an order to give you the highest quality of service ZF will require:

• Vehicle make
• Vehicle year
• VIN number
• Engine size
• Registration number
• Part number

At the time of going to press a remanufactured XK8 ZF 5 speed gearbox would be in the region of £1200 + VAT and a refundable surcharge of £750 + VAT. Plus a shipping charge to your location.

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