1998 XJR ignition problems

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I have a 1998 XJR with only 60,000 miles on it, however, a couple time after I picked someone up at the airport or filled up at the gas station, I can't seem to start the car (it starts, but takes a long time while it struggles to start), as you can imagine, it is embarrassing to not start in such a beautiful and luxurious car. I have been told this might be a nikasil liner problem, or a throttle body problem (but this was cleaned at 45,000miles), or spark plugs, I would like to know what would probably be my best bet before plunging more money into this thing....
Nov 12, 2006 at 10:51 AM
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FSTRANGER302
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it is possible that the nikasil is the problem but not likly. it was a issue but i diid not see to many super charged motors with nikasil go bad. it is possible and i think this is the problem that the secondary timing chain or chains let loose. causing the timing on the camshafts to be off. this is a very common problem with the older cars. i work for a jaguar dealer and this is what i have seen by your description. any other questions feel free to email me at thedeerhunter30
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Nov 14, 2006 at 9:46 PM