where is transmission dipstick 2001 xj8 jaguar

no dip stick, has drain and fill plugs. here's the fluid service in fo, you may need the pics that go with info, if so post an email ad., and i'll send them. pics donn't post here. let me know. mws919

REMOVAL

Raise the vehicle for access.
Drain the transmission fluid. NOTE: This procedure will not remove residual fluid from the torque converter. WARNING: TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS, ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY PROCEDURES ARE OBSERVED AND THAT THE RECEPTACLE FOR WASTE HAS SUFFICIENT CAPACITY.

Carefully remove the drain plug and drain the transmission fluid.

Refit the drain plug and tighten to the specified torque figure. Use a new 0-ring.
INSTALLATION

Remove the fluid level / filler plug.
Using a syringe dedicated to transmission fluid only (not used for any other type of oil or fluids), inject transmission fluid until it overflows from the plug orifice. CAUTION: It is essential that only the specified fluid is used. Wait until the flow of fluid has reduced to a trickle.

Fit, but do not tighten the plug.
Prepare PDU (at the base station).
Install the appropriate disk and switch ON.
Select the vehicle specification - ENTER.
From Engineering Tools select Toolbox - ENTER.
From Toolbox select Powertrain - ENTER.
Connect MPA and download cable to PDU and base station.
Select Data logger - ENTER.
Select Transmission - ENTER.
Disconnect download cable.
Connect MPA to PDU.
Connect PDU (at the vehicle).
Connect MPA cable to the vehicle diagnostic socket - ENTER.
Energize the vehicle ignition - ENTER.
From the menu select Transmission oil temperature (TOT) - ENTER.
Check that the fluid temperature is <30°C .
From above.

NOTE: Ensure that the TCM is connected and functioning correctly. Select Park and start the engine.

Cycle the gear selector.
From P to D.
From D to R.
From R to P.
From below.
Adjust the transmission fluid level.

Remove the filler / level plug.

Inject fluid until it overflows from the plug orifice. CAUTION: The fluid temperature MUST NOT exceed 50°C . Wait for the flow of fluid to reduce to a trickle (for at least 1 minute).

Refit the filler / level plug and tighten to the specified torque figure.
Check for leaks and remove spilt fluid.
Shut down and disconnect PDU.REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION