Questions & Answers for: Jaguar XJ8 chain tension

...1998sovereign v8 I love this car but have been reading about these Nikasil linings and the timing chain and tensioner problems. This car has fsh and only 88000 kms. Looks good, should Ibe worried? ...

...this is an overhead cam type engine. 4 cams on top of the heads which are driven by the timing chains, which are driven off the crank. If your noise appears from the lower end, the most common ...

timing chain replacement Can someone provide me with details on how to replace the timing chain,guides and tensioners for a 2001 jaguar xj8.I can't locate the timing marks and the camshaft sprockets ...

...BELT. COOLANT GREATLY REDUCED AFTER 200MLSTRIP Take the car to a specialist to check the timing chain tensioners, they are a known issue. I`d advise you to not use (or even start) the car till ...

1998 jaguar xj8 timing chain and tensioner diagram http://jeg.serverhouse.com/Jag_docs/Timingchain.pdf Here it will show how to do the job step by step. [email protected]

...and gas consumption in particular 1998 to 2001 Jaguar XJ8 have a big engine design problem, timing chain tensioners are made out of plastic, and with time they brake ,causing big Damage to Engine,

...tension the chain on its drive side. See Fig. 151. While applying opposing force to the sprocket and chain, tighten the exhaust camshaft sprocket bolt to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. ...

timing chain xj8 dropped bolt into front timing cover, could it have made it to the bottom of the oil pan, that's what it sounded like. Can't fish it out with a magnet. Was changing ...

I need to change the timing chain you need several special tools to do this you should also change all 4 tensioners and slippers as they are prob. the old plastic ones which break.

...chain, tension it by applying counterclockwise force to the exhaust camshaft sprocket Exhaust and intake VVT sprocket bolts. Torque them to 85-92 ft. lbs. (115-125 Nm). Remove the tools and wedges. ...