Questions & Answers for: Jaguar XJ8 about the time chain

ready to buy 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

...I think is time to replace your timing chain and tensioners this is really common on jags here it will show how to do the job. http://jeg.serverhouse.com/Jag_docs/Timingchain.pdf ...

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 ...

...time or the belt broke. they have a timing belt.. They do NOT have a belt, they have chains. The chain tensioners originally were plastic & are known for failing (they can be upgraded to later metal ...

2001 jaguar XJ8 engine codes change what's the differences? I bought the car with a thrown timing chain. Resulting in, you know, at least a broken piston and damaged valves. I thought... just buy a ...

i need to know how to set thte timing chain Discoverd this indepth expalaination of process steps involved in the installation of the timing chain from an ASE certified technician. I hope this helps. ...

When should the timing chain be replaced on a 2001 XJ8? As most timing chains, when they start to get noisy, that is usually when they start to stretch beyond there limits, refer to owners/service ...

Jaguar xj8 2001 just completed timing chain & tensioner replacement. engine cranks won't start, what is the best trouble shooting sequence to use? DID YOU RECONNECT IGNITION COILS AND THE ...

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 have a 2005 xj8 4.2 top dead center i made the tool to lock the crank in position but when you look at the number 1 piston it is not at the top of the cylinder is that correct TDC related to piston ...