First of all, thank you for the comprehensive video. The job has gone smoothly. My 1998 XJ8 project is like a "Bad Date" you pay a load of money, lots of time, and you get Nothing but heart ache. You have made this experience a little more pleasant. My wife thinks I'm having an affair with this car, she calls it the Bitch. Thank you Sir. Respectfully, Vincent.
it might be worth noting that on the seconary chains with the removable link is that it needs to run in the right direction so it can't accidentally undo.. great vids.
I have an '03 XK8, 4.2 in need of headjob, etc. You mentioned that a 4.0 and a 4.2 are the same except for stroke. If I understood correctly, you were suggesting that the gaskets etc are the same kits. Can you confirm?, or suggest a source for a full gasket, seals, chains kit. Please and thanks, And thanks for your video's, they have been most inspirational. Dorn
Was and is there alot of tension on the curved timing chain tensioner when you installed ours is really tight I'm going to hve to grind the spot where tensioner goes even to get together
The new tensioner should come pinned so it isn’t tight. That way you can get everything where it needs to go without much effort. Once you’re ready to put the timing cover on you then remove the pins and it will tension the chains. Hope that helps.
It is better to torque down the caps with each cam at its all valves closed "safe" position, then rotate the flats horizontal afterwards. It is a peculiarity of the firing order on cruciform crank 90 degree V8s that this safe position exists.
First of all, thank you for the comprehensive video. The job has gone smoothly. My 1998 XJ8 project is like a "Bad Date" you pay a load of money, lots of time, and you get Nothing but heart ache. You have made this experience a little more pleasant. My wife thinks I'm having an affair with this car, she calls it the Bitch. Thank you Sir. Respectfully, Vincent.
Once you have the service up to date these cars are very loyal. I have faith you will get there!
So close! Thanks for your dedication to making these videos. This will help XJR owners extensively for years to come.
🙂 we are hoping to get her started this weekend. Home stretch!
it might be worth noting that on the seconary chains with the removable link is that it needs to run in the right direction so it can't accidentally undo.. great vids.
Thanks and good tip!
I have an '03 XK8, 4.2 in need of headjob, etc. You mentioned that a 4.0 and a 4.2 are the same except for stroke. If I understood correctly, you were suggesting that the gaskets etc are the same kits. Can you confirm?, or suggest a source for a full gasket, seals, chains kit.
Please and thanks,
And thanks for your video's, they have been most inspirational.
Dorn
The later 4.2 uses MLS head gaskets. If you are based in the US I have had good luck with FCP Euro.
Was and is there alot of tension on the curved timing chain tensioner when you installed ours is really tight I'm going to hve to grind the spot where tensioner goes even to get together
The new tensioner should come pinned so it isn’t tight. That way you can get everything where it needs to go without much effort.
Once you’re ready to put the timing cover on you then remove the pins and it will tension the chains. Hope that helps.
@Low Tech Garage thx I'll hve to grind the tensioner a little to fit in
It is better to torque down the caps with each cam at its all valves closed "safe" position, then rotate the flats horizontal afterwards. It is a peculiarity of the firing order on cruciform crank 90 degree V8s that this safe position exists.
Thanks for your advice!