New Member and First Time Jaguar Owner
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I am a 35 year old former Infantry US Marine. I do Escrow work now in California. My last car was a 2002 Audi A4 1.8 Turbo. After replacing almost every part in that car I realized, "Audi" translates in English, "Audi-Money!"
I always loved the luxurious performance of Jaguar so I bought a 2001 Jaguar S-Type 4.0 V8 that needed a Secondary Timing Chain and Tensioner.
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I want to do the work myself, so I bought all parts to do both sides.
Since the chain doesn't have a link this is going to be a good size job?
With a Link it would take me 30 tops to do both sides; maybe?
So it looks like I have to take off the front of the block to get the Primary Chain off the Top Sprocket so I can slip in the Secondary Chain? Is that right?
I bought the CD Manual, but both my Desk Top and Lap Top will not open properly because the Windows I have is far too current.
I have much literature that I have been collecting for the last two weeks.
I'm planning on renting the tools from MotorCarsLTD.
Is there a better place to rent the tools, or should I just buy them for future wrenching endeavors?
It's crazy that I'm in love with this car and I haven't even driven her yet?
Maybe I'm just super anxious.
I always loved the luxurious performance of Jaguar so I bought a 2001 Jaguar S-Type 4.0 V8 that needed a Secondary Timing Chain and Tensioner.
See Pic's Attached:
I want to do the work myself, so I bought all parts to do both sides.
Since the chain doesn't have a link this is going to be a good size job?
With a Link it would take me 30 tops to do both sides; maybe?
So it looks like I have to take off the front of the block to get the Primary Chain off the Top Sprocket so I can slip in the Secondary Chain? Is that right?
I bought the CD Manual, but both my Desk Top and Lap Top will not open properly because the Windows I have is far too current.
I have much literature that I have been collecting for the last two weeks.
I'm planning on renting the tools from MotorCarsLTD.
Is there a better place to rent the tools, or should I just buy them for future wrenching endeavors?
It's crazy that I'm in love with this car and I haven't even driven her yet?
Maybe I'm just super anxious.
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Dom Sebas (05-23-2012)
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Welcome to the forum,
Good to have you with us.
You can change the secondary tensioners without stripping the front of the engine.
You'll find info in the XK8/R and XJ sections in the FAQ's.
If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
Good to have you with us.
You can change the secondary tensioners without stripping the front of the engine.
You'll find info in the XK8/R and XJ sections in the FAQ's.
If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
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Welcome to the forum,
Good to have you with us.
You can change the secondary tensioners without stripping the front of the engine.
You'll find info in the XK8/R and XJ sections in the FAQ's.
If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
Good to have you with us.
You can change the secondary tensioners without stripping the front of the engine.
You'll find info in the XK8/R and XJ sections in the FAQ's.
If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
I have to install new secondary timing chains as well, so I think I do have to remove the front of the engine; right?
I will add my car details to my Signature, thanks.
I'm having problems adding Pic's, any advise?
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Hi Dom &welcome aboard Jaguarforums, good to have you here with us
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You might consider adding your car details into your signature......It will help members to help you much more quickly as stated.
As for pics?
Check out the how to post pics thread in the help n suggestion centre.......good write up therefor you.
There's a really great mix of information, camraderrie and fun
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In the meantime I've manually upgraded you to full forum access so you can better view the whole site and all its features
Jump on in and enjoy the site.................
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