AJ82340 is the gasket at the bottom end of the EGR Pipe. I was able to get the upper and the one between The EGR & TB.

Before the dealer gave me this great news, I had been wondering about making a gasket. This is the last part I need to get the TB back in the car.

The OEM is something derived from copper. Could I use the old one & torque it a wee bit more?

Or, would it be better to make a new one? What material would you recommend? There is plenty of room to use the old gasket and put a gasket on either side.

Thanks and best,

Steve S.

 

Or, perhaps just a thin coating with this?
https://a.co/d/0gAzwrQA

 

Hi Steve,

it seems to be out of stock at Jaguar itself, but some dealers might still have some:

https://www.terrysjag.com/product/AJ82340.html


The following dealer unortunately is in Switzerland:
https://rare-jaguar-parts.com/produk...8-s-type-x350/


Unfortunately, I only know how to make paper gaskets.

Best regards,

Thomas

 

Thanks, Thomas. That 1st link you so kindly provided is no longer affiliated with Jag. As far as making a gasket, can it be that hard? I did a little more research and found there are 2 gasket materials suitable for high-temp manifold scenarios: flexible graphite and high-temp fiber.

Is there any reason not to use the original along with a thin coating of the Permatex high-temp silicone on both sides?

Thanks and best,

Steve S.

 

Spray the old one liberally with this, allow it to get tacky, and reinstall. Done it bunches of times on intakes, exhaust gaskets, and various coolant ones as well. You can get it at Autozone, Advance or Tractor Supply.
Permatex 12 oz. Copper Spray-A-Gasket Hi-Temp Adhesive Sealant

 

Thanks, Chris! Copper Spray-A-Gasket it will be!

Brass jacket for TB Brake Vacuum orifice arrives today. So away we go!

Best,

Steve S.

 

Bad idea w/r ANY Copper sealing washers & gaskets.

Copper has yielded to the prior use, "work hardens" as a byproduct.

Even if you were to anneal it, it , is NOT an elastomer, ergo cannot "bounce back".

 

Thanks, Bill!

Anneal, what a beautiful word; I recognized having heard it, but had to look it up. I see biochemists also use it.

Just learned that the good ole USPS has delayed the part I am awaiting until next week. Think I’ll run over to the marina and change the belts on the diesel. This tinkering has gotten into my blood. I think it is keeping elastomeric!

Thanks, best and have a glorious weekend!

Steve S.

 

And you, kind Sir!

Hoping for a GREAT weekend.

Got my one (2005 XJ8-L) back on the road just a few days ago. Now have over 600 miles on the two new Chinese-made front air-struts.

Pleased 'enough' with them that I'll be ordering their mates for the rear pair next week.

'Belt & Braces".. the MaxPeeDingRods coil-overs for all four corners will stay in their box for 'emergency' use - in case an air strut has a catastrophic fail, not just a slow leak.

I find I can change ONE corner in about 30 minutes by using two trolley jacks and a scissors jack in team-concert to control suspension component positioning.

Hopefully, the XJ8-L will behave this month ......so I can make a run at putting the Range Rover back to rights!