I need help finding new oil pan bolts for my 2004 jaguar xj8 Any links or anything would help much appreciated.

 

This part is cheap, so you should get it from the dealer if one is close by, or can also be found at your local auto parts store. Here is a link to the part: https://www.napaonline.com/en/search...=semantic&se=1. You can also check your local Autozone and O'Reilly.

 

Thank you for your reply. There is not a dealership close nearest one is about 2 hours away. I went to auto zone this morning but when they looked up what I needed they could only find transmission bolts. Also when I use the link you left the only ones that come up that look close say these don’t fit your vehicle. Dose anyone know if it’s a good idea to use the original bolts cause I’m having no luck.

 

Did you lose your original bolts?

The bolts should be M6x1.00mm but I just reuse the original bolts when I remove them for the pan cleaning.

 

Perhaps you can share why the sump bolts were removed to begin with and why new ones are needed. Did the oil sump suffer from an impact or damage from an accident?

 

Sorry, I misinterpreted the question. I directed you to the oil drain plug.

 

Thank you for your reply. They are being removed because there is a leak coming the gasket. She’s getting close to it’s next oil change so I was just hoping to get this knocked out to so I dont have to check the oil every 2-3 days. I had read that another member had ran into a problem with one of the bolts breaking When being torque down ( not sure if it was a x350 or not ) so that was a problem I’d like to avoid. But if people say they have reused there’s I’m just going to do that. I had also called 2 mechanic shops to do it and one said there not interested and the other said the don’t like working on jaguar but they quoted me about 400 in labor. It’s seems like a pretty simple job so I was just gonna do it myself.

 

Use the correct sequence for tightening the sump bolts so the gasket and cover are not deformed. You can find the bolt tightening sequence in the Workshop Manual.

 

Measure the diameter and length below the bolt head. It is highly unlikely these are made specifically for the sump cover, they will just be generic fasteners made in their millions. If you post a photo, I'll tell you what to buy but need the measurements.

 

I doubt any of the bolts will break upon loosening. As NBCat says follow torque sequence, which BTW I think the spec is very small, like 9 ft lbs.

So basically put all bolts in, finger tight then torque them down per spec in pattern.

Get OEM pan gasket from Jaguar and PS this job is very simple.

Maybe 30 minutes tops and most of that is cleaning the groove in the pan and block surfaces w/ brake cleaner.

Make sure pan surface is square as it may be warped if pan was repeatedly over tightened in an attempt to stop the oil weep.

No sealant required on rubber gasket....

 

For a few $ there are tools to measure the thread dimensions, then off to the hardware store
There are two sets in my tool box, the S A E thread's still widely used, & mixed in with metric, on occasion.
The other set is Metric, & British Whitworth, combined, one set, on each end.
The S A E set, has more sizes than the other two combined.

 

Quick trip to the auto parts store to the bolt aisle with the needed bolt is all it takes to match up

 

Where could I probably find this manual the only ones that are in my car are the regular owner manual and audio manual and a passport to service.

 

Thank you all that information on doing the job its very helpful. Also where could I find a toque wrench that will to that low the only 2 my o’Reillys done 120- through something I can’t remember. And what is the best tools to clean is I just got a few microfiber Towels and a razor blade.

 

No razor blades

 

Thank you for you reply I can’t exactly get the measurements Cause this car is my daily so I need to do this job In one pop. I do think I will be able to use the original bolts with no problems hopefully.

 

Pull out one to take and find the size

 

thank you for your reply. I do wish it was that easy but this car is my daily so Once’s I have the bolts in hand I have no car to get to the hardware or auto parts store. Thank you for the help though.

 

Also thank you guys for all the help and I Apologize if I did get back to your reply I did read it though.

 

I doubt a single bolt would cause a sudden oil leak if it was in the middle of a side.
You could pull one and measure it or leave it out for a day while you looked for a replacement?