Vin # Questions

In preparing to order parts for valves cover gaskets, etc.

Valve Cover RH - Vin Range: G00442 - G45703 (12.29.44)

Pages 727 -735 Manual #3

Is the Vin Range the same for all parts for my car? Or, does the Vin Range change for different parts? Obviously, most parts are the same for both.

What is 12.29.44? If it indicates the Vin Range, will it be a constant for my car? Can it be substituted for the Vin Range when searching?

The manual is based on the U.S. Left Hand drive? Or, is it the same for both?

Many thanks to Lagonia for his excellent thread on this subject.

Thanks & best,

Steve S.

 

Hi Steve,

"12.29.44" is the number of the chapter in the workshop manual, nothing to do with the VIN.

When you read chapters in the manual, you will sometimes find references to other actions to do's to be done beforehand. Here's an example:

You see that the chapter has the number "12.13.18", and at the bottom of the page you see that first have to remove the air deflector, which is described in chapter "76.11.41" of the manual.

If you look into the Jaguar parts catalogue (https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic...03-2009-parts/), who will only ever find a reference to the VIN range the part belongs to. Here's a screenshot:



So the search criteria for parts is always only the VIN of your car.

Best regards,

Thomas

 

Thanks, Thomas! With your help, I just might get this done!!

 

When I go to the parts manual & get:

AJ812402 - JAGUAR CAMSHAFT COVER GASKET

It has the diagram with parts numbered as per your screenshot; however, it doesn't have the names of the listed items. Is that because listed as "out of stock"?

Thanks & best,

Steve S.

 

What is the VIN of your car, please?

Best regards,

Thomas

 

I am sorry, but what do you mean with "...it doesn't have the names of the listed items"?

The parts are always named, and the part number is the last step you reach in the catalogue. If it is available, then you see the price instead of "out of stock".

Best regards,

Thomas

 

Thanks, Thomas.

VIN: G12607
I will send a screenshot. But what I'm seeing is the diagram with the parts numbered, but with no accompanying list of part names for the numbers shown in the diagram.

 

My screenshot skills aren't working today. Here is a copy & paste of what I'm trying to say. There is no corresponding list of parts by name.



BASKET

AJ812402 - JAGUAR CAMSHAFT COVER GASKET

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Technical Drawing

SKU
AJ812402
Genuine OEM AJ812402 - Jaguar Camshaft cover gasket (AJ812402) part for Xj 2003 - 2009 (from G00442 To H32732) Classic, Xk 2006 - 2014 (from B00379), Xf 2009 - 2015. Authentic Jaguar Part.
£52.99£44.16
Out of stock
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Hi Steve,

OK, I think that it relates to how you start the catalogue.

When you click on the link I sent you,you get this page and you click on the button circled in Red:



Then:


Then this button, my browser sometimes does not show the picture, so it look strange:


Now, you should have the following view:



And you can proceed with the following:



You see in the diagram which number you need, and you go to the right and the correct number, here no. 2 "Camshaft Cover gasket".

Now it can get confusing, because for each number you can have multiple options,sometimes more, sometimes less, sometimes only one. In most cases the picture or diagram will only be the one.
So, in this example, we go to "LH B-Bank", then to "4.2 litres supercharged", followed by the VIN.
Then you can see all part numbers that Jaguar had issued in time and that got superseded. Here the last number was the "AJ812402" that you mentioned and is now, unfortunately, not available at Jaguar anymore. But you can get the part at other suppliers.

Generally speaking, be aware that (at least in my opinion) the parts catalogue is not always set up logically. For example, all the engine cooling lines are distributed in various sections.

Best regards,

Thomas

 

Goodness, Thomas! You are truly a scholar & a gentleman!!

I went to one of the dealer's sites and they have the camshaft gaskets for $63 a piece, with none of the accompanying pieces.

Many sites direct me to something and when I see if it will fit my vehicle it doesn't. AutohauzAZ has this:https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/EU-AJ812402; the right is similarly priced, but I was hoping to find a set with the gaskets plus the grommets.

I will pay the dealer price if I can't find a set that I can buy with confidence elsewhere. Amazon had both the MAP Sensor and the corresponding connector for a fraction of the cost of others & as best as I can tell, the parts were the same to the markings & numbers. Unfortunatly, they don't have the camshaft gaskets.

Funny, I had hoped to replace all the hoses and I haven't ordered the first one yet & I still haven't gotten a date from the welder!

Can't tell you how much I appreciate your help!

Steve S.

 

You are very welcome!

Here in Europe I have my sources, but in the US I know that a lot of people use Rockauto.

At a first look it seems that they have the parts you need, I would say the last item in the screenshot, but please check again:

Best regards,

Thomas

 

Thanks again, Thomas. Usually, I check Rock. They are showing 1 left for the left, nothing for the right. Will search a bit more for Mahle/Clevite.

 

In looking for Camshaft (Valve) cover gaskets for 2004 XJR Supercharged, I'm finding plenty of sources for gaskets up to the year 2003. I see 2004 4.2L Naturally aspirated.

Is there a difference in the camshaft gaskets for the 2004 naturally aspirated vs. the Supercharged?

Is it possible to make these gaskets? Probably would take less time than trying to find them.

 

Ordered from O'Reilly: MAHLE Valve Cover Gasket Set | MAE VS50672 | Qty: 1 $82.99
https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c...004-jaguar-xjr