Cylinder Head install question
#21
So I'm looking over the parts I've ordered and it does not look like the timing cover gasket I bought includes the crankshaft seal or harmonic balancer o-ring as I first thought. I've found this: part no XR81139 which I think is the o ring, can anyone please confirm. I'm struggling to find a part no for the crankshaft seal however. Does it go by any other name?
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The harmonic balancer "O" ring (XR81139) can be found here............
https://www.sngbarratt.com/us/#!/Eng...0-7705ab188f07
Timing cover lip seal (AJ83698) can be found here.................
https://www.sngbarratt.com/us/#!/Eng...c-9598db09fd04
As it is a standard lip seal the AJ83698 can also be found at regular parts suppliers at a more reasonable price............
https://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts...ad=47433948012
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Thank you. I'm going to get those parts ordered tonight.
#22
Just an update on my progress, currently I'm working on scrubbing off the carbon build up on the top of the pistons. Its slow going but I'm chipping away at it with scrubbing pads, a plastic razor and spray on gasket remover. At the rate I'm going its going to take awhile but I hope to have it done today and begin putting on the heads today or tomorrow.
Last edited by OUScooby; 11-27-2018 at 01:38 PM.
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#25
I think I've got everything ready to go! It took quite a bit longer than I expected but I finally got all the carbon off the pistons. Took quite a bit of scrubbing and scrapping an there was two or three really stubborn patches of build up that just wouldn't come up. But I've finally got it cleaned up then cleaned off the pistons and deck first with WD-40 then multiple passes of brake cleaner. I'm going to wait until tomorrow to install the heads to give time for any solvents that went down the oil and coolant passages time to evaporate, but I'll soon be putting this cat back together!
#27
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#28
+1. I like to put a thin film of oil on the cylinder walls to help to with lubrication and compression on start up.
#29
So I got one of the heads one today. I would have done the other one but I didn't realize until I opened the box that the head bolts I ordered were only for one side. I've ordered another set which should be here Saturday, but I got it one, torqued down and installed the cams and cam locking tool.
I'm following the workshop manual step by step until I reached the step that said to install the timing chain guides, thats when I noticed the cracks on the guides. Guess I'm going to have to get a new set of those too now.
There are a few little things I can do tomorrow, like installing the cam sensors and connecting the hoses that run beneath the supercharger, but other than that I think I've reached a stopping point until new parts arrive. I have a feeling that's how it going to go with this project, not realizing I need something until I get to it, but at least progress is being made slowly.
I'm following the workshop manual step by step until I reached the step that said to install the timing chain guides, thats when I noticed the cracks on the guides. Guess I'm going to have to get a new set of those too now.
There are a few little things I can do tomorrow, like installing the cam sensors and connecting the hoses that run beneath the supercharger, but other than that I think I've reached a stopping point until new parts arrive. I have a feeling that's how it going to go with this project, not realizing I need something until I get to it, but at least progress is being made slowly.
#30
I recently purchased a set of guides recently from FCP Euro
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ItemQty.TotalJaguar Timing Chain Guide (S-Type XJ8 XKR) - Eurospare NCA1998AB2$50.38Jaguar Timing Chain Guide (S-Type XJ8 XKR) - Eurospare NCA2025AB2$68.18Subtotal: $118.56
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#31
I recently purchased a set of guides recently from FCP Euro
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EDIT: nevermind i figured it out.
Last edited by OUScooby; 11-30-2018 at 10:26 AM.
#33
Yes I kow this is a good, idea but I havent yet, I need to do this before I continue on anything else. One loose bolt could ruin all this work!
#34
So I guess the next question is what to do about the other chain guards? They look to be in good shape, no signs of cracking or ware. Do I replace them anyway as a preventative measure since I've already got it apart, or do I just reinstall them. How common is failure on these parts? What the typical lifespan? are they usually pretty durable?
#36
#37
Didn't you order a complete upgrade kit? New guides, tensioners, gasket set, etc?
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Last edited by Carnival Kid; 11-30-2018 at 01:18 PM.
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#38
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#40
I'd change them too for piece of mind but unfortunately I'm already well over budget on this and I just cant afford to replace every piece just cause I've already got it removed. They seem in good shape as to the secondary tensioners so I think I'm going to reuse them.