Timing Chain Tensioner DIY Help
#1
Timing Chain Tensioner DIY Help
Hello!
I'm a brand new member here, but I've been on here hours a day since I purchased my 2001 Jaguar XKR convertible a couple weeks ago. I'm from Minneapolis, MN so unfortunately I can't enjoy the beast for a couple more months, so I'm still riding around in my '95 Taurus (I can't wait!!).
I just called a jag dealer and found out my car was assembled in January 2001, so I'm pretty sure I have the plastic tensioners. He said I shouldn't worry, that he's only seen them break once in his career, but I'd still like to have the piece of mind and eliminate this Achilles heel.
I've seen references to a DIY .PDF that takes little mechanical skill and only 4-5 hours but I can't seem to find the actual document anywhere! I have a brother-in-law who's a big motor-head that would be able to help. Could I get a link perhaps?
If anybody wants to see my new baby, here's an album
http://imgur.com/ltSxCeO&knrDCjo&7kZ...ehb&O4LzZ5v#16
Nice to meet Y'all!
Steve
I'm a brand new member here, but I've been on here hours a day since I purchased my 2001 Jaguar XKR convertible a couple weeks ago. I'm from Minneapolis, MN so unfortunately I can't enjoy the beast for a couple more months, so I'm still riding around in my '95 Taurus (I can't wait!!).
I just called a jag dealer and found out my car was assembled in January 2001, so I'm pretty sure I have the plastic tensioners. He said I shouldn't worry, that he's only seen them break once in his career, but I'd still like to have the piece of mind and eliminate this Achilles heel.
I've seen references to a DIY .PDF that takes little mechanical skill and only 4-5 hours but I can't seem to find the actual document anywhere! I have a brother-in-law who's a big motor-head that would be able to help. Could I get a link perhaps?
If anybody wants to see my new baby, here's an album
http://imgur.com/ltSxCeO&knrDCjo&7kZ...ehb&O4LzZ5v#16
Nice to meet Y'all!
Steve
#2
I found it!
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ion-how-37415/
My mistake. I just googled it with quotes and it was the first thing that popped up. I'm at 49,000 miles so I'll wait on it until around June.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ion-how-37415/
My mistake. I just googled it with quotes and it was the first thing that popped up. I'm at 49,000 miles so I'll wait on it until around June.
#3
Glad you found it - but if you want to ask for some tips, you should ask them on the X100 page:
XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
That covers the '96-'05 cars. This one's for the '06 onwards X150 XKs, so there's less expertise on your car here.
XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
That covers the '96-'05 cars. This one's for the '06 onwards X150 XKs, so there's less expertise on your car here.
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