Secondary cam tensioner check OK?
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Secondary cam tensioner check OK?
Hi All,
Just opened up the drivers side valve cover to inspect the cam tensioners. WOW, it looks like new motor under there. 2001 XK8 with 103K mi on her. She HAS been upgraded to the 2nd gen tensioners but NOT 3rd gen (metal). Chain and sprockets look VERY good. The primary tensioners look good also (what I could see). Should I button her up. With old gaskets and call it a day? The Jag repair shop in San Fran (I believe it is Continental motors) said that they saw very little failures from the 2nd gen upgrade although when they do the repair they use the metal 3rd gen ones. What do ya think?
Thanks All!
Just opened up the drivers side valve cover to inspect the cam tensioners. WOW, it looks like new motor under there. 2001 XK8 with 103K mi on her. She HAS been upgraded to the 2nd gen tensioners but NOT 3rd gen (metal). Chain and sprockets look VERY good. The primary tensioners look good also (what I could see). Should I button her up. With old gaskets and call it a day? The Jag repair shop in San Fran (I believe it is Continental motors) said that they saw very little failures from the 2nd gen upgrade although when they do the repair they use the metal 3rd gen ones. What do ya think?
Thanks All!
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