XK8 On Plug Coil Cover and Bolts
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XK8 On Plug Coil Cover and Bolts
Working on my 1997 XK8 convertible today, I noticed that my spark plug coil covers (part AJ84151) were lose on both sides.
Both of them were missing bolts, and both covers dislodged easily, as the bolt holes were dissolved and the female knurled nuts (I do not know what they are called) into which the spark plug cover bolts screwed, stripped out of their seats easily.
Although I have found new coil covers online, I cannot find the replacement parts for the female nuts and, if I can find them, how do I insert them into the head so that the coil cover bolts will tightly fasten the coil cover to the head?
I have attached a photo of the bolt and nut that to which I am referring.
Thanks for any input!
Larry
Both of them were missing bolts, and both covers dislodged easily, as the bolt holes were dissolved and the female knurled nuts (I do not know what they are called) into which the spark plug cover bolts screwed, stripped out of their seats easily.
Although I have found new coil covers online, I cannot find the replacement parts for the female nuts and, if I can find them, how do I insert them into the head so that the coil cover bolts will tightly fasten the coil cover to the head?
I have attached a photo of the bolt and nut that to which I am referring.
Thanks for any input!
Larry
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I had the same problem,
use a glue like this
High Temperature Resistant Bonding, Sealing and Coating Compounds | MasterBond.com
use a glue like this
High Temperature Resistant Bonding, Sealing and Coating Compounds | MasterBond.com
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Thanks for the replies. It is the female nut that is part of the valve covers that I need. My local Jag parts dept. tells me that the nut is not available and I'll have to buy new valve covers. Not gonna happen. Those who are using high-temperature glue- are you using that for the screws to go directly into, or for the insert nuts that you managed to salvage?
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Ok- So I finally found these on line. They are called EZ Lok flanged inserts for plastic. Take that, Jaguar parts man. Here is the info and a link in case anyone else needs them:
260-M5-BR
260-M5-BR
- Application: FOR USE IN THERMOPLASTIC
- Style: PRESS-FLANGED
- Material: BRASS
- Thread Type: METRIC COARSE
- E-Z LOK Part No.: 260-M5-BR
- Internal Thread: M5-0.8
- A +/- .010" (in): 0.312
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