'03 S-Type w/Oil Leak
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Some will say to change the rubber upper intake gaskets, some will say no need. I did just because I don't ever plan on removing the intake again. I also replaced the 100k spark plugs at 42,000 miles because now I am set for the "life" of our S Type as far as plugs go. Search around the different dealers to find the best price on the uppers (I think I paid around $70.00 for all 6).
Good Luck
Good Luck
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Some will say to change the rubber upper intake gaskets, some will say no need. I did just because I don't ever plan on removing the intake again. I also replaced the 100k spark plugs at 42,000 miles because now I am set for the "life" of our S Type as far as plugs go. Search around the different dealers to find the best price on the uppers (I think I paid around $70.00 for all 6).
Good Luck
Good Luck
Oh and the XJ8 has no IMT rings, you need to look elsewhere for the source of your oil leak. It's strictly a 3.0 v6 thing.
Take care,
George
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George my post #43 was back almost a year ago and at that time I did not research the Fel-Pros since I replaced my uppers even a year before I posted #43 here. I know aleast Auto Zone, NAPA nor Advanced did not have any aftermarkets available when I needed them in 2009.
Hey did you get that R from Tina?
Hey did you get that R from Tina?
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George my post #43 was back almost a year ago and at that time I did not research the Fel-Pros since I replaced my uppers even a year before I posted #43 here. I know aleast Auto Zone, NAPA nor Advanced did not have any aftermarkets available when I needed them in 2009.
Hey did you get that R from Tina?
Hey did you get that R from Tina?
Tina hasn't had the car long enough to want to deal. 11g's as it sits broken gas gauge and all. 9700 with the gas gauge fixed didn't seem to float her boat
AS you said... give it time, she'll come around!
Take care,
George
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I don't know where it's located for v8. There might be better Technician who might have better knowledge. As far as, I know v8 don't have IMT O-Ring issue like v6. But again, I could be wrong.
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I have the exact same issue - I am also so new at car DIY
If i had a $1000 for everytime someone said or change a cam gasket needlessly for that i could buy a new camaro, seriously. If you look at the black imt valves on the back of the intake right above the alledged cam leak onto the exhaust. Youll see they have 2 8mm bolts each that hold them in, take out the bolts and pull the imt vavles strainght out after you disconnect the electrical connectors. Take off the oring on each 1 and replace with the green jaguar ones(the green is a sealant)
now if it is your cam covers it will still be leaking after you replace the imt orings and then you can spend the serious money!
now if it is your cam covers it will still be leaking after you replace the imt orings and then you can spend the serious money!
Please be forewarned that I basically don’t know the 1st thing about car engines and may very well make you weep with my intense lack of knowledge.
My late 2004 S-type 3.0 V6 has this exact issue. Just an extension in my query which is not within my sphere of knowledge:
Could the oil leak also cause loss of power/laziness unless fully depressing the throttle - after a backfire suddenly all the power is available? Spark plug covered in oil?
The leak is worse at idle - and only when engine is at operational temperature. At the same time I get a flickering oil light, which like the leak, disappears the moment I touch the accelerator.
The car has 161,000 km on it with one previous owner and a comprehensive maintenance record with the agents
Thank you in advance.
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