tensioner/chain write up
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tensioner/chain write up
After the input from guys here I am taking the plunge and doing the whole front of the engine.
I bought everything from motorcarsltd.com and found their price even better than the ebay kit I was looking at.
I've tried a search and can't find a good write-up on the whole job, just the tensioners. i'm sure there is one here, can anybody help?
Thanks.
I bought everything from motorcarsltd.com and found their price even better than the ebay kit I was looking at.
I've tried a search and can't find a good write-up on the whole job, just the tensioners. i'm sure there is one here, can anybody help?
Thanks.
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The upper tensioners are so often done that there are lots of pictorals on that subject and they are easy.
The primary ones, not so much. Removing the harmonic balancer is the real problem with the primary chains/tensioners.
Here are a couple links on the subject. One contains 200 posts . . . have fun.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=29800 Look under 'Tensioners'
http://tiny.cc/H7m5O
The primary ones, not so much. Removing the harmonic balancer is the real problem with the primary chains/tensioners.
Here are a couple links on the subject. One contains 200 posts . . . have fun.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=29800 Look under 'Tensioners'
http://tiny.cc/H7m5O
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hey can I have a copy of that email please ?? I have a 2000 vanden plas that I may do this too if I repair the body damage and transmission. Thanks my email is strateloss@hotmail.com
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Tensioner write-up download
Its probably the same write-up that JWT emailed to you, but just in case, you can download the write-up I have here (I hate to share without giving proper credit, so if anyone knows the author of that write-up, please let me know.):
http://www.mediafire.com/file/mijhyd...imingchain.pdf
Also, I stole the file sharing idea from one of SuperSport's post, so thanks to him for the great idea. You can view/download my other jag related downloads here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=9...18333b36fcdcf0
http://www.mediafire.com/file/mijhyd...imingchain.pdf
Also, I stole the file sharing idea from one of SuperSport's post, so thanks to him for the great idea. You can view/download my other jag related downloads here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=9...18333b36fcdcf0
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I looked through the whole pdf and it really was a well documented write-up. I really would have liked to seen pics of the tool that holds the crankshaft steady. either way its definately a great write-up. I guess the original author can be contacted via the watermarked email address on all the photos.
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Strate -- you can get a look at the setting plug at Ken's site:
http://www.motorcarsltd.com/jaguar-p...haft-tool.html
Or at Welsh Enterprises:
http://www.welshent.com/product_info...ool&cPath=1110
http://www.motorcarsltd.com/jaguar-p...haft-tool.html
Or at Welsh Enterprises:
http://www.welshent.com/product_info...ool&cPath=1110
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Matt,
Sorry It tool me a while to get back to this.
I did not use his method to secure the crankshaft for removal of the centre bolt. I had the proper securing tool on loan from my dealer when I did the job on my car (XJR). I could not figure out where he put the pry-bar in the drive plate, however I have been told the XJR transmission is different than an XJ8. Do not confuse the setting plug for a crank securing device. It is only to be used when timing the camshafts in this job. If you have the setting plug installed while remving the centre bolt, you risk damaging the drive plate timing holes. The car will not run well at all if you do that. Actually, Chris the author does warn against that also. If you search Baum Tools on the web you can find pictures of all the tools I believe.
Regards
Wayne
Sorry It tool me a while to get back to this.
I did not use his method to secure the crankshaft for removal of the centre bolt. I had the proper securing tool on loan from my dealer when I did the job on my car (XJR). I could not figure out where he put the pry-bar in the drive plate, however I have been told the XJR transmission is different than an XJ8. Do not confuse the setting plug for a crank securing device. It is only to be used when timing the camshafts in this job. If you have the setting plug installed while remving the centre bolt, you risk damaging the drive plate timing holes. The car will not run well at all if you do that. Actually, Chris the author does warn against that also. If you search Baum Tools on the web you can find pictures of all the tools I believe.
Regards
Wayne
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If I remember correctly, I put the pry bar through a small hole on the opposite side of the crank position sensor and lodged it up against one of the torque converter to drive plate bolts. You may also be able to do this through the opening next to the crank position sensor (through which you can see the triangle), but I was afraid of damaging the timing ring through that opening as well. I have to get back under the car this weekend. If I think about it, I will try to set it up as I had it and take some photos for reference.