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RE: Tensioner noise or not? video - 4/12/2008 11:34:33 AM

rodknock95

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So far, I have to replace the spark plugs, valve cover gasket, shock bushings and then there is the weight on my mind of the transmission. I dont know if I should service it or not. It is doing okay, but at almost 80,000, I'm sure it needs changed.

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RE: Tensioner noise or not? video - 4/12/2008 5:33:46 PM

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If you got 80k on the trans, do t flush it. Chances are you will kill it.

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RE: Tensioner noise or not? video - 4/12/2008 8:31:37 PM

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What about not doing a flush and just changing the filter and what fluid is in the pan? Or should I just make sure it is full and run it it till it dies?

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RE: Tensioner noise or not? video - 4/12/2008 9:40:37 PM

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That is entirely your call. Either way keep a rainy day account for that day the trans starts to pour.

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RE: Tensioner noise or not? video - 4/12/2008 10:10:42 PM

rodknock95

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Do you know if the factory valve cover gaskets come with the little ones for the spark plug holes?

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RE: Tensioner noise or not? video - 4/13/2008 1:41:04 AM

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there are several different types of rocker cover gasket sets for these cars

the AJ26 engine has the middle cover bolt seals with joined together bolt/spark plug seals , ( small ring seal joined by two large ring seals , ) and no variable cam solenoid seal.

the later AJ27 engine, revised elements ,uses independent bolt seals and spark plug hole seals, you will need your engine number to determine the correct set,

In the UK, the AJ27 engine was introduced in 1999 , all engines before that were the AJ26 , post 2001 Jaguar went to the 4.2 , for the X350 series,

this also goes for the S-Type car

the faint marks of my ( separate ) seals can be seen on the head in the picture below

the spark plug holes are the four large ones down the middle, still with plugs in then, there are two smaller holes that bolt down the cover in between the plug holes, there is also a whole seal that goes round the outer edge, and on the AJ27 engine , there is a seal for the variable cam solenoid that sticks out the top over the chain section

here in the UK, a complete set for both sides cost £75 from Jaguar,

i changed all mine when i changed my tensioners, ( its in another thread on here )

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RE: Tensioner noise or not? video - 4/13/2008 7:38:22 AM

rodknock95

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There are several ones available from Jaguar? I only see one and its about 30 dollars.

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RE: Tensioner noise or not? video - 4/13/2008 8:47:41 AM

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You need to call the dealer with your last six of vin and they will tell you correct ones. I don't remember if yours is XJR or not. If so there is no VVT onthere. Easiest way to tell is if the VVT are on top like picture above or if they are bolted to front of engine.

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RE: Tensioner noise or not? video - 4/13/2008 9:29:32 AM

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Mine is just the XJ8L. So it has VVT. It has the solenoid looking thing on the valve cover. FJT, what oil filter brand do you recommend?

I have decided to check the transmission fluid and if it still looks good, Ill change it, if it doesnt then Ill leave it alone. Heck, I dont even know if the stuff is pink like regular transmission fluid or if its some other color. But you are definitely right on the transmission bit. My Dodge conversion van had 160,000 miles and I seen the fluid looked like slightly used motor oil. I took it in and they just changed the filter and what was in the pan. 800 miles later it lost second gear. But the fluid looked bad and there was a bigtime excessive amount of clutch material in the bottom of the pan.

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RE: Tensioner noise or not? video - 4/13/2008 9:40:41 AM

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I personally run the factory filter on the VDP. Seems to be just fine.

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