!! Tensioner Job? !! 98 XJ8 79k
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!! Tensioner Job? !! 98 XJ8 79k - 4/15/2008 10:52:27 AM
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Hey guys! Sorry if this has already been posted, I was looking around but couldn't find anything just for what I wanted to replace. I'm pretty sure my tensioner's are going out, i've got a 1998 XJ8 with 79k on it. Firstly my car has had less than 10k miles in the past 4yrs so it sat quite a lot i'm sure.
Anyways, I had to cold start it a few times, after sitting overnight. When/if I did, I wouldn't hear anything like rattling, but when I actually reversed out of my driveway, put the car in drive, and normally take off, I can hear what sounds like a chain clinking around in the front for about 2-3 seconds then it goes away.
I'm sure my car has the original 1st gen tensioners, and I just picked up all 3rd-Gen metal tensioners (not chains) (LH/RH/2 lowers) all dated past 5/20/07. I'm just curious of ALL the seals/gaskets I will need to replace them. Thanks in advance guys...
It was $83.44/each for the RH and LH and $60.42/each for the two lowers.
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RE: !! Tensioner Job? !! 98 XJ8 79k - 4/15/2008 3:48:52 PM
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Cam cover gaskets. Timing cover gaskets. Vvt seals and the fiber washers. Crank seal, little o ring that goes in the pulley.
Spark plug boss seals. I think that is it. You do not need to break open the cooling system, but you do take out the cooling fan pack.
Good luck if you are doing it yourself. I can give you the jaguar procedure if you would like.
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RE: !! Tensioner Job? !! 98 XJ8 79k - 4/15/2008 7:16:15 PM
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Thanks man, you are elite. Great info, I will have to pick those up asap as well. It would be appreciated to get the procedure if you don't mind sending, that'd be perfect!
Also, do you guys have suggestions on any websites for parts? I've been using http://www.motorcarsltd.com/ they seem to have pretty nice prices? What do you guys think you could quick windup for these needed parts?
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RE: !! Tensioner Job? !! 98 XJ8 79k - 4/16/2008 5:58:55 PM
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also get chain guides shud be 4.. and if your secondary chains are damaged then they wud need replacing.
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RE: !! Tensioner Job? !! 98 XJ8 79k - 4/17/2008 6:52:11 AM
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Do yourself a favor and do the entire job. We sell a kit that contains all the components and seals but the v/c gaskets. We sell those separately, because it depends on the year of your car. We also have a tool kit to install the things. Our kit has only one cam setting tool and I suggest you buy an extra so you don't have to jump back and forth while praying you don't move anything.
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RE: !! Tensioner Job? !! 98 XJ8 79k - 4/18/2008 11:08:43 AM
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Do yourself a favor and do the entire job. We sell a kit that contains all the components and seals but the v/c gaskets. We sell those separately, because it depends on the year of your car. We also have a tool kit to install the things. Our kit has only one cam setting tool and I suggest you buy an extra so you don't have to jump back and forth while praying you don't move anything.
hah yeah I plan on it, but i've already purchased just the tensioner's alone from your site, so I can't jump on the kit. I've got time to get everything together, thanks for the help guys.
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RE: !! Tensioner Job? !! 98 XJ8 79k - 4/18/2008 12:21:13 PM
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Give me a buzz on the phone. If you want the kit, we will find a way to work it out for you. I won't be around this afternoon, if it's something you plan to do soon. I'm going camping with the Boy Scouts this weekend. Leaving soon.
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RE: !! Tensioner Job? !! 98 XJ8 79k - 5/30/2008 10:58:48 AM
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** Update ** Will post pics when guides come in.
Job is almost complete, got to see my broke down engine today. I got soooooo lucky I swear, my left Primary was very busted up, gone orange as usual, big crack and plastic end fallen off, chain was rubbing metal! All completely sludged up, I am thankful of this site or I would have never known. Check out that crack!
EDIT* Couple various pics of the left side, primary/secondary tensioners, a guide (might be a blade can't remember, and is that a crack/notch or supposed to be there by the mounting hole?)and a shot from under the car on the rack, auto focus having a hard time it was dark under there.
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