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Michigan -> 98 XJ8 Timing cover gasket (6/24/2008 12:48:40 PM)

Apparently the oil dripping from my engine on the 1998 XJ8 is coming from the timing cover gasket. Is 6 hours labor for the garage realistic, has anyone done one at home, is it very difficult or can patience prevail?
Thanks,
Michigan.

  
hlgeorge -> RE: 98 XJ8 Timing cover gasket (6/24/2008 2:55:52 PM)

If you are going to remove the timing chain cover, I recommend this is a good time to replace the tensioners.

ken@britishparts.com -> RE: 98 XJ8 Timing cover gasket (6/25/2008 7:07:25 AM)

The crank bolt is very tight.  I mean stupid tight!  It can be done at home.  I too recommend looking at a chain kit.

FactoryJaguarTech -> RE: 98 XJ8 Timing cover gasket (6/26/2008 5:15:45 PM)

Yep.....chains, tensioners, guides.....the whole shabang.
Unless you remove radiator, probably will need torches to get the bolt out of damper.
With radiator out though, impact will get it out. 6 hours for timing cover removal is about right.
Good luck.

wdonovan -> RE: 98 XJ8 Timing cover gasket (6/27/2008 5:20:04 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: FactoryJaguarTech

.....the whole shabang.....


[:D] I''m puttin'' that one back in my vocabulary. [:D]

ken@britishparts.com -> RE: 98 XJ8 Timing cover gasket (6/27/2008 7:07:31 AM)

Those yankees have no "real" vocabulary!  Come on down south and Jag Tech and I will teach you how to talk....then we can head over to LA and try to figure out what in the hell they''re saying!!!

FactoryJaguarTech -> RE: 98 XJ8 Timing cover gasket (6/28/2008 9:37:35 AM)

lol

Michigan -> RE: 98 XJ8 Timing cover gasket (6/29/2008 1:17:26 PM)

Thanks for the input, please bear in mind that;
1, I''m a Brit living in Michigan
2, LA is a long way from Michigan
3, Everyone in LA think all Brits speak like Beckham and Posh
4, LA Galaxy is actually a pub team

FactoryJaguarTech -> RE: 98 XJ8 Timing cover gasket (6/30/2008 5:04:38 PM)

Again.....LOL

  

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