Hello From Edinburgh

I couldn't help it ....it was just sat there looking all forlorn and sad and lonely and nobody loved it. Anyway, I'm 500quid ( about 670dollars) lighter of pocket and now got a '97 XJ300 4.0 that wont charge and really needs repainted. Seems to go well when it starts though and it's lovely inside and surprisingly rust free for a Scottish example.

 

Whilst looking her over, remove one of the cam covers and see if the secondary timing chain tensioner has been upgraded to the latest metal version. If not, her motor is on borrowed time.


There are many threads you can read through using the search function of the X308 forum.

 

The guy I got it off said something about UPPER chain tensioners having been replaced a few years ago...is that the ones ?

 

If they haven't been replaced already, the primary and secondary timing chains, tensioners and guides should be replaced or catastrophic engine failure is the result if one of the tensioners or guides comes apart.

 

Welcome aboard.

 

Welcome to the forum trampintransit,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

I can see you've already found your way to the X300 forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

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Graham

 

That these cars do put the *** Hither on us, Many of us here can attest. Congratulations on yours. By the time you get everything sorted and in order, the two of you will be bonded for life.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Graham, I believe he mentioned he has a 4.0 litre car, so would that be the X308 forum?

 

Welcome to the forums.

 

I assumed 308's were V8's?

 

Welcome.

Yep, 308 is the V8. Near same body etc, just 2 more cylinders and those chain issues.

The X300 is the 6cyl, either 3.2, 4.0, or 6.0 V12. These do not have the chain tensioner issues of the V8.

Good luck.

 

Cool ..this thread seems to now have v=become rather too long for a 'neewbies - intro' thread doesn't it. I'll look elswhere on the forum of ask directly about tensioners n stuff. But certainly, my car is a 6 and the upper tensioners have been done so I'm hoping that's summat I don't need to worry about .

 

I'm sure you'll come back to check so here's the answer:

1997 was a model change year in the UK. Both the X300 six cylinder and the X308 V8 were marketed here.

X300 was available in both 3.2 and 4.0 litre versions. I had a 3.2 Sport and it was bullet proof for the 120k miles I put on it.

Graham

 

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