I'm working on 2001 S type 4.0L V8. only the drivers side exhaust camshaft chain has broken. i put the cam locks on. all spins with crank but that one shaft. this is my first time and been searching for awhile (don't have a book). anyways i started taking off head (tensioners, chains, etc. ) then i realized i did not put in crank lock, but it should be lined up with cams, since all was still connected except that one cam. crank was not turned EVER with chains off. crank tool did not fit into sensor hole. not really sure what i'm looking for. I've heard it only fits one hole, so can i turn crank until i find it?
please help.

 

See https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ce-manuals-33/

 

Thanks for the manual. I have a 2001. I can't seem to find the spot in the book for the TDC (it's on my phone not easy to browse). All my chains are off now and cams locked down but crank tool won't go in. It should be close right, since I locked down cams when chains were on?

 

Can I turn crank until I get the tool to fit? Chains are off. Cams are locked down. If it's not close I can turn till #1 comes up and tool fits? #1 cylinder is passenger front correct?

 

The engine is NOT TIMED AT TDC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You need to download the Jaguar training student guide from my 'engine course 168'.

It is on this forum somewhere. Do a search for the training guide. Maybe this?????

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/j...e-guide-47016/

bob gauff

 

It'll be in the files area (General Tech I think) and also Gus's JagRepair.com - Jaguar Repair Information Resource

 

That's a lot good info! I found information for AJV8. Is that what i have (S Type 4.0L V8). Thanks a lot guys. These cars are pretty easy to work on engine wise, with correct tools. I might buy this car when I'm done. Just have to make sure of TDC for crank. Cams are easy with the tool. That manual says #1 cylinder is passenger front. Of course it has to be up on compression. It might be real close as it is now. I'm just nervous about turning it, cause cams were locked down before chains removed.

 

Ohhhh. So the manual I downloaded says simply position the crank shaft and install tool. So I should be able to just turn it till tool stabs. Dummy proof. Lol

 

See Jaguar AJ-V8 engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

(I put AJV8 into a search engine)

 

Okay thank you. I'm new to jaguars so I Was asking if my engine is called AJV8? I'm gonna remove the head today if I get time. I can always time (TDC) the crank after, since its not aligned any ways right? I want to get it to machine shop soon.

 

Might try actually reading the wiki article....