I own a 2001 Stype V8 4ltr. This is a right-hand drive car.
My L/H (Passenger side) cam cover is leaking and I need to replace it (This is the camcover with the oil filler on it).
I have done this once already but obviously not correctly as it still leaks. I had a great deal of difficulty getting the camcover off and in fact broke the oil filler which I had to stick back on (Silly bugger!!). Can anyone tell me the easiest/best method of removing the camcover and what I need to take off to get at it?
Thanks

 

I've moved your question from General Tech Help section to S-Type section. members here with the same model as you have will be able to advise the best method for cam cover removal.

Graham

 

Do you have the factory manual (JTIS)?? It's free on this site.

Just look for the JTIS at the top of the column.
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Thanks Clubairth1 - not sure what you mean aboutJTIS - not sure where to find it, can you point me in the right direction?
Cheers
ian

 

JTIS = Jaguar Technical Information System. It's the Service Manuals.

You can download it from General Tech Help section. Here's a direct link to the thread:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...rchives-65926/

Options there to download the full system up to 2005 or only for a specific models.

Graham

 

+1 on JTIS - regarding the cam cover:

Loosen all bolts on cam cover.

Discharge fuel pressure via shrader port on fuel rail, disconnect the fuel line w/ fuel line removal tool (spring loaded) right at cam cover.

Remove cam cover.

The trick that I do is use a bit of RTV black on the lower rear corner of the cam gasket. This area for some reason is prone to leaks. Probably due to being the lowest point on the cover.

Also use RTV sealant on joints where the timing cover is.

Installation is reverse of removal.

All covered in JTIS

 

Thanks everyone for all your help - I think I should now be able to solve the problem!
With regard to JTIS - I tried to download this but my Norton security system deleted it immediately after analysing it, so I was unable to read it.
Anyone else had this problem?

 

Turn off Norton. Better yet, delete it. You've just shown how bad it can be.