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Old Mar 26, 2016 | 12:46 PM
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Replaced the next set of timing chains on an X308... Again a 4.0l with VVT and all worked out purr-fectly!

Purrs like a new car. No rattle, chime, ahatter or what so ever... And all tensioners and guides had cracked - car was from 1999. Again a good job replacing all the parts and not only the upper tensioners.

3rd set of chains done since January
 
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Old Mar 26, 2016 | 01:52 PM
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Good to know: now I know where to get a dipstick o-ring. Pretty sure it is the source of my air leak (STFT doesn't change when I pull the dpstick out), and haven't found a small, fat one to fit. If not, I'll have the rest of the gaskets!!
 
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Old Mar 26, 2016 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by NJ2003XJ8
Thanks! If it is for spark plug - I would expect 8 of them. There is one of this kind for the whole set, real small, about 5mm inner diameter. I think
jimlombardi called it 'Oil tube O ring' in this thread: https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...eed-how-81632/ Will look for this 'oil tube'. Cheers!
I thought maybe you got an extra spark plug seal. It's the VVT seal.
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Old Mar 26, 2016 | 09:51 PM
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From this


To this


I put together this little kit if you want to keep it simple. Sorry for the shameless plug, but easier than recieving 100 pm's
http://m.ebay.com/itm/1998-2003-X308...277?nav=SEARCH
 
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by greverrr
I put together this little kit if you want to keep it simple.
Nice!
I did the same last year, and I think it does very well with darker colored cars.
 
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Vector
I thought maybe you got an extra spark plug seal. It's the VVT seal.
Alden
Found it, the small o-ring is for 'oil tube' where dipstick to check oil level goes... I wish I saw this thread earlier:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...uple-qs-85491/
 
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Old Mar 27, 2016 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by greverrr
I put together this little kit if you want to keep it simple. Sorry for the shameless plug, but easier than recieving 100 pm's
Could you post a pic with a bit more distance I want to see the overall look if possible,cheers.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2016 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by King Charles
Could you post a pic with a bit more distance I want to see the overall look if possible,cheers.
Sure thing, Weds the weather should be cleared up and i'll pull her out for some pics
 
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Old Mar 28, 2016 | 09:54 AM
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Had the lower ball joints, and tie rod ends replaced followed by an alignment.

What a difference! No more creaking suspension, or steering wheel vibration. The car now tracks great on all surfaces. Used all Lemforder parts.

Very happy with the results!
 
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Old Mar 28, 2016 | 10:22 AM
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Put a battery tender on car since it been sitting for three weeks... then sat in the car... and said ..."Vroom... vroom vroooooom " ....wife asked what the hell I was doing... ..... I said proudly " Practicing " ...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 02:47 PM
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Replaced the front left wheel bearing... Never had sich a quiet car!

Oh, and btw... the front wheel bearings are the same as in a Chrysler PT Cruiser...
 
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Old Mar 29, 2016 | 08:34 PM
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Reunited (or just united) her with older sis - 1985 XJS 3.6 manual :-D

Let me go pick into that other forum... will be back!
 
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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by King Charles
Could you post a pic with a bit more distance I want to see the overall look if possible,cheers.
Only before/after accurate lighting comparison I could accomplish
a few vids I shot today that shows the look a bit too, having fun with vinyl before new paint, wife hates it but hot wheels fans seem to enjoy. Oh yah she is in limp mode at the moment due to programming so 3rd gear take off, no "real" drive off sound yet




 

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Old Mar 30, 2016 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by greverrr
Only before/after accurate lighting comparison I could accomplish a few vids I shot today that shows the look a bit too, having fun with vinyl before new paint, wife hates it but hot wheels fans seem to enjoy. Oh yah she is in limp mode at the moment due to programming so 3rd gear take off, no "real" drive off sound yet
Sharp. I'm getting my BRG re-painted soon, I have your kit on my "Watch List" via E-Bay I think I'll pull the trigger.

Cheers
 
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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 06:26 AM
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Brg should look great, i'll have a kit fit to the front indicators of a silver X100 XKR soon so we can get an idea of how that tint contrasts with lighter colors too. New brg paint is exciting i cant decide if I want to be safe and respray black , "risk" a french racing blue, or do some sort of metallic dark blue. My buddy wants me to try orange, I don't think it would be a good look on an x308 but you never know






 

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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by greverrr
My buddy wants me to try orange, I don't think it would be a good look on an x308 but you never know
Might not be straight orange, but I always kept this picture of an XJS Coupe, as I think the color is marvelous.
There is an old BMW 525 in my neighborhood, resprayed in the same color, very good looking.

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Old Mar 31, 2016 | 09:05 PM
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Received notice today that my bodykit is ready for shipment in Japan, painted in the final color (or so I hope), just need to arrange transport.

Now I can start dreaming the modern look of the grand old XJ40 Chasseur's, medium rims, large tires, spoilers and skirts all around, but not too eye-catching.
We will see ....

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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 11:49 AM
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Drove it 11 hours overnight after my debacle yesterday. Ran flawless the whole way, as it should be
 
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 03:25 PM
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Picked up a perfect match burl wood shifter off E-Bay, was a steal @ 65$. Had been hunting the correct color & pattern, it finally emerged lol. Recently added bezels,new bulbs to my dash so we should be sitting proper real soon. Pics will be posted after detailing.





If you're in the market for a quality handmade shifter @ a great rate, look for E-Bay user "zahnieblack".
 
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Old Apr 1, 2016 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by ericjansen
Might not be straight orange, but I always kept this picture of an XJS Coupe, as I think the color is marvelous.
There is an old BMW 525 in my neighborhood, resprayed in the same color, very good looking.
That is a beautiful orange, def has a burnt to it. I've only painted one car orange, it was amc big bad orange, nice color on the correct application
 
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