I will use the mls headgaskets and not the standard ones. Hope it will work out

 

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The only reasonable decision. That's why Jaguar changed from composite gasgets to MLS ones starting from MY 2001.

 

Final torque on the rebuild heads 😅





Adjusting the valves is a big job, 8 done 24 to go

 

Big job adjusting the valve clearance ! I got 14 perfect with the shims i had, the others i had to order... and they are expensive :O




Stainless steal exhaust with the custom downpipes




The shims, i used a facom digital caliper and a feeler gauge to adjust the valves .20 inlet en .25 exhaust




Home made locking tool




New distribution set from the dealer




Almost ready to start, a lot of cables to reconnect ! Insert oil and cooling fluid




Only the air inlet left cant wait

 

hi all,
I am quite new here (not yet found a introduction tread) but am looking for info on just the job in tread subject.
I plan on putting the heqds back on asap, but 2 valves need adjustment.
Haven't succeeded to get the shim from the cups yet..
Looking at current old tread, that looks stopped before succesfull job finishing,...maybe there are things to think of, that topic starter did not share in 2013, or was not aware about?

Grtz from the Lowlands.. (The Dutch ones;-))

 

The correct procedure is to use a compressor and blow air between the shim and the bucket. Using a magnet is a no-no by the way.

 

Thanks, that worked! (still took a while but it works well)
Now up to the nice task of putting the engine back together!