Has anyone here done the head gaskets on 2.5? i would like to get some opinion how hard is it? i ve did couple of head jobs before on different type of cars. this is my first time working on a small jaguar engine. 5 years ago I did the heads on my xjs v12 and wasnt a huge deal but now this 2.5 looks way more complicated. Hopefully I will pull it off. u guys wish me luck

 

It's not your typical head job :-)

you have the time chain, cam and a few other parts that slip my mind. Pain in the ****.

However, if you've done a head before on anyother car, take your time and follow the directions outlined in the manual.

Im sure you will need new headbolts as well.

 

seems like a tough job, Hope I can pull it off, if not I will just buy a used engine and get it over with. Jtis says, I have to remove the engine to get the front engine cover off, seems like thats the only problem i will be facing. you guys wish me luck. I will start tomorrow and i will try to get some pictures taken for a walkthrough for next DIYers.

 

Did you change the head gasket successfully? could you show us some pictures?
how is the engine working now?