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Okay so i have been thinking and looking into replacing my timing chain tensioners to the third generation ones on my 00 jag xj8 L cause i believe they are starting to make a kinda knocking noise and a jag mechanic told me that it sounded like the tensioners but a job like this as we all know is pretty pricy .
So my question to everyone is do you know where i can find the kit to do this job for a decent price or does anybody have one for sale? and i am open to any advice on this project
So my question to everyone is do you know where i can find the kit to do this job for a decent price or does anybody have one for sale? and i am open to any advice on this project
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Jaguar V8 1997 2010 2 Upper Secondary Timing Chain Tensioners | eBay
$149 for both tensioners, you will still need new valve cover gaskets
It would also be a good time to change your plugs if interested
I've done a few sets for myself and friends. Very easy.
$149 for both tensioners, you will still need new valve cover gaskets
It would also be a good time to change your plugs if interested
I've done a few sets for myself and friends. Very easy.
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Yes, replacing the tensioners is a relatively simple job, especially using the zip tie method. The '00 - '02 Lincoln LS and Thunderbird used the same engine and Lincoln/Ford parts are somewhat less expensive than those sold as Jaguar. The Ford labeled tensioners are about $115 on-line for both, plus shipping. FelPro has the gasket set for the Lincoln/Ford engines for about half of what is sold as Jaguar parts, $36 at RockAuto. The parts are all the same.
You can do the entire job with a set of 1/4" sockets with extensions and a universal joint.
You can do the entire job with a set of 1/4" sockets with extensions and a universal joint.
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Just tons of write ups on how to do using the zip tie method: read them all, examine the pictures, commit the steps to memory and you will find it is a piece of cake to do saving an easy grand (US$). Locally, Jack, bought the tensioners from the Lincoln dealer but loads of online options. A powered screw driver that has a quarter inch socket drive will save an hour. You need a good selection of metric sockets . . Be very careful on the left bank to not drop any parts into the crankcase; be careful with the breather connections, they are brittle, expensive, and critical to mass air flow, do not lean on radiator pipes -- brittle, expensive.
A go slowly and carefully -- as somebody noted on this forum, patience is the best tool in your tool box.
A go slowly and carefully -- as somebody noted on this forum, patience is the best tool in your tool box.
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The earlier plastic secondary tensioners are what is normally in need of replacement. They rarely give any rattling as a warning. They just fail.
If you have a rattle, and you're convinced it is timing chain related, then it is more like the primary tensioners.
Either way, it is best to have it diagnosed sooner than later.
Parts can be found online at all the usual places: RockAuto, Jagbits, Gaudin Jaguar, and others recommended by forum members.
If you have a rattle, and you're convinced it is timing chain related, then it is more like the primary tensioners.
Either way, it is best to have it diagnosed sooner than later.
Parts can be found online at all the usual places: RockAuto, Jagbits, Gaudin Jaguar, and others recommended by forum members.
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