2000 XJ8, 1st post - Great forum with lots of great information and member's expertise!

So, I've successfully downloaded JTIS and have been through it pretty thoroughly. My question is, is there anything related to the engine internals? It has tons of info on the chassis, suspension, electrics, body etc., but I see nothing about the engine any deeper than the fuel, intake, accessory belt, etc.

Am I missing something? I was hoping it would have full engine disassembly with details on things such as the cam chain tensioners, and more... I hope I just missed some files, but so far, don't see anything related to the meat and potatoes part of the engine.

Can anybody help, or is this just how it is?

Thanks

QM

 

Does anyone that currently uses or has used JTIS have any ideas, suggestions or answers to my question? Is there an in-depth engine section in the electronic workshop manual?

 

Where did you find JTIS from? I've been looking for a copy.

 

Lots of references to it in this forum, 1 example:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...ead.php?t=4172

 

I don't mess with the JTIS much. From my understanding there are several hidden "read me" files that must be down loaded to open all the sections. Search around for them. The detailed engine section is there.

 

Jaguar has some that they sell. I have one for my x-type and my XJ6. I havent gotten one for my XJR YET. All of them tell me how to dissasemble and reassemble the engine, with all parts and numbers

 

The engine, like the transmission were never intended to be worked on at the dealer level. They were replaced as a complete unit when required. For that reason, I do not believe that JTIS has any info, hidden or otherwise, on the internals and I have explored it pretty thoroughly.

If anyone has any information to the contrary I would like to know.

 

Quadmechanic, the files are hidden inside the JTIS. Normally, to find them, you have to go about it in a back handed sort of way. Normally, you need to find a large component in the area that you are after, then when you start going after that part, it will link you over to another area of the JTIS which will then have disassembly instructions for that component. From there it is just a matter of finding the bits of information that you are after. I agree, the JTIS could be better laid out, but for the price, can you really complain.

 

THanks, Thermo... I also learned that all info is not detailed in all years - but primarily in the first year a particular item was introduced, for instance, I found the timing chain tensioner info for the 4.0 under either 98 or 99 (don't remember now) XJ8. Thanks to all for their help.