Hello,
I need help where to get below list of parts at affordable prices for my 1985 XJ6 Series III, i urgently need them please.

1. Timing Chain, Guide and Tensioner Kit
2. Head Gasket Set

Thanks for support in advance.

 

Mike
Couldn't help noticing the cylinder head studs.... you really should change them all now that they sit in front of you, if one is corroded at the bottom (they sit in the coolant) it may fail as you are torquing head down and then you will have to do it all again. You will never know which one until you pull them all out and look... I had one stud 1/3 corroded thru, when I was just where you are now. (They are 40 years old and needed to be retired).....There are Forum posts on how to get them out without breaking them off in Block, which is a real pain .... Weak/non-symmetrical toque of head, will surely lead to water leaks and another blown gasket; follow manual carefully when torquing.
For engine parts, I would be comfortable with SNG Barratt US or XKs Unlimited (they are 20 miles from me, so I avoid shipping)
You want this to be the last time you have the head off, before giving car to your favorite son.
Rgds
David

 

SNG Barratt in the UK is likely the best source, although also take a look at Rockauto.com. They do ship worldwide by several methods, you'll know the total cost before everything is final. If you do use them, put this code: 12702422850832223 in the "How did you hear about us" box and it takes an additional 5% off. It's valid until Feb 23, 2020.

In a "While you're there" examine your plastic radiator fan as well. Cracks can form, especially at the base of the blades where it attaches to the centre hub and I have seen a few explode and take out the radiator and bonnet. The later black V12 fan, part EBC4553 is a drop in replacement and moves more air.

 

Hi David,
taken your word to change the Cylinder Head Studs but i could see many sizes as listed below which makes me confuse as to which to select.
1. 177mm
2. 164mm
3. 170mm
4. 327mm
5. 332mm
6. 323mm

which of these above would be ideal for the XJ6 4.2L?

Please help.

Thanks

Mike

 

For studs you will need:
7 of part number C29033,
3 of C29035
3 of C38076
1 of C42355

 

Hi Jagboi,

Please from which webstore will find these part numbers, Rockauto or SNG?

 

Hi Jagboi,

Part # C38076 is not found from these 3 webstores, XKs, SNG and Rockauto but the others are loctaed on SNG.

Anywhere to find it or any part # that can replace that?

 

I was finding them at Jaguar's heritage parts site. https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic.com/

SNG Barratt has them in stock: https://www.sngbarratt.com/uk/#!/Eng...9-8910b1a15559

 

SNG have them but do not have C38076

 

Did the link I included above not work? It did for me, showed them in stock for £7.35

 

attach is what the link returned wit the price more that what you have stated, maybe my location determined different prices on the parts.

 

The difference is VAT (Value Added Tax) is included in that. If you're not in the UK, you will get the price without VAT. Currently, VAT is 20%, so that's the difference. At the very top right of the page you can choose to show prices with or without VAT.

 

Mike GA, have you removed those studs yet ? Can I advise a word of caution. When I rebuilt my XJ6 engine back in 1990, I replaced the these studs but great care is needed. First off, you need to remove the core plugs by each stud first. You can then see the state of the stud, Mine all came out OK using a stud extractor, but some did look like Desperate Dan's toothpick. The corrosion occurs mainly at the bottom near where the stud goes into its threaded hole at the bottom of the block. That's why great care is needed because if the stud is badly corroded and snaps off, getting out the stub can be really difficult. Once you have the studs out, I had a tool made up to clean out the threaded holes because the studs need to go down all the way, or they stick out too far, and the domed headnuts bottom out and don't provide any gasket pressure. My tool used a plug tap welded to a long rod with a T-bar at the top, but you could use one of the old studs with a T-bar welded on the top, and two saw cuts at the bottom threaded portion to collect the crud. Use plenty of lube or grease.

 

please check and confirm from XKs.com and confirm for me if part # JLM9534 will be better for my car and how quality is it compare to others with higher prices

 

That set at XK's is made by Payen, as are nearly all the other sets. It should be fine. It has been a while since I have bought from XKs, but I will caution you that if you're not in the USA the shipping charges used to be very high. I have found that SNG was much more reasonable ( and quicker) for export sales. Xks didn't really seem set up for export sales.

I'd probably want to get everything from one supplier to save on shipping charges ( and possible import duties in your country).

 

Listen to David, I broke a stud putting the head back on. It became a can of worms and cost me an engine rebuild.

 

Thanks Clarke, am ordering all the Studs as recommended by David

 

Mike,

For my removal, I soaked the studs from above with liquid wrench while waiting for parts... drizzle down side of stud few times a day, I used double nut (grade 8) method and vise grip for stud removal... Hit top of stud several times with 10 pound sledge hammer straight down before twisting.
To clean threads after removal, I made extension for tap from 14" 1/4 socket extension and with tap forced into 9/32 socket. Started with regular Tap, finish with bottom. Had to make sure socket and tap did not fall off inside engine (Supper glue gel) The welded rod/T handle, would be safer.
To clean holes and get rid of any fluids in hole I used 5/16" brass tube with slots cut in one end to allow airflow, hooked up to shop vacuum cleaner with tubing and a cut-up small funnel duct taped to the shop vac hose. ( forum post, I don't remember who to give credit to... worked very well)
The head gasket drives the shipping and handling costs up as it is odd size and needs a stiffener board to keep it from bending during shipment or a large box
Rgds
David

I did not pull coolant plugs as that memo came around after I had it all back to gather.

 

David, I wish i could have these tools

 

Mike on the way... Have a look at these sites while you wait for parts

XK Cylinder Head Install

Michael Neals Technical Advice

Rgds
David