Hi Guys. I am looking at putting in new spark plugs. Has anyone done it on this model? If you have can you give some pointers. I guess there will be ample plastic covers to remove before i actually see the engine lol.
Cheers.

 

First thing I did after I got my Jag. Job is as simple and straight forward as any plug change out there.
The ones I removed were Iridium, and still in good shape. Normally they last for 70-100k miles. As I was a new owner of a used car, reading the plugs was a priority, and I just dropped new ones in and indexed them because I was there.

 

To get to the plugs was it just a matter of removing various plastic bits? I didn't want to start removing stuff if special tools are needed. Looks easy enough though. Cheers.

 

Yup,
If I recall, the side with the dipstick took a bit of jiggling, but three plastic bits came clear with little struggle. You may need a u-joint on your socket set for one or two of the plugs, but they still came out without a fuss....

Vince

 

Just my .02 cents.

I have learned since owning my Jag XKR that there is little savings on trying to make repairs as a DIY project in some cases vs. what an honest Jaguar dealership will do. Case in point.

I wanted an oil change and filter replaced, all fluid levels checked, and an inspection of the car for any related issues that they might find. My 2009 has only 13,800 miles. Sure, I could have changed the oil myself to save a few bucks. I called a few very reputable foreign car repairs shops who could complete the oil change and filter, check the fluids, without an overall inspection, the quote was $90.00. Ultimately I took the car to the Jaguar dealership 50 miles away. End result, I started a relationship with the dealer. They record and keep a record of all work completed for future reference and documentation for potential resale. They report the work to CarFax. They completed the oil change and filter replacement, checked the fluids, inspected the car, replaced a few light bulbs in the trunk, end result $130.00 including tax. I had the opportunity to meet and talk with the Jag Tech.

I would think that if you have to ask questions here about finding spark plugs and how to get to them in the engine compartment, that perhaps there would be some potential for making mistakes, and creating potential mechanical problems.

Unless you have done this before, have advanced mechancially abilities, I would think twice about a DIY job on a Jaguar. Weigh the cost of the plugs, (not just any plugs, but Jaguar OEM plugs) make sure the plug gap is correct, the time involved to make the change vs. what Jaguar or an independent specialist who knows how to work on Jags will charge. The difference in cost for the DIY'er and any frustration caused may not be worth the effort.

One mistake, or not having proper tools could only create more issues for you. Shop and compare, do your due diligence on potential costs, then decide if it's really worth a DIY project especially if you are not sure what you are doing mechancially to save a few bucks.

Only attempt the project if you have the mechanical ability to do so, and have the proper tools to complete the task.

Just my .02 cents worth,........which may not be worth very much.

 

I hear you loud and clear. I have mostly maintained my own cars over the years but with this one i want to get the advice from people who have done the job before.
Sounds like there are no special tools required to do this so going to get on to it asap.
Cheers guys.