When did the timing chain issue (plastic clips) cease to be an issue.

My research says starting with the 2009 model, but I'm open to input on this.

TIA

 

Years before that, as far as the tensioners & guides go.

None of the cars in this forum should be affected I understand.

No idea what clips you mean, though.

 

Plastic clips ??

Perhaps you mean guides as mentioned by JagV8.

 

It was fixed mid year in 2002 and affected only 4.0 liter engines.

According to Jaguar's TSB 303-68 the following cars were affected:

V8 XJ Series/XK DATE 03/05 303-68
SERVICE TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Start-up and Idle Rattle – Primary Or Secondary Chain Tensioner – Replace
MODEL VIN
1997-2002 MY- XK Range 001001-A24195
1998-2002 MY V8 XJ Series 812256-F41862