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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 04:51 AM
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If the engine oil is changed frequently and the oil meets Jaguar specification, then the engine should function normally. Bear in mind that while the AJ33/34 and the AJ133 are well designed, there is always the possibility that failures can occur. These failures are not unique to Jaguar designed or Ford engines.
So there's no specific time / mileage when the timing chain / chain tension should be checked as long as the engine oil is changed in due time?
 
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not to mention this is not an ecoboost engine.
 
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not to mention this is not an ecoboost engine.
Not sure I understand what you mean...
 
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Old Jan 29, 2021 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by George Abitbol
So there's no specific time / mileage when the timing chain / chain tension should be checked as long as the engine oil is changed in due time?
That is correct. There is no service interval for inspecting the timing chains, guides and tensioners.
 
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