2001 xk8 4.0
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Welcome to the forum WJP,
Engines built after August 13th 2001 have second generation tensioners so your original plastic tensioners are on borrowed time.
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Graham
Engines built after August 13th 2001 have second generation tensioners so your original plastic tensioners are on borrowed time.
Please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.
Graham
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There's three regular issues with the XK8/XKR:
1.) plastic tensioners
2.) cooling system - water pump/thermostat tower/hoses
3.) so called 'sealed for life' transmission - a fluid change at around 70k miles extends life
Most buyers end up doing all the above and then enjoying troublefree driving.
Graham
There's three regular issues with the XK8/XKR:
1.) plastic tensioners
2.) cooling system - water pump/thermostat tower/hoses
3.) so called 'sealed for life' transmission - a fluid change at around 70k miles extends life
Most buyers end up doing all the above and then enjoying troublefree driving.
Graham