2001 xk8 4.0
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2001 xk8 4.0
DOM: 11/2000. 2001 XK8 convertable I believe I have second generation Timing Tension brackets. Is that correct and if so should I be thinking about replacing them? The car has 56,000 miles. WJP
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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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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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Should I replace the water pump and thermostat at the same time I replace the Tension brackets? From your experience, what is the ball park price for having a professional do the work?
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Yes to that and also the crossover pipe and radiator hoses. This could run $800 to $1500 easily just doing upper tensioners and plumbing.
If you are going to use professional services for what most of us consider DIY projects this could be a very expensive car to maintain.
If you are going to use professional services for what most of us consider DIY projects this could be a very expensive car to maintain.
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+1
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