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Old 03-01-2019, 05:28 PM
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Gents,
I had a bit of an oil leak from the cam shaft covers and am cleaning up the old oil in the engine bay.
As good practise, I was going to check the engine earth/ground connection but can't seem to find it. Part No LBN3740AA looks all shiney braided silver but I can't see it anywhere.
If anyone is under the bonnet this weekend, can you please take a pic to show me where this is?
 
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Old 03-01-2019, 06:34 PM
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David, the Braided Steel Strap runs from the X-Member near the RF lower control arm area up to the bell housing on the right side underneath on the XK8. I believe its the same on the 5HP25 and 6HP26 Cars. No pic but I've cleaned and tightened this ground also.
 
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Old 03-02-2019, 04:27 AM
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Here you go.......



Franks tip. Make sure you REALLY clean the surfaces its going on. My engine would not start and I had to have the car towed to a garage as the mechanic just bolted the new earth strap on without cleaning the mounting surface. Above is the very strap and how it was originally fitted.

Take a look at the hassle this simple fault caused me. Click here please.
 

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photos are brilliant. That’s what the forum is all about!
 
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