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Both of my secondary tensioners were split fully down the middle, too. The "shoe" from the bottom of each is apparently in the sump since each plastic "shoe" was missing. My 1999 XK8 coupe has 78,000 miles on her.
The most difficult of the zip-tie replacement for me is getting the gasket sealer cleaned off the heads!
Not to hijack this thread, but does anyone know of a solvent that will remove a rubberized gasket sealer? I have been scraping the heads with a screw driver but it's a long and tedious process.
(Sorry the pictures are so dark.)
The most difficult of the zip-tie replacement for me is getting the gasket sealer cleaned off the heads!
Not to hijack this thread, but does anyone know of a solvent that will remove a rubberized gasket sealer? I have been scraping the heads with a screw driver but it's a long and tedious process.
(Sorry the pictures are so dark.)
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Hi County, wow, all the discolor as well. Have not gotton to mine 99 XK8 yet. Next project. I plan to have a good Jag tech do the job.
I still believe hi under hood temps do not help the matter. I am a firm believer of synthetic oil. Does see, to help stabilize oil overheat and discoloration as well as changing often.
Tried an experiment, fabricated an air dam just behind the radiator under the car. Works well by forcing more air into the radiator and engine compartment, notably reduce engine temp. Problem, car is so low clearance is a problem. I will try something smaller next. Rich
I still believe hi under hood temps do not help the matter. I am a firm believer of synthetic oil. Does see, to help stabilize oil overheat and discoloration as well as changing often.
Tried an experiment, fabricated an air dam just behind the radiator under the car. Works well by forcing more air into the radiator and engine compartment, notably reduce engine temp. Problem, car is so low clearance is a problem. I will try something smaller next. Rich
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