Thanks to you well explained video I did check my tensioners today and they are the metal ones so the previous owner said the truth about it (he said he lost the invoice). Thanks again Damian
Marius, no problem. Now you can be more confident about your timing gear and the cars previous history. One thing less to worry about but there are always more. 😆😉👍. Regards Damian
David, the metal tensioners started to be built into engines from 13th August 2001, so you are probably out of luck. Unless your car has had a replacement engine due to Nikasil issues. More information about the tensioners is contained in this video. Link here - ua-cam.com/video/f3wAGev6tPQ/v-deo.html . Sorry its not good news, but hope it clarifies the situation, regards Damian
Great timing, thanks, just acquired a 97 model and about to tackle this job....in fact my water pump is definitely on the way out so putting together parts list for the whole front end! All the best from Brisbane (Lancastrian exiled to Aus)
Hope the playlist of all the task of changing the timing gear helps you. You might be lucky and someone’s already done them. If you end up changing them get a good quality kit (particular attention to the type guide). Thanks for the comment, Damian
Many thanks Damian, good advice, got our local trusted Jag classic garage on the case....and yes strongly suspected you not far from where I’m from, Bolton!? The rolling ‘r’s give it away! All the best Dave
"Congratulations, I'll check on mine as soon as possible. Thanks for sharing" Vincent, No problem, hope you have the later metal type. Thank you for the comment, regards Damian Vincent, Pas de problème, j’espère que vous avez le type de métal plus tard. Merci pour le commentaire, considère Damian (translation software)
Nooooo Damian, i prefer mine is in plastic. I love my job( I’m mechanic). I repair 207, 308, clio3, scenic 3 all the day. Grrrr ;) I prefer to work on my lovely car. And with your bible, I don’t afraid. Thank you lot’s of 😂
Vincent, good to hear you enjoy working on the XK8 because it will give you plenty of opportunity to do that.😁 thanks for the compliment regards Damian
I think you have done another video on this first step (if my memory serves me correctly). You've come a long way with your videos Damian, you should be proud! I'm wondering whether or not you'd recommend that I strip things down like you have in this video just to have a look to see if the tensioners have been changed (in Japan) with the intention of putting it back together for a proper repair a little later? I'd be wondering whether or not the coil packs should be returned to the same positions and whether it would be silly to do that because of gaskets (I'm a novice basically). Thanks Damian. PS, from what I've seen so far, the biggest threat is that the chain grabs the metal plate on the tensioner and then all hell breaks loose. I've seen the chain grooves in the plate in various videos. I will get it all changed in any case but it seems to me, that with a strategically placed screwdriver with an ear pressed to the handle (makeshift stethoscope) you would hear any metal on metal noises pretty clearly or is that just wishful thinking? If I heard that noise, I'd consider it undriveable until it could be replaced.
Bernard, we have done a couple of videos of checking the tensioners. We added a letter to the video number each time. Started with EP1, EP1a and latest us EP1b. You can try listening but it’s quite subtle to noise. The only way to really check is taking the can cover off and inspecting them. It’s quite easy and yes I did put the coil packs back in the same order. Good opportunity to check the connection between the coil packs and plug tops. Thanks for the comment and support regards Damian.
@@ODRModurol thanks Damian, my main question is whether or not it is foolhardy to hope after checking, that things can be just put back together (especially if one finds metal top tensioners) or is it better to assume no going back without parts at the ready (at least a gasket or two)...I think I'll go to a garage 😉
Bernard, if you don’t need to use the car you could take the covers off to check. If it’s metal just need to buy new cam cover seals. If plastic can put it all back together and take straight to the garage. The old cam cover seals will weep oil onto the exhaust manifolds. Might not be a big issue just to get it to the garage. Might be best to take it to a garage and ask them to check if you not planning to do the whole job yourself in the long run. Thanks for the comment regards Damian
Thank you, I’m trying to document every step before I move onto the next one. Looks like I might have a lot more time to complete the job and the videos very soon.
Phil, with the cam cover off, the access to the primary chain, guides and tensioners isn’t clear. However, might just be enough room for a endoscope to get down there. Hope that helps. Thanks for the comment regards Damian
Kenneth, no problem thank you for the feedback. Lots of XK8 videos available and we are currently running a daily Advent XK8 quiz for some fun, regards Damian
@@ODRModurol yes. been looking at your videos for the last couple of years as i have a super V8. don't really fancy tackling this job and don't really trust my mechanic friend to be as thorough as you.
@@ODRModurol yep thanks. i'll get it done in the spring, probably end up doing it myself. will be back watching your vids again just before i do. cheers.
@@ODRModurol I followed your advice in "Things to do in lockdown" and lower the license plate to the spot under the grill. Much better!!! I don't know why i have not thought of this myself :)
Dave, I think that’s correct. Alternatives aren’t cheap either a new engine or scrapping the car. It’s a classic car and once these things or over come should be good for another 20 years or so. 👍 Like you say that’s classic cars.😉 Thank you for the comment and input regards Damian
@@ODRModurol Thank You for your response, I am very impressed with your enthusiasm and dedication in sorting issues with your Jag, also I was curious where I could acquire the locking crankshaft lever? Cheers
@@judicialtyranny5035 You make them yourself (see details in EP5-2) or can buy from the internet shops ebay etc (see EP9 for typical tool kit contents).
Earl, car makers always looking for new innovations and more profits. We did get a reasonably priced light weight aluminium V8 (AJ26) using these principles. Unfortunately, plastic tensioners was the same idea but it didn't work out. Win some and lose some. Thanks for the comment regards Damian
Thanks to you well explained video I did check my tensioners today and they are the metal ones so the previous owner said the truth about it (he said he lost the invoice).
Thanks again Damian
Marius, no problem. Now you can be more confident about your timing gear and the cars previous history. One thing less to worry about but there are always more. 😆😉👍. Regards Damian
I have a 2000 XKR, 57,000 original miles. Magnificent shape! Would mine have come with the plastic? Great video, BTW, thank you!
David, the metal tensioners started to be built into engines from 13th August 2001, so you are probably out of luck. Unless your car has had a replacement engine due to Nikasil issues. More information about the tensioners is contained in this video. Link here - ua-cam.com/video/f3wAGev6tPQ/v-deo.html . Sorry its not good news, but hope it clarifies the situation, regards Damian
Great timing, thanks, just acquired a 97 model and about to tackle this job....in fact my water pump is definitely on the way out so putting together parts list for the whole front end! All the best from Brisbane (Lancastrian exiled to Aus)
Hope the playlist of all the task of changing the timing gear helps you. You might be lucky and someone’s already done them. If you end up changing them get a good quality kit (particular attention to the type guide). Thanks for the comment, Damian
I’m a Lancastrian exiled to Wales. ;-)
Many thanks Damian, good advice, got our local trusted Jag classic garage on the case....and yes strongly suspected you not far from where I’m from, Bolton!? The rolling ‘r’s give it away! All the best Dave
Close Blackburn actually. 👍
great stuff, thanks
Ali, thanks for the compliment and comment regards Damian
Félicitations, je vais contrôler sur la mienne dans les plus bref délais.
Merci pour ce partage
"Congratulations, I'll check on mine as soon as possible. Thanks for sharing"
Vincent, No problem, hope you have the later metal type. Thank you for the comment, regards Damian
Vincent, Pas de problème, j’espère que vous avez le type de métal plus tard. Merci pour le commentaire, considère Damian (translation software)
Nooooo Damian, i prefer mine is in plastic. I love my job( I’m mechanic). I repair 207, 308, clio3, scenic 3 all the day. Grrrr ;)
I prefer to work on my lovely car. And with your bible, I don’t afraid.
Thank you lot’s of 😂
Vincent, good to hear you enjoy working on the XK8 because it will give you plenty of opportunity to do that.😁 thanks for the compliment regards Damian
hi have you did video on power steering pump removal ? thanks love videos
Kevin, sorry haven’t done that one. Thanks for the compliment and support, regards Damian
I think you have done another video on this first step (if my memory serves me correctly). You've come a long way with your videos Damian, you should be proud! I'm wondering whether or not you'd recommend that I strip things down like you have in this video just to have a look to see if the tensioners have been changed (in Japan) with the intention of putting it back together for a proper repair a little later? I'd be wondering whether or not the coil packs should be returned to the same positions and whether it would be silly to do that because of gaskets (I'm a novice basically). Thanks Damian.
PS, from what I've seen so far, the biggest threat is that the chain grabs the metal plate on the tensioner and then all hell breaks loose. I've seen the chain grooves in the plate in various videos. I will get it all changed in any case but it seems to me, that with a strategically placed screwdriver with an ear pressed to the handle (makeshift stethoscope) you would hear any metal on metal noises pretty clearly or is that just wishful thinking? If I heard that noise, I'd consider it undriveable until it could be replaced.
Bernard, we have done a couple of videos of checking the tensioners. We added a letter to the video number each time. Started with EP1, EP1a and latest us EP1b. You can try listening but it’s quite subtle to noise. The only way to really check is taking the can cover off and inspecting them. It’s quite easy and yes I did put the coil packs back in the same order. Good opportunity to check the connection between the coil packs and plug tops. Thanks for the comment and support regards Damian.
@@ODRModurol thanks Damian, my main question is whether or not it is foolhardy to hope after checking, that things can be just put back together (especially if one finds metal top tensioners) or is it better to assume no going back without parts at the ready (at least a gasket or two)...I think I'll go to a garage 😉
Bernard, if you don’t need to use the car you could take the covers off to check. If it’s metal just need to buy new cam cover seals. If plastic can put it all back together and take straight to the garage. The old cam cover seals will weep oil onto the exhaust manifolds. Might not be a big issue just to get it to the garage. Might be best to take it to a garage and ask them to check if you not planning to do the whole job yourself in the long run. Thanks for the comment regards Damian
@@ODRModurol Thank you Damian, you're awesome.
Bernard, no problem, glad to try to help. Thanks Damian
Well done, look forward to more, are you showing the timing chains being changed?
Thank you, I’m trying to document every step before I move onto the next one. Looks like I might have a lot more time to complete the job and the videos very soon.
@@ODRModurol I think we all will have a lot more time, stay safe
Hi there.
Doing this process could you see the guides and lower tensioners if they actually exist or just the top tensioner?
Thanks
Phil, with the cam cover off, the access to the primary chain, guides and tensioners isn’t clear. However, might just be enough room for a endoscope to get down there. Hope that helps. Thanks for the comment regards Damian
nice information. thanks.
Kenneth, no problem thank you for the feedback. Lots of XK8 videos available and we are currently running a daily Advent XK8 quiz for some fun, regards Damian
@@ODRModurol yes. been looking at your videos for the last couple of years as i have a super V8. don't really fancy tackling this job and don't really trust my mechanic friend to be as thorough as you.
Kenneth, difficult position to be in. Very satisfying once done, regards Damian
@@ODRModurol yep thanks. i'll get it done in the spring, probably end up doing it myself. will be back watching your vids again just before i do. cheers.
Love your videos. My only suggestion would be to increase the audio volume. You have a very soft voice.
Sorry learning about videos all the time. I am going to improve my microphone on the videos in future. Thanks for watching.
Great video. Thank you :)
Thank you for the compliment. Just finished putting it back on today (no rush in the uk).Fitting video will be out shortly. Keep safe.
@@ODRModurol I followed your advice in "Things to do in lockdown" and lower the license plate to the spot under the grill. Much better!!!
I don't know why i have not thought of this myself :)
I have the old plastic ones on mine. large bill coming my way to change them but thats part of owning an old car.
Dave, I think that’s correct. Alternatives aren’t cheap either a new engine or scrapping the car. It’s a classic car and once these things or over come should be good for another 20 years or so. 👍 Like you say that’s classic cars.😉 Thank you for the comment and input regards Damian
Great, just needs better lighting, and clearer sound.
Douglas. Thanks for the comment. Thinking of making video using clearer photos. Thanks Damian
Hi what year is this model?
Cargorage, This is the orginal version of the Jaguar AJV8, the AJ26 engine and from 1996. Thanks for the comment, regards Damian
Hi, curious what is the year of your Jaguar in video?
The car is an late 1996 model. Lots of issues related to age. Hence lots of scope for how to videos (ha ha).
@@ODRModurol Thank You for your response, I am very impressed with your enthusiasm and dedication in sorting issues with your Jag, also I was curious where I could acquire the locking crankshaft lever? Cheers
@@judicialtyranny5035 You make them yourself (see details in EP5-2) or can buy from the internet shops ebay etc (see EP9 for typical tool kit contents).
Great video! Is there a second part coming? ;)
Working my way through it. Been a bit of a delay as a bit cold in the garage in the evenings at the moment.
MAN THE CHEP PARTS THEY PUT I SACH EXSPENSEV CAR NAU THET IS SOU STUPAT THEATSSS. WAY THEY LOS CASTOMORS..
Earl, car makers always looking for new innovations and more profits. We did get a reasonably priced light weight aluminium V8 (AJ26) using these principles. Unfortunately, plastic tensioners was the same idea but it didn't work out. Win some and lose some. Thanks for the comment regards Damian