First of all, thank you for the comprehensive video. The job has gone smoothly. My 1998 XJ8 project is like a "Bad Date" you pay a load of money, lots of time, and you get Nothing but heart ache. You have made this experience a little more pleasant. My wife thinks I'm having an affair with this car, she calls it the Bitch. Thank you Sir. Respectfully, Vincent.

@LowTechGarage

9 ай бұрын

Once you have the service up to date these cars are very loyal. I have faith you will get there!

So close! Thanks for your dedication to making these videos. This will help XJR owners extensively for years to come.

@LowTechGarage

Жыл бұрын

🙂 we are hoping to get her started this weekend. Home stretch!

I have an '03 XK8, 4.2 in need of headjob, etc. You mentioned that a 4.0 and a 4.2 are the same except for stroke. If I understood correctly, you were suggesting that the gaskets etc are the same kits. Can you confirm?, or suggest a source for a full gasket, seals, chains kit. Please and thanks, And thanks for your video's, they have been most inspirational. Dorn

@LowTechGarage

Жыл бұрын

The later 4.2 uses MLS head gaskets. If you are based in the US I have had good luck with FCP Euro.

it might be worth noting that on the seconary chains with the removable link is that it needs to run in the right direction so it can't accidentally undo.. great vids.

@LowTechGarage

Жыл бұрын

Thanks and good tip!

It is better to torque down the caps with each cam at its all valves closed "safe" position, then rotate the flats horizontal afterwards. It is a peculiarity of the firing order on cruciform crank 90 degree V8s that this safe position exists.

@LowTechGarage

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for your advice!

Was and is there alot of tension on the curved timing chain tensioner when you installed ours is really tight I'm going to hve to grind the spot where tensioner goes even to get together

@LowTechGarage

Жыл бұрын

The new tensioner should come pinned so it isn’t tight. That way you can get everything where it needs to go without much effort. Once you’re ready to put the timing cover on you then remove the pins and it will tension the chains. Hope that helps.

@SuperWorldvideo

Жыл бұрын

@Low Tech Garage thx I'll hve to grind the tensioner a little to fit in