Sign In Join 



Jaguar XK-Series Chain Tensioner Replacement

26 messages,  Last post on Sep 19, 2009 at 9:43 AM

You are in the Jaguar XK-Series Forum. Your Host is claires

What is this discussion about? Jaguar XK-Series, Engine, Coupe, Convertible


Messages Page 3 of 3
1
2
3
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion

#17 of 26
Re: Early XK8 chain tensioners [gregad] by jhimel
Jan 31, 2008 (3:42 pm)
Reply

Replying to: gregad (Mar 17, 2006 1:23 pm)

My 2000 Vanden Plas had the same problem !!
Thank god the chain broke during start up. I had to have my Chain Tensioners Replaced and all 4 of my chains !!! This cost me $2650. I would love to get something from Jaguar. They know about this problem. They have upgraded the
Tensioners 2 times !! But I BOUGHT THIS $90,000 CAR WITH 65K MILES FOR 15K OUT THE DOOR. I love my Super Charged VDP !!!
I hope that I will not have to order parts from INDIA someday.
Please click on this link for more info on Chain Tensioner FAILURES !
 
http://www.jagservice.net/jaguar_v8_secondary_tensioners.htm
#18 of 26
Re: Early XK8 chain tensioners [jhimel] by Mr_Shiftright HOST
Feb 01, 2008 (9:02 am)
Reply

Replying to: jhimel (Jan 31, 2008 3:42 pm)

Jaguar depreciation for a year 2000 is pretty drastic. That's about retail for a 2000 VDP SC, shocking as that sounds. Your chain problem is one reason these cars can be bought so cheap. But with the upgrade, you should be okay.
#19 of 26
jaguar xk8 timing chain by cmn
Apr 22, 2008 (3:03 pm)
Reply
I have a 1999 xk8 convertible - 103K miles - have had her for 5 years and drive her lightly - do regular maintenance. Recently, I had it tuned-up and serviced and took it on a trip to the Outer Banks - approx. 400 miles - ran great - 26.6 miles per gallon. Did minimal driving thru the vacation week as 2 family members brought off road vehicles which we used. The day of departure, the Jag would not "turn" - the engine made a horrendous grinding noise. I had the car towed to the neares Jag dealer in VA Beach - unfortunately, it was a weekend and I was forced to return home w/o the car. They told me it was "flooded" - but, the timing chain and tensioners were ready to go - at a qoute of 3K for the repair - I decided to have the car shipped home and consult locally for diagnostic. There was no prior problems w/ the car - it has never left me sit. Any thoughts on this? What has anyone else been quoted for the repair?
Thanks - any input would be helpful
#20 of 26
2000 XK8 Tensioners by donbl
Jun 16, 2008 (5:27 pm)
Reply
Bought 2000 new and now has 92K well maintained and enjoyed miles on it.
 
Starting to get expensive to maintain (average $4K/yr) without inspecting/replacing the tensioners. Have not decided to replace or to sell the car.
 
Been a joy to own and drive on long trips.
 
Will miss it as it is the best car I have ever owned.
 
The new ones are not as pretty and they are up to $15K higher than I bought mine for some 9 years ago. As I go to dealerships of different manufacturers, I can not find a 2008 car I like as well as my 2000 XK8.
 
BTW, for those who haven't, plugging your IPOD into the cassette player is a real treat on the top notch stereo system that is still much better than my Lexus top of the line system.
#21 of 26
engin lights off and on by rgh2
Jun 25, 2008 (12:18 pm)
Reply
lights come on and say." Stability failed,and Traction failed. What does it mean,and do I have to have it checked. My Jag is a VDP 1999
#22 of 26
Re: engin lights off and on [rgh2] by bhorn
Sep 22, 2008 (5:00 am)
Reply

Replying to: rgh2 (Jun 25, 2008 12:18 pm)

I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 98 XK8.WHEN I UNPLUG THE ABS MODULE AND REPLUG IT GOES AWAY FOR AWHILE. WHAT IS POSSIBLE PROBLEM?....BOB
#23 of 26
'97 XK8 maintenance manual by ducatisti
Oct 14, 2008 (4:51 pm)
Reply
Hi,
As the proud new owner (2 weeks and counting) of an immaculate '97 XK8 coupe, 32k miles from new, I am in the process of equiping myself with tools and knowledge to do some level of routine maintenance myself.
I have seen on Ebay, a selection of workshop manuals on CD. Some claim to be factory certified others don't. Any guidance here would be appreciated.
I have also read the past posts on the infamous chain tensioner situation with interest. I have the full service records for my car and it doesn't appear the upgrade has been done. It runs like a dream currently without the slightest hint of a rattle, even on cold start. Is it possible to do an inspection of the current tensioners to assess their condition, or is the fatigue failure such that there is no visual evidence until it fails?
Finally for this post, my driver side headlamp has moisture in it. Are these sealed units or is it possible to get the unit out to dry out the interior?
Thanks for any guidance you guys can provide.
#24 of 26
Re: engin lights off and on [rgh2] by bhorn
Nov 08, 2008 (9:29 am)
Reply

Replying to: rgh2 (Jun 25, 2008 12:18 pm)

HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MY 98 XK8...LOOK AT THE GROUND WIRES AT THE FRT CALIPERS ...MINE WERE BROKE AND HAVEN'T HAD PROBLEM SINCE.
#25 of 26
XK8 tensioners by BorneoDiver
Jan 21, 2009 (2:35 pm)
Reply
I have a 98 XK8 with 58,000 miles. The tensioners were replaced about 5000 miles ago at a repair shop (not a Jag dealer) that I now have low confidence in and worry that it was not repaired properly. I am now experiencing a valve noise that only shows up after the engine is warmed up. This is not a rattling noise, but more a tapping sound that tracks the engine rpms. Could this be something related to the tensioners or do I need a valve job? Thanks for any suggestions.
#26 of 26
2000 Jaguar XJ8-L Tensioner Replacement by als961
Sep 19, 2009 (9:43 am)
Reply
I am the original owner of this Jaguar. It only has 70000 miles and been regularly maintained by the local dealer. Never had any issue until a week ago where upon starting the car I got a very rough start. I brought the car to the dealer and they indicated that there it is related to Tensioner which might be broken and the cost $2700 to have everything checked and replaced. I was very shocked and found this article online: http://www.jagservice.net/jaguar_v8_secondary_tensioners.htm I brought up the issue to the dealer and they tried the local market manager of Jaguar to pay for part/all of it and he refused. Jaguar customer care was not helpful and did not do anything. My extended warranty ran out end of 2006, but could have had everything checked out if it was still under that warranty. As I understand it, this is a known problem and Jaguar is aware of it. They have 3 times changed the tensioner series and the latest is no longer plastic (made out of metal) put on 2005 and above. I would like to write an email or letter to Jaguar's President Gary Temple to complain. Anyone has his email or any other suggestions.
 
Thanks,
 
Al
 

Messages Page 3 of 3
1
2
3
Prev
Next
Last
Go To Msg #
Search This Discussion
To POST a message, please Sign In.

New? Join Now!

Forum Tools

Please sign in.
Email Address:

Password:

Forgot Password?

Search Forums

Enter Keyword(s)

Advanced Search

Browse by Vehicle



View All Vehicles
Advertisement
Ask the Community
See What People Are Asking

Browse by Board

Browse by Topic


View All Topics

Today's Chats

Advertisement