Can a JAG 6 cyl head come off easily?
So unlike many engines where the head comes off easily once you’ve managed to get the head/block face split, the jag 6-cyl head has to be fought all the way!
How to remove cylinder head on Jaguar XJ6?
John Karr wrote: I’m also removing the head myself. Egad, my kingdom for the job to ..some (hopefully) useful info about removing the cylinder head yourself. First, be sure to read the excellent online book “The Jaguar XJ6 from bumper to bumper” by Jim Isbell (another member of the list). This has a very good section on cylinder-head lifting.
What should I do about my Jaguar 4.2 engine block?
Chemical cleaning can stain bearing faces, bores, etc. 6. Remove all the oil gallery plugs (not forgetting the small conical gauze fitter behind the hydraulic chain tensioner), then pressure wash, preferably with detergent, all the oilways.
How much torque does a CYL 2 engine have?
Intake/Exhaust Manifold – EXCEPT Cyl 2 & 5 Lower Type: 18 216 24.4 Type: 18 216 24.4 Fan Clutch to Water Pump Bolts Type: Bolt Flexplate/Driveplate To Crankshaft 105 1260 142.36 Type: Bolt 105 1260 142.36 Type: Bolt 16 192 21.69 Mechanical Fuel Pump Mounting Bolts Type: Bolt Intake Manifold To Cylinder Head 17 204 23.05
What kind of engine does a Jaguar XJ6 have?
Models covered Jaguar XJ6 models with 3.2 litre (3239 cc), 3.6 litre (3590 cc) & 4.0 litre (3980 cc) six-cylinder in-line dohc petrol engines and automatic transmission
So unlike many engines where the head comes off easily once you’ve managed to get the head/block face split, the jag 6-cyl head has to be fought all the way!
John Karr wrote: I’m also removing the head myself. Egad, my kingdom for the job to ..some (hopefully) useful info about removing the cylinder head yourself. First, be sure to read the excellent online book “The Jaguar XJ6 from bumper to bumper” by Jim Isbell (another member of the list). This has a very good section on cylinder-head lifting.
Chemical cleaning can stain bearing faces, bores, etc. 6. Remove all the oil gallery plugs (not forgetting the small conical gauze fitter behind the hydraulic chain tensioner), then pressure wash, preferably with detergent, all the oilways.