Can a motor mount leak?
Engine mounts go bad due to age and stress. The rubber casing will deteriorate after time, much like a rubber band will lose its elasticity over time, which will start to develop small cracks, which will, in turn, cause the fluid from within to leak out.
What kind of engine does a Jaguar XK8 have?
There is little doubt that if you are looking for an XK8 or XKR you will know something already about the notorious “Nikasil” (short for Nickel Silicon Carbide) engine issues which plagued Jaguar during the first few years of production.
Is the XK8 4.0 aspirated sealed for life?
The XK8 4.0 (i.e normally aspirated) does have an achilles heel when it comes to its ZF 5HP24 gearbox. These gearboxes are specified as “sealed for life” but can and certainly should be serviced routinely with fresh oil.
When to change the drive belt on a XK8?
The Drive Belt is easy to check and well worth changing as soon as possible if you can see cracks or splits in the ribs. Look at the drive belt idler pulley where the belt runs “ribbed side up”. The belts do break and can suddenly leave you without the water pump and power steering.
How can I check the gearbox oil in my XK8?
Correct gearbox oil is vital, and this can be visually checked by cracking open the gearbox oil cooler pipe on the coolant radiator and using a white tissue to catch some of the weeping oil (the gearbox oil is cooled within the main engine coolant radiator).
Which is the correct engine oil for 1997 Jaguar XK8?
1997 jaguar xk8 correct engine oil ? hi guys, I’m a little confused about which is the correct engine oil to use in my 1997 xk8. jaguar recommended 10/40 semi but every independent jaguar specialist seems to go for 5/30 semi they say that 10/40 is too heavy for the engine and would take a long time to get to working temperature.
Where is the hydraulic valve on a Jaguar XK?
Position the Hydraulic Valve on the top side of the pump motor with the pointed end toward the front of the car and fasten the other end of Hose 2 to Valve Port 2 and tighten with the 11/16 wrench. Refer to Figure 5. 12. Adjust the position of the Valve and hoses to be on top of the motor with the pointed end toward the front of the car.
What happens if you have an oil leak in a Jaguar?
When the oil is too full, or if the cap is loose, oil can leak out on the engine parts. This can cause damage and cause smoke to come from the engine. There are many things that you can do to prevent Jaguar oil leaks. You need to follow through with your Jaguar maintenance, especially the oil changes.
How to upgrade the convertible top on a Jaguar XK8?
Jaguar XK/XKR Hydraulic Convertible Top Upgrade Instructions Background Information: This upgrade kit is designed for the Jaguar XK8/XKR model years 1996-2005. The automatic convertible top in these model years is operated by a hydraulic system manufactured for Jaguar by the Power Packer company.