What do the numbers on a piston mean?
The numbers stamped on the top of the deck indicated to those in the factory which size piston to put in which bore. They had about five standard sizes that could be fitted. It’s in the FSM if you own or have downloaded a copy.
How do you identify Mahle pistons?
Gallery Cooling Inlet You can identify a MAHLE piston with cooled top ring by looking on the inside of the piston. You’ll see a round and an oblong hole on opposite sides that allow the oil to circulate in and out., carrying the heat along and away from the top ring and crown of the piston.
Who makes the best custom pistons?
ROSS PISTONS. Recognized for their reputation, at the forefront of the custom and shelf stocking piston industry, ROSS has been manufacturing at the top of the game for almost 40 Years!
Are Mahle pistons any good?
The mahle powerpacks are very nice. They come with a nice (metric) ring set too. Very nice fit and finish, very consistent sizes and weights. In my opinion, they are one of the best pistons out there for the money.
How big is a 3.8 litre Jaguar engine?
3.8 litre engines are fit ted with cylinders liners in initial production. Reborlng ot the cylinder liners is penn.issible up to a maxirmJm of .030″ (. 76 Dm) ; overeize pistons are obtainable in +.010″, +.020″ and +.03()” (+.25 Dm, +.51 mn and+. 76 Dill) size by quoting /10, /20 or /30 a1″ter the part number of the star:iiard size piston.
What do the VIN numbers mean on a Jaguar XK8?
First, look for the VIN to check what you’re dealing with – a six-digit sequence at the end of the VIN indicates Nikasil liners while five-digits mean steel liners are fitted.
What to look for in a Jaguar XK8?
Instead of jumping in to assess the proficiency and overall condition of various components under the bonnet when viewing a Jaguar XK8 or XKR, start with the basics of establishing the year of manufacture, alongside its engine number. This will ascertain whether or not Nikasil cylinder liners were fitted in your engine.
Where are the cylinder liners on a Jaguar XK8?
This was particularly true for owners who primarily made only short journeys with their XK8/XKR and thus did not get the engine regularly up to optimal temperature. If your XK8/XKR is pre-2000, it is highly likely that Nikasil cylinder liners were originally installed in the engine bay.
3.8 litre engines are fit ted with cylinders liners in initial production. Reborlng ot the cylinder liners is penn.issible up to a maxirmJm of .030″ (. 76 Dm) ; overeize pistons are obtainable in +.010″, +.020″ and +.03()” (+.25 Dm, +.51 mn and+. 76 Dill) size by quoting /10, /20 or /30 a1″ter the part number of the star:iiard size piston.
How many cylinders are in a Jaguar S-type?
Historical V8 Cylinder Numbering Alternate V8 Cylinder Numbering Jaguar S-TYPE & XK AJ-V8 before 2003 MY; V8 XJ before 2004 MY (used for DTCs) (also appears in Land Rover Workshop Manual and electrical library) Front of vehicle Jaguar S-TYPE & XK AJ-V8 before 2003 MY; V8 XJ before 2004 MY Front of vehicle 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 E F G H A B C D
When did the cast iron brakes start on a Jaguar?
Section Brakes Sheet l (of 1) Date June, 1961 INTRODUCTION OF CAST IRON BRAKE CYLINDERS Models affected Commencing Chassis Numbers R.H. Drive L.H. Drive litre »ark 2 with disc wheels 106897 126283 litre Mark 2 with wire wheels 106839 126295 litre Wark 2 with disc wheels 154315 176964 litre Mark 2 with wire wheels 154321 176938
Is the reverse clutch on a 2002 jagrepair?
Issue: The automatic transmission used on some 2002 MY 2.5L & 3.0L X-TYPE vehicles may contain a reverse clutch piston that is not durable. This issue affects specific vehicles within the above VIN range that have had transmissions fitted from production that have been built in January, February, March, September and October 2001.