More Timing Chain Paranoia

[slaine]

Hello,

I have read quite a bit on this site about the timing chain/tensioner issue. All the info talks of a rattle on startup. I have a 98 XJR that sounds fine when you startup but after it gets warmed up you can hear a rattle from, what sounds like, the front of the engine. Also, it only seems to do it in neutral not when you are moving. Does this sound like the timing chain issue or could it be something else.

cheers,
Neil

[P700DEE]

Rule 1 Get it checked by an expert !!
Rule 2 If the tensioners have never been done and the car is over 5 years old and /or done more than 50K miles get them done as a precaution.

[robocop]

slaine said:

... All the info talks of a rattle on startup...

Neil,

Don't wait for a loud rattle...you may not get it! That is just a generalisation myth

Get them checked as soon as possible. Even if you open it up and all is well, you can still change them to the latest MkIII version to ensure a long life, depending on which type you have fitted.

Rgds
Simon

[slaine]

Cheers for the info, I will definately get it checked out straight away!

thanks,
Neil

[slaine]

Just a quick note to let you know that there was a problem with the tensioners so I had all the chains and all the tensioners replaced. It is now quieter, faster and smoother than ever before!!

I had it done at Northwest XJ Services in Platt Bridge near wigan and they did a fantastic job! (They even got my warranty company to pay for most of the work - a feat in itself!!!). Even without the warranty it would have cost less than half the price of the Jaguar Dealer.

[Timewarp]

Hi,

Which warranty company are you with?

Thanks

Rob