Cam cover removal XJR

[Zippyworld]

just a quickie, is it a simple job to remove the cam cover and check what colour tensioners I have fitted ?
Is it off and then back on, or am I using sealant or oil of some sort ?
It may sound naive but have time on my hands and have always been used to sending the car to the garage !
X308 XJR by the way........

[Jaguar steve]

The RH cover on a n/a V8 is easy enough to remove. I've never taken a supercharged engine cover off so don't know if the extra components introduce any complications. The LH cover is a PITA as you have to drill off part of the flange securing the dipstick tube.

Providing the gaskets are in good condition and not gone hard there's no reason not to just wipe them clean and re use them.

[Zippyworld]

As ever, Thankyou for your input Jaguar Steve. I will give it a go....

[sy1664]

The supercharged engine shouldn't be any more of a problem than the N/A. Just a note that the "Spectacle" seals around the spark plugs need to be really clean, mine leaked. They weren't very expensive to replace and have been fine since.

[Rovinghawk]

Jaguar steve said:

The LH cover is a PITA as you have to drill off part of the flange securing the dipstick tube.

If the flange on mine was damaged & the dipstick tube secured by cable tie, would this be a good indication that someone has had at least a peek under the cover to ascertain tensioner type?

[Jaguar steve]

Rovinghawk said:

Jaguar steve said:

The LH cover is a PITA as you have to drill off part of the flange securing the dipstick tube.

If the flange on mine was damaged & the dipstick tube secured by cable tie, would this be a good indication that someone has had at least a peek under the cover to ascertain tensioner type?

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Very probably. I drilled just enough off the flange to allow it to be eased along with the tube just clear of the stud it's mounted on. If you do that rather than graunching the whole lot off you can securely refit the tube with a couple of small washers either side of the remains of the flange

[Rovinghawk]

Much appreciated, thanks.