Exahust Manifold
Discussion
Has anyone ever had an exhaust manifold crack on an XKR?
I have a 2000XKR with 88,000 miles. 18 months ago, I had an engine failure which resulted in a new engine.
5 months ago one manifold cracked. When this happen a few Jaguar Technicians, including the Jaguar Roadside assistance technician said that he had never seen one crack in over 10 years. At the time I suspected over torquing of the manifold bolts but as the car was under warranty it did not matter.
Now the other manifold has cracked in EXACTLY the same position as the first one did 5 months ago. The warranty ran out 2 months ago.
Could there be a connection? Is it likely to be a result of a faulty engine installation. It would not be the first time this garage screwed up. Do I have a case for taking to Jaguar Customer Services?
I have a 2000XKR with 88,000 miles. 18 months ago, I had an engine failure which resulted in a new engine.
5 months ago one manifold cracked. When this happen a few Jaguar Technicians, including the Jaguar Roadside assistance technician said that he had never seen one crack in over 10 years. At the time I suspected over torquing of the manifold bolts but as the car was under warranty it did not matter.
Now the other manifold has cracked in EXACTLY the same position as the first one did 5 months ago. The warranty ran out 2 months ago.
Could there be a connection? Is it likely to be a result of a faulty engine installation. It would not be the first time this garage screwed up. Do I have a case for taking to Jaguar Customer Services?
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