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Let's try to get the facts down on tensioner issues
My understanding is that this is an issue with Gas Direct Injection engines. There's information online about them so I won't go into it here. GDI engines carbon up behind the valves because the injection is directly into the cylinder after the valves. The very fine mist that gives the GDI's... -
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TPMS Question Regarding replacing Tires
I agree that you should probably them replace while the tires are off. Personally, if the software can turn TPMS off, I would and I'm not sure it can or that anyone will since it's a federal law. I'd be careful about aftermarket though. Back to the XKR, I had to replace one and bought...- gvpilot
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LR4 5.0 Chain Guides actual problem?
At that price, I'd say that's their least expensive oil. If I were you, I would look up your particular vehicle and see if there is a recommendation. There was no recommendation by Amsoil at that time. However, I just checked and they now have this recommendation... -
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LR4 5.0 Chain Guides actual problem?
Thanks for the reply, hickersb. I'm not so much concerned with the resolution to the case, but whether Jaguar has resolved the timing chain/tensioner issue. Having owned the 13 XKR I know what a fabulous engine that is and would like to be able to consider a later 5.0L Gen III car, but I'm... -
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LR4 5.0 Chain Guides actual problem?
I've been researching the timing chain issue for awhile and there is not a lot of information. There is the lawsuit, but I can't find a resolution although I see Jaguar is trying to nix it. So, what I've found: The AJ V8, AJ133 5.0 litre Gen III is not a Ford engine by any stretch. Purely...
