Jaguar XKR project this week: In this episode we replace all 8 spark plugs and coil packs on the V8 engine
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@robwalton2276 Жыл бұрын
Enjoying the journey of the Jag. Hope the knocking is ok. I have a ‘98 XK8 so this is interesting. I’ve never had that knocking so can’t advise. Definitely check timing chains and tensioners though. When I replaced mine the plastic tensioners were shot. Changed original plastic thermostat housing too as it was cracking. Looking forward to next video.
@projectsinthebarn Жыл бұрын
Hi buddy, thanks for getting in touch. I appreciate the advice, and will deffo be going deeper into the engine to find out what's knocking, hoping it's nothing too serious. While I'm there I may as well go the while hog and check out the chains and tensioners. I'm glad you're enjoying the videos so far. Thanks again, Simon
@annculbreth6363 Жыл бұрын
Well done my Son result 😊
@MitchGrooms3 ай бұрын
The water came from the hood vents, been sitting outside a long time..
@projectsinthebarn3 ай бұрын
Agreed buddy, one of the pitfalls of having the vents, but they are so cool 😎
@andrewpryce5703 Жыл бұрын
Good work Simon, fingers crossed you sort the knocking noise.
@projectsinthebarn Жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew, much appreciated buddy 👍
@gerardbooth40 Жыл бұрын
Nice job Simon. That knocking noise would really concern me though. The other thing I'm concerned about is that you might get this very poorly XKR sorted and then not be able to help yourself chopping it in for another basket case. Glutton for punishment!
@projectsinthebarn Жыл бұрын
Thanks gerard, the knocking is deffo a concern, but it's all fixable once I find out what it actually is! I do like a challenge, so who knows what new projects are in my future 😃
@jamesarculus9657 Жыл бұрын
Only the left hand side has Jaguar written on it Simon. Interestingly on the 2005 cars they didn't bother at all 🙂
@projectsinthebarn Жыл бұрын
Hi James, yes it's a definite sign that someone has been meddling in there before me 👍
@jamesarculus9657 Жыл бұрын
@@projectsinthebarn No i mean thats original from factory the right hand side is plain on all cars
@projectsinthebarn Жыл бұрын
@jamesarculus9657 wow, I never knew that, that's great knowledge there James and much appreciated you sharing it with me 👍
@jamesarculus9657 Жыл бұрын
@@projectsinthebarn Yeah i've just checked and XK8's have Jaguar V8 on both sides which is why it looks like XKR's should have too. It's a bit confusing eh?
@Ridley2907 Жыл бұрын
Order a set of coil packs only to find half already done. That'd be my luck as well.
@projectsinthebarn Жыл бұрын
I know right, they will be handy for spares, I'm sure 😉
@stevenslight2607 Жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@projectsinthebarn Жыл бұрын
Thanks buddy 👍
@life_on_cars Жыл бұрын
Hope the flush sorts that ticking noise
@projectsinthebarn Жыл бұрын
Hi buddy, me too, but I'm not holding out much hope 😊
@oaktree3278 Жыл бұрын
Hi Simon, hope you're well mate. Sorry to bother you, but cant find the video which mentions where and what price you got your new coil packs from, as im taking all mine out finally due to the restricted performance notice! Many thanks, Andrew😊👍
@projectsinthebarn Жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, no bother at all buddy. I bought mine from ebay in the end, cost around £130 delivered. The original denso ones are approx £80 each, and as much as would have liked to get them, with more pressing engine issues likely I just went after market. I obviously cannot vouch for them as i haven't tested them properly yet, but worth a punt at that price in my opinion. Here is a link for them buddy: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Torq-8X-FOR-JAGUAR-XK8-X100-4-0-PETROL-1996-02-IGNITION-COIL-PACKS-PACK-PENCIL-/115373067000?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p4429486.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I hope that helps you out, cheers, Simon.
@oaktree3278 Жыл бұрын
@projectsinthebarn Many thanks, Simon, most helpful as always, I do appreciate that. Yes, im amazed at the Denso prices, so after-market ones are definitely worth a go😊. Thanks again, and I'm really enjoying each new video on your fab XKR.😊👍
@projectsinthebarn Жыл бұрын
@oaktree3278 you are most welcome and I appreciate your support on the channel buddy 😀
@oaktree3278 Жыл бұрын
Just ordered them, happy days, looking foward to hopefully getting rid of that restricted performance notice,! doing this can only help, well fingers crossed and the old ones are looking pretty shabby, thanks again Simon 😊👍
@jagmad7366 Жыл бұрын
Sounds like that you've got a hydraulic lifter losing oil pressure, or stuck closed, watching and listening on video it seems that you may still have a misfire. As you said, oil and filter change and two cans of Wyns or equivalent, if no significant improvement then it’s a big job, sorry to say this.
@projectsinthebarn Жыл бұрын
Hi buddy, I agree. It does give that kind of sound. I've been led to believe that it has shims and not hydraulic lifters, so maybe a stuck valve or 2, which would give me the same running issue, I guess. I have just returned from an automotive shop and purchased a can of wynns, so let's see what happens. It's all just nuts and bolts, so I'm sure we will get there one way or another 😃