Crankshaft Damper - Generator Lamp ON: Overview
303-05DATE
2/97
XK8
MODEL
1997 MY-ON
XK8 Range
VIN
001001-006380
Crankshaft Damper - Loose - Repair Procedure
Issue:
The crankshaft damper may shift position on the crankshaft on some 1997 MY XK8 vehicles within the above VIN range. This may result in a customer complaint of generator light illumination.
Action:
In the event the crankshaft damper is loose on the crankshaft on a 1997 MY XK8 vehicle within the above VIN range, repair according to the procedure below.
NOTE:
In order to prevent the possibility of the crankshaft damper moving on the crankshaft the following procedures were adopted in production. From Engine No. **961028****, Loctite was applied to the crankshaft and damper. No action necessary. From Engine No. **961216****, a split cone locking device was fitted between the crankshaft damper and the crankshaft. No action necessary.
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