Exhaust Manifold - Retaining Bolt Removal Procedure: Overview
303-03DATE
5/97
XK8
MODEL
1997 MY-ON
XK8 Range
VIN
001001-006675
Exhaust Manifold - Retaining Bolts - Removal Procedure
Issue:
On some XK8 vehicles within the above VIN range, the exhaust manifold locking bolts may shear off flush with the cylinder head if an attempt is made to remove them using air-powered tools or breaker bars.
This bulletin outlines a procedure to follow after removing the engine and transmission assembly from the vehicle.
Action:
Before attempting to remove the exhaust manifold bolts on an XK8 vehicle within the above VIN range, check the material identification stamped on the head of at least one bolt on the rear of each cylinder bank.
Bolts marked 8.8 must only be removed as described in the procedure below.
Bolts marked 10.9 can be removed in the usual manner, with the engine remaining in the vehicle.
The following procedures are covered in this bulletin:
PROCEDURE FOR BOLTS MARKED 8.8
REMOVING & REINSTALLING XK8 ENGINE
TRANSFERRING ENGINE ACCESSORIES
COOLANT SYSTEM REFILLING PROCEDURE
HANDBRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT
Parts Information:
Warranty Information: