Recall - Throttle Cable Adjusting Nut Modified
7-14DATE 2/98
V8 XJ Series/XK8
MODEL
1998 MY XK8 Range
1998 MY V8 XJ Series
VIN
018108-020807
812256-820782
Limited Throttle Opening -
Secure Throttle Cable Adjusting Nut -
Recall R466
ISSUE:
On some of the above-listed vehicles the potential exists for the adjusting nut on the outer sleeve of the throttle cable to come out of the cable bracket on the engine. Should this occur, it may possibly limit the opening of the throttle, even with the accelerator pedal fully depressed to the floor.
A simple modification, as introduced in production on both XK8 and V8 XJ Series Sedan models at the VINs immediately following the VIN ranges listed above, is required to prevent possible movement of the adjusting nut. This involves a check of the routing of the throttle cable and ensuring positive location of the adjusting nut in the bracket.
ACTION:
Arrange for all XK8 and V8 XJ Series Sedan Models within the listed VIN Ranges to be examined and rectified, as necessary, following the procedure in this bulletin. Action should be taken immediately in the case of any vehicle brought into your workshop for routine servicing. Since this notice may receive publicity via the media which may cause unnecessary concern among customers, you should be prepared to perform the action on request from any transient customer who may call for advice or request immediate repair action.
Ensure that any showroom, demonstrator, or unsold used vehicle, within the VIN ranges listed, is included in this Action.
MODIFICATION PROCEDURE
1. Open the hood and install protective fender cover.
2. All models: Looking into the engine compartment when standing by the left hand front wheel, examine the throttle cable adjusting nut and its bracket. If an existing tie-strap is present as in illustration 2, no further action is required. If no tie-strap is present (as in illustration 1) proceed as follows:
Sedan models only: Remove both of the crosshead screws that retain the tool-box cover and the cover over the brake master cylinder. Remove both covers. On the rear engine cover, release the 1/4 turn fastener and remove the cover.
3. All models: Press the throttle cable adjusting nut fully downwards into the abutment bracket shown in illustration 1.
4. Install and fully tighten a tie-strap (Part No. ADU 9028) as shown in illustration 2, to secure the adjusting nut in its location in the bracket. Trim off any excess from the tie-strap.
Sedan Models only: Reinstall the rear engine cover, tool-box and master cylinder covers.
5. All models: Remove the protective fender cover and close the hood.
NOTE:
Should it ever be necessary to remove the tie-strap in the course of a future Service operation, ensure that a replacement tie-strap is installed as a matter of routine on completion of the operation.
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