Engine - Start-Up and Idle Rattle

303-68

DATE
O3IO5

V8 XJ Series/XK

MODEL
1997-2002 MY- XK Range
1998-2002 MY V8 XJ Series

VIN
001001-A24195
812256-F41862

Start-up and Idle Rattle - Primary Or Secondary Chain Tensioner - Replace

Issue:
Some vehicles within the above VIN ranges may exhibit a rattle emanating from the engine on start-up and idle.

Cause:
Failure of a primary or secondary timing chain tensioner.

Note:
Any faults other than timing chain tensioners are to be carried out as a separate Warranty Claim.

Action:

In case of a verified customer complaint, and the fault has been confirmed as a timing chain tensioner, install new primary or secondary timing chain tensioners as outlined below.

Note:
If there is a fault with a primary tensioner, all primary and secondary tensioners must be replaced. If there is a fault with a secondary tensioner, then both secondary tensioners must be replaced.

Note:
When installing the new secondary tensioner, the new modified (shorter) bolts must be installed.

To install primary or secondary timing chain tensioner, see Global Technical Reference GTR Workshop Manual, (for all VIN ranges use 1999 MY) section 303-01.





Parts Information:

Warranty Information:





Warranty claims should be submitted quoting the information found in the table.
This will result in payment of the stated time and, where applicable parts/miscellaneous expense codes as listed.





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