The oil sump hose connects the oil filter to the bottom of the oil pan, and only early 2.4 models have this design. The original part is no longer available, so this is a good opportunity to explore the world of automotive hoses. The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) is......
See also earlier Crankshaft damper and Crankshaft pulley replacement posts. The crankshaft damper, positioned at the front of the engine opposite the flywheel to reduce torsional vibration, was manufactured by Metalastik of Leicester in the UK. Jaguar used several Metalastik parts for mounts and other applications where vibration issues required......
The lower part of the engine has been painted, so various subcomponents that have been restored or replaced – the oil filer, water pump, and crankshaft damper – can be bolted back on the cylinder block. The brand new water pump was put on with a new gasket and we......
As the crankshaft pulley was being cleaned, the inside rim separated from the hub … the part is fatally damaged and must be replaced. As luck would have it, this part is no longer available, so some parts research was required which is summarized in the table below. Here’s the......
Achieving better performance is a complex process of small incremental changes that all must work together in a sort of mechanical ecosystem; a higher grade component offset by a weaker one often proves fruitless. Spark (British say “sparking”) plugs may provide some gains. Original specification and alternatives The Jaguar Parts......
See also Oil pan restoration, part 1 (September 8, 2014). With the first batch of cad plating back from Plating for Electronics, we can complete the pan restoration. The timing pointer was painted red to make it easier to view, and bolted back on the mounting bracket at the end......
Replacing the crankshaft front seal, housed between the oil pan and the front timing chain plate, is the most involved task of our planned engine restoration. The challenge is the multi-step process required to access the seal … once reached, actually replacing the seal itself is trivial. Damper hub After......
The inlet manifold, an aluminum casting, communicates to the cylinder head through a series of passageways. Two carburetor mounts, with studs, are at the top. A separate water jacket connects to the main inlet manifold at four water ports. The water temperature sensor fits into a threaded hole in the......
Our engine restoration plans include the replacement of the water pump located at the front of the engine block. We obtained a new unit from SNG Barratt. Once the bolts and stud nuts are removed, the water pump is easily pulled away from the timing chain cover at the front......
See also oil filter disassembly post. The torpedo-like canister that holds the oil filter carries the iconic look of the industrial age. Unfortunately, this design also makes changing oil a messy and unpleasant task. Modern spin-on filters are both easy to change and more effective in keeping the oil clean.......
