engine coolant JAGUAR X308 1998 2.G Owner's Manual

Engine - Intake Manifold Gasket RH
In-vehicle Repair
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.

2. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.

3. WARNING: BEFORE PROCEEDING, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE WARNINGS GIVEN IN SECTION 100-00 (UNDER THE
HEADING 'SAFETY PRECAUTIONS') ARE READ AND
UNDERSTOOD.
Depressurise the fuel system.
Ensure that the ignition is switched off and remove the
valve cap from the fuel cross-over pipe. Place a cloth
under the valve to collect any spillage.
Place a closed container, su itable for collecting fuel,
adjacent to the vehicle. Remove the lid.

4. Connect the fuel injection pres sure test equipment 310 - 058
(or other suitable type). Insert the drain / bleed tube into the
fuel container. Follow the ma nufacturer's instructions and
depressurise the fuel system.
5. Store the drained fuel safely and ensure that the lid is closed
securely. Remove the equipmen t and discard the cloth from
beneath the valve. refit the valve cap.
6. Drain the radiator coolant. Refer to Operation 26.10.01.
7. Disconnect the breather pipe fro m the A-Bank camshaft cover.
1. Disconnect the breather pipe from the stub pipe.
2. Remove and discard the O-ring seal from the breather
pipe.

Engine - Upper Oil Pan4.0L SC V8 - AJ26, 4.0L, Vehicles With:
Supercharger
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)

Installer/remover, Oil Filter
303-752

1. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
2. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
3. Remove the engine compartmen t cover. Refer to Operation
76.16.01.
4. Remove the twin fan and motor assembly. Refer to Operation
26.25.12.
5. Remove the coolant outlet pipe . Refer to Operation 26.31.08.
6. Remove the supercharger driv e belt. Refer to Operation
18.50.08.
7. Remove the supercharger drive belt idler pulley. Refer to
Operation 18.50.09.

8. Remove the supercharger idle r pulley mounting bracket.
1. Remove the three bolts which secure the mounting
bracket.
2. Remove the mounting bracket.
9. Remove the supercharger driv e belt tensioner. Refer to
Operation 18.50.24.
10. Remove the timing cover and al l associated components, as
detailed in Operation 12.65.01.
11. Remove both front wheel and tyre assemblies. Refer to
Operation 74.20.05.

23.
Install the supercharger driv e belt tensioner. Refer to
Operation 18.50.24.

24. Install the supercharger idle r pulley mounting bracket.
1. Position the mounting bracket to the timing cover.
2. Install the three bolts which secure the mounting bracket. Tighten to 8-10 Nm.
25. Install the supercharger drive belt idler pulley. Refer to
Operation 18.50.09. (34-46 Nm).
26. Install the supercharger driv e belt. Refer to Operation
18.50.08.
27. Install the coolant outlet pipe. Refer to Operation 26.31.08.
28. Install the twin fan and motor assembly. Refer to Operation
26.25.12.
29. Refill the cooling system. Refer to Operation 26.10.01 in
General Procedures section of the cooling system.
30. NOTE: When the engine is star ted from cold and run for a
short period only, before being swit ched off, a quantity of oil will
be 'hung up' within the engine because it is not up to operating
temperature.
Should the oil level subsequently be topped-up, the level could
become too high, causing oil burning.
Typically, 0.875 L is hung up.
Refill the engine with the correct specification engine oil.
31. Connect the battery and in stall the battery cover.
Refer to the Battery Reconnection Procedure 86.15.15.
32. Check the oil level and start th e engine. Check for leaks and
that the engine runs correctly.
33. Install the engine compartmen t cover. Refer to Operation
76.16.01.
34. Remove the paintwork protection sheets and close the engine
compartment cover.

Engine - Valve Springs LH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)

Valve spring compressor
303-252 1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access
position.

3. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
4. Remove the Timing Co ver. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section. This operation includes draining the coolant from the
radiator and removing the cam covers.
5. Remove the Inlet Manifold. Refer to Operation 30.15.01 in this
Section. This operation includes depressurising the fuel system
and removing the throttle housing.
6. Remove the Cylinder Head an d Gasket. Refer to Operation
12.29.02 in this Section.

7. Remove the valve collets from the first valve.
1. Fit the valve spring compressor 303 - 252 to the relevant spring.
2. Compress the spring and remove the collets.
8. Remove the valve spring.
Remove the valve spring compressor 303 - 252.
1. Remove the valve collar.
2. Remove the valve spring.

Installation

9. Repeat the instructions for each valve spring to be removed.
10. Clean all relevant components.

1. Fit the valve spring.
1. Fit the valve spring.
2. Locate the valve collar onto the spring.

2. Refit the valve collets to the first valve.
1. Fit the valve spring compressor 303 - 252 to the relevant spring.
2. Compress the spring and fit the collets.
Remove the valve spring compressor and check that the
collets are correctly seated.
3. Repeat the instructions for each valve spring to be fitted.
4. Refit the Cylinder Head and Gasket. Refer to Operation
12.29.03 in this Section.
5. Refit the Inlet Manifold. Refer to Operation 30.15.01 in this
Section. This operation includes refitting the throttle housing.
6. Refit the Timing Cover. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section. This operation includes refitting the cam covers and
refilling the coolant system.
7. Move the engine compartment co ver from the service position
and connect the gas struts.
8. Remove the paint protection sheets and close the cover.
9. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Refer to the Battery Reconnection Procedure 86.15.15.

Engine - Valve Springs RH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Special Tool(s)

Valve spring compressor
303-252 1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Set the engine compartment cover to the service access
position.

3. Disconnect the batt ery ground cable.
Remove the battery cover.
4. Remove the Timing Co ver. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section. This operation includes draining the coolant from the
radiator and removing the cam covers.
5. Remove the Inlet Manifold. Refer to Operation 30.15.01 in this
Section. This operation includes depressurising the fuel system
and removing the throttle housing.
6. Remove the Cylinder Head an d Gasket. Refer to Operation
12.29.03 in this Section.

7. Remove the valve collets from the first valve.
1. Fit the valve spring compressor 303 - 252 to the relevant spring.
2. Compress the spring and remove the collets.
8. Remove the valve spring.
Remove the valve spring compressor 303 - 252.
1. Remove the valve collar.
2. Remove the valve spring.

Installation

9. Repeat the instructions for each valve spring to be removed.
10. Clean all relevant components.

1. Fit the valve spring.
1. Fit the valve spring.
2. Locate the valve collar onto the spring.

2. Refit the valve collets to the first valve.
1. Fit the valve spring compressor 303 - 252 to the relevant spring.
2. Compress the spring and fit the collets.
Remove the valve spring compressor and check that the
collets are correctly seated.
3. Repeat the instructions for each valve spring to be fitted.
4. Refit the Cylinder Head and Gasket. Refer to Operation
12.29.03 in this Section.
5. Refit the Inlet Manifold. Refer to Operation 30.15.01 in this
Section. This operation includes refitting the throttle housing.
6. Refit the Timing Cover. Refer to Operation 12.65.01 in this
Section. This operation includes refitting the cam covers and
refilling the coolant system.
7. Move the engine compartment co ver from the service position
and connect the gas struts.
8. Remove the paint protection sheets and close the cover.
9. Connect the battery and fit the battery cover.
Refer to the Battery Reconnection Procedure 86.15.15.

• WARNINGS:


4. Remove the engine compartment cover (bonnet).
1. Apply masking tape to th e front edge of the engine
compartment cover to protect the paintwork during
removal and storage.
2. With assistance, support the cover and release the
gas struts.

5. With assistance, release the six bolts which retain the cover
(bonnet) and lift the cover clear.
Disconnect the ground cable from the left hand hinge.

6. Remove the engine covers
7. Drain the cooling system. Refer to Operation 26.10.01.
Conserve as much of the coolant as possible to refill the
system.
8. Depressurise the air conditioni ng system. Refer to Operation
82.30.30 and note all Wa rnings and Cautions.

16. Disconnect the air cleaner cover.
Remove the five clips which se cure the air cleaner cover.

17. Remove the intake tube / air flow meter / air cleaner cover
assembly.
1. Remove the intake tube / air flow meter / air cleaner
cover assembly.
2. Remove and discard the ru bber seal; air intake tube
to throttle body.

18. Remove the centre trim panel from the engine compartment.
1. Remove the left hand side enclosure panel.
2. Remove the centre trim panel.
19. Release the hoses (Quick Fit connections) from the expansion
tank, using 303 - 623.
1. Release the hose, expansion tank to thermostat housing (coolant outlet pipe on supercharged
engines).

2. Release the hose, expansion tank to recovery tank.
3. Release the hose, expansion tank to radiator.
20. Fit blanking plugs to the pipes and the tank.

21. Remove the expansion tank from the mounting.
1. Disconnect the coolant level sensor connector.
2. Remove the nuts which secure the tank.

22. Remove the expansion tank from the vehicle.
1. It may be necessary to us e a pipe clamp to clamp the
bottom hose branch.
2. Release the pipe clip an d move it along the pipe.
3. Disconnect the tank from the bottom hose and remove it from the vehicle.
23. Empty any remaining coolant from the expansion tank into a
drain tray.
24. Remove the cloth from the engine and clean any spillage from
the engine bay.

25. Disconnect the radiator breather hose.
Release the Quick-Fit hose (radiator to expansion tank)
using 303 - 623, and disconnect the hose from the
radiator.
26. Remove the twin fan and motor assembly. Refer to Operation
26.25.12.