Reset Timing

1999 JAGUAR XJ8
V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ISJEH061654
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1999 xj8 jump timing can it be reset car starts and runs but has rough idle.
Feb 28, 2011 at 10:57 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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the ignition timing itself is electronically controlled by the ECM , if you suspect that the timing chain has slipped (not very likely) than the chain will need replaced and aligned properly.
Mar 1, 2011 at 1:42 AM
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ISJEH061654
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If the timing chain has slipped when taking engine apart do I need to take any precation since timing is off already. Can i just remove heads and chains and then realign. Thanks.
Mar 1, 2011 at 12:43 PM
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just have to realign the chains to the correct timing marks
Mar 1, 2011 at 8:58 PM
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