Thursday, January 10th, 2013 AT 11:58 AM
DKM100
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- 2003 JAGUAR S-TYPE
- 11,000 MILES
How do I change the imt seals
How do I change the imt seals
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ASEMASTER6371
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Do you mean the tube seals?
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Thursday, January 10th, 2013 AT 11:58 AM
DKM100
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On the write up it says leaking imt seals
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Thursday, January 10th, 2013 AT 12:02 PM
DKM100
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It's leaking on the manifold I get the burning oil smell through the vents
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Thursday, January 10th, 2013 AT 12:08 PM
ASEMASTER6371
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The valve cover gaskets contain the seal as the lower end is pressed into the head.
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i assume since you provided no engine size it is a v6
Roy
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Removal
Remove the intake manifold.
Remove the right-hand on-plug coils.
Detach the right-hand valve coverwiring harness.
Remove the intake manifold rear retaining bracket.
Detach the engine wiring harness retaining bracket.
Remove the valve cover.
Installation
NOTE: Apply a 5mm diameter bead of silicone gasket sealant or equivalent meeting Jaguar specification on the half round gaskets and apply an 8mm diameter on the two places where the cylinder head and front cover join.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Install new valve cover gaskets.
Complete the tightening sequence.
Tighten to 10 Nm.
Images below
i assume since you provided no engine size it is a v6
Roy
Valve Cover RH
Removal
Remove the intake manifold.
Remove the right-hand on-plug coils.
Detach the right-hand valve coverwiring harness.
Remove the intake manifold rear retaining bracket.
Detach the engine wiring harness retaining bracket.
Remove the valve cover.
Installation
NOTE: Apply a 5mm diameter bead of silicone gasket sealant or equivalent meeting Jaguar specification on the half round gaskets and apply an 8mm diameter on the two places where the cylinder head and front cover join.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Install new valve cover gaskets.
Complete the tightening sequence.
Tighten to 10 Nm.
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Thursday, January 10th, 2013 AT 12:25 PM
DKM100
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This is not it they are just 2 rings costing $5.00 ea.
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Thursday, January 10th, 2013 AT 1:39 PM
DKM100
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I called the dealer they said it's the intake manifold tuning seal
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Thursday, January 10th, 2013 AT 2:28 PM
