2003 Jaguar S Type Change Imt Seals

11,000 MILES
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DKM100
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How do I change the imt seals
Jan 10, 2013 at 3:58 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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do you mean the tube seals???

roy
Jan 10, 2013 at 3:58 AM
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DKM100
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On the write up it says leaking imt seals
Jan 10, 2013 at 4:02 AM
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DKM100
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It's leaking on the manifold I get the burning oil smell through the vents
Jan 10, 2013 at 4:08 AM
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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

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 .
Jan 10, 2013 at 4:25 AM
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DKM100
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This is not it they are just 2 rings costing $5.00 ea.
Jan 10, 2013 at 5:39 AM
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I called the dealer they said it's the intake manifold tuning seal
Jan 10, 2013 at 6:28 AM
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