1998 Jaguar XJR 1998 Jaguar XJR

1998 JAGUAR XJR
68,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JBSYKES
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Hi, Have just had to replace the engine on my Jag XJR. Fitted a secondhand one but there is a problem with the second cylinder - spark plug gets sooted up quickly and then runs poorly on tick over - could this be valve seals or is it likely to be piston rings? All other cylinders are fine and engine has only done 68K.

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Aug 12, 2009 at 7:43 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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If sooty then it is fuel so injector is leaking possibly. Check comperssion if good then injector cleaning or replacement.
Aug 12, 2009 at 8:15 AM
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