1998 JAGUAR X308 engine

Engine - Intake Camshaft RH
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
Installation
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 Cover. Re fer to Operation 12.65.01.
5. Remove the VVT Unit from the A-Bank. Refer to Operation
12.65.70. This also includes the VVT Bush Carrier Assembly,
Primary Chain and Tensioner.
6. Remove the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530 (fitted for
previous operation).

7. Remove the camshaft.
1. Remove the bolts which secure the camshaft caps; loosen them evenly, in stages.
2. Remove the camshaft caps. Note their orientation and
markings - each is marked with its position (a
number) and orientation (an arrow).
3. Remove the camshaft from the engine.
8. Clean and inspect all relevant components.

1. Apply oil (EP-90) to the camsha ft and bearing surfaces, as
follows:
To the upper face of each be aring surface (two places) in
the cylinder head.
To the upper face of each be aring surface (two places) in
each bearing cap.
On the cam lobes ONLY, not on the base circle area.
2. Refit the camshaft.

1.
Fit the camshaft to position in the cylinder head, with
the timing flats uppermost.
2. Fit the camshaft caps to their respective locations (0 to 4 from the front) and in the correct orientation
(arrow to front of engine).
3. Fit and tighten the cap securing bolts. Tighten evenly,
in stages, to 9 - 11 Nm.
3. Fit the camshaft locking tool 303 - 530 (fitted for following
operation) align the camshaft as necessary.
4. Refit the VVT Unit to the A-Bank. Refer to Operation 12.65.70.
This also includes the VVT Bu sh Carrier Assembly, Primary
Chain and Tensioner.
5. With the camshaft (303 - 530) and crankshaft (303 - 531)
setting tools removed, after the previous operation, adjust the
valve clearances on the inlet camshaft. refer to Operation
12.29.48.
6. Refit the Timing Cover. Re fer to Operation 12.65.01.
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.
Re
fer to the Battery Reconnection Procedure 86.15.15.

Engine - Intake Manifol
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In-v
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le Repair
Remov
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RNING: BEFORE PROCEEDING, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT
THE WARNINGS GIVEN IN SECTION 100-00 (UNDER THE
HEADING 'SAFETY PRECAUTIONS') ARE READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
S p
ecial Tool(s)

Qu
ic
k Fit Connector Release Tool
310-044

Qu ic
k Fit Connector Release Tool
310-054

Inject or Remov
al Tools
303-539

F u
el Injection Pressu
re Test Equipment
310-058
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Carefully remove the en gine covers, taking care not to damage
the plastic fixings or the rubber inserts.

3. Depress
urise the fuel system.
E
n
sure 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.
Pla c
e 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

20. Release the induction elbow su pport; working from the right
hand side.
1. Disconnect the vacuum pi pe from the centre of the
induction elbow.
2. Remove the upper bolt from the induction elbow support bracket.

21. Release the induction elbow su pport; working from the left
hand side.
1. Disconnect the vacuum pipe from the front of the
induction elbow.
2. Disconnect the engine breather T-piece from the induction elbow.
3. Remove the upper bolt from the induction elbow support bracket.
4. Loosen, but do not remove , the lower two bolts at the
induction elbow support bracket.

22. Disconnect the electrical conne ctor from each fuel injector.
23. Disconnect the fuel feed hose.
1. Disconnect the fuel f eed hose at the Quick Fit
connector, using special tool 310 - 044.

elbow.
8. Refit the Manifold Assembly to the Engine, as follows.

9. Fit eight new seals to the inlet manifold ports.

10. Fit the inlet manifold to the engine.
1. Fit the inlet manifold.
2. Fit the ten bolts which secure the inlet manifold.

11. Connect the fuel feed hose.
1. Connect the fuel feed hose at the Quick Fit connector. Ensure that the hose is fully seated to the feed pipe.
12. Connect the fuel return hose.
1. Connect the fuel return hose at the Quick Fit
connector. Ensure th at the hose is fully seated to the
feed pipe.

13. Reconnect the electrical connector to each fuel injector.

14. Refit the induction elbow support ; working from the left hand
side.
1. Fit the upper bolt to the induction elbow support
bracket.
2. Tighten the lower two bolts at the induction elbow support bracket.
3. Connect the engine breather T-piece to the induction elbow.
4. Connect the vacuum pipe to the front of the induction
elbow.

15. Fit the induction elbow support; working from the right hand
side.
1. Fit the upper bolt to the induction elbow support
bracket.
2. Reconnect the vacuum pi pe to the centre of the
induction elbow.
16. Fit the throttle body.
1. Fit a new gasket to the throttle body.
2. Position the throttle body to the induction elbow.

25. Reconnect the air flow meter multi-plug.
26. fit a new strap to secures the vacuum pipe to the induction
elbow.

27. Connect the breather pipe to the A-Bank camshaft cover.
1. Fit a new O-ring seal to the breather pipe.
2. Reconnect the breather pipe to the stub pipe.
28. Carefully refit the engine covers, taking care not to damage
the plastic fixings or the rubber inserts.
29. Connect the battery ground cabl e. Refit the battery cover.
Reset the clock and the radio information.
30. Check for leaks and that all pi pes are securely connected.
Remove the protection sheets, close the engine compartment,
luggage compartment and doors.

Engine - Intake Manifold Gaskets
In-vehicle Repair
Removal
WARNING: BEFORE PROCEEDING, IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE WARNINGS GIVEN IN SECTION 100-00 (UNDER THE
HEADING 'SAFETY PRECAUTIONS') ARE READ AND UNDERSTOOD.
Special Tool(s)

Quick Fit Connector Release Tool
310-044

Quick Fit Connector Release Tool
310-054

Fuel Injection Pressu re Test Equipment
310-058
1. Open the engine compartment and fit paintwork protection
sheets.
2. Carefully remove the en gine covers, taking care not to damage
the plastic fixings or the rubber inserts.

3. 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.