Re: XK8 engine failures rumour

["Leonard L. Peake" <lenpeake@ix.netcom.com>]

Michael Neal wrote:
> 
> I haven't heard nor seen anything on this.  I doubt that cars would be
> returned to the UK under any circumstances.
> 
> At 07:49 PM 2/1/97 -0500, TVJohn2@aol.com wrote:
> >a usually semi-reliable source says XK8 engines have been failing due to
> >sealant leakage onto timing chain and subsequent loud expensive noise, and
> >that unsold cars are being returned to UK from US for refit.  any truth to
> >this??? I am not out to slag the car. I am a potential buyer looking to
> >replace 4th Jag with 5th, but not interested in beta testing.
> >
> >

I have heard from field engineers that they have had a limited problem
with the Nikasil plating not adhering to a cylinder bore.  It was only
one bore per incident and approximately 20 cars so far.

Lenny :)

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