Re: XJ6 Timing Chain Cover Corrosion

[ANITA.SHERWOOD@xtra.co.nz]

Kirbert wrote:
> 
> Just got a phone call from a guy with an XJ6C trying to get a copy of my
> book.  In the course of discussion, he mentioned a problem with his engine
> that I haven't heard mention of on this group.  Of course, I wasn't able to
> help him, know nothing of the XJ6.
> 
> His problem was this: the car had sat unused for some time.  While sitting,
> apparently the coolant (water?) within the water pump had corroded through
> the timing chain cover, and was leaking into the crankcase.  Finding water in
> the oil, he took the standard action and replaced the head gasket -- no help.
>  Took further looking before he found the real problem.
> 
> So, he started visiting junkyards in search of a replacement timing chain
> cover.  Lo and behold, every one he looked at displayed evidence of similar
> corrosion and pitting behind the water pump.  However, every Jag expert he
> talks to says he hasn't heard of a problem.
> 
> So, let's talk it up!  Is there a problem there?  Yet another penalty for not
> using the proper antifreeze mix?
> 
> He also says you've gotta pull the head to replace this cover.  All of this
> has him contemplating the lump.
> 
>  -- Kirbert      |     If anything is to be accomplished,
>                  |     some rules must be broken.
>                  |          - Palm's Postulate

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References:

• XJ6 Timing Chain Cover Corrosion
• From: "Kirbert" <palmk@mailer.gadcomm.net>

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