Jaguar Owners Club

I think you'll find that the Le Mans circuit decal is one that you can buy to put on your car to state that you have been on the circuit...much like Nurburgring

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Just private messaged you Ian about the cars you are looking for. Cheers, Trevor

Hi Ian...welcome to the Club Glad to see you signed up mate :-) Let me know when you find a few to look at Cheers Trevor

HI Jon.....welcome back to the fold :-)

That's about right for another engine but the same thing could happen unless you spend money on the replacement (chains, guides, tensioner, etc) to ensure it doesn't happen again. I believe they produced replacement parts to resolve the issue. If buying one, check the cam box bolts that are accessible don't spin freely with a socket....if so, it's already cracked.

Hi Fraze It's quite a common fault on these engines...usually caused by infrequent oil changes and resulting in the hydraulic timing chain tensioner releasing pressure on the chain prematurely when the engine is switched off. This then leads to the chain going slack, a slight reversal of the cams and the valves contact the pistons, push the valves against the cams/cam box which then takes the brunt and splits. Usually noticeable by the cam box bolts under the oil filler cap spinning free when you put a socket on them. Usually best to replace the top end and chain, tensioner, etc or another complete engine. Sorry, not good news Trevor