Jaguar XJS V12 1994 Facelift. Valve Removal / Installation experiments.

[@davidbuchner6620]

You definitely want the modern factory style black gore-tex gaskets for your project. It was one of the major improvements that came with the later 6 liter engines. Love these videos! Dave

[@jaguarxjsocd]

Yes going to source the later style gaskets, if available that is. Will speak to my usual suppliers (SNG, DMG). Thanks 😊

[@whiteyfarm]

When installing the valve spring keepers use a little grease on the top of the stems and that will hold the keepers in place on the stem until you release the spring tension and they are wedged into place. Good luck, mate.

[@paulb1034]

Certainly worth paying the extra for the Jaguar AFM (Aluminium Foam material) gaskets instead of the paper ones.

[@ScaphanNetwork]

Genius technique for the springs. Did you make it up yourself?

[@jaguarxjsocd]

Thanks, yes I always like to look at a job and see how I can make it as easy as possible.. it certainly made the removal and (practice so far) reinstall very easy. I see the service manual shows a special tool that connects to the cam housing studs, so I assume Jaguar developed some end for that similar to me that allowed easy access to the keepers, the standard design end I see on all "valve removal tools" just blocks any easy access.

[@ScaphanNetwork]

@@jaguarxjsocd well very clever. You should patent it!

[@jaguarxjsocd]

Haha I don't think you can patent using a press to .. press things 😂. But thanks, it can be known as the Jaguar OCD way of doing things!

[@bixkauldhar1566]

Valve spring fitting isn’t really that difficult/finicky.