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 V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
RS2000CUSTOM
 16th Apr 2024 2:56pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3046 · Subject: V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
Nicely done 
It’s a time consuming job but it’s not difficult. Hope it continues to behave for you.
David.
Just glad I was able to all the jobs myself as I wouldnt want to pay ... |
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RS2000CUSTOM
16th Apr 2024 2:54pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3046 · Subject: V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
Well nearly 3 weeks on and still all good
Only 1 issue !
1 TPMS lock nut failed and fell off
And 2nd TPMS lock nut split and about to fail
So fitted 4 new TPMS valves and sorted
Alwa ... |
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RS2000CUSTOM
31st Mar 2024 5:13pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3046 · Subject: V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
Well the zip-ties are off and it's ALIVE !
Started with no issues or gremlins - coolant system bled with no problem
Let the engine get up to temperature with eyes on storks looking for leaks etc ... |
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RS2000CUSTOM
31st Mar 2024 1:01pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3046 · Subject: V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
Not sure why fitted to mine but certainly looked “factory”
Here is a pic of vac pipe Y piece going across engine to actuator on symposer
Thankfully it is no more
https://www.fullfatr ... |
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RS2000CUSTOM
30th Mar 2024 9:41pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3046 · Subject: V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
Good job I know a mate with a laser cutter
Made me some blanking plates
Symposer delete before Supercharger goes back on
Did an oil change and coupler replace also on the S/C
All going ba ... |
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RS2000CUSTOM
29th Mar 2024 7:44pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3046 · Subject: V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
2nd tensioner replaced
The old tensioner had a lot more tension then the other one
New crank seal fitted and crank pulley back on
Just need to torque crank bolt without moving crank anti-clo ... |
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RS2000CUSTOM
29th Mar 2024 12:16am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3046 · Subject: V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
When I was doing mine, someone in America who has a lot of experience rebuilding these told me to use a big screwdriver and gently lift the guide off the tensioner until you hear another click or ... |
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RS2000CUSTOM
28th Mar 2024 4:46pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3046 · Subject: V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
What a most satisfying sound !!
Pull the pin and CLICK out shot the plunger
Old tensioner is on bench and will not extend as it stuck in now after I “reset” it - lol
Let the rebuilding ... |
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RS2000CUSTOM
26th Mar 2024 6:44pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3046 · Subject: V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
Have you seen the AB suffix on any tensioners?
The last tensioners I replaced were around 6 months ago, purchased from the dealer - they had the AA suffix and I have not heard of any newer revi ... |
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RS2000CUSTOM
25th Mar 2024 10:46am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3046 · Subject: V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
Have you seen the AB suffix on any tensioners?
The last tensioners I replaced were around 6 months ago, purchased from the dealer - they had the AA suffix and I have not heard of any newer revi ... |
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RS2000CUSTOM
25th Mar 2024 8:33am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3046 · Subject: V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
Yes AB is the tensioners I am looking at
https://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/userpics/13383/normal_IMG_6021.png |
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RS2000CUSTOM
24th Mar 2024 4:03pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3046 · Subject: V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
Any part No Guru’s on here ??
My part number cast into the tensioners is
FX23 6K254 AA
I understand how Ford/JLR usually identify updated parts by the last letter
My question is a FX23 ... |
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RS2000CUSTOM
24th Mar 2024 7:44am
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3046 · Subject: V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
Oh and Range Rover say “it can’t be done with zip ties”
The person who stated that obviously didn't get the memo. There is a published Jaguar Land Rover procedure using zip ties t ... |
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RS2000CUSTOM
23rd Mar 2024 7:35pm
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Forum: Technical (L322) · Replies: 18 · Views: 3046 · Subject: V8 5.0 S/C Water Leak, Camchain Tensioners - Symposer Delete |
Close on 2 years ownership of my 5.0 S/C
Always intended on "visiting" the camchain tensioner and guides (96,000mile)
Well after a 70p O ring caused a £600 worth of parts water leak I ... |
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RS2000CUSTOM
11th Oct 2022 7:58pm
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Hopefully yours sorts your issues out!
David.
Thanks David
It’s alive and healthy
And even had a bonus - the previously stored “Clock Module” error has disappeared
So ful ... |
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