I've got a 2001 (UK W-reg) XJ8 3.2 with 91,000 miles on the clock.
Of course, I've heard about the risks of the cam chain tensioner failing
(and I believe there's a water pump weakness, too, is that right?).
Can anyone give me an idea of what the actual chances of a tensioner
failure
are? I mean, is it pretty well guaranteed to happen to every car that
doesn't have the new type fitted? Or one in ten?
I ask because it's a damned expensive job to get a new one fitted, so I
need
to make a judgement on whether the costs outweigh the risks.
Also, do I need to worry about the Nikasil problem?
Any thoughts gratefully received.
Thanks,
SteveT
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