XK-8 Convertible (X100) V8-4.0L (AJ26) (1997)
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that you have an assistant start and stop the engine.
7.
Insert a suitable rod through the VVT solenoid mounting opening in the timing cover, into the actuating valve (Illustration 2.)
8.
Cover the area surrounding the rod and the timing cover opening with absorbent material to absorb any oil spilled when the engine is run.
CAUTION:
Ensure that the absorbent material will not contact the belt or pulleys.
9.
Start the engine.
10.
With the engine at ambient temperature and running at idle, press on the rod to operate the actuating valve, which will in turn operate the VVT
actuator. When the engine is cold, the idle speed will become uneven when the VVT operates. This verifies that the VVT actuator operates
correctly.
NOTE:
The oil pressure must be above 1.5 bar (21.8 psi) to operate the VVT actuator. (Low oil pressure warning light off.)
11.
Stop the engine.
12.
Remove and discard the absorbent material.
13.
Remove the rod and clean the surrounding area.
14.
Reinstall the VVT solenoid with a new 0-ring.
15.
Reconnect the harness to the VVT solenoid connector.
CHECKING THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR RELUCTOR
1.
Remove the engine cover, coil cover and the coils from the B bank.
2.
Remove the EVAP purge valve.
3.
Remove the harness clips from the camshaft cover.
4.
Loosen the camshaft cover securing bolts and lift the cover with the bolts from the camshaft carrier.
5.
Remove the securing bolts from the cover.
6.
Remove and discard the seals from the bolts.
7.
Remove and discard the outer and inner gaskets from the camshaft cover.
