Timing Chain Replacement Marks?

2017 JAGUAR XE
126,000 MILES • 2.0L • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NATHANANDIFE
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The car listed above has a 2.0 Diesel engine.

Good afternoon,

I hope you are able to answer a few queries I have concerning a timing chain and oil pump replacement on the above Jaguar model.

Is it common practice to undertake a compression test as part of the repair?
It is common practice to undertake a stretch test as part of the repair?
Would you do any diagnostics before and/or after the repair?

Many thanks.

Nathan Barnott
Sep 2, 2024 at 4:28 AM
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This depends on if the timing chain broke or if you are replacing the timing chain as part of preventative maintenance. If it is the latter yes you should do a compression test but if the timing chain has broken, then the chain will need to be replaced before the compression test and be done. You could also do a leak down test on each cylinder once it is back together, I would not turn the camshafts out of time with the pistons because you can cause internal damage. Here are the instructions on how to do the timing chain job and it shows the timing chain marks as well; you should always do the timing chain and oil pump chain at the same time and yes, the chain stretch should be checked. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response of any problems so we can see what to help you with.
Sep 2, 2024 at 12:07 PM
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Thanks for the information, it is really helpful. I have another question concerning the same vehicle. If the oil pump sprocket is incorrectly torqued, what would be the effect and is it always immediate, or can it become loose after a period of time and car operation?
Sep 4, 2024 at 4:47 AM
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The problem will not be immediate, the bolt could break or come loose if the oil pump sprocket is not tightened correctly.
Sep 4, 2024 at 10:14 AM
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If the oil pump sprocket is incorrectly torqued, what would be the effect and is it always immediate? or if not correctly torqued can it become loose after a period of time and car operation?
Sep 4, 2024 at 11:13 AM (Merged)
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The problem will not be immediate, the bolt could break or come loose of the oil pump sprocket is not tightened correctly.
Sep 4, 2024 at 11:13 AM