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Engine - Aluminum Thread Repair Information

NUMBER: JTB00136
(ISSUE 1)

MODEL: S-TYPE, XF, XJ, XK, X-TYPE

DATE: 25 NOV 2008

SECTION: 303

AJV6 / AJV8 Engines - Aluminum Component Thread Repair





AFFECTED VEHICLE RANGE

CONDITION SUMMARY:

Situation:

Where applicable, damaged threads of AJV6 / AJV8 engine aluminum components may now be repaired in lieu of replacing the affected component by using a 'thread repair kit' such as Heli-Coil(R).

Action:

In the event it becomes necessary to repair damaged threads, follow the instructions provided with the thread repair kit.

PARTS:

Heli-Coil(R) Thread Repair Kit (or similar) Sourced locally





WARRANTY

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Repair damaged threads by following the instructions supplied with the thread repair kit.





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