XR85359 XR85360 Car Engine Seals Timing Cover Gasket For Jaguar X761 X760 X260 X540 X152 X152 X250

OE XR85358 XR85359 XR85360 Engine Timing Cover Gasket For Jaguar Model Code X761 X760 X260 X540 X152 X152 X250 

1.Vehicle Compatibility Table

Please Note:

• Compatibility can vary based on the specific model year, engine variant, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

• It is strongly recommended to verify the exact required part number using your VIN via a reliable parts catalog or consult a professional before purchase.

• Replacing timing system components requires significant technical expertise and specialist tools. This job is highly recommended to be performed by a qualified technician.

2. Product Features

• High-Quality Materials & Construction: These timing cover gaskets are typically made from high-strength rubber compounds, metal, or specialty polymers designed to withstand the high temperatures, pressure, and oil exposure within the engine bay, ensuring long-term, effective sealing.

• Precision Design & Perfect Fit: The gaskets are precisely engineered to match the original Jaguar components exactly, ensuring a perfect fit against the timing cover and engine block surface to eliminate potential leak paths and ensure stable engine operation.

• Reliable Sealing Performance: The combination of quality materials and precise design provides excellent sealing properties, effectively preventing oil leaks and protecting the timing system (chain, sprockets, tensioners) from contamination and premature wear, thereby extending engine life.

3. Key Advantages

• Restores Engine Sealing: Effectively solves engine oil leaks from the timing cover area, keeping the engine bay clean and preventing potential damage caused by low oil levels.

• Protects the Timing System: Prevents dust, moisture, and other contaminants from entering the timing mechanism, ensuring precise operation of the timing chain and preventing slippage or damage, crucial for maintaining correct engine operation.

• OEM Quality Assurance: As OEM-quality parts, these gaskets meet Jaguar's strict standards for dimensions, materials, and performance, ensuring reliability and durability post-repair for peace of mind.

• Maintains Engine Performance: A properly sealed timing system helps maintain the engine's designed compression and performance output, also contributing to consistent fuel economy and power.

4.Primary Applications

This timing cover gasket set is primarily used for engine repair and maintenance scenarios, including:

• Preventative Maintenance: During major scheduled services or inspections, if the existing timing cover gasket shows signs of hardening, deformation, or minor seepage, it is advisable to replace it proactively to avoid more severe issues.

• Repairing Oil Leaks: When visible oil stains or drips are observed around the engine timing cover, it indicates gasket failure, necessitating replacement to resolve the leak.

• Engine Overhaul or Timing System Service: As a standard procedure during timing chain replacement, oil pump repair, or full engine rebuild, all disturbed gaskets and seals, including the timing cover gasket(s), must be replaced.

• Collision Repair: If the front of the vehicle has been involved in a collision resulting in damage to or displacement of the timing cover, the associated gaskets will need replacement.

5. Performance Characteristics

• High-Temperature Resistance: Capable of withstanding the high temperatures found in the engine bay (typically tolerating temperatures exceeding 120°C / 248°F) while maintaining elasticity and sealing capability, without rapidly degrading or melting.

• Resistance to Fluids: Offers excellent resistance to engine oil, coolant, and other chemicals, preventing swelling, shrinkage, or degradation upon long-term exposure, ensuring seal longevity.

• Compression and Recovery: The material exhibits good compressibility and resilience, effectively filling microscopic imperfections on mating surfaces when bolts are torqued and maintaining adequate sealing pressure over the long term.

• Durability: Under normal operating conditions and proper maintenance, the service life should be equivalent to the original component, providing reliable performance over an extended period without frequent need for replacement.

6.Purchasing & Application Advice

• Purchasing Considerations: When purchasing, always cross-check your vehicle information (model, year, engine type, VIN) and confirm part number compatibility with the seller. Choose a reputable supplier to ensure you receive genuine or high-quality replacement parts.

• Professional Installation Highly Recommended: Replacing the timing cover gasket typically involves removing numerous engine components (accessory drive pulleys, covers) and often requires setting the engine to specific timing marks. This is a complex job strongly recommended to be performed by an experienced professional technician using the correct tools and procedures.

• Related Parts Replacement: When replacing these gaskets, it is generally advised to simultaneously replace related seals, O-rings, and single-use bolts (e.g., crankshaft pulley bolt), as these components may not perform correctly once disturbed and are often specified for one-time use only. For example, on some Jaguar 2.0L diesel engines, related bolts are often specified as "Must not be reused/refitted".