NHTSA Complaint #10068998 — 1997 JAGUAR XK8

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10068998
Vehicle	1997 JAGUAR XK8
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	August 15, 2003
Date Filed	April 22, 2004
Mileage	87,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

PLASTIC GUIDE ON TIMING CHAIN BROKE,WHICH BROKE TIMING CHAIN,WHICH BROKE 2 VALVES AND SCOURED THE PISTON AND CYLINDER WALL.

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