Install Valve Guide Seals

1991 Jaguar XJ-6 L6-4.0LSECTION Install Valve Guide Seals
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MODEL: 88-92 MY Sedans

DATE: 4/93

Cylinder Head Rebuild - Install Valve Guide Seals

ISSUE:

AJ6 engines from engine number 163522 incorporate exhaust valve guide seals.

ACTION:

Whenever an AJ6 cylinder head (up to engine number 163522) is disassembled for service, perform the following:

^ Install valve guide seals to all of the exhaust valves.

^ Install new inlet guide seals.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Part Number Description

JLM 11088 Cylinder Head Gasket Kit
(includes 24 valve guide seals)

RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.