Sticky Exhaust valves

[pecksta758]

We have the common issue of a sticky exhaust valve on the drivers side, i have freed it and lubricated it with high temp grease but seems like i was stuck before we purchased the car and the spring in the actuator is now weak, does anyone know if the actuators can be replaced?

[mike020150]

Jaguar doesn't supply actuators separately but, if your car has the vacuum operated system and that is the source of the problem, the vacuum solenoids are available as spare parts. A VIN number would be necessary to confirm if these were appropriate to your car. Mike.

[neill672]

Assuming the problem relates to the mechanism, rather than lack of vacuum. The two businesses with a lot of experience in replacing the the valves are Tony Banks (Leeds) and Modstock (Epsom Surrey). Modstock travel around the UK on a regular basis, by booking a number of customers together to make the trip worthwhile.