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Dropped a shim

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Whichy, May 10, 2016.

  1. Whichy

    Whichy New Member

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    I dropped a shim down my cam chain tunnel, where can I check to possibly find it? Didn't have any luck fishing around with a magnet.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Which XJ? Some have better access to the lower end than others.

    Drain the oil and remove the shift lever and shift cover. You'll see fairly large passages into the transission; try sticking a magnetic probe in through there. You can drop the oil pan with the engine in the frame if need be (exhaust has to come off).
     
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    Whichy New Member

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    It's an xj650. I'll try that out. Thank you!
     
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    TheCrazyGnat Well-Known Member

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    When I drop a pick into my guitar I just hold it upside down and shake, you could try that.

    Sorry, not helpful.
     
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    If all else fails pull exhaust , drain oil pull sump as K-Moe said
     
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    Yep, fell down into the oil pan. Thank for the help guys!
     
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    glad you found it next time put a rag over the hole to prevent this from happening.
    i wanted to wait until you found the shim before saying this,
     
    XJ550H, May 12, 2016
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