Hotbray C29590 Engine Timing Chain Guide

Engine Timing Chain Guide for Jaguar V12 and Inline-Six

Hotbray C29590 is an engine timing chain guide for select Jaguar applications, including XJ12, XJ6, XJR, and XJS models. It is built for vehicles that rely on accurate timing chain control to maintain proper valve train operation.

• Engine timing chain guide for Jaguar valve train service
• Direct fitment for select 1973-1996 Jaguar XJ12 and XJ6 applications
• Also fits 1994-1996 Jaguar XJR and 1976-1996 Jaguar XJS applications
• Part number C29590 for catalog and service identification
• Weight: 1.1

Fitment Details

Compatible With 1973-1979 Jaguar XJ12, N/A; 1981-1992 Jaguar XJ12, N/A; 1994-1996 Jaguar XJ12, N/A; 1973-1992 Jaguar XJ6, N/A; 1994-1996 Jaguar XJ6, N/A; 1976-1992 Jaguar XJS, N/A; 1994-1996 Jaguar XJS, N/A; 1995-1996 Jaguar XJR, N/A. This part number, C29590, is listed across 67 vehicle applications.

For Jaguar XJ12 and Jaguar XJ6 timing chain service, this guide helps maintain chain alignment within the engine’s valve train system. It is a practical replacement choice when servicing worn or damaged timing chain guide components on classic Jaguar inline-six and V12 platforms.

What It Helps Address

• Timing chain noise from a worn guide surface
• Chain misalignment in the valve train
• Guide wear found during engine teardown
• Service replacement for aging Jaguar timing components
• Restoration work on Jaguar XJ12, XJ6, XJR, and XJS engines

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code and model year before installation, since fitment varies by Jaguar platform and production range. Inspect the timing chain, tensioner, and related valve train components during service, and confirm the guide seats correctly before final assembly. Part number C29590 should be matched to the application listed in the catalog.

Quality Assurance

Hotbray C29590 is cataloged as an engine timing chain guide for the listed Jaguar applications and is identified for service use by part number. Confirm fitment against the vehicle’s year, model, and engine configuration before ordering.