Cylinder Block

Fig 1: Identifying Cylinder Block

Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.

The cylinder block is of an enclosed 'V' design with 'Nikasil' plated cylinder bores to reduce piston friction, improve warm up and oil retention. A low volume coolant jacket improves warm up time and reduces piston noise levels.

Viewed from the driving position, the right-hand cylinder bank is designated A-bank and the left-hand cylinder bank as B-bank.

The cylinder bores of each bank are numbered 1 to 4, from the front of the vehicle.