Jaguar 3.8–4.2 XK Valve Follower Bucket Guide | E-Type, XJ, XK150

Precision Valve Bucket Guide for Jaguar XK Engines

Ensure perfect alignment of your valve followers with this precision-machined bucket guide, designed for Jaguar 3.8L and 4.2L XK-series engines. A must-have for rebuilds, restorations, and performance prep.

Note: Price is each. Please select the quantity needed when ordering.

What It Does:

This guide installs into the cylinder head and maintains proper geometry and travel path for your valve follower buckets — eliminating side-loading, uneven wear, and performance loss.

✅ Key Features:

• CNC-machined from high-quality steel for durability and precise tolerances
• Ensures true vertical valve bucket motion
• Restores factory cam/valve alignment in rebuilt heads
• Perfect for classic restoration or high-performance rebuilds
• Made in Australia by Milton Engine Developments

🧩 Compatibility:

• Jaguar XK-Series 3.8L and 4.2L engines
• Fits: E-Type Series 1, 2, 3 (1961–1974)
• XK150, XJ6 (Series 1–2), and other models using XK DOHC engines
• Suitable for both carbureted and fuel-injected variants

🔧 Installation Notes:

• Professional installation recommended
• Press-fit into head with interference tolerance
• Will need to be machined once installed to suit buckets

🇦🇺 Built by Experts in Australia

Manufactured by Milton Engine Developments in South Australia — trusted by Jaguar specialists across Australia and beyond.

Availability

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