X308; Valve and spring on the ground

Hi,

After pulling the engine out of my XJ8 3.2 litre Sport, I noticed oil was spilling out of the torque converter, and this funny looking metal piece and a spring was lying amidst the oil pool; 60mm in length (45mm for the spring).

I’m quite certain it belongs between the gearbox and the converter, but have no idea as to the orientation.

Can anyone help?

Kind regards,
Bard Thomas

Bard a photo or two might help!

Hi Neil,

I didn’t see an option to upload a picture… Here it is.

Regards,

Bard

Hi,
I have determined that this has noting to do with the converter / transmission, and have put the engine back in the car. Hopefully, when connecting up the various bits and pieces it will become clear where it came from…

Bard

Bad enough when find a unknown bolt looks like a valve from valve block but can’t see how it could come out good luck refitting