New guy to Jaguar Forum

Hey, Im new to the Jaguar posts. I own a 99 Red xk8 convertable. Have had it for about 1 1/2 years. Got 62k miles on it.

I have a question about the timing chain/gears(tensioners). I have read that the 99 will go after awhile. Is there any way to tell if the tensioners have been changed without pulling the whole thing apart?

Is there any way to tell if the tensioners have been changed without pulling the whole thing apart?
From all I have read, if your unable to verify the replacement of the tensioners from service records, if available, the engine has to be opened for a visual inspection. Most of the time before failing, but not always, the tensioners will rattle when starting up cold. My suggestion, to avoid the sleepless nights thinking about a $12,000 replacement engine if the tensioners fail and tear it up, is to have them replaced which is approx $1,500. Not dirt cheap but much less than the alternative.

Regards.