I have a 54 plate 2.1 v6 petrol x type and a noise has started from the top of the engine as described above. It seems to be starting about 3000 rpm but then, I don't know because of the extra noise as I increase speed goes. I have done a oil change even though it had only done 5000 miles, no loss of power,everything working as it should just a very worrying noise. Any ideas?

On Saturday I drove the car above 3000 rpm for a few miles, the noise has now gone, could it have been oil starvation?

Oh well it was the death rattle, big ends. What a shame I have had over 30 new cars over the years and never enjoyed driving anything like this, everything else spot on. Engine reconditioner I know (being in the aftermarket for 35 years) and he reckons the parts are not available. Good bye great friend

Sorry to hear that John . Will you be getting another one ? What mileage was on it out of curiosity ? 

Regards

Andy.

79000 miles I don't know ta bit early to say, can I drop sump in situ and replace them? Can I get bearings? I would love to do that even a replacement engine. The boss wants me to get something more economical but I always wanted a Jag and it was my pride and joy

Hi John

As Andy says that's such a shame, for a car with relatively low mileage.

i am sure I've seen a post and pictures regarding the removal of the sump while the engine is still in situ, unfortunately I can't remember if it was an S type or X type, I believe your engine sits differently in the engine bay to the S? I'll have a look and post the link if I can find it again.

Do you have an idea of the costs involved in regards to removing your engine and replacing the bearings versus a recon? 

Regards

Steve

Hi John

Had a little look around and found these, looks very complex! 

You will need to decide of course whether the information will work for you?

http://www.justanswer.com/car/0jdvt-steps-and-or-special-tools-changing-oil-pan-gasket.html

http://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x-type-x400-14/04-x-type-oil-pan-gasket-faq-11221/

http://www.jaguarforum.com/showthread.php?t=56500

Steve

 

Thanks Claws, mine is not awd so I will keep looking for links to do the job without transfer box. I can pick up a engine for a couple of hundred quid, say another fifty for oil, filters,because it's off belts maybe even drive belt tensioner as I said I worked in the aftermarket for the biggest warehouse distributor (the one with the green vans,) so I still get everything at cost. Just need someone to drop  the engine at a reasonable cost to make it cost effective. Coming up to 68 it is to much for me to do.

Sorry they were of no use John

but absolutely wish you well in saving her 

Hi Claws, my son does a lot of off roading land rovers etc and the saving grace for years has been a American product is called am tech restore which I have seen on other Jag forums. I am going to see another engine reconditioner next week, probably the best in Merseyside to get another opinion but keeping all options open. Even looked at buying a diesel x type to keep me going the boss get better mpg I keep a Jag while I can get a donor second hand petrol engine put in.Because I have had a company car for so long I had to go for a 2.1 engine because no no claims bonus on insurance. So I will keep fighting to keep my cat

Best of luck John , let us all know how you get on .

Regards,

Andy.

Thanks Andy. This restore addative takes up to 1000 miles to "bed in" but I will let you know either way

Hi John,

I had a company car for 27 years but I found a a way to get my no claims bonus.  I got a letter from our Fleet manager with a statement that I had not had a culpable accident for over 8 years.

I got full no claims bonus.

Regards,

Peter.

Hello the infamous "old Peter" I actually got a letter from work after I had left, on "quote me happy" I quoted I have had 15 years ncb and without any proof they quoted £425 fully comp, on renewal they reduced it to £387p a. No ncb shown on any documentation far cheaper than any other quote. Definitely made me happy. Regards John