I have just bought a second hand rear sub frame for my year 2000 S Type 3.0 to replace the original which is badly rusted. Is there any way of telling if it is the right replacement part as I want to avoid commencing the replacement work until I can be sure that it is not a sub frame for 2002 - - models. I have no reason to believe it isn't but just want reassurance. Photos are attached. Thanks.

There are 2 types IIRC. 

 

Best way is to crawl underneath and have a look at your current one. 

 

 

H

hi

that looks like a post 2002 subframe

pre 2002 were more tubular, where thats more box

get under the rear and have a look

cheers

Joe

pre 2002 pics below

Thanks for your responses. Much appreciated. I have ascertained that the replacement subframe is a 2002 - version, so it will be going back.