Hey all,

so I’m new on here and wanted to help out a non car enthusiast mate, (but he has owned a a jag XK from new, and has put 215,000 kms on it). I’m not a jag driver (M2 current ride) - but I do have a soft spot for F Types, and potentially thinking of switching to one in future.

so I don’t have too much details yet, but essentially he’s having engine issues (causing a spark plug to fly out of the engine).

Essentially he wants to keep the car (sentimental value) but I think the engines not being too reliable at mo.

whats the best course of action?

I suggested a full rebuild but I don’t know anything about the 4.2 litre v8s? Are they worth rebuilding and could they last another 100-200k with a proper rebuild?

or could he find a low mileage engine transplant and where’s the best place to source one?

OR is there another alternative I’m not think of (and no that’s doesn’t involve buying a new car)

what cost could a complete rebuild be at? And who would be a reputable garage (ideally down south) to fix this.

 

And it’s the 4.2 v8 from 2007

Hi Shuey, your friend should talk to the folks at Swallows Racing, near Bristol. The link below should get him there.

Swallows Jaguar Specialist | Servicing, Performance & Motorsport for JLR 

N6 JMX

thanks man