Deffo time to check the valve block etc in the auto box then. That's right in the failure range. From what I've read the valve block is easy enough to do, especially for a man of your skills. They're all 4.0l over there aren't they? I think they only sold the 4.0 here yes. I'll split the engine and...

Bought this as a cheap comfy cruiser. 20240411_153044.jpg 20240411_153059.jpg It's not perfect, but it's had some coin thrown at it in the past. Previous previous owner drove it daily, sold it on and the previous owner neglected the maintenance, popped the head gasket and ignored it until it didn't ...

It was also overheated badly. In writing this block off.

Gearbox was good when parked.

Phil

Hooli wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 10:11 pm I can tell you a supplier for a LS swap kit, there's a couple being done using their kits on a forum I use. Both in the US.

Found a very nice kit but I might be able to put another 4.0 in it for less than the kit.

Phil

AJ V8, think the tensioners took a dump. I've written this engine off but potentially have a lead. 2001 (this is a 2000) XK8 was the same 4.0 engine?

Phil

Naturally, it's broken because it's a Jaguar. Phil

mercrocker wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:53 pm Well, you have covered 50s, 60s with Mopar and GM.....Seventies Ford?

As much as that would be nice, no. It is living up to its reputation though, it'll be arriving later this afternoon on the back of a tow truck.

mercrocker wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 9:46 am

PhilA wrote: ↑Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:12 am I appear to have made a purchase.

Deutsche?

Nope. It is green though.

I appear to have made a purchase.

...there were flies on the way to the fuel station. Arse.