So I decided im going to bid on the jaguar f-type that I had brought up in an earlier post. I was wondering if anyone would have kind of a check list to go thru when I first check the car. I have a few in mind, like changing engine oil, differential fluid, checking coolant pipes for leaks, but is there anything else I should go thru as well. Also I did hear about timing chains jumping and totaling the engine and was wondering if there’s any preventative measures I can do to prevent that. The jag is at about 52,000 miles so it is starting to get in the older range. Also, I know that the earlier models have the famous plastic y pipes so I’ll be sure to get an aluminum one. But is there anything I should consider to replace with possibly better quality parts like coolant pipes or anything that is prone to breaking with higher mileage?

Oregon, USA
F-type s v6 (2015)

 

You can remove timing chains from your worry list. They are not a fail factor in the V6 engine. But replacing the plastic cooling pipes with the (now available) metal pipes is a better-than-good idea. Inevitably someone will mention replacing the supercharger damper, but this is generally a noise issue (that is, a rattling noise on shut down) rather than a serious mechanical issue. I recently replaced the damper on my engine (56,000 kms) but only as a matter of convenience (while replacing the cooling pipes). There had been no rattles and on removal the damper was as new and there were no wear marks on the mounting spindle. So unless the supercharger is rattling do not be panicked into replacing.

best advice: these cars have multiple electronic modules that love full battery voltage and hate insufficient voltage. If the modules are not well fed they display their hunger by behaving badly. If your pattern of use is not frequent and long runs then you might consider using a battery maintainer, CTEK being the brand most popular (for good reasons). The result will be: no issues.