Hi everybody! I'm new on this forum and, as you could tell from the title of this thread, I plan on buying an F-Type salvage (V6 S specifically) to fix up. I think it would be a great project, and it will help me learn more about how to work on newer vehicles. Not to mention, these cars are the BEST looking pieces of art on the road today. But I do have some questions.

First things first, where do you recommend getting a service/repair manual for the F-Type? There's tons of places online that sell a virtual manual, I just would like to know where you got yours if you have one and how good it is. I plan on using a combination of this forum, YouTube, and the manual to help me do any and all repairs to the car.

So when buying a salvage F-Type, what things should I look for? I've watched tons of YouTube videos of F-Type owners, and one YouTuber even fixed up a salvage R (learned a lot from that). I plan on buying one that is specified to run and drive, so that repairs are mostly cosmetic, but I'm not afraid of getting my hands dirty. Any and all advice/tips are appreciated!

Lastly, a lot of the F-Types that are auctioned are missing or need a new front bumper. Kind of a dumb question, but I'm curious about the front bumper compatibility between model years. Obviously the facelifted front bumper wont work, but I'm curious to know if a 2016 V6 F-Type, for example, could wear a 2018 V6 or even a V8 R front bumper.

Again, any and all advice would be SUPER appreciated! Trying to go into this with as much knowledge as possible. This isn't my first time working on cars, but this will be my first time working on a 'new' vehicle. My current car knowledge consists of everything that I've done to my 1999 Eclipse, and I've worked on/modified pretty much everything on the car (injectors, turbo, emissions system, wiring, tune, etc.) except for engine internals and the transmission.

Thanks again!!

 

Start with the Workshop Manual here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/d52ciochjn...anual.pdf?dl=0
It's for a MY 2015 V6S coupe auto but 98% applies across all F-Types.

 

Thanks!

 

Just keep in mind that parts are not going to be cheap and with the global pandemic, are going to be hard to come by and slow to order. There is going to be a reason the car will be listed as a salvage as the repair costs will have been estimated to be beyond a specific "worth it" point.

 

Also a salvage that runs means bodywork damage. Hard to diy that yourself and gets expensive fast on these cars. Would do an honest calc of total cost before you get into it. I think you may find the economics don't pan out easily. Unless you're very experienced on the platform and know what to look for.

 

Thanks for the replies guys!

I've priced out pretty much every body panel on the car, new and used. I was going to install the body panels myself (I have some experience in this), and I have a guy that can straighten panels if a full replacement isn't needed, but I was going to get it painted by a professional (since I've never done automotive painting before). I have to admit, from what I've seen and read, body work is SUPER pricy on these things. When I sold Mercedes' vehicles, I had a customer come in looking for a replacement for their F-Pace. The issue was that it was in a simple rear end collision (no more than 20-25 mph I think), but they were afraid that that was enough to total out their car!

Also, what would you consider the water level height limit for a "flooded" F-Type? I've noticed the intakes extend upward, almost to the headlights, so I'm wondering if a flooded F-Type would have to be in fairly deep water to see any engine damage. Thanks!

 

Aluminium panels hard to repair and structural issues get v expensive fast. That's the issue
Worth a read of this thread to see how some minor damage could get to $10k and more substantial like a side panel could be a lot more. Mostly the specialist labor vs cost of the panels.

 

Seeing as these things have all kinds of electrical gremlins on a good day, engine damage would be the least of my concerns with a flooded F-Type. With how low the electronics are in these cars, I would wager the electrical subsystems are going to be the real problem.

 

Only thing worse than a flood car is a burn. Maybe not, nobody would be crazy enough to try to resurrect a burn! Run Forrest, run!

 

Engine damage would be the least of my worries with a flooded car. Jaguars already have a bad rap for electronic reliability and beyond that, you're potentially looking at mold / mildew in hard-to-reach places.

 

Clearly you've never been to the crazy corner of the internet.

 

My mom would never let me look at stuff like that!

 

Yeah, I don't wanna deal with electrical issues lol My Eclipse has been a handful in terms of the electronics alone, and it's 22 years old!

 

You manual helped me a ton. Can you direct me as to how I can get the same for a 2017 V8?

 

Plan to get and learn SDD. I would start right now as it will take some time to get it all working.
Many threads on this forum about it's use and functions.
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My last restoration project was a 1971 Cessna 177RG.

If I were to tackle an F-Type restoration from a salvage vehicle, I'd want a few basics. Functional electronics, engine, trans, diff and a straight chassis. I'm not at all afraid of aluminum and it's rework. The process to work aluminum is quite different than steel, but it's not exceedingly difficult and the results can be 100%. My 2017 V6s had 2 fenders repaired by properly working the creases and dents out. They look fine and don't have a mile of body filler, they won't ever be a problem.

If the engine is scrap, I'd have a good one lined up before purchase.

The one good thing about a reworked vehicle is that it is no longer "pristine" and any subsequent damage is pretty much a non issue. My 2009 F150 had the RH doors and surrounds replaced due to bollards opening them up like a tuna can. When it happened again, it was an OK, oh well. There was no further loss of value or hurt feelings.

 

Hello, I have a 2015 F-TYPE V6 S with only 53000 miles Needs a new engine. My dealer informed me that I have a bad cylinder and I need an engine replacement. My car has been meticulously cared for. If interested, let me know?

 

So sorry to hear that! A beautiful car too.
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