So I got the CARFAX for the jag I’m planning on buying and it has some interesting things on it. It says the engine was replaced. Now I don’t know if I should take that as there was a repair done or the whole block and everything was replaced. There isn’t any servicing records between the 37,000 miles and the 44,000 miles. Also would you consider that better or worse that the engine was replaced? Also if you have any advice for this I would gladly take it, Thanks! Also the car is currently at 52,000 miles.

Oregon, USA
2015 F-type s (v6)

 

If in doubt you could simply call Foreign Auto Service and ask.
Looks like they did a decent job but do they normally work on Jags?

 

There are two types of engine replacements The first is called a short block. In that all the parts from the old engine are transferred to a new or rebuilt engine block. The second type is when a complete new or rebuilt engine is installed, sometimes called a long block. Both would be indicated as replacing the engine.

There is no way to know which was done unless you contact the shop who actually did the work.

 

And while you are at it, I would try to find out why it needed a new engine.
Was it a water ingestion? If so, was the car flooded (salt water)??

 

It's not uncommon for the JLR V6 or V8 engine to be replaced after a cooling system failure led to overheating. It's so expensive to tear down and rework the engine that replacing it is more economical.

 

I looked on their website and they work with a lot of European cars like Bentley, Audi and Porsche on their website but I’ll definitely give them a call.

 

When you call, also ask about the donor engine. It would be possible to work from a 10+ year old engine from before various improvements were made - value guides and cooling pipes come to mind. Was the supercharger changed/serviced as well?

 

so I gave them a call and they said it spun a rod bearing from the engine oil being too low so they replaced the engine with a new motor from 2017.

 

I had gave them a call and they said the engine was from a 2017 model with 10k miles on it. Were the improvements to the engines made by then or were they still working on them. I do know the 2018 had a lot of improvements on them. Also it was the same supercharger from the car.

 

Foreign Auto Service is right down the street from me. The prior owner's name was Rick - an Italian dude very well reputed. His sons have taken over the business and also have a good reputation. This came from a friend of mine who grew up here after coming from Cuba. He was in the business for over 45 years (and races currently)- just retired also. He knows everyone in the area that's established.

 

If you are interested in doing more work to the car - also right down the street is Road N Race - Peter/Cathy - (561) 845-6640. They are excellent (referred by the same bud). I had them proactively replace my plastic pipes. While at it I had them change the upper pulley for a little more power (pain to get off - had to carefully machine it off and used the special tool to reinstall). They also noted the defective strut tower bushings and swapped them at the same time.

 

You're good, except the cooling pipes (assuming they didn't bother/know to replace them while they had things apart). It's a risk, not a disaster. My MY14 has the original design and is still going strong. My MY17 pipes leaked in under warranty. Just remember - if you smell coolant, or see the temperature rising, shut down promptly until you know the extent of the problem. Fortunately, I was only a mile from the house when I first smelled anti-freeze. I booked an appointment for the next morning and was able to drive to the dealer (25 miles) without an issue. (I took a couple of jugs of water, just in case, but didn't need them.) The pipes themselves are cheap - it's the labor, since you have to pull the supercharger to get there.