Good evening gentlemen . New to this form looking for help. Purchased a 2000 XK8. That overheated because of a broken radiator hose lady didn't know it was she drove it till it stops. I bought it with extremely good deal. What would be easier for me to rebuild the motor or to buy a used motor and stick one in? Which motors would fit in this 2000 XK8 automatic! Thanks

 

Any 4.0 AJ27 engine from XK8 or XJ8 will work and fit without modification.

bob gauff

 

Welcome to the forum Countryfuntime,

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Graham

 

Welcome.

Bob has nailed it

Enjoy the beast.

 

I probably should have specified NORMALLY ASPIRATED.

bob gauff

 

Thanks gentlemen. What year motor would be the best for durability I've heard issues of. aluminum blocks with the boar flaking what years were steel liners thank you

 

The bore problem came from high Sulphur petrol. This was stopped in 1999 in the UK (so my 2 year 2000 Nikasil motors are ok), but I don't know about in the 'states.

I suspect swapping a different year engine will play havoc with the electronics - rip the existing engine down and if nothing's cracked, rebuild it but with the later metal tensioners.

 

Thanks. Found a 2002 4.0 motor out of a xj8 eighth digit is a. C same as my 2000 xk8 would it be a direct Bolt in. ????

 

Yes the electronics and harnesses will match as well as the gearbox mount holes and accessories.

bob gauff

 

Thank you gentlemen. Is that 2002 motor have the upgraded cam tensioners or I have to change them out??? The last 6 digits are 2002 motor F43378

 

I believe the 2002 V8 is as good as it gets - so yes is the answer. I have a V8 2002 XJ8 SE which has done 240,000 miles and the engine has never been touched (just oil, plugs, filters etc). Enjoy!

 

You provided the Chassis ID.
The chassis VID number (Vehicle ID Number or VIN) has little to do with the engine number as the engine can be replaced or an early engine used on the production line et cetera.

The only true way to know is the ENGINE NUMBER (or remove a cam cover).

bob gauff

 

Thanks. Going tomorrow to pick it up. 3hours away!! Would it be the best to pull the motor an trans together or the motor it self?