I am a new member and am hoping to get some help from this forum. I have read several posts on this site that have helped point me in the right direction.

I have a 2002 Jaguar XK8 converitible. Blue with Ivory interior. It has always been one of my favorite vehicles since a friend sold them for a dealer back in the 90's.

Now I have one and have loved it over the last 2 years. Recently the engine blew. It was getting a low coolant light but the temp stayed normal. I would check the resourvoir and maybe put a cup in every week. This had been going on for 3 weeks. I found a small wet spot under radiator and had it pressure tested. Found small leak at neck. Was going to get fixed later that week. Need to get parts.

Driving to Tampa and light came on. no biggie I thought. Then about 3 minutes later I lost oil pressure. By time I got pulled over it was knocking. Dealer says rods and engine are cooked.

I love my jag and the exterio and interior are great. Need to get engine replaced. Any thoughts are ideas would be appreciated.

If anyone has an engine I would like to purchase one. It is standard 4.0L. No turbo or extra's. Car has 80K.

Thanks for any help or ideas.

 

Welcome to the forum wcubed,

Not arriving here under good circumstances. Sorry to hear about the engine disaster.

Follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/XKR section for help, advice and information. Post your tech question there and you'll get the options for rebuild or straight replacement.

Remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User ID button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.

You can also visit the US Lower Atlantic Region section by following this link Lower Atlantic - NC SC FL GA - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to find other members in your region. If you're looking to source an engine with the minimum distance to travel, this is the place to start asking for information.

Enjoy the forum.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum wcubed,

Good to have you with us.
Hopefully you can find an engine and get her on the road again.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't already done so you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

Welcome to the Forum !

 

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