Greetings Jag lovers worldwide from Zimbabwe. Some timezones distant from most and serious data speeds lower than all. I recently bought what I was informed was an ex-Japan, 2000 S Type V8. No manual, no chance of getting one in Zimbabwe! I did a VIN decode on the web (VIN SAJKC01F4XGL08116) which returned result that this was a "Britsh area" car, 1999, Supercharged. So now, how do I tell if it is or is not supercharged??!! Its evening in Zim now, I am about to sign off so apologies if I am not live, but I'd appreciate your feedback!

 

Welcome to the forum Zim,

OnLine VIN decoders don't recognise Japanese VIN's because they are a special range. Several other members have had this same issue with this and other models.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s-...charged-v8-15/ to the S-Type section for help, advice and information.

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Graham

 

Welcome to this friendly Forum. Follow Graham's links for best results.
If you open the bonnet and there's a thing the size of a small dustbin sitting on the top of the engine then it's supercharged !

 

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Welcome to the forum Zim Jagman,

Good to have you with us.
I replied to your post in the S section.
Enjoy the forum.

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

 

No supercharged S-Type's available in 2000....sorry!

The 4.0L was only available naturally aspirated...

 

Hey Guys, thanks for your help. I guess I don't have a supercharger then! No sweat, its quick enough without one.