A list of parts I need to replace. DIY, or let a shop do it if labor cost is under $200? If anyone can point me to any existing threads or post any input I'd be greatful. Also looking for correct parts, 2003 STR.
I've been told the engine mounts are easy but for someone doing it on the ground/car ramps?
1. Engine mounts, left one broke Friday-Shop or DIY
2. Shift lock solenoid or entire J-gate-DIY
3. Valve cover gasket set-DIY
4. Rear lower control arm Bushings-Shop
5. New coils and plugs-DIY

 

engine mounts are easy . you can do them on ramps or axal stands . one side is a little tighter than the other if i remember . jack one side of the engine at once , untill the gear box hits the floor .
40mins for both sides

 

Where are the lift points to jack each side?

 

jack it up by the outriggers behind the front of the skirt to remove the belly pan ,then use the sub frame front member or the large front radius arm bush mounting point to raise it . then jack stand the out rigger jacking points or inner lower control arms to support it .

 

Thanks. I'm having difficulty finding the correct valve cover gaskets. Do you know which ones are correct for the 2003 STR?

 

You could download a copy of the EPC and use that to find the part numbers.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj-xj6-xj8-xjr-x350-x358-28/full-jaguar-epc-download-complete-install-instructions-48195/.