These engines don't have lifters.

 

Right now in Gastonia north carolina with my girl in a hotel going to take a flight back to nyc tomorrow afternoon. Pretty much went to the mall via uber and did a little exploring. Day not wasted

 

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/s...type-r-176222/

no brainer right there on the east coast

 

Use the time to get a copy of the JTIS and install it then get a copy of the epc and install.
Buy yourself a mongoose and install the SDD /IDS on a cheap note book that you have bought for this program and the rest. I would use the v1.30 or at least an elm327 and use a program such as torgue lite to read the codes

I dont know how long the car has been standing so recharge the battery make sure that it holds over 12.6 volts or you will get loads of false codes and I would give it an oil change.

last but not least book a table out your wifes favourate restaurant and take her out for a meal in the Jag.

 

I am looking at 2 other STRs right now within the 3-5k range. Whats better a 2003 Str with 100k
Or a 2005 Str with 118k? Hmmm i might look at both, but is 118k considered high? Although it is a 2005. Less expensive than the 2003 prob due to milage.

 

Technically the 2005 but it is. Depends on the service history and condition.

 

2003 was the first year. Check that the transmission does not short shift. Some complaints about shifting at 5700-5800 rpm short of red-line. One car test only got a 14 sec. something 1/4 mile run because of this.
Read it and weep;
2003 Jaguar S-type R - Road Test - Car Reviews - Car and Driver


Get the 2005 but I am biased as I have a 2005 and went thru the same thinking as you did. Only minor things were changed for the 2005 update but I like them. Mainly the instrument panel improvement.

My 2005 has no problem hitting red line in all the gears! Well excerpt of course the top one. Speed limiter and all that.

We never found out if Jaguar changed the programming but not all 2003's have this behavior either. So it's a bit of a mystery. Just something to check as the 1-2 shift is the most important one.

Sorry did not answer your question but for any 12-15 year old car with 100K plus miles on it will need some care. Of course we can't answer that because it is so car dependent.
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Who owns a high milage str?

 

Im curious as to how high they go

 

168K a "bullet proof" engine IF maintained and unabused.

 

Good to know, im thinking about that 05 STR with 118k on the clock. Im going to call the guy tomorrow and ask him a few questions. Hes about 4 hrs away from me which isnt too bad.

 

Well again it's hard to say. The engine and tranny are very good but require maintenance to stay that way. It's a hot rod so was it driven hard? The car can take it but MUST be taken care of.

I have 126K on my 2005 STR. Repairs have been mainly coolant related. Hoses, top tank, thermostat, water pump, DCCV. I have stupidly had two crashes with it so that has been the biggest expense. STR's are a RARE cat!

Biggest thing for me is has the car seen salt? I am spoiled because of living in the south. Having a 12 year old car that all the bolts are NOT rusted solid is great.

I really feel for you guy's in the UK and the NE US that have heavy salt put on the roads. That thread about sill rust was hard to believe because my car is 100% rust free.
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My Grey STR has close to 120K miles. But the long block was replaced at round 80K miles and the transmission at 90K miles. The car is showing its age. All the reliability items are tended to, but plastic parts are cracking and falling apart. Perhaps because it was a Texas car exposed to lots of sun.

I believe that AJ-V8 engines are basically bullet proof, but for some reason a lot of STRs owners appear to destroy their engines. Seems that few XKR and XJR owners destroy their engines. Perhaps the average STR owner drives the car harder? The engine appears to hold up in Range Rovers. I see lots of them for sale with 100K+ miles. Both the LR3 and HSE models.

 

I've driven mine over a couple of 10,000+ ft passes and the car ran great!

 

How can i check the motor to ensure that it is up to par? Other than pressure test?? Im curious

 

It's not a hydraulic motor. There's no pressure to test. Disconnect the bowden cables from the calipers and activate the motor to see if they are free to move.

 

Bowden cables? Hmm i have alot to learn

 

Standard on most cars.

The STR when released: high performance super car. Very complex. Do you have plenty of money to maintain it because DIY can be challenging, especially for a beginner.

 

How can i check the motor to ensure that it is up to par? Other than pressure test?? Im curious.

I have attached the posters last question. I see a couple responses that talks about the EPB. I am not sure if he was asking about the EPB. I think he is asking about the cars engine. He calls it"the motor". Pressure test could be for coolant or engine.

 

I was referring to a cylinder pressure check