Hey everyone, new here. I've been given the opportunity to pick up an 02 2.5 for fairly cheap, but it needs an engine (Which seems to be rather common). I do have mechanical experience and was considering just doing it myself. Is there anything special or weird going on under that hood that would completely screw me over? Like I dunno any Jag specific tools or anything? Thanks in advance and I hope to be apart of this community very soon!

 

Look around there is another thread where a fellow has a picture gallery of his engine removal (actually there are a couple of those).

Big issue is that the engine needs to come out the bottom. Both threads show the engine being attached to a platform and then the car being lifted (tilted) up away from the engine/transmission.

It's not a job for the faint of heart...
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Oh wow. I must've missed those threads, I did search but didn't go too deep. Thanks for the response. I'm glad I did a little research before screwing myself over. Well, off to get quotes to see what the dealer charges. Thanks again!

 

For what it is worth, this is a job for the pros with all the right tools and equipment.

 

I'd really [really] question the condition of the transmission in this X-Type if the engine already went, unless it's a manual. The reason you don't see many higher mileage X-Types is because the auto transmission is such crap. Once my X-Type hits 50K (only at 39K now), I'll start counting backwards to its demise at around 100K.

 

When you say "fairly cheap" how much are you talking? Depending on how much that is and the general overall condition of the car, by the time you factor in the cost of a replacement engine, your labor you might be able to get something in good condition that already runs for the same amount of moneywith a lot less work. Good luck either way.

 

Cheap as in for a grand. I kinda know the guy selling it, he's older and doesn't really want the hassle anymore, so his loss is my gain, I think. It does have 105k on it and it's auto. Interior is clean, outside has normal wear and tear for the year. My wife really likes the car and we haven't really found any other ones for sale privately. And the few we found used at the dealer were just over priced.

 

A grand is pretty cheap for such a nice car, but like I said before, at 105K, be very wary of the tranny. just my 2 cents.

 

See I had a fun weekend... for pictures of what's involved in getting the engine out...
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You are not going to do this for anywhere near $1000. I just did several engine swaps and a transmission swap on the x type. This is a LOT of work, and you really can't do this without a lift.