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Guys please can help to list cooling hose pipes also shall I change the thermostat. Tried searching on the form it's bit hard to get any thread for the list I don't want to risk it already repair bill is same as buying another one from the auction.
Here is a link to SNG Barratt, one of the forum sponsors, showing the cooling system parts for the AJ133S:
Looks good but do replace the tensioners along with the chain guides. They all wear as a system. There are some nice kits out there that contain all the timing stuff. Some contain more parts than others. I think you should also change the cam phaser's as they are also a known wear or troublesome part. Your choice to go Jaguar or after market but again the Jaguar parts are much more expensive. This one is around $200 which is on the low side compared to other kits. Jaguar 5.0L Timing Parts Kit
Note this kit does NOT include the slide hammer needed to remove the fuel injectors. Does your shop have one? Again not too expensive but it is required to remove the injectors. About $30 Fuel Injector Slide Hammer Puller
Now again there are 2 types of pullers. If you already have a slide hammer which most mechanics do then you can use a small adapter that is cheaper than buying an entire slide hammer! Looks like this and it's not talked about on the forum and I don't know why?
Hate to add to keep adding to your cost but there are number of special tools needed when doing the tensioners. Again some nice after market kits at much reduced cost compared to factory Jaguar tools! This kit is $85.
Consider changing the PCV diaphragms since the engine is this far torn down. You can barely see it in your picture too. Pretty cheap and real easy to replace with the engine torn down. No special tools required on this item.
Are you going back with plastic cooling pipes or the great Aluminum ones in the after market?
With the SC off change the oil and check that the snout is NOT clunking! This is common and not a big problem but now is the time to change/service the SC! You can change the entire snout or just replace the coupling inside with a solid one. This has it's plus and minuses also.
Up to you but removing and plugging the ridiculous Symposer would also be on my list. No cost to do really. Just figure out some way to block it off. You can leave it all in place or remove the actuator and other stuff to clean up the engine compartment a bit.
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Update found no good head to use so going with the one which was already there l. This is 5.0 V8 NA so I am not able to find any aluminum cooling hose or pipes. Most of the timing things are changed should be able to start the car tomorrow or day after. Will keep you guys posted.
So head reinstall was not successful. It doesn't even hold the water. Now looking for new head or complete block with the head. Any links will be appropriated
So sorry to hear that!
I posted some links up thread but you never answered? That is still for sale with 43K miles and at around $7500 plus shipping for an entire engine is about as good a price you will find. Now I don't know if the seller will ship to your area or not? It's a 2015 model and I have looked but can you post the year and if your's is SC or not? I think it is?
Note try to match the year if possible. Yes the 5.0L engine was made for a number of years but the electronics changed as did a few of the outside parts.
Are you able to purchase from the US?
Can you use EBay? This is the largest pool of used parts I know about but I am worried about shipping costs to your part of the world.
I would be looking at complete engines and the one I posted only has 43K miles on it?
Believe it or not there are people selling rebuilt long blocks? This would get you a great base to use all your accessories with but the cost is high and right now I only see the NA version of the 5.0L V-8.
Got the car back today somehow guy put the engine back and manage to run it. However I feel like there is something wrong the power is not that like before and he told me that I need to change the gear box. Which I have no idea if should or no because he said the car is keeping the gear for a time when you push the accelerator and release it after some time I felt that too while driving back home. In dynamic mode it feels better made it can be happening because of the engine or you think I should look at the gear to replace.
Just an update guys car engine is still running fine. But gear jerks and slips and it is very bad when you are driving in traffic or on highway. Anyways just wanted to thanks for all the support guys. Will start a new thread for transmission.
I just stumbled on to this discussion, and first, my condolences to the OP. I'd hate to be facing those problems. Having read through this, I'm goingg to offer a potentially "out of the envelope" solution to his problem. Direct to the point, is look up the website 'Copart', they are an auto salvage operation with several US locations. Yes, I know, right off the bat, shipping will be costly. However, there's a method to my madness. Let me explain....
Some of the members here may remember what my wife and I went through, 7 years ago, when our 2012 XJ-L was hit from behind, while my wife was stopped for a traffic light. Bottom line, the car was declared a total loss, and wound up at a Copart lot, where it wound up being sold for $9500 USD. This was a 12,000 mile car, that was in pristine condition, prior to the crash.
Our car was by no means the only Jag on their lot, so my point is that the op potentially buy something similar, with the entire drivetrain intact and in good working order. As I said, it's a wild thought, but you never know....