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raffles1964 07-06-2008 01:22 PM

Need an engine for a 1976 XJ6 Jaguar
 
I need an engine, I think is 4.2 , Don't wanna use a chevy engine. and I'd like to Know If any XJ6 different year fits. If Someone has any in good condition please let me know.

steve 07-07-2008 07:14 AM

RE: Need an engine for a 1976 XJ6 Jaguar
 
You might consider rebuilding yours 76 is carb 78 is injected different head ,block might be the same Johns cars in tx big seller jag parts and kits to switch to chevy

raffles1964 07-07-2008 08:28 AM

RE: Need an engine for a 1976 XJ6 Jaguar
 
Thanks Steve; I had some estimates to rebuilt my engine, I think will be the best option, but if I'm lucky I will find and used engine in good shape. I checked Johns cars web site, If I do rebuilt it I'm getting the parts from there.

raffles1964 07-07-2008 08:51 AM

RE: Need an engine for a 1976 XJ6 Jaguar
 
There is an 1985 4.02 engine with transmision and radiator, I'd like to know if I could I use it in my 1976?

steve 07-07-2008 04:52 PM

RE: Need an engine for a 1976 XJ6 Jaguar
 
You will have to check intake & exhaust manifolds are the same if the gaskets are the same you could swap with to much problem

Keith 07-07-2008 08:45 PM

RE: Need an engine for a 1976 XJ6 Jaguar
 
Are we talking about swapping the entire engine and transmission, or just the block, etc? Your 76 XJ6 is a carberator engine. The 85 is fuel injected. Guess if you had a doner car you could swap the engine from the 85, along with various harnesses, and fuel system, such as gas return lines, pump, ECU, etc. It wouldbe a big project, but, depending on your ability, do-able. But, since your asking this question, it may be more than you would want to try.

raffles1964 07-07-2008 09:07 PM

RE: Need an engine for a 1976 XJ6 Jaguar
 
Yes Steve, I thing maybe I have to install the old intake to this engine, I hope It will be no problem. Keith, the guy selling the car, installed in his car an 350 engine all chromed, hi fixed the car for a showrom, he removed engine, transmision, power stering, radiator and parts for this engine, i hope I'm getting everything I need, everything was working perfect before he removed it, the engine has 90K, Will see it tomorrow.


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