2010 XK . What do I do with this car? I owe $8K
and it's going to cost $15k to put another engine in it. It's not worth it. Anyone out there know where to unload this car ? The local yards wont give me near what I need to pay this off.

 

Am going to guess no service history and no extended warranty?

You don't have many posts on here, sadly I think the best solution would be to keep it on your driveway and save up your pennies.

 

I have service records but no extended warranty.. Huge mistake!

 

Which bearings? Rod or main? Generally, bearings fail from lack of lubrication. Usually, the rod bearings fail first. What happened? Rod and main bearings are replaceable. Did the motor size? Check ebay for used motors. Do doubt your friendly dealer will install a new motor for $15K, but you can bring your car up to parr much cheaper.
If it is just rod/main bearings perhaps what you need in new oem parts is a "short block". Here is the best price I have found.
https://oemdiscountcarparts.com/part...?siteid=218637

 

There should be a shop willing to do a remove, rebuild, replace on that motor. A bottom end rebuild, including a new oil pump, should be substantially less than the number you've been quoted.

 

Ah, the mysterious "NEVER HAPPENS" oil starvation gets another one. No one knows why but they tend to lose oil quickly and eat themselves when it happens.

Junk yard a low mileage XF or XJ engine into your XK for about 1/2 the cost of new. Not really viable to rebuild the 5.0's and not much (if any) support from Jag beyond a new replacement.

 

If the service records show the following information:
1. Who changed the engine oil? Jaguar dealer, national frsnchise oil change (Jiffy Lube or similar), gas station, self?
2. What brand, type (dino or synthetic), viscosity and spec of motor oil and filter were used and was that the same every time? Did that motor oil meet specification WSS M2C925-A?
3. How many miles between oil changes?
4. Time interval between oil changes?
5. Have you always checked the oil level and never let it run low?

Depending on your answers, you might have a claim against the company that did the oil changes.

 

I smell Rancheros next project car. Buy the car, buy a used 5.0 off fleabay for $4k. Work your magic brother.

mgoldXK, in all seriousness, are you looking for help on alternatives or just want to unload it? I see you already have it in the classifieds.

With more detail, Stuart's post could answer a question of liability which could cover the replacement cost.

There are other alternatives to a new engine as has been pointed out too.

A little more info from you and we can give you some ideas.

 

Hi, Thanks to all for responding so far! I'm looking to unload it. I just want to pay off the loan and say goodbye. I love the XK but it's time to part.

 

Reports on the Forum of 5.0L engines suffering catastrophic damage are few, with most caused by water pump failure and overheating.

Since the OP didn't answer any of my questions, I have no choice but to conclude that his engine failure was due to his or previous owners' negligence by not following the manufacturer's maintenance recommendations,

 

Used Jaguars have never been worth much money. Used Jaguars with a powertrain fault are worth little more than scrap value.

You either have to be prepared to take a BIG financial hit or take the advice already given to source a used engine / rebuilt the bottom half.

Graham

 

Shot bearings... this could mean about anything, you need to be more specific. Some are easier to fix than others and you might not need entirely new engine. Post your symptoms and diagnosis and other people will chime-in and provide you with second opinion.

You will not get $8K for it with engine problems unresolved. So your choices are to repair it or eat the majority of outstanding balance.

 

My understanding of the term 'powertrain' was always clutch, gearbox, universal joints, prop shafts or drive shafts, differential and axles to wheels. Did you use the wrong terminology or am I wrong?

OP has engine issues...which is in fact worse

 

 

..... as opposed to DRIVEtrain, which is all that listed above by Reef, minus the engine at the flexplate.

 

If this were local to me, I'd buy in at 5-6.5k and fix it up as a retirement gift for my dad.

 

Its just a drive south with a trailer....heck, you could catch some beach time while you're there too! I say go for it man!

 

+1

 

 

I use powertrain to mean engine and transmission; drivetrain for propshaft, differential and driveshaft. Apologies if that was misleading. My point was that a Jaguar with a failed engine or transmission is almost unsaleable.

Graham