Anyone know how close a 2002 Lincoln LS V8 motor is to the Jaguar version. I came across a new factory 2002 Lincoln LS V8 crate motor at an auction from a defunct Ford & Lincoln dealership. I was wondering if the long or short block would be a substitute for the 2000 Jaguar V8 . The Lincoln engine does have the VVT as well.

 

The short block will certainly swap! Hope you bought it.

There is thread or two on the differences. Things like oil pan, front cover, etc. but the really expensive stuff will swap.

 

Thanks for the info. Yep, paid $950 at the auction. Went to buy a 2 post lift and ended up with a motor, oh well.
It will now go into a friends XK8 that spun a rod bearing when a cheap Chinese made jobber oil filter collapsed inside and blocked the filter outlet. Now he understands why I use Mahle, Mann or Royal Purple filters .............. His $39.99 oil change is going to be expensive.

 

Thanks Gerry, Jim's wife will be happy, I thought it would fit. Glad to see you joined the forum. There is a lot of info that will help with keeping your new mid life crisis on the road.
Why don't you make a video of the engine swap, I'm sure it will be of interest to other folks.

 

Here is some more info, I think you need to do the same extra's as for the Range Rover Block:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/g...k-4-2-a-23763/


Would still swap the cams/vvt unit over from your "old" setup, so at least you know it will work for your ECU.

 

Thanks very much for the info. Looks like the LS motor is a close fit for the Jag. I will start the swap at the weekend with Paul 's ( Cerberos ) help and see what is needed.
From the information , I should be able to use most of the Lincoln motor and re-use the Jag cams.