Rebuilt/Rebuild Engine
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I did a search, but did not come up with anything definitive. Is there currently a source for rebuilt V8s? I've been shopping for the right R or SVR, but I'm reading that parts are hard to come by? Or if the engine is toast, good luck getting a new one, rebuilt one, or someone who can rebuild it?
Starting to wonder, I want the Jag, but I've been reading through the forum and it is leaving me with the impression that anything blows up, I'm done. I will be pushing the car, I autocross/couple track days a year.
Starting to wonder, I want the Jag, but I've been reading through the forum and it is leaving me with the impression that anything blows up, I'm done. I will be pushing the car, I autocross/couple track days a year.
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I did a search, but did not come up with anything definitive. Is there currently a source for rebuilt V8s? I've been shopping for the right R or SVR, but I'm reading that parts are hard to come by? Or if the engine is toast, good luck getting a new one, rebuilt one, or someone who can rebuild it?
Starting to wonder, I want the Jag, but I've been reading through the forum and it is leaving me with the impression that anything blows up, I'm done. I will be pushing the car, I autocross/couple track days a year.
Starting to wonder, I want the Jag, but I've been reading through the forum and it is leaving me with the impression that anything blows up, I'm done. I will be pushing the car, I autocross/couple track days a year.
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Thanks for the tip. I'm running a M-car now, just sold a air cooled 911, etc, just used to a huge aftermarket and no problem getting engine parts, or getting one rebuilt. The F-Type doesn't have the same support/resources it appears. I was curious if I was missing something, or everything is available in the UK vs the states.
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The most important points to consider whilst contemplating a rebuild of an AJ133/AJ126 are: did the engine overheat, or did it starve for oil.
There has been limited success with resealing an engine that had an overheating event providing the block is not distorted. This even after having the cylinder heads machined.
JLR have not provided internal engine components, and the parts that now appear on the Internet are usually made in China. I personally would not use pistons, connecting rods, or other internal engine parts unless made by JLR.
The last time I checked on price and availability of a new AJ133/AJ126, the local JLR main dealer quoted a price around 25,000$US with a short wait time.
There has been limited success with resealing an engine that had an overheating event providing the block is not distorted. This even after having the cylinder heads machined.
JLR have not provided internal engine components, and the parts that now appear on the Internet are usually made in China. I personally would not use pistons, connecting rods, or other internal engine parts unless made by JLR.
The last time I checked on price and availability of a new AJ133/AJ126, the local JLR main dealer quoted a price around 25,000$US with a short wait time.
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I checked them out, looks like they have just pistons? Are pistons an issue? I know about the coolant pipes, and am trying nail down the root issues with overheating/oil starvation. I'm fairly handy with a wrench, so not afraid of diving in as needed. But I already have a headache sourcing parts for truck I imported from Germany to the states, I'd rather not put myself into the position of waiting months for a part.
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I have already reached out to Velocity AP, and have noted many people recommending/supporting them here. So was looking for first hand experience/recommendations around engines/rebuilding.
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I prefer to get information from owners who have had experience/interactions with vendors if possible. While there are many reputable vendors in the automotive world, there are some who are not. But all of them will tell you their particular products/services are viable. Some have even been known to stretch the truth from time to time.
I have already reached out to Velocity AP, and have noted many people recommending/supporting them here. So was looking for first hand experience/recommendations around engines/rebuilding.
I have already reached out to Velocity AP, and have noted many people recommending/supporting them here. So was looking for first hand experience/recommendations around engines/rebuilding.
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Here’s a long thread about a failed V6 and the Tapa replacement. Tapa/Keith indicated he wouldn’t discuss the internals.
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...l-pump-268171/
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/f...l-pump-268171/
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