Quick synopsis: I bought a 2015 F-Type R from Godspeed in Charlotte. Motor blew in two days and less than 500 miles. I was told it was probably because they didn't burp the cooling system after doing the y-pipes. Now they're giving me the run around and maybe(probably) trying to screw me. I'll more than likely have to go the legal route to resolve but I'd like to get the car running while going through that process.

Anyway, what options are out there? I see some used engines I can get for $6-8k from the XF. Are they direct swap? Are the Range Rover Sport motors direct swap?

Also, any shops people recommend in the Greenville, SC or Charlotte, NC area?

Thank you!

 

First off...awesome user name and movie! Sorry to hear about the engine. Has a proper tear down been done to confirm the engine is truly toast? To answer your question..the 3.0 and 5.0 are standard across the JLR line short of some ancillary equipment.

 

Yeah I love that movie ha. It may have been torn down by now. Not 100% sure. It was towed back to the dealer a couple of weeks ago. I heard from them last Friday but they didn't have a diagnosis. The sales rep just said they think the engine is shot because they couldn't get it to start. They have a small shop there. Apparently they buy auction sports cars and have their techs fix issues on them before putting them up for sale. I plan on calling them in the morning though.

 

What were the symptoms, vehicle speed, and driving conditions when the engine stopped running?

Was it overheated?

 

The second day I had it, I noticed it was slowly leaking oil in my garage. It was the 4th, so I called the dealership the next day. They said have it towed back to them. I was leaving for vacation the next day so I had to wait until I got back. I was moving it out of the garage down to the road to get towed. It was idling in my driveway and started smoking, rattling, and shut off. Dumped a bunch of oil and lost a good bit of coolant. Guessing it overheated.

 

Did you know what the oil level was before the engine was started?

How many miles are shown on the instrument cluster?

 

If you search for a used engine assembly, the VIN must be used to match the engine correctly to the vehicle. In addition to differences in the sump shape, some sensors are in different locations based on the vehicle application.

 

Oil level was good because I had checked it when I got home on the evening of the 4th right after I noticed the oil dripping. Miles are like 66,xxx I believe.

 

Really sorry to hear this. All the best, and go get ‘em!